1949-1950 Owen, WI High School Annual7 "The Cloverleaf"

1949-50 Owen High School

Cloverleaf Year Book Index

Yearbook property of: Carol Rene (Lipprandt) Stroud

From the estate of: Norbert Walter Carl Lipprandt

Transcribed by Robert Lipprandt

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Owen High School Activities

Annual Staff

(Page 6)

Standing, Left to Right: B. Hilts, W. Piotrowski, J. Crowley, A. Nowak, A. Mills, B. Pyatt, J. Madsen, J. Stuve, Mrs. Armstrong

Seated: M Barnaske, L. Teclaw, B. Lysdahl

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Band

(Page 37)

Standing: A. Smith, N. Nason, D. Behringer, Mr. Schulze, L. Weddig, J. King, A. Piotrowski, M. O’Konski, R. Bingham, B. Allen, I. Ciokiewicz, M. Southworth, J. Craig, D. Johnson, C. Horn, J. Meunich, B. Hautimake

Second Row: D. Plummer, I. Peterson, D. Potocnik, D. Goessel, J. Alexander, S. Fritz, J. Strohkirch, E. Thorson, J. Stephens, P. Blandl, S. Raasch, K. Buchholz, D. Mills, J. Larson, F. Meinhardt, G. Stuve, N. Lipprandt, H. Frane, G. Konik, C. Erickson, B. Kovatch, M. Konik, D. Clark, J. Stuve

Third Row: D. Pyatt, S. Stasek, L. Thorson, D. Dempsey, P. Krarup, W. Piotrowski, B. Lysdahl, B. Bragstad, M. Mathewson, B. Hull, H. Plummer, J. Welker, A. Mills, B. Pyatt

Seated: J. Madsen, B. Hilts, V. Smith, B. Arola, P. Nason, M. Allen, M. Froland.

This year Band is composed of approximately 49 members and has been doing a good job in presenting its concerts throughout the year. Together with the Orchestra, it sponsored a Christmas Ball on December 16. In the spring the Band will partake in the annual Music Festival in Eau Claire.

Chorus

(Page 39)

Back Row: S. Straughn, R. Gay, B. Hull, C. Erickson, M. Churkey, L. Sapetta, N. Horn, A. Rossmann, N, Meyers, D. Potocnik, S. Welker, A. Smith, E. Gay, A. Burhop, G. Southworth, H. Frane, C. Ridpath, P. Bladl

Second Row: H. Plummer, W. Piotrowski, S. Stasek, R. Bingham, M. Barnaske, B. Arola, M. Long, G. Lindgren, G. Stuve, J. Needham, G. Walkama, L. Heibach, G. Stasek

Third Row: Mrs. Tesmer, B. Bragstad, S. Clifton, D. Ciokiewicz, J. Purgett, V. Arndt, C. Steffes, I. Peterson, A. Anderson, L. Pogodzinski, J. Strohkrich, B. Lysdahl, D. Anderson, J. Stuve, D. Dempsey, L. Thorson, D. Goessel, E. Thorson

Seated: N. Nason, M. Allen, I. Ciokiewicz, B. Allen, B. Johnson, V. Molle, A. Jensen, R. Crowley, R. Sailer, C. Hacker, B. Southworth, A. Mills

The boys and girls of Owen have a wonderful asset. That is, they like to sing. This long with many excellent voices and the leadership of Mrs. Margaret Tesmer ‘takes’ the organization far along the road to success. The chorus has worded hard to accomplish their purpose at the different concerts they have given through out the year and the Spring Musical Festival.

Cloverbud – Blossom

(Page 45)

Standing Left to Right: Mrs. Armstrong, W. Piotrowski, L. Teclaw, W. Hansen, F. Pawlukiewicz, D. German, J. Thorson, B. Hull, C. Ciokiewicz, B. Pyatt, N. Lipprandt, V. Molle, A. Dutzel, H. Frane, E. Gay, A. Smith, J. Madsen, C. Johnson, P. Stasek

Seated: A. Nowak, B. Krug, B. Johnson, J. Stuve, M. Barnaske, A. Mills, G. Southworth, M. Maurina, B. Lysdahl, D. Strohkirch

The Cloverbud staff, consisting of the entire Senior Class, has once again attempted to bring news and entertainment to the members of the high school during the school term 1949-1950.

Although the idea is still comparatively new, it has been met by enthusiasm on the part of the students.

Another division of the journalistic work is the Cloverblossom. This is a column written by the seniors and edited in the Owen Enterprise weekly. We hope that the articles have been enjoyed by the public, and that through them out friends have obtained a clearer insight of school activities.

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Events Calendar

(Page 47 & 48)

September

6 Once more we go back to school. Many new “Freshies” due to the 16 year age law.

8 What’s this… a freshman in History Class?

12 Cloverbud and Cloverblossom staffs chosen. Be watching for the first edition of the Cloverbud.

14 Tryouts for cheerleaders. Really was a bunch of ‘em, but Darlene Pyatt and Dorothy Fillo seem to be the choice.

17 The football season starts out with a victorious defeat over Withee. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I only they keep it up.

22 First issue of the Cloverbud was sold today. How do you like it, kids? New cheerleaders were initiated at a pep meeting by putting on a football uniform. Coach Helixon and Alex Nowak showed them how it was done. What’s the matter Denny, are you having trouble shoeing Darlene how the pants should be put on? First home game of the year, played with Loyal. The great Owen team is again victorious. The Band showed off their marching skill. Good, huh?

23 Key Club came up with the first school dance of the year. Lots of fun!

30 Silver made a very beautiful bride for groom Jerry Hiebsch today at the Pep Meeting. We especially liked the pipe you were smoking, Silver! Lost the game to Neillsville.

October

5 Mr. Wyman from Wausau talked to the seniors about having class pictures taken there. All seems nice, but why did you have to tell us the handsome man was married.

6 Watch the juniors light up. They just picked out their class rings. Senior Home Ec. girls had a visitor in class, a cute black cat.

7 Oh! What a day for the green Freshies! They were initiated. Upper-classmen kept them busy carrying books to class. Sophomores sponsored a dance at night in honor of Frosh. We would like to announce the engagement of Velda Murphy to Buzzy Hamm; he had to propose to her as a stunt.

10 Classes are busily preparing for Homecoming. Queen and her attendants were selected today.

11 Everyone met at school tonight to see the skits. The bonfire was held afterwards.

12 Today was “the” day. Band led the parade which was held at #:00. F.F.A. float won 1^st prize; great seniors followed with 2^nd prize. Too bad the game had to end with a defeat to Thorp. Thorp Band marched with the Owen Band at the half. Following the game was a dance in the gym to the music of the Varsity Boys.

13 We have survived the first six weeks. Nice, the teachers have convention. Too band it doesn’t come more often.

19 Big crash… someone breading the windows? Nope it was only a strong wind.

21 Football game with Auburndale. Rained. Ended up with a tie score 7-7. Freshies give return party for Sophs.

24 First forum program of the year. Michael H. Klein had an interesting speech on “Self Pity.”

26 Senior girls have finally completed paint and redecorating the Home Ec. Cottage.

27 Owen tangles with Cornell for the last football game, ended with a defeat.

28 The lucky seniors take a day off from school to have Senior Pictures taken at Wausau.

November

2 Basketball season begins. Boys are getting in their practice. Hope they make good.

4 Key Club traveled to Holcombe to see the new dam project.

5 Band led the Aunt Silly parade.

7 Many oh’s and ah’s… senior proofs arrived.

8 Seniors enter School Press Project, hoping to win a trophy for the school.

10 All F.H.A. girls went to a rally at Thorp. We would have to get back in time for one class.

11 Armistice Day Program at 11:00. School gets out at noon.

12 A treat for the Football squad. They went to Eau Claire to see a football game.

15 Curtiss Publishing man was here to explain about the magazine drive.

16 Everyone looked his best group picture for the annual were taken.

18 Extra! “First Five” presented as the quintuplets. Our first basketball game. We lost, but it didn’t count because it was a non-conference tussle with Auburndale.

21 Sure can tell its hunting season, all the boys are absent from school.

22 Hurray!! Thanksgiving Vacations here at last.

29 Eagles battle with Colby Five. Lost again.

30 No more pep meetings because of disorderly conduct.

December

1 Don’t forget to get your subscriptions in for the annual.

2 Smile pretty, individual pictures for the annual were taken. First conference game with Withee. Really off to a bad start, lost again. Had lots of fun at the skating party the Key Club sponsored at Thorp on Saturday night.

6 F.H.A. serves dinner to Key Club. Once again we welcome an assembly program. Masons entertained us with doges, birds and monkeys.

7 New Regulations for sighing out of the Main Room. Keep in line. F.F.A. – F.H.A. Christmas Party.

9 Owen beasts the Alumni, 32 – 31. Pretty Close. Who stayed after school for throwing B-B’s?

12 Key Club set up a phonograph so we can hear Christmas music in the morning, noon and after school. Juniors are happy… class rings came.

15 Owen lost to Neillsville.

16 Music Organization sponsors Annual Christmas Ball.

20 F.H.A. Silver Tea.

22 Owen won from Auburndale. Christmas Vacation begins!!

January

3 Owen lost to Colby.

6 Must be a jinx, Owen lost to Thorp.

10 Owen won from Loyal

11 The Orchestra presented its first concert of the year.

12 We lost to Neillsville again.

17 Played at Thorp….lost.

18 Minstrel Show from Abby entertained.

20 Owen won from the Withee Blue Jays.

25 Big event… the Band presents its Mid-Winter Concert.

31 Lost to Stanley.

February

1 F.H.A. Initiation.

7 Basketball victory from Gilman.

11 Playoffs at Thorp. Owen lost the tile for 4^th place.

14 Key Club Banquet at the Home Ec. Cottage.

16 A visit from Miss Peterson, Dean of Women, and several students from ECTC.

17 Refinishing of Ag. tables completed.

21 Amateur Contest… lots of prizes given away.

23 OHS entertained by “the Whistler”… bird imitator Paul Leonard.

24 The seniors took the state test on the driver’s course in Modern Problems.

27-28 Elimination of humorous and serious declamations.

March

9 Local Forensics contest.

24 League Forensics contest held at Thorp.

April

1 District Forensic contest at Eau Claire.

12 DeForrest & Lynn presented Assembly Program of Magic.

May

19 Junior Prom. “Dreamer’s Holliday.”

21 Baccalaureate.

23 Graduation exercises.

24 Class night… more fun!!

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F.F.A.

(Page 42)

Standing: C. Kaucnik, St. Straughn, J. Skutak, R. Friedenfels, T. Gay, A. Thieme, L. Himes, P. Bladl, E. Pabich, J. Seufzer, B. Kovatch, B. Devine, M. German, N. Lipprandt, G. Southworth, G. Fakes, E. Grube, C. Johnson, E. Klessig, K. Buchholz, H. Frane, F. Pawlukiewicz, J. Anderson, W. Ellei, F. Meinhardt, D. Lange, J. Konik, J. Telford, C. Ridpath

Seated on Floor: A. Smith, L. Maki, D. O’Konski, K. Bombach, M. Gustafson, E. Gay, G. Wachsmith, W. Roohr, J. Heibsch, J. Stevens, D. Frederick, G. Fischer, D. Behringer, A. Awe.

Seated at Table: W. Hanson, B. Lindgren, A. Nowak, L. Gifford, D. Laube, Mrs. Ferries, M. O’konski

The F.F.A. is a national organization for all boys who are enrolled in Vocational Agriculture. This is the thirteenth year of existence for the Owen Chapter.

The program of work is laid out at the beginning of each school year. Last year, our group received recognition when Donald Southworth was given the State Farmer’s Award.

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F.H.A.

(Page 43)

Seated: B. Lydahl, J. Alexander, A. Mills, H. Plummer, B. Haas, A. Waryck, B. Hilts, L. Thorson

1^st Row: L. Sapetta, G. Lindgren, D. Ciokiewicz, I. Peterson, A. Rossman, G. Churkey, J. Strohkirch, E. Thorson, B. Bragstad, L. Teclaw, A. Anderson, S. Clifton, D. Dempsey, R. Sailer, L. Heibsch, D. Pyatt, V. Arndt, Mrs. Hall

2^nd Row: V. Murphy, C. Hacker, G. Stuve, W. Piotrowski, J. Needham, D. Cieslik, V. Annis, I. Driscoll, A. Jensen

The Owen Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America has forty members this year. Their officers are President, Harriett Plummer; Vice-President, Arlene Mills; Secretary, Janice Alexander; Treasurer; Annette Warych; Parliamentarian, Barbara Hilts; Historian, Barbara Haas; and Advisor, Mrs. Hall.

F.H.A. meetings are held twice every month in the Home Economics Cottage. One of the main activities this year has been the sponsoring of monthly dinners for the Key Club.

Another highlight was the Silver Tea held just before Christmas. The selling of Christmas cards was one of the money-making activities of the organization. During the winter the F.H.A and the F.F.A. held two joint sleigh ride parties which were greatly enjoyed by everyone. The Owen group also attended the district F.H.A. Rally held this year in Thorp.

Future tentative plans include a bake sale, style revue and F.H.A. demonstrations to be entered in a district contest.

Colors: Red and White Motto: “Toward New Horizons”

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Forensics

(Page 44)

Standing at Left: B. Bragstad

Seated on Floor: A. Piotrowski, L. Pogozinski, D. Pyatt, N. Nason, B. Allen, S. Welker, B. Hilts, J. Stuve, B. Pyatt, D. Goessel, R. Bingham, L. Sagetta, A. Klocke, G. Lindgren

Seated: D. Dempsey, E. Thorson, G. Stuve, S. Raasch, B. Arola, M. Munson, W. Piotrowski, L. Teclaw, H. Plummer, A. Mills, V. Smith, A. Warych, M. Barnaske

Third Row: J. Stevens, T. Gay, J. King, B. Lindgren, A. Smith, A. Nowak, P. Bladl, M. Allen, R. Sailer, A. Schigley, S. Straughn, D. Frederick

Fourth Row: Mrs. Armstrong, S. Clifton, H. Murphy, D. Lange, J. Kaczor, C. Backer, B. Lydahl, J. Madsen

This year 49 students participated in forensics, the largest number in years. Out of the various fields the most popular were humorous declamations and extemporaneous readings. However, many students took interest in serious declamations, extemporaneous speaking, original and non-original orations and four minute speaking.

Last year one of our representatives, Bernette Bragstad went as far as the state contest with her humorous declamation.

Honors Page

(Page 41, No photograph)

This year our annual will cover events and hors from March first of the junior year to March first of the senior year. In accordance with this, we are presenting the award and honor winners of the spring of 1949.

In the Forensic contest these student won 1^st place ratings in the local contest and high rating in the district contest. They also represented Owen at the Eau Claire finals.

Humorous Declamations: Bernetta Bragstad and Darlene Pyatt

Serious Declamations: Loraine Teclaw and Nancy Nason

Original Orations: James Stevens

Non-Original Orations: Frank Samek and Marjorie Barnaske

Extemporaneous Speaking: Jerry Madsen

Four Minute Speaking: Birdelle Lysdahl

Extemporaneous Reading: Arlene Mills

Bernetta Bragstad also went as far as the State contest with her humorous declamation.

The Valedictorian for 1949 was Patricia Bladl, and Gerald Behringer was Salutatorian with the next highest rank. The students who have consistently remained on the honor roll during their four years in high school are: Patricia Bladl, Gerald Behringer and Waunita Lindau.

The annual award for good citizenship, scholarship and character sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary was granted to Patricia Bladl who also won the Arion Award presented by the Kiwanis for Music and D.A.R. award. The American Legion award for boy was awarded to Harold Laube.

Jerry Madsen was the boy selected from this year’s graduating class to attend Badger Boys State. The selection is made with regards to scholarship, leadership, citizenship and personality.

Last year the music department participated in two Music Festivals, and a few outstanding ones went to the State contest in Madison. Those receiving top honors in their solos are as follows:

Allen, Barbara: Baton-B, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Allen, Mary: Flute-B, Greenwood I, Eau Claire II, Vocal-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Arola, Beverly: Vocal-C, Eau Claire II

Barnaske, Marjorie: Violin-C, Greenwood I, Eau Claire I,

Bingham, Rosella: Baton-B, Greenwood I, Eau Claire II

Bjornstad, Evelyn: Mellophone-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Bladl, Patricia: Violin-B, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I, Piano-A, Greenwood II, Eau Claire III, Vocal-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Ciokiewicz, Irene: Baton-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I, State III, Vocal-C, Eau Claire II

Erickson, Carol: Vocal-C, Greenwood II

Hilts, Barbara: Clarinet-C, Greenwood I, Eau Claire II

Levine, Francis: Piano-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Madsen, Gerald: Clarinet-B, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I

Mills, Arlene: Saxophone-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire II

Plummer, Harriett: Bassoon-B, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I

Roohr, Kenneth: Cornet-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I

Smith, Andrew: Vocal-C, Eau Claire I

Welker, Joan: Saxophone-C, Greenwood II, Eau Claire I

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Key Club

(Page 46)

Standing Left to Right: D. Laube, J. Johnson, R. Sanderson, T. Czeshinski, Mr. Schulze, B. Roberson, E. Gay, A. Burhop, P. Stasek, L. Wagner, J. Larsen, M. O’Konski, D. Mills, A. Strohkirch

Seated: P. Bladl, G. Southworth, A. Smith, A. Nowak, J. Madsen, W. Hansen, J. Stevens, B. Hull

The Key Club officers and members have been active ever since the beginning of school. Their first object was to enroll new members to take the place of last year’s graduating seniors. With ten new members in the club, they began to think of ways and means of raising money. This was accomplished in various ways.

Late in the fall the club went on a field trip to the new power plant being built at Holcombe.

They have ordered 250 trees which are to be planted in the area behind the school house.

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Orchestra

(Page 38)

Standing: J. King, L. Weddig, Mrs. Schulze, B. Lysdahl, J. Alexander

Second Row: I. Ciokiewicz, M. Churkey, V. Fritz, M. Munson, J. Pogodzinski, C. Toraason, J. Prugett, S. Clifton, J. Stephens, S. Raasch, D. Mills, J. Larson, W. Piotrowski, P. Krarup, F. Meinhardt, A. Mills, B. Pyatt, N. Meyers, B. Hull, C. Erickson, B. Kovatch, D. Clark

Second Row: A. Smith, E. Gay, D. Anderson, T. Gay, P. Nason, M. Allen, B. Bragstad, J. Madsen, V. Smith, D. Pyatt, S. Stasek, H. Plummer, R. Bingham

Seated: N. Nason, M. Barnaske, S. Wilksman, B. Hilts, A. Rossmann, J. Stuve

The Owen High School Orchestra consisting of forty-five members is one of the school’s outstanding musical organizations. It has given several concerts through out the year, but the main event was the Christmas Ball which the Orchestra helped to sponsor on December sixteenth. The Music Festival at Eau Claire is another highlight in the year to the members of this organization.

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Pep Band

(Page 40)

Back Row: F. Meinhardt, N. Nason, C. Erickson, D. Clark, A. Mills, H. Plummer, J. Stuve

Second Row: J. King, J. Welker, B. Lysdahl, J. Stephens, S. Raasch, D. Mills, J. Larson, Mr. Schulze

Front Row: B. Pyatt, B. Hilts, D. Pyatt, S. Stasek, P. Nason, M. Allen

String Ensemble

(Page 40)

Back Row: B. Lysdahl, Mrs. Schulze, N. Meyers.

Front Row: B. Hilts, A. Smith, J. Stuve, M. Barnaske, N. Nason