1945-1946 Owen, WI High School Annual7 "The Cloverleaf"

1945-46 Owen High School

Cloverleaf Year Book Index

Yearbook property of: Elsie (Lipprandt) Anderson

Transcribed by Robert Lipprandt

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Owen High School Activities

Annual Staff

Page (6)

Seated, Left to Right: M. Bublitz, R. Bjorn, R. Needham, G. Parkinson, B. Kike, M. Hamalainen, A. Devine, B. Greech.

Standing, Left to Right: Mr. Jacobson, N. Ridpath, J. Cattanach, E. Bednarczyk, D. Kunkel, H. Mauel, P. McMillan, E. Marking, B. Barrett, Miss Tanz.

Staff

Co-Editors: Bernice Dike and Miriam Hamalainen

Assistant Editor: Alice Devine

Business Manager: Richard Needham

Assistant Manager: Galen Parkinson

Snapshots: Evelynne Bednarczyk and Rachel Bjorn

Calendar: Betty Breech, John Cattanach and Nina Ridpath

Sports: Peter McMillan

Activities: Lois Madsen and Doris Kunkel

Classes: Barbara Barrett and Marjorie Bublitz

Art: Henry Mauel

Typists: Helen Reed, Marjorie Bublitz, Shirley Smith, Gladys Sorenson, Olga Leshuk and Russell Phillips

Advisors: Miss Tanz and Mr. Jacobson

Cloverleaf Staff

Come December first, some smart cookie decided that we all should get busy and maybe print an annual. The senior Class, as you all know, has the reputation for being a bit lazy and it’s been nip and tuck as to whether this annual would every get to the presses. After much hustle, bustle and puffing, we finally succeeded in presenting this annual to you, our public. We hope there will be no serious repercussions caused----------------.

To whom it may concern------. Any similarity to an annual is purely coincidental and is not the fault of the staff.

Band

(Page 28)

First Row: N. Ridpath, B. Kraut, L. Smith, B. Johnson, P. Bladl, V. De La Mater, J. Stuve.

Second Row: L. Maki, F. Baxter, S. Weaver, D. Thorson, E. Gay, S. Smith, P. Karrup, E. Bjornstad, M. Bublitz, N. Hamm, B. Marking, L. Madsen, V. Gilbertson.

Third Row: M. Hamalain, B. Arola, A. Burlop, B. Hilts, A. Bjornstad, N. Crowley, J. Long, V. Otto, P. Hackers, S. Jalling, J. Ackerman, J. Madsen, B. Greech.

Fourth Row: M. Allen, J. Klabon, E. Glenzer, D. Clark, F. Buckholz, A. Arp, E. Marking, D. Gudex, M. Heibsch, I. Hoffman, P. Hamm.

Fifth Row: Mr. Stanstad, L. Schnieder, H. Plumer, M. Stuve, D. Thompson, B. Reeve, H. Erickson, D. Southworth, M. Thede, D. Long. E. Johnson.

Officers:

President; Eunice Marking

Vice President; Lois Madsen

Secretary and Treasurer; Betty Greech

Band

The Owen High School Marching and Concert Band has again lived up to the standard set in previous years. Under the leadership of Walter A. Stamstad, the forty members enjoyed another outstanding term.

During football season, the high steppers were strutting their stuff on the gridiron. Visiting schools were greeted with a grand reception of maneuvers, music letters and marching led by the drum majorettes, Loretta Smith and Betty Jean Kraut.

After numerous hours of practice, the Owenites joined with Withee to present their first concert, playing in Withee February 27 and in Owen February 28. The outstanding number presented was “Uncle Sam in Review” which exemplified in pantomime the important events in United States History.

In May the band participated in the annual Music Festival at Eau Claire. “Balaton” by Buchtel was the required number played.

Cloverblossom

(Page 36)

Seated: P. Hamm, D. Lulloff, B. Kraut.

Standing: E. Gay, M. Hamalainen, S. Toraason, J. Mahoney, Miss Boyington, F. Hoeper.

Chairman; Miriam Hamalainen

Junior Correspondents; Ernest Gay and Frank Hoeper

Freshman Correspondent; Jean Mahoney

Typists; Betty Jean Kraut, Darlene Lulloff and Patsy Hamm

Advisor; Miss Boyington

Cloverblossom Staff

This years Cloverblossom Staff has provided much lively and interesting reading material for the subscribers. The staff correspondents, advisor and typists, with occasional contributions from the student body, have cooperated to make the Cloverblossom a success of which we may all be rightfully proud.

Events Calendar

(Pages 38 and 39)

September

4 First spitball flies across main room.

6 Football boys hit the dirt.

10 Ear trouble, first band rehearsal.

12 Owen girls swoon over freshmen wonder boy, Frank Samek.

17 Music officers elected from wide selection of candidates, four in all.

19 Why all the racket? Prospective cheerleaders strain vocal chords.

21 Freshman initiation. Boys with lipstick, girls in trousers. What an evening! What a dance! Owen tramples over Neillsville squad, 7 to 0.

28 Purple and Gold smothers Cadott, 27 to 0.

October

2 Senior pictures taken at Wausau.

5 The red and white put up a fight, but couldn’t match the Owen might. Owen 13, Thorp 0.

10 Owen looses to Stanley, 13 to 6.

15 Hubba Hubba! Senior class rings arrive.

16 Pete M. is missing his class ring.

17 Army and Navy visit Owen. For further details consult Betty and Lois.

18 Bernice Laube elected Queen of home-coming festivities.

19 Ernie Gay saves the day, takes the ball all the way. Owen 18, Cornell 6.

29 Curtiss Publications sale contest begins. Howard Erickson is outstanding salesman.

31 Halloween! School looks worse for wear. Who did the painting and the moving of various objects?

November

1 E. W. Kidd plays host to football squad and enthusiasts at banquet in Thorp.

9. School dance, music by Major Minors.

12 Owen celebrates Armistice one day late.

16 Bert Schurtliff shows student boy technical points of wrestling.

20 Owen basketball team triumphs over Colby in opening game.

22 Thanksgiving. A two day vacation.

24 Owen boys take to the woods as deer season opens.

26 Owen trims Greenwood by seven points.

December

3 Snaky entertainment presented by Johnson Bros.

4 Owen off the beam. Abby, too much, Owen, too little.

7 Owen subdues old rival Withee by margin of seventeen points.

10 Owen and Withee sponsor combined chorus concert.

18 Colby massacred by Purple and Gold. Nice going boys.

20 Tragic episode. Thorp wins over Owen by 8 points.

21 Christmas party given by faculty, dancing, games and refreshments help to celebrate beginning of Christmas vacation.

25 Merry Christmas everybody.

31 Meet me at the Armory.

January

7 Wake up kids, vacation is over.

10 What happened boys? Stanley 25, Owen 12.

15 Greenwood gets revenge. Oh well, we can’t wind all the time.

22 Withee takes it on the chin again.

24 Boys fight losing battle at Neillsville.

28 Owen takes revenge on Abbotsford.

31 Gigantic carnival held in gym.

February

1 Better luck. We defeat Neillsville.

6 Successful play presented by band mothers under direction of Miss Boyington.

8 Owen loses to Stanley in last quarter.

12 What a night, oh brother! Owen defeats Thorp in most thrilling game of year.

16 Thorp tournament. Owen misses Hank’s presence as we lost to Boyd by two points.

26 Pamahasika’s pets entertain Owenites.

28 Owen and Withee present successful band concert.

March

1 Just twelve weeks of school left.

12-13 Forensic contest. All school teachers judged.

15 Hard times party presented by F.F.A.

20 Annual goes to publication.

21 First day of Spring…. and don’t we know it.

April

10 Howell glass blowers.

19 Good Friday, day off, Easter.

27 Junior Prom.

May

18-19 Eau Claire band tournament.

19 Baccalaureate

22 Commencement.

23 Class night.

24 Last day of school.

F.F.A.

(Page 35)

Front Row: V. Fakes, H. Bingham, F. Samek, C. Smith, B. Mattson, H. Erickson, D. Southworth, R. Garfield.

First Row, Standing: Mr. Jacobson, D. Hull, F. Hoeper, B. Devine, E. Gay, R. Seufzer, B. Maurina, D. Phillips, W. Thede, R. Nystrom.

Second Row, Standing: L. Schnider, M. Smith, E. Johnson, M. Thede, B. Ridpath, G. Behringer, F. Neibacher, L. Parve.

Third Row, Standing: E. Sluzewske, H. Laube, H. Peterson, G. Behringer, K. Hacker, A. Fritz, L. Lulloff, W. Becken, P. Devine.

Officers:

President; Eugene Johnson

Vice President; Floyd Neibacher

Secretary; Bill Maurina

Treasurer; Bob Mattson

Reporter; Ernie Gay

Advisor; Mr. Jacobson

The F.F.A. (Future Farmers of America) has proved to be a valuable organization, particularly in increasing interest in agricultural activities. Each member is required to keep a record of his club achievements. This year a prize was given to the F.F.A. member who wrote the best essay on farm improvements.

F.H.A.

(Page 34)

Top Row: M. J. Heibsch, D. Clifton, R. Prugett, W. Lindau, D. Clifton, G. Sorenson, O. Woik, B. Reeve, A Teclaw, P. Bladl, D. Klemetson.

2^nd Row, Standing: P. Hamm, D. Friedenfels, J. Mahoney, E. Garfield, I. Hofmann, J. Long, L. Kaucnik, V. Woik, A. M. Wesneski, M. E. Johnson, J. Anderson, J. Wesneski, V. De La Mater.

3^rd Row, Standing: Miss Tanz, B. Reed, A. Bjornstad, D. Gudex, N. Crowley, D. Stolp, E. Lipprandt, M. Hahto, B. Schwartz, E. Glenzer, N. Murphy.

Front Row, Seated: D. Thompson, B. Laube, N. Ridpath, L. Smith, B. Kraut, A. Wilksman, P. Hacker, N. Hamm, A. Schafer, E. Bjornstad, S. Capes.

Officers:

President; Loretta Smith

Vice President; Betty Jean Kraut

Secretary; Nina Ridpath

Treasurer; Bernice Laube

Historian and Reporter; Dorothy Thompson

Advisor; Miss Tanz

The F.H.A. has been a busy organization this year, as always. Activities, additional to the monthly meetings, are the annual Sadie Hawkins Day dance, the Silver Tea, and a Christmas party. This organization aids in developing a cooperative attitude in club work, and in promoting leadership and responsibility among the members.

Forensics

(Page 37)

Top Row, Left to Right: Miss Boyington, P. Sugdon, D. Thompson, E. Sluezewski, U. Stevens, J. Klabon.

Second Row: M. Stuve, V. Otto, M. J. Heibsch, E. Gay, M. Hanalainen.

Work in forensics this year has been entirely confined to the declamation field. Of the fifteen students who have joined the forensics group, eight have taken humorous declamations, and seven serious. Owen can boast considerable success in all public speaking contests in which our students have taken part. We wish to express our gratitude to the teachers who have worked tirelessly with the students, for the glory of Owen High.

Orchestra

(Page 29)

Front Row: V. Otto, N. Crowley, E. Marking, M. Stuve, D. Laabs, J. Stuve, J. Madsen, N. Hamm, B. Marking.

Second Row: B. O’Dell, J. Wollum, F. Levine, M. Barnaski, N. Nason, P. Bladl, P. Hacker, D. Long, B. Kraut, S. Toraason, M. Smith, E. Sluzewski, A. Smith, V. De La Mater, A. Wilksman.

Third Row: W. A. Stamstad, D. Thorson, S. Smith, B. Hilts, M. Bublitz, M. Hamalainen, B. Greech, S. Jalling, M. Allen, I, Hoffman.

Fourth Row: H. Plummer, P. Hamm, H. Erickson, E. Johnson, L. Madsen, D. Gudex, D. Thompson.

Officers:

President; Eunice Marking

Vice President; Lois Madsen

Secretary and Treasurer; Betty Greech

The Owen High School Orchestra, under the leadership of Walter A. Stamstad, has completed another successful season. We are proud of our organization, it being the only orchestra in the surrounding territory. The chief purpose of the orchestra is to acquaint the students with the classics so they are better able to appreciate them. In April the Mixed Chorus joined with the orchestra in presenting a concert, Among the selections played were “Hymnus,” “Intermezzo from L’Arlesunni suite No. 2,” and “Minuit.” These were also the numbers played when we made our journey to the Music Festival in Eau Claire.

Pep Band

(Page 31)

First Row: V. Otto, J. Madsen, A. Bjornstad, S. Smith, E. Gay, S. Jalling, B. Marking, L. Madsen, B. Greech.

Second Row: P. Hamm, I. Hoffman, D. Long, H. Erickson, D. Thompson, M. Stuve, E. Marking, W. A. Stamstad.

Pep Band

Once gain the “peppy and dynamic” group were on hand to entertain for basketball games and pep meetings. This year under the direction of Walter A. Stamstad and Eunice Marking, college marches such as the “Victory March” and “On Wisconsin” were presented. At the pep meetings he group was always welcomed with a cheer from the student body and added to the vim and vigor shown at all gatherings.

String Ensemble

(Page 30)

Standing: A. Wilksman, D. Thompson, M. Hamalainen, M. Bublitz, W. A. Stamstad, B. O’Dell.

Seated: M. Smith, P. Bladl, M. Stuve, E. Marking, S. Toraason, B. J. Kraut.

String Ensemble

The String Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Stamstad has completed another successful year. It has made very few public appearances but has been much appreciated when it did perform.

Perhaps the pupils which belong to the organization enjoy the music more than those who listen for they learn to know and love the world’s great compositions. They enjoy each practice and so does the director. The compositions are often some the of modern classics by Gershwin and Coward. One the many favorites of the group is “Memory Lane.”