Annual Staff

Editor:  Nancy Nason

Assistant Editor: Eileen Thorson

Manager: Don Mills

Assistant Manager:  Duane Fredrick

Band

The Owen High School band, consisting of sixty students, had been very active his year.  The most popular activity of the year was our Amateur Hour which was held in the fall.  This group will also share in the activities of the Eau Claire Music Festival. 

Chorus

The Owen High School Chorus, which consists of thirty-seven students, under the direction of Mrs. Thieme, began their work in October.  A fine concert was given at a Christmas program by the mixed group.  Everyone is now working on solos, duets, and other arrangements for the Eau Claire Tournaments to be held in March.  

Cloverbud – Cloverblossom

For the fourth year, the Cloverblossom and Cloverbud have been published by the Senior Class.  The Cloverblossom, which is the school news for the Owen Enterprise, was published each week for the enjoyment of our parents, the students, and the general public.  The Cloverbud, our school paper which is prepared and published by the Senior Class, has been sold to the students during the past year.  It is our hope that it was enjoyed by all, and our efforts were worthwhile. 

Events Calendar

September

  4        The happy freshman register.

  5        Our first day of school

14        The first football game of the season. Loyal traveled her for a non conference game and was defeated by a score of 13 – 6.

17        Congratulations Rosemary Jensen, for being elected our new cheerleader.

20        A football game with Withee which ended in a tie, 12 – 12.

27        The team traveled to Neillsville only to lose a good battle, 12 – 0.

28        Big day for the freshman.  “Initiation!”

October

10        Afternoon game with Cadott.  40 – 6 score, not in our favor.

11-12   Short vacation.  Teacher’s convention at Eau Claire.

18        Juniors picked out class rings.

19        The Senior Class traveled to Eau Claire to have class pictures taken.

24        Homecoming queen, Dorothy Heibsch, was selected.

25        The Homecoming festivities got under way with the pep meeting, skits and a big bonfire.

26        Our Homecoming festivities came to a victorious close when we defeated Stanley by a score of 25 – 0. Homecoming queen, Dorothy Heibsch was crowned at the game and again at the dance by football captain, Bernard Lindgren.

November

  7        F.H.A. Rally held at Greenwood.

15        Amateur Hour sponsored by Band and Orchestra.

19        First basketball game of the season was played at Marathon City. Owen was the winner by a score of 35 – 32.

22-23   Thanksgiving vacation.

30        Basketball game at Gilman. Owen 53, Gilman 35.

December

  4        Defeated Dorchester there by a score of 60 – 43.

  6        Seniors delight. Class pictures arrived. F.H.A. Silver Tea.

11        Thorp downed us there by a score of 67 – 45.

13        Christmas concert presented by the Owen Band.

20        Grade school presented its Annual Christmas Operetta.

21        Christmas party. Also lost a good battle to Stanley which ended with a score board reading – Visitor 58, Home 52. Christmas vacation started.

25        Merry Christmas.

January

  1        Happy New Year.

  2        Christmas vacation was over and we all returned to school again.

  8        Congratulations boys for defeating Edgar on our home floor. Score 39 – 33.

10        Owen lost to the Withee Bluejays by 56 – 48.

15        Baskeball game – Owen 74, Neillsville 42.

17        Junior Class rings arrived.

18        Defeated Withee here, 63 – 51.

23        Game at Colby – score Owen 47, Colby 35.

25        Game here with Thorp, Thorp 48, Owen 46.

February

  5        Colby here. Score – Owen 53, Colby 37.

  8        Owen traveled to Neillsville to wing the game 47 to 37.

12        Edgar traveled here to be defeated 77 to 30.

15        Cloverbelt Playoffs at Thorp. We lost to Cadott 49 to 41.

27        Eau Claire Tournaments begin. Eagles won over Dunn Aggies by 73 to 37.

28        Owen lost to Altoona, 70 to 32.

29        Owen 44, elk Mound 42, now for the consolation game!

March

  1        Owen wins consolation honors from Bruce, 56 to 55.

11        Local Forensic Contest.

26        Cloverbelt Forensic Contest held at Withee.

April

25        Junior Prom, Ken Bombach reigned as King.

May

18        Baccalaureate Services.

21        The Seniors have their night.  Graduation!!

            School is out.

F.F.A.

The F.F.A. this year consists of fifty-five members.  The officers are; President John Anderson, Vice President Duane Fredericks, Secretary Dean Welker, Treasurer Elden Grube, Reporter Kenneth Bombach, Sentinel Arnold Awe, Advisor Mr. Ferries. Money was earned by selling garden seeds and treating seed grains.  This money will be used to make a camping trip during summer vacation.  Last year’s trip to Canada was enjoyed by all those who were able to go.  A joint sleigh-ride party of the F.H.A. and the F.F.A. members was held in December. 

Colors: Blue and gold

Motto: Learning to do

Doing to learn

Earning to live

Living to serve.

F.H.A.

This year the F.H.A. consisted of thirty-six members.  Mrs. Weirsig, our advisor, helped to make the year a success.  The officers are: President Julia Muenich; Vice President, Sylvia Novak; Secretary, Janet Needham; Treasurer, Joan Strohkirch; Historian and Parliamentarian Arlene Anderson. One of the most important projects of the year was the Annual Tea held in December.  It was well attended and a huge success.  Dances in the gym at noon and a Hard Times Dance were sources of income for the year. 

Colors: Red and White

Motto: Toward New Horizons

Forensics

This year thirty-three eager students are interested in Forensics which includes humorous and serious declamations, extemporaneous reading and speaking and oratory. Last year the following students received high ratings at Eau Claire; Marjorie Munson, Harriett Plummer, Jim Stephens, Barbara Hilts, Arlene Schigley, Janice King, Priscilla Nason, Bernetta Bragstad, Barbara Allen, and Ruth Sailor.  Nancy Nason received an “A” rating in Eau Claire and also in Madison with extemporaneous reading. 

Honors Page

These are the students who represented Owen in the Eau Claire forensics contest:

Serious Declamation: Ruth Sailor and Barbara Allen.

Humorous Declamation: Bernetta Bragstad and Ticky Nason.

Extemporaneous Speaking: Darlene Pyatt.

Extemporaneous Reading: Julia Muenich and Nancy Nason.

Four Minute Speaking: Arlene Schigley and Janice King.

Non-original Orations: Barbara Hilts and Jim Stephens.

Original Orations: Marjorie Munson and Harriett Plummer.

Nancy Nason went to the state contest and received an “A.”

The 1951 Valedictorian was Harriet Plummer.  Joan Welker was the Salutatorian.  Other students remaining on the honor roll during their four years in high school were; Annette Warych, Barbara Hilts and Virginia Smith. 

The award given by the American Legion Auxiliary for “Good Citizenship, Scholarship and Character” was given to Barbara Hilts.  Harriet Plummer and Barbara Hilts both received Arion Awards in Music, presented by the Kiwanis.  The American Legion award was given to Paul Bladl and Barbara Hilts receive the DAR award. 

Last year the music departments participated in two music festivals, one in Loyal and the other in Eau Claire.  The following names are those that participated;

Beverly Arola, Clarinet Duet – C, Loyal 1, Eau Claire II, Clarinet Quartet – C, Loyal 1, Eau Claire 1

Rosella Bingham, Vocal – C, Loyal III, Eau Claire III

Bernetta Bragstad, Oboe – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II, Woodwind Trio – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Mae Churkey, Vocal – C, Loyal III, Eau Claire III

Irene Ciokiewicz, Baton - A, Loyal II, Eau Claire II

Nancy Hilton, Vocal – C, Loyal III, Eau Claire III

Barbara Hilts, Solo – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire II, Clarinet Quartet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I, Clarinet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I

Corrine Horn, Baton – B, Loyal I, Eau Claire I

Delores Johnson, Baton – C, Loyal III,

Jack Larsen, Cornet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Gwen Lindgren, E Saxophone – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire I

Frank Meinhardt, Bass – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire I

Donald Mills, Cornet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Julia Muenich, Piano – B, Loyal I, Eau Claire I  

Nancy Nason, Piano – A, Loyal II, Eau Claire II

Ticky Nason, Flute – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I

Harriett Plummer, Bassoon – A, Loyal II, Eau Claire II, Woodwind Trio – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Jerry Pogodzinski, Violin – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire I

Darlene Pyatt, Clarinet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II, Clarinet Quartet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I

Shirley Raasch, Cornet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Ruth Sailer, Vocal – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire II

Virginia Smith, Clarinet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I, Clarinet Quartet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire I

Mary Southworth, Baton – C, Loyal I,

James Stephens, Cornet Duet – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire II

Eileen Thorson, Cornet Duet – C, Loyal I, Eau Claire II

Joann Zalabsky, Saxophone – C, Loyal II, Eau Claire III

Key Club

Last year four Owen Key Clubbers, Don Mills, Maurice O’Konski, James Stephens and Jack Larsen attended the International Key Club convention which was held in Miami, Florida. As a service club for the school and community, a club to exercise individual and group initiative, a club to develop leadership, the Key Club has again been as asset to our school in the many projects they have undertaken for the betterment of our school, its students and our community. Monthly banquets, several trips, dances, winter sports parties and meeting made up our social activity for the year.    

Orchestra

One of the greatest accomplishments in the Own High School is the orchestra which consists this year of fifty members.  This organization is under the direction of Mr. Schulze.  The greatest event of the year, for this group is participating in the Eau Claire Music festival. 

Pep Band

String Ensemble