...and now a word from our 45th Reunion MC.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Old Photos -- Got Any?
This photo was recently submitted by Keith King. It was taken on the steps of St. Joseph's School (SJS). From left to right we have Mike Siduaga, Keith King, Dave Zettle, Jim Peterson and Jim Smith. Keith doesn't recall the ocassion for the photo. Was it 8th grade graduation related? Did it have something to do with sports? Can anyone help us out? What's Dave holding?Do you have any old photos of classmates like this? Scan them and send them to me rfuller@uwec.edu and I'll post them for others to enjoy and reminisce. When you send the picture(s) identify who's in them, when and where they were taken and tell a little about what's happening in the photo.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Three Buds in a Buick
How many of you remember this Buick?
In 1960, this 1941 Buick Roadmaster with overhead valves straight 8 with (2) 2 barrel carbs was purchased for $50 by Henry Isaksen, class of '63. This beauty was affectionately known as Mulferd. She provided excellent transportation and entertainment during the early and mid 60s.
Once she was a float in the SBHS Homecoming parade. Mostly, Henry and various classmates used to ride around town and blow charge on a bugle, just to entertain ourselves and anyone who could hear us. Actually, the horn didn't work and we blew the bugle to say hello to friends and warn others of our approach. Mulferd was also used for anchor dragging during the winter. Early on she didn't have a battery so we always parked her on a hill. Then we'd push her backwards and pop the clutch to start the engine - and "away we'd go". That provided some interesting treks in the country - no cell phones and if she stalled, and there wasn't a hill, we'd burn a lot of calories getting her started. Winter was expecially challenging with icy roads and popping that clutch. During the summer of '62, Henry decided Mulferd should be restored. Several of us put masking tape on the chrome and sprayed primer over the rough spots. The tape remained for over a year, the primer for many more. The results of our efforts can be seen in the above photo taken during a summer break and photo shoot when three of us spent an afternoon at Lake Michigan.
Henry, Donn Wiest and Bob Fuller enjoyed the beach and took pictures documenting Mulferd and us all over the car. We also performed various gymnastic feats for the camera. Mulferd has since been fully restored back to her absolute original condition. That process began in 1986.
In 1996 we did another photo shoot and three old buds climbed gingerly into Mulferd's back seat for a repeat performance - no climbing on the roof this time. Getting out, however, was a bit of a challenge. Needless to say, none of the gymnastics were repeated.
The last photo shows Mulferd resting proudly in her fully restored costume while parked in front of the Schofield home in Sturgeon Bay. Bert Schofield was the original owner in the 1940s.
In 1960, this 1941 Buick Roadmaster with overhead valves straight 8 with (2) 2 barrel carbs was purchased for $50 by Henry Isaksen, class of '63. This beauty was affectionately known as Mulferd. She provided excellent transportation and entertainment during the early and mid 60s.
Once she was a float in the SBHS Homecoming parade. Mostly, Henry and various classmates used to ride around town and blow charge on a bugle, just to entertain ourselves and anyone who could hear us. Actually, the horn didn't work and we blew the bugle to say hello to friends and warn others of our approach. Mulferd was also used for anchor dragging during the winter. Early on she didn't have a battery so we always parked her on a hill. Then we'd push her backwards and pop the clutch to start the engine - and "away we'd go". That provided some interesting treks in the country - no cell phones and if she stalled, and there wasn't a hill, we'd burn a lot of calories getting her started. Winter was expecially challenging with icy roads and popping that clutch. During the summer of '62, Henry decided Mulferd should be restored. Several of us put masking tape on the chrome and sprayed primer over the rough spots. The tape remained for over a year, the primer for many more. The results of our efforts can be seen in the above photo taken during a summer break and photo shoot when three of us spent an afternoon at Lake Michigan.
Henry, Donn Wiest and Bob Fuller enjoyed the beach and took pictures documenting Mulferd and us all over the car. We also performed various gymnastic feats for the camera. Mulferd has since been fully restored back to her absolute original condition. That process began in 1986.
In 1996 we did another photo shoot and three old buds climbed gingerly into Mulferd's back seat for a repeat performance - no climbing on the roof this time. Getting out, however, was a bit of a challenge. Needless to say, none of the gymnastics were repeated.
The last photo shows Mulferd resting proudly in her fully restored costume while parked in front of the Schofield home in Sturgeon Bay. Bert Schofield was the original owner in the 1940s.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
A Visit to Reunions Past
SBHS Class of 1963 has managed to host a reunion every five years since we graduated. That's pretty amazing and a tribute to all the hard work and time the various committees put forth on our behalf. Thanks to them and enjoy the reunion photos. I don't believe anyone has changed over the years, except me, I think I'm a bit shorter. We had some sporty costumes, especially at the 15th in 1978 - check out Kenn Wiest's pants.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Classes Clash in Hoop Classic - Bay Spray 03.19.63
Click on images to make them largerThis headline appeared in the March 19, 1963 Bay Spray – Class tournaments were about to begin. “As Pep Club advisor, Mr Alberts organized tournaments in 1947 after the basketball season. The purpose …was to get as many students as possible to participate in a school activity. …He had the four classes meet …and discuss their plans on skits, decorations, and name of their team.” Teams were encouraged to involve the community by getting a coach from outside school. Team colors were assigned After a few years, Mr. Walker and then Mr. Moore eventually took on this advisory responsibility.
Many students worked hard on the tournaments including decorating the gym – headed by the varsity cheerleaders – with each class following their selected theme. Publicity was headed by Lynn VanDreese with Sandy Boes doing art, Sheila Murphy advertising, Judy Henkel and Margi Overbeck ticket sales. For the 1963 games, tickets were $.35 for participants for two nights and $.35 per night for students with adults paying $.50.
After the final game, The team awards were given and the outstanding player awards were presented to Ann Knaapen and Gerry Berg. This was followed with a dance.1963 Games Schedule
Tuesday, March 5
Girls Playoff
4:00 Senior vs. Sophomores
5:00 Juniors vs. Freshmen
Thursday, March 7
6:30 Girls Consolation
7:40 Senior boys vs. Sophomore boys
8:45 Freshman boys vs. Junior boys
Friday, March 8
6:30 Boy’s consolation
7:40 Girls Championship
8:40 Boys Championship
Championship Scores:
Senior “Skipper” girls 18, Junior girls 11
Senior “Skipper” Boys 38, Junior boys 30.
From the March 19, 1963 Bay Spray
Special thanks to Mike Chisholm for sharing his copies of the Bay Spray!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
SBHS March Madness - 1960's Style
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Class Tournaments were held during a week in March. It was an unusual time and unique opportunity for non-varsity boy’s basketball players and girls to play competitive hoops. We even had our very own cheerleading squad who made uniforms for the event. Set up as a seeded elimination, the seniors played the freshmen, the juniors played the sophomores and the winners/losers played each other. The gym was split into quadrants and each class decorated their section based on their theme and colors. The class of 1963 were the “Skippers” as Seniors, “Blue Notes” as Juniors, “Sophisticated Sophs” and the “Sparx” as Freshmen.DD Peichel Knutson recalls: “What we lacked in technical skills we made up for by our enthusiasm. …It truly was the only time that the girls had a chance to participate in organized sports.”
MJ Cordier reminisces: “As schools didn’t promote women’s team sports at that time, this was the closest thing we had to playing organized ball. I felt it was the most exciting time of the year.”
Virg Gosser Gigstead comments: “The class tournaments gave opportunities to many of the students. … it was competitive and very exciting as well as lots of fun. It brought the class closer together. What a great memory.”What are your recollections of Class Tournaments? Join in the fun and add your memories by clicking on “Comments” below.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Class Politicians
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Here are ourclass officers
for four years.
They proudly served us
at the highest levels.
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below and tell us
about their
terms of office.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Strange and Wonderous Pictures
The Flashes crew used to ask us for some unique pictures that they could publish in the back of the annual. Above are four of our classmates photos that were printed in the Flashes form 1960 to 1963. See nearly 50 more old pictures by clicking here.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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