School began September 13th with 118 students and four new faculty members: Mr. Monroe Manley, math and band; Miss Eva Smith, commercial; Miss Gertrude Morvalt, domestic science; and Miss Clara Johnson, history. Mr. Brown, the custodian, had accomplished many room and library improvements during the summer; especially welcome was the additional ventilation for the basement rooms. The high school offered four courses of study: Commercial, Home Economics, English and French. The sports offered were football, basketball, and baseball for the boys. The Girls Glee Club was a popular extra for the girls. Each week the newspaper had a section of High School Notes, and a very important section was the results of the speed tests in the Commercial course of study.

Miss Alyce Justin scored first throughout the year beginning with 60.2 wpm and achieving the highest time of 80.9. (Although the article never mentioned as a fact, but this speed was probably in taking shorthand.) The boys' sports were outstanding with the contributions of many fine athletes participating in all three sports.

The Homecoming weekend began with a Pep Rally (called a mass Meeting) on Friday night. The cheerleaders were lead by Miss Crosswaite. The team "crushed" Mukwonago with a score of 40-7. A dance followed the Saturday game at the Woodman Hall. But the basketball team enjoyed 11conference victories. The team never lost a home gave in two years. A few leaders were Healy, Drago, Zinn; Wood, Marshall, and Hegley (see photo). There was a strong rivalry with Waterford, and the WIAA staged a three-day tournament in Waterford. The basketball team won the tournament and was the first in the history of the school to bring home a trophy.

The Senior Class Play of the year was the comedy Mary's Millions. Thirty-one seniors graduated on the second of June. The salutatorian was Laura Ludtke and the valedictorian was Alyce Justin.

Nineteen Students, eleven young ladies and eight gentlemen, graduated June 5, 1929.Three were Canadians, and seven students were together since kindergarten.James Keats was the class president for three years, and Florence Zinn was the first girl to enter Oratory in East Troy High School.Eight were enrolled in the French course, six in the commercial course, and five in the mathematics course.Their senior year was filled with events.

The seniors gave a party at Woodman Hall with the music furnished by Sharkey and his Victorian Orchestra.In a special assembly the seniors performed two scenes from Hamlet.Three representatives were sent to the All State High School Orchestra Chorus, and James Keats represented his school in the All State High School Orchestra.The senior play was Daddy Long Legs with Rex Whitmore palying Daddy Long Legs and Gertrude Koehn playing Judy.During The performance the electric lights went out.Kerosene lamps and candles provided the lighting for the second act.However, Bill Tess located the trouble so the electric lights were back on for the third act.An oboe was added to the band, and Dorothy Schwatrz played it.At the State Band Tournament the band was second in its class of sixety competitors.
Underwood Typewriter Company awarded a medal for accuracy to Marion Swoboda.Other commercial notes featured Gertrude Koehn and Anita Ludtke.During one class an antique typewriter from 1893 was donated for examination, and the students were happy with their more modern machines.

A few highlights from the section of the paperNews from Seniors were that senior girls taught occasionally in the third and fourth classroom, Jimmie Keats purchased registered Jersey cow, Bill Holick completed yet another medicine cabinet to add to his collections, and Florence Zinn and Gertrude Koehn officially opened the "sliding down the hill" season.The Home Economics classes served hot lunches.

The graduation ceremony was held in the Grand Theatre with guest speaker Dr. Ganfield from Carroll College and guest singer Mrs. Stillwell Meany.Eleanor Tober read the treatise Don't Blame Us for Looking so Wise.The salutatory speech was presented by Gertrude Koehn and the valedvictorian honors were to Florrence Zinn.

This senior class was small in number graduating, only 22 students. The East Troy News featured a section called Hi Inklings with the high school students writing the column. Although the events of the school were reported, the column also included chatty items about the students, faculty, and support staff.

The six-week exams seemed to be extremely important and "tough". A new competition of the year was building model airplanes for judging in a contest in the spring. Because of the start of World Wart II in Europe the young men were very interested in this competition. History classes studied the leaders of the world: Ahamberlin, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Roosevelt, and so on.

The football season began with an alumni game. One of the senior leaders was Charles Zinn, but the alumni of Gib Tess and many players from the '27 team wiped the high school team. However, the high school team went on to be third in the conference. The music program was very strong this year. Some of the senior band members attended a concert and a contest in Milwaukee: Nancy Dickerman, Ruth Marshall, and Elizabeth Williams. The Girls Glee Club and band performed very well at the district contest in Lake Geneva. A new course was added to the commercial curriculum, bookkeeping.

In the chatty news the students were a little apprehensive, but did realize that any company would need to have the ledgers kept accurately. An all-school operetta Tom Sawyer was performed in the spring. Florence Zinn directed the senior class play Jayne Eyre with Hazel Blink playing Jane. Graduation was May 27th, and even though the total number of students was small, the class had the largest percentage of members on the Scholastic Honor Roll, nine of the twenty-two. The students planned the graduation ceremony, which was different from the usual mode. The nine honor students conducted a panel discussion of Conservation of Our Natural Resources.

School began during an exceedingly hot week with 120 high school students in attendance. The senior class numbered 25 with two students, Marian Brooks (O’Leary) and Laura Ludtke, from the class of ’27 takeing some post graduate work at ETHS. The officers for this year were Virgil (Stubb) Whitmore, Pres., Robert Crosswaite, Vice-President, and Lawrence Lawlor, Sec. And Treas. Twelve seniors were enrolled in the English course, eight in the Commercial course, and five in the French course. On Fridays the senior history class studies literary society topic from the Literary Digest. In the Commercial area Beulah Klett led in timed tests for shorthand most of the year. She tied for first place in the shorthand district contest with a dictation of 80 wpm and typed 56 wpm to entitle Beulah a berth in the state contest. 

The Girls Glee Club and Campfire Girls were very active organizations for the young women. Officers for the Glee Club were Florence Zinn and Lorraine Schwartz. The Boys Glee Club was begun with meetings on Wednesday evenings. A few members were James Keats, Kenneth Mitchell, and LaMar Wood. Other clubs were the Society of Young Americans (equivalent to today’s Student Council), a Health Committee, and a Program Committee. Paper litter was a large concern to the Society; it seemed as though the Sophomores needed to cooperate more in this campaign. Many of the programs offered at assemblies emphasized the importance of becoming a good citizen. The band was very involved practicing for the State Band Tournament in Waupan; one selection was Entirenteet Valve. A debate team was formed, and English IV students studied orations by famous historical characters and prepared and gave their own orations as though they were one of these historical characters. A few were Don Healy, Question of Slavery; Howard Brooks, The National Bank;, and Beulah Klett, Why I Joined the South in Her War for Independence. 

The football team of 25 young men defeated West Bend in their opener through the defense of Don Healy and the Holick brothers. Wood led the offense. The cheerleader was Francis Maier, and Beulah Klett (Woline) led the singing at the pep rallies. Invitations were sent to the alumni for the Homecoming parade, game, and dance at the Woodman Hall. 

The Senior Class Play “The Path Across the Hill” was held at the Grand theater and directed by Clare Johnson. Leads were Lawrence Lawlor, Don Healy, and Clair Springer. A.H. Deist was responsible for the wonderful lighting. The twenty-four seniors graduated May 31st. Valedictorian Marie Hopkins and Salutatorian Beulah Klett gave inspirational speeches. The class chose “Soaring upward” as their motto, cardinal and white as their colors, and the Forget-me-not as the flower. 

New teaching positions were formed, and Allie Schwartz was named head of the Mathematics Department. Miss Quinlan was hired as the 7th and 8th grade teacher. The music departments throughout the school had a very successful and busy year. Mr. Mear, the band director of both East Troy and Whitewater, had the band membership increase to fifty-six, but there were only 45 uniforms available for the tournament competition. New Leeds drums were purchased for the band. Mr. Mear’s two bands were the only ones competing higher than level C and D at the regional band contest in Whitewater. East Troy learned firsts in parade and sight-reading and second in concert. There were sixteen firsts awarded in the vocal and instrumental solo and ensemble contest. The local concert was held at the Grand Theater to a full house. Even the graded school students under the musical direction of Tek Rohleder performed the operetta “The Magic Fiddle” with the 
Harlequin portrayed by Bob Linde.

The high school students won the first place award for the sale of Christmas Seals, and every student would receive a free chest exam during the following summer. Joan Neal was chosen for the DAR award this year, and Leslie Linde and Boyd Henry vied for top typing awards throughout the year. The East Troy News had good high school coverage via the Hi-Inklings with editor Nancy Dickerman. 

The senior class play was “Growing Pains” under the direction of Florence Zinn. The boys’ athletic banquet was held at Norris Farm this year. A coach from Marquette was the inspirational speaker. There were a record number of graduates, thirty-three, who chose the graduation theme of “Youth Faces the Future”, colors of gold and blue, and flower gardenia. Bruce Karnath was valedictorian with an average of 95.72, and the salutatorian was Nancy Dickerman. 

The class chose colors of Green and White. The graduation ceremony was held in the Grand Theatre with guest speaker Dr. Ganfield from Carroll College and guest singer Mrs. Stillwell Meany.Eleanor Tober read the treatise Don't Blame Us for Looking so Wise.The salutatory speech was presented by Gertrude Koehn and the valedictorian honors were to Florrence Zinn.

One huge school event was the $90,000 project of the building on Division Street, now named The Chester Byrnes Building. "the gym would be most substantial and supplied with all the modern conveniences." There was some interest in the community whether or not enough local men were hired, but of the group working, nineteen were East Troy men with only 8 outsiders. Inclement weather slowed the progress of the building, but in March the cornerstone was laid in a special ceremony. "Chester Byrnes' splendid remarks citing the 'fact that spending of money for education and an educational building is considered the best investment for mankind.'" Florence Zinn, representing the faculty, presented the items from the treasure box to be placed in the cornerstone. A few of the items were as follows:

• copy of the day's program
• High school enrollment
• Donation list
• High school curriculum
• Members of the East Troy Lions Club
• Members of the American Legion and auxiliary
• List of churches and pastors
• Village officials and committees
• Members of the volunteer Fire Department
• Can of condensed milk
• Copies of the East Troy News.

The community business leaders continued to support the school and its programs in other ways also. Auggie Geyer, owner of the Troy Theatre, allowed the school band to sponsor the film Elephant Boy both a Friday and Saturday night to replenish their bank account for the spring competition. The band was greatly pleased with the$40 made from that sponsorship and thanked Mr. Geyer and the community for attending. The Village Board gave the band $175 toward the account.

The East Troy News featured the school news in the student area called Hi Inklings. The editors were June Mocco and Mavis Deist. One special area was the "gossip" about the students. "Joyce Kehoe claimed the noise from the band room wasn't her: the horn played itself." "new romance in the building was Betty Christianson attracted to Bob Graff" "most popular books were The Bible, and Gone with the Wind."

A Double Quartet of Bernard Rieck, Lloyd and Boyd Henry, Burton Stobber, Leslie Linde, Mavis Deist, Mary Dickerman, and Dorothy Sweetnam performed throughout the year at various civic events such as Honey Creek PTA, Black Oat PTA, and County Council of American Legion. A saxophone quartet joined them at some of the performances.

A typing contest was held for weeks with Captains Shirley Somers and Alice Smith. The competition was keen throughout the weeks, but Alice Smith's team averaged two points higher at the conclusion of the competition. The highest typing test recorded was 38.2 wpm.

Professor Byrnes was very pleased with the fire drill. The school exited the building in less than 50 seconds; "…most orderly and best time on record."

The school boasted a wonderful musician and composer as the band director, Mr. Ed Mear, who had played with Sousa's band. He himself had two marches published, the latest, Toronto Bay, and Interlocken Spirit, which would be used for sight-reading at competitions. He and his son Sydney were featured at the American Band Masters' Association since they were brilliant cornets. The high school concert was presented at the Grand Theater with both the band under Mr. Mear's director and the chorus under Mrs. Tekla Rohleder's direction. Other schools attended the concert because of the high quality of the music in East Troy. A new concert idea was that the second half of the band portion would include a variety of pieces, which the band had learned. The audience would select the pieces they wanted to hear from the list. However, the finale was the Stars and Stripes Forever played in the true Sousa tradition. At the District Competition the band was selected to be involved in the evening concert and competed at one level above the size of the school. They were exceptionally strong at sight-reading. At the Solo and Ensemble concert there were twenty-five first awards and fifteen second awards.

Senior English classes studied historical classics the first semester with such books as Quo Vadis, and the second semester was spent on contemporary works such as Main Street and Gone with the Wind.

Classes used community members to lecture and demonstrate. Jesse Pomazal demonstrated the use of the slide rule. Andrew Goodman lectured on insurance. The Physics class used a practical application to determine the speed of sound. A gun was shot in the northern part of the village and listened for at a specified range to check the speed giving quite accurate results.

Spring Fever was the class play. Some of the cast members were Howard Brant played by Ray Sengebush, Anne Powell by Mavis Deist, Vic Lewis by Robert Rossmiller, Vivian George by Ruth Ells, and Ed Burns by Bernie Schwartz. Fort Atkinson also performed the same play so E.T.'s cast watched their performance for some tips. They returned the favor and came to East Troy's performance; both schools enjoyed a great cast party.

The thirty-nine graduates had their commencement exercises in the new gymnasium. The two top students were Ruth Ells and Robert Rossmiller (no indication who was valedictorian or salutatorian) with scores above 96%. The class chose Orchid and Silver as their colors with Lily of the Valley as their flower. The theme was Time Is! Man Marches On.

The 50th reunion class of 1947 will hold their own class gathering in conjunction with the annual E.T. Alumni Association meeting on June 7, 1997. They plan to have dinner at Lake House Inn with a picnic at Booth Lake on Sunday.

The fall of 1947 was the first year that a kindergarten class was offered. The senior class had the distinction of being the largest class to ever enter and graduate from East Troy High School. Fifty students graduated. One student, Jim Casey, served 14 months toward the end of WWII, but returned to graduate from E.T.H.S.

Coach DeWitt lead the football team to a second place finish in the conference. The team defeated Union Grove in the Homecoming game with a score of 25-0. The gym was decorated in the Western motif for the dance. A covered wagon and saddles were among the decorations, and apple cider was served. The basketball season began with the death of the coach, Mr. Doyle. Joe Spicuzza was his replacement, and he remained the coach and swimming instructor at Booth Lake for a few years.

Pat Yeheigh had the lead in the Senior Class comedy. The prom of the previous year had a circus theme with King Bob Sengebush and Queen Doris Joliffe. During the class's freshman year a secret newspaper emerged with articles appearing on the school bulletin board periodically. Of course, the articles included many interesting insights about the students and faculty. The newspaper advisor, Miss Zinn, never knew who was responsible. The class also enjoyed many hayrides and trips to Vass's melon patch.

The officers of the class were President, Roy Barr; Vice-President, Jack Sadenwasser; Secretary, Mary Wagner; and Treasurer, Jim Kniep. The class valedictorian was Lois Sadenwasser. The senior trip was a tour of the Walworth County Office in Elkhorn. Mr. Lacey, a resident of East Troy, treated the entire class to lunch in Elkhorn.

The officers of the East Troy Alumni Association are planning for the 106th annual meeting to be held Saturday, June 6, 1998. There are a few changes: the meeting will be held at the high school this year rather than the middle school, and the times are changed to 6 p.m. social hour with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The graduating class of 1948 has requested a Tour of the Schools which will be conducted at 1 p.m. that Saturday afternoon. Any graduate interested in the tour may join them. They will meet at the high school parking lot for this tour.

Last year’s turnout was an increase over previous years, and it is hoped that this year there will be even a greater attendance. A video presentation is planned featuring some anniversary class highlights from ‘28-’88. If you are a member of any anniversary class and have some photos or momentos you would like to have included in the video, please send them to Janice Stubbs, 3237 Douglas Ave., East Troy. These will be returned.
If there are any suggestions for improvements to the event, please contact Mary Paetsch, 614 E. Main St., Waterford, 53185.
The most upsetting news of the entire year would be the three fires which occurred Saturday, March 13; Monday, March22; and Thursday March 25. The first fire began in the 3rd floor, but the Monday fire occurred in the basement where a dancing class was being held. The custodian Doug Thomas successfully escorted the class out of the building. The remainder of the school year was rather chaotic. Volunteer mothers assisted in the clean-up of the basement area where all of the canned jars of food had exploded. Grade school classes were held in other locations; one being the Legion Hall. The high school classes were held in different areas depending upon the renovation process. 

The month of March held other surprises also with a huge storm with school closing at noon. Coach Joe Spicuzza led his basketball with the strong conference competition once again being the Rochester Aggies and the Waterford Wolverines. Top scorers in these two important games were Verick and Kilpin with East Troy coming out on top.

The Snow Ball, sponsored by the FHA, was February's leading event. Thirty students joined the newly formed forensic association. Some members and their specialties were as follows: Margy Kyle, In Rebecca's Room, Grace Palenchus, The Waltz, Anna May Manley, China Blue Eyes, Audrey Alexander,The Buderery Giant. Seventeen students represented East Troy in the Mass Chorus. Miss Welch directed the senior class play of Where's Laurie? Laurie was played by Pat O'Leary. The band and chorus were directed by Mr. Kanaskie, and the spring band concert featured musical pieces written by Wisconsin composers since this was the Centennial of the state of Wisconsin. A cornet quartet featured James Vahey, Bill Christianson, Dorinda Cronk, and Muriel Smith. 

The Hi-Inklings was the school news printed in the East Troy News. The editors were Marjorie Kyle and Esther Stevens. One specialty area was the Knicks and Knocks telling all the "news" of the school. A student never knew when he/she might be included in this area.

As the year drew to a close the senior class became busy with the "end of the year" agenda. On the class trip to Chicago, Pat O'Leary, Margy Kyle, and Joyce Palenchus recognized Cornelia Otis Skinner in the waiting room of the airport. They happily obtained her autograph. Mr. Lacey treated the senior class to the annual Elkhorn trip to the courthouse. Pat led a cheer for Mr. Lacey and his annual trip. The Class will was published. A few choice items were willed:

Nancy Koppein willed her ability to crack gum in shorthand class to Virginia Tans.
Jerry Radmer's little mustache was willed to Bill Hough.
Jim Cash willed his height to Art Verick.
Sam Grubb's good looks went to Bob Walters
And Mary Welch willed her desk by the window to Rose Marie Friemoth.

Compared to the previous class numbering fifty students, this class had only twenty-seven graduates. One veteran, Thomas King, also graduated with the class. The chosen motto was "The Atom is Small, Too"; the colors were blue and white, and the flower was the carnation. The Validictory was given by Janess Rieck and the Salutatory was presented by Marjorie Kyle.

The school building began with a fresh appearance because of the renovation of the old building after the series of spring fires at the school. It was mentioned that the classrooms were all sprayed with DDT. The book rentals had to be raised to $4.00 for the year. There were 144 high school students. Driver's Education was again offered.The school inspection by the state indicated that East Troy had a well-balanced program, but it was suggested that a four-year agricultural program be incorporated into the curriculum.  

Continuing with the tradition of community support, Victor Scheidler lent the students of the high school a television set so that they were witnesses to the first televised inauguration of a President and to the seven-mile parade prior to the event. Harry S. Truman was elected although the social studies classes' mock election claimed Dewey as President.

Hi Inklings reported the school news in the East Troy News. Co-editors were Esther Stevens and Faye Chapman. A senior Home Economics class was added and the FHA elected Jean Key as President. It was a very active club throughout the year. Ten members of the band attended the Mass Band. In forensics A's were awarded at the Racine competition to Bill Wagner, Grace Palenchus, Josephine Williams, Kathleen Connell, Audrey Recknagel, and Jo Anne Gaskell. Josephine Williams qualified in Palmyra to participate in the State Contest. The band director E. T. Kanaskie developed a twirling group for the band. The Christmas program presented 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the Songs of Christmas. A trio of Bill Christansen, Jim Kilpin, and Kurt Crubaugh sung followed with solos by Bill Hough, Grace Palenchus, and Jim Kilpin. Catherine Spaight, Veronica Spaight, and Beverly Curran drew the scenery for the huge production. The class play Life of the Party was directed by Rose Marie Welch and presented on April 1. Beverly Benedict, Pat Voight, Audrey Recknagel, Marlene Smith, Jim Kilpin, and Dick Lackey were among the performers.

This was the year of successful sports seasons. The football team, although only 27 "strong", began their season with a win over Wilmot, ending the jinx. Some of the team members were as follows: Ends, Metzke and Clancy; Tackles, Ludwig and Ritchey; Guards, Hough and Zinnike; Center, Lackey; Quarterback, Kilpin; Halfbacks, Verick and Gale; Fullback , Stahl. However, the Game of the Season was the 26-20 victory over the Rochester Aggies.

The Homecoming was a one-day event beginning with a 12:30 Pep rally followed by a parade around the Square. The game against Mukwonago began at 3 p.m. and ended with a victory 19-6. The dance, a jubilant affair, began at 9 p.m. and the first Homecoming Queen was crowned: Veryl Little.

The remainder of the football season was very successful, and East Troy reigned as Co-Champions of the conference with Union Grove. At the football awards' evening each member was given a small gold football engraved with co-champion.

The cheerleaders had a new look for basketball season with outfits sewn by them. The outfit features black slacks and jerkin with a yellow blouse. The squad was Bev Curran, Dorothy Wagner, Jean Key, and Jean Sawyer.

The basketball team began their season with a win over Union Grove 46-33 and continued their winning ways to become the Conference Champions. The Tournament was held in East Troy and the team won the tournament with the nineteenth win in a row. The top scorers of the tournament were Frank Metzke, Jim Kilpin, and Art Verick.However, the team lost the District Contest to Lake Mills 57-49.

At the conclusion of the basketball season both the members of the football team and the basketball team were banquet guests of the Lions Club. The Troy Dinette also feted the basketball players with a very wonderful meal.

A new sport of volleyball was begun with the team competing in the State High School Tournament. There were eleven members of the team who won twelve straight matches.

The senior class took a two-day Chicago class trip. They stayed at the Palmer House, shopped, attended a White Sox game, and saw Finnigan's Rainbow.

Thirty-six students graduated with the chosen colors of Yellow and White with a Yellow Rose. Their motto was To Strive, to see, to find and not to yield. The Salutatory honors went to Dick Lackey and the Valedictory honors went to Esther Stevens.

One of the teachers Miss Allie Schwartz received many honors this year. She was voted Walworth County's Teacher of the Year. Miss Schwartz was recognized for her fifty-two years of teaching. For many years she taught Mathematics and Social Studies. Later in the year she was honored by the engineering association of the state for the fine mathematics preparation of her students.

In February of '57 the school board requested the airport for the new high school site, and at the March referendum the electors selected the airport site by a 178 - 23 vote. The football team did not have a really successful season with the only win being the important Homecoming game. Led by Captain Allan Friemoth and seniors Bob Gale and Lee Ketterhagenthe team defeated Burlington 6- 0. During the winter basketball season the "Moms" were honored at one of the games.

The senior class play was "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" with leads performed by Joy Shoup and Glary Swoboda. Jean Carmody directed the play. Saddle shoes were the "in" thing. The Bowling Club was very active. The vocal music department had a busy year beginning with "A singing Christmas card" presentation by the Junior and Senior High School and directed by Marianne Khulow. The Operetta "Lowland Sea" was the spring event with solos by Bill Pavelchick, Ken Schwall, Caryl Bower, and Glory Swoboda. The seniors even sponsored a talent show. The Year's Mass Chorus was held at East Troy. There were 240 singers from fifteen high schools. The guest conductor was Edgar Turrentine from Lawrence University. Seventeen East Troy vocalists were selected for this event.

The senior class trip was to Detroit and Windsorl, Ontario from May 5-8. The graduation motto was "Ourselves the Future Lies." Class Salutation was David Stute and Valedictorian was Kathleen Byrnes.

The school opened with a total enrollment of 1207 students. Fifty-eight seniors would graduate. Reports of the progress of the construction of the new school were prevalent in the newspaper throughout the year. For this year at least one section of kindergarten met in a room at Helser Village, and the high school chorus and band practiced at the Legion Hall. Faculty are eagerly awaiting the new school with its 58,000-sq. ft. and seventeen new classrooms. New teachers added to the faculty were Miss Strade, vocal and English, Miss Speca, speech and English, and Miss Hulbut, Home Economics. An exciting event of the year was the upcoming wedding of two of the teachers, Miss Speca and Mr. Francis Mitchell, science.

Mary Lou Zaeske did the majority of the reporting of school events in the East Troy News, but the students also had their own newspaper, The Torch. The Student Council began a new concept, a student court. Three active seniors in this organization were Joel Malcolm, Mary Schlax, and Doug Burghardt. The senior class sponsored a paper drive and car wash. A Veterans' Day program was arranged by Oscar Rieben and Jack Madden, which featured Father Goebel with a timely message. The gymnasium was packed with students and community members. A Youth Conference held a few meetings throughout the year; this emphasized the positive roles of students in the conference area. Representatives were Dick Helmstetter, Gary Kingsett, Kathy Fons, Mary Schlax, Maxine Fisher, Sally Korf, Joel Malcom and Bill Helmstetter.

Homecoming was a gala event despite the loss of the game. The winning floats were 1st place, Trojan Torch school newspaper, 2nd Sophomore class, and 3rd FHA. The senior court reps were Janet Liebhardt and Kathy Fons. King Gary Scheel and Queen Mary Stute reigned over the event.

Although half the football team were seniors, only three seniors were on the basketball team, Jon Ebert, Norb Kegley, and Jim Pellowski. Despite the youth of the team, the overall record taken to the District Tourney was 16 wins and 5 losses. In the subdistrict tournament East Troy defeated Union Grove and Oak Creek. The team went on to defeat Cambellsport in the first District game, but was defeated by Williams Bay. Coach of the Year Award went to John Schuman. Two players were picked to the All Conference First Team; Gary Kingsett and Harold Krewson.

Again the businessmen of East Troy supported the school and added to the school spirit. Bill Zimmer, owner of the drugstore since 1951, has and had given free malts to every player who entered either a football game or a basketball game in all of these years. This year he had to be especially generous with the extra games and the contributions of all the team members.

FFA participated in many events such as the National Dairy Congress, State Land Judging Contest, Pest Contest, Breeder Convention, and Livestock Judging, and representatives of the club appeared in a live telecast on Life in Wisconsin program. Robert Billings and Dale Posekany, along with the advisor Merrill Pinch, represented East Troy. The leaders of the club were President Norbert Kegley, Vice President Edward Kokolowski, and Secretary John Bruan.

President Mary Stute also led her nineteen members of the FHA Club into a busy schedule for the year. The club sponsored a Christmas dance, a roller-skating party, sales of candy and taffy apples in January, decorated a window at Marshall's store, sponsored an all school courtesy day, a locker clean up, and a dress up day. Four representatives were sent to the state convention. Ione Byrnes was won The 1959 Homemaker of Tomorrow contest. The money earned by the club was sent to the "Medico" organization to help Dr. Albert Schweitzer with his work in Africa. The final event of the year was the Rainbow of Fashions show with the members modeling their handcrafted outfits.

The traditional Senior Class Play was entitled Time out for Ginger. Mary Schlax played Ginger. The student director was Judy Byrnes and the stage manager was John Mitchell. This year's DAR award went to Mary Shaw.

Out of one hundred entries nineteen students qualified for the state solo and ensemble contest where they fared well. The Band and Chorus tourney at Whitewater brought Superior ratings to the band and Very Good ratings to the chorus. Thirteen vocalists attended the Massed Chorus and seven band members attended the Massed Band with a clinic format. Concerts throughout the year were well received by the public. Christmas Bells was the theme of the choral concert near the holidays. Mary Schlax was the narrator and Larry Ludtke was the bell player. Especially impressive were the eighty girls from the Glee Club in a candlelit processional. In the number Sing Gloria a duet was sung by Mary Stute and Maxine Westphal and the featured soloist was Sally Kuczynski. At the band concert Jack Bernau directed a spirited On Wisconsin. This event was an well-arranged concert of contrasts, and the audience demanded an encore to the evening of music. For the first time two students were awarded music scholarships to Milton College; Jack Bernau and Carol Ames.

Forensics now had nine categories. The East Troy team was second in the District Meet. There were two A's at the State Meet: Jeanne Wozniak in Serious Declamation and Cathy Hubbard in Interpretive Reading.

Senior officers were as follows: President, David Markham; Vice President, Jim Pellowski, Treasurer, Virginia Keith; and Secretary, Mary Stute. Top honors for the class were Salutatorian, Mary Lou Zaeske and Valedictorian, Jane Hoekstra.

The high school enrollment reached 447. There were many new faces among the teaching staff throughout the school system. A few of the new staff members were Roland Hanson, agriculture; Mrs. Jerry Knennealy, business; Ivan TeLindert, band; Bill Sternberg, English; and Robert Brobst, elem. Phy. Ed.

New band uniforms were purchased with great assistance from the Music Mothers. However, the Homecoming parade apparel was white shirts and dark slacks. The uniforms just arrived in time for the winter concert in January. The Homecoming King and Queen were Bob Atkinson and Toni Krubert. The senior class comedy this was "The Curious Savage" and the spring school musical was "The Ugly Duckling."

Sports news was very exciting this year. The girls had a tennis team, and from the newspaper articles this had to be at least the second season because returning players were Marcilla Wagie and Colleen Hopkins. Very few high schools provided any girls sports until the Seventies. Three wrestlers reached the finals of the Southern Lakes tournament, a first for East Troy. Fred Bresler was the champion at the 165 lbs. Weight class. Second placed finishers were Gary Price at 112 lbs. And Ernie Lancour at 145 lbs. Bresler and Lancour finished first and second respectively at the Regional Wrestling Tournament. The basketball team clinched first place in the Southern Lakes Conference on February 15 by defeating Whitewater in the final game. The team had 11 wins and 5 losses for the season. The team, coached by Jerry Kennealy, went on to win the Regional tourney over Elkhorn. The trophy was presented to Dennis Larson. Although the team was nosed out in the subsectionals by Salem 54-52, the Student Council sponsored a Champion Ball. The Queen was Renee Rose and Mr. Terrific was Roy Rhode.

Some new teaching methods were instituted in the English department by Ms. Jund, Miss Schroeder, and Mr. Sternberg. The three team-taught with two large group lecture sessions and three small discussion groups per week. Most of the students disliked the system, but the reasons given were really reflective of the attitude of disliking change. Many students of the class were honored scholastically. Four seniors were honored as Merit Scholars: Rebecca Pulliam, Gail Sexton, Marcia Finlayson, and Glen Rovig. Janice Kohnreceived a Certificate of Honors at entrance to University of California, Berkely. Rebecca Pulliam was a finalist in the Merit Scholarship and the Crucible Steel Merit Scholarship and recipient of the DAR award. Bruce Whitmore was the 1967 DeKalb Accomplishment winner in FFA. East Troy was represented on the Quiz Show on TV by Bob David, Tom Williams, Glen Rovig, and Joe Schraeder.

The class valedictorian was Becky Pulliam and salutatorian was Susan Howard.

A new Junior High School Building Project was the topic of the year. The East Troy News abounded with letters to the editor about the proposal and impact on taxes. The second referendum was defeated in September by only twenty votes. The third referendum also failed later in the year. Some things don't change with time.

The year began with 477 high school students. Throughout the year the school was being evaluated by North Central Association. Another fall happening was vandalism at the high school. Walls and woodwork were defaced, halls were sprayed by fire extinguishers, science equipment valued at about $1000 was destroyed. Also destroyed was gym equipment valued at $500.

The football team featured Norm Bronson, fullback; Dale Healey, receiver; Jeff Czarapata, halfback; Dan O'Leary, guard, and Bob Collins, tackle. The season opener was lost to Lake Geneva. Homecoming was a gala week with a Crazy night described as a "potpourri of competitions", float decoration in the bus barns, annual bonfire changed to Thursday evening, and ending with the Friday events of parade, game, and dance. King Jack Van Wyhe crowned his Queen Mary Rzepecki during the halftime of the game. Dean Kehl led the Cross-country team in its competitions.

The wrestling team defeated Lake Geneva for the first time since its inception. The Conference Meet was hosted in East Troy. Three wrestlers finished second Dave Price, Gary Price, and Bob Collins. Basketball hosted the District Meet. Led by Captains Czarpata and Bronson the East Troy team won the tournament. The track team placed sixth in the Conference, and Tom Lightfield captured two school records with a 15.5 in the 120 yd. High Hurdles and 21.5 in the 180 yd. Low Hurdles. Jack Van Wyhe won the shot put and Czarapata won the pole vault.

Two students were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Richard Von Rueden and Corinne Husten. The Debate team conference meet was held in Whitewater with senior Fran Byrnes receiving special recognition. The senior social studies class held a mock presidential election. Gene Hoffman promoted Nixon, Dan O'Leary promoted Wallace, and Don Arndorfer promoted Humphrey. The students experienced real voting booths and ballots, and the winner was Humphrey.

Attending the FFA Sectional Leadership were President Bill Gavens, Vice President Bob Moat, and Treasurer Dan Littlejohn. The FFA corn plots showed a profit this year. The FHA conducted Operation Santa Claus for our armed forces in Viet Nam. They baked cookies, made candies, wrote cheerful notes, strung popcorn and cranberries, sent along with other items which would make Christmas a bit like home. The packages were taken to Milwaukee where the Marine Bank paid the postage. Students also rallied round one of their own by raising money in various activities to help Bob Deist obtain a motorized wheelchair. Again the FHA put forth great effort by hosting the Regional Final for the Miss American Teen-Ager contest. Michelle Manley was First runner-up with Laurie Jean Dorn being Miss East Troy Teen-ager. The FFA earned funds through car washes and a slave market.

The Senior Class Play was entitled No Crime in the Streets. Pictured in the newspaper were Fran Byrnes, Neal Robertson, and Tim Kauffung. The music department conducted a "pop" concert featuring selections from movies or Broadway musicals.

Officers for the class were as follows: President, Dale Healy; Vice-President, Jeff Czarapata; Secretary, Marge Henningfeld; Treasurer, Peggy Hazelberg. Salutatorian for 1969 was Corrinne Huston with a 97.04 gradepoint. Valedictory honors went to Richard Von Rueden, who earned a 97.86 gradepoint.

This year marked the real advent of girls' sports when the board approved a girls' intramural athletic program. However, East Troy already had initiated some girls' sports five or six years before. During the fall sports' season the girls varsity tennis team won the league championship. The following girls represented the team at the sectionals and at the first WIAA State Tennis Tournament for Girls: Jan TeLindert, Maureen Manley, Mary Brook and Marlene Keohler. At the spring sports awards Mary Brook was MVP for tennis and Sherry Rovig was MVP for golf.

Homecoming was traditionally celebrated with Queen Sherry Domres and King Rick Krukowski presiding over the court of honor which included the senior reps, Diane Mangless and Debbie Zinn. The "Dry Ice" band provided the dance music.

The boys cross country team was only a six member team with captain Pete Madden. The East Troy Athletic Booster Club was organized this year. As a very interesting and worthwhile field trip the Social Problems class visited the Stockbridge Punsee reservation near Bowler. In April the Student Council sponsored a Starve-In. The twenty-one participating students raised $500 for East Seals. Accolades and honors were among the year's happenings. A dinner at Linden Terrace was held in the spring to thank and honor Margaret Ketterhagen for her 40 years of Junior High School teaching.

In sports Lee Hammerling, who was MVP in football and basketball, was given the National W award from the University of Wisconsin. Brent Berneau and Rick Lewandowski were commended by the National Merit Scholarship, and Brent was also selected for America's Youth-in-Concert tour in Europe. Barb Trader and Cathy Haskins won the Voice of Domocracy contest. The FFA placed very high in the National Hoard's Cattle Judging Contest. At graduation the class of 1972 chose the daisy as their flower and colors of blue and green.

The class president was Lee Hammerling. Salutatorian honors went to Brent Bernau and the class valedictorian honors to Laurie Justin.

Already overcrowded, the high school had a gain of 43 students. Chester Byrnes School was used to house the Social Studies and Business Education classes. Shuttlebuses were used between the two schools averaging the transporting of about 350 students per day. In the spring a joint board agreed to a high school remodeling and addition for $675,000.

Many teachers joined, the system this year: Janice Wenzel, Michael Bralick, Connie Jonessen and Judith McFarlane. Co-ed gym classes were state mandated, and new activities were added by Wenzel including archery, bowling, flag football, and basketball. It was also the first year that girls could purchase letter jackets, yellow with black lettering. The state law required that insurance for any parade causing the first Homecoming with no intramural sport. But the football team of 24 members put up a gallant effort.

Jon Hackbarth and Jean Dalsasso were the King and Queen of the dance with music performed by "Black Water Country." Tom Szmanda was the first East Troy Cross Country runner ever to run the 3 mile course in less that 16 minutes. The basketball team led by starters Rick Kilpin, Craig Telindert, Randy James, Dave Gale, and Brian Jones and coached by Jerry Schmidt won regionals and got to the finals of the sectionals from a three-overtime game. The Girls Track team sent five girls to the state meet; the Mile Relay of Amy Carter, Sarah Brobst, Cindy Ladwig, and Carol Howard, who also qualified in hurdles, and Kathy Norton in discus.

"The Torch" written for the East Troy News with co-editors Perry Fry and Cathy Schwaske kept the community well-informed about the high school activities, studies, and their editorial viewpoints. Rick Kilpin was selected for the AP All-State basketball team, Kevin Plotz was a finalist for the Merit Scholars, and Linda Lightfield was DAR recipient. Over $3500 was awarded in scholarships to many deserving seniors.

The Salutatorian of the class was Linda Lightfield and Valedictorian was Chris Kelling.

Once again there was a building phase in the school system: an addition to the high school. Throughout these articles from 1939 to the present 1999 the author found an addition in the planning or building stage with each decade. The new addition opened with no lockers and air-conditioning, which did not work, but everyone was happy with the extra space. A new policy was implemented by the high school; failing grades were become part of the permanent record and part of the gradepoint.

During this time the East Troy News featured The Torch in its weekly edition. The editor was Sandy Foat with cartoonist Bill Dettmering and photographer Rich Fischler. The staff of The Torch attended a journalism workshop in Whitewater, and eighteen attended a newspaper conference later in the fall. The Journalism class produced a Literary Magazine entitled Better than Boring. This endeavor even featured a centerfold. The school's clubs were numerous and active throughout the year. AFS hosted two students Sylvia Kriskovich from Paraguay and Maureen Wallace from Pennsylvania; the host parents were the Schwall's and Muelbauer's, respectively. President of the club was Sharon Schwall with her officers Dawn Kegley, vice-president; Jane Gerstmann, secretary; and Renee Kelling, treasurer. The Drama Club produced two plays on the new stage. Despite lack of equipment the club produced a great fall musical review New Beginnings and a spring presentation of a Greek tragedy Medea. Rachel Prell played Medea and Fred von Rueden played Jason.

Other clubs and their highlights were as follows:

Pep Club sponsored The Gong Show.

Student Council sold doughnuts prior to school for one of its fundraisers.

Forensics had a 32-member team. They hosted a fifteen-school tournament, and Margaret Szmanda and Donna Rodwell won trophies.

Eighteen members qualified for state and ten earned A's. Seniors awarded A's were Rachell Prell, Declamation; Donna Rodwell, Public Address; Interpreters' Theater Todd Pfister and Fred von Rueden.

FHA provided refreshments for the dedication of the new high school addition. They sold Mother's Day cakes and sponsored a Parent-Daughter Banquet. Margaret Szmanda was the District VI Vice President and the local chapter president was Annette O'Leary. During FHA week a quilt made by club members was awarded to the first baby born that week Nicolas Woyak. They promoted a Welcome to East Troy sign for the entrances to the village.

The Ski Club planned an outing.

FBLA sponsored a Career Day for both the high school and the middle school.

On the music scene three hundred solos or ensembles entered the annual competition. Band O Rama was its usual success. The Concert Choir concert featured the First Place State Award duet sung by Beth Clark and Colleen Scherkenbach. Beth Clark and Henry Hofmann also were invited to sing with the Wisconsin State Honors Chorale.

A few students received special awards throughout the year. TheVoice of Democracy representatives were John Westphal and Fred von Rueden. The Sweetheart Queen was Julie Kisser. The Moxness Christmas Card Design Contest awarded first place to the entry of Renee Kelling, second place to Pat Lucas, and third place to Dave Fischler. The Merit Scholarship Finalist was Dave Horiners (author's note: sorry, can't read name from my notes). The State Farm Degree went to Jim Hanson.

Sports teams enjoyed the addition of a weight room. The cross-country team was the most successful in many years. Leaders for the team were Rod Condon, Jay Neumann, and Brian Gerbartz. Football provided great enjoyment for its fans. Homecoming theme was Fairy Tales, and the first week of October was ablaze with events. The Trojan team pounced the Panthers 22-6. The Queen of the event was Cheryl Willms with senior court reps of Julie Kisser and Connie Rose. The team went on to be tied for first place of Southern Lakes Conference with Mukwonago with a 8-1 record. The team qualified for the State Playoffs. Four student busses and one adult bus traveled to the game against Oregon. Even though they were defeated 37-8, the season was enjoyed by all.

Winter sports fared well also. The wrestling team won Regionals and sent the following to sectionals: Mike Springsteen, Brian Irek, Schott Howard, Carl Price, Rod Condon and Russ Chapman. Russ was the only one to qualify to state, but once again East Troy shared the conference title with Mukwonago. Timber Lee was the site of a banquet for both teams. The girls' basketball team enjoyed their best season of their three-year history. Two girls made it to the first all-conference team: Lisa Trombley and June Gerstmann. The boys' basketball team enjoyed a great winning season. The Whitewater and Delavan wins were the highlights of the season. Three players made the first all conference team: Brian Jones, Bob Smith, and Craig TeLindert with Mr. Bulik being selected as Coach of the Year.

Spring sports selected the MVP for girls' track, Sarah Brobst; boys' track, Matt Scurek; golf, Steve Vey; and baseball, Brian Jones with the Golden Glove award to Craig TeLindert. Kathy Norton participated in the state track meet for three consecutive years. She placed seventh in the shot and 3rd in the discus her senior year.

The senior officers were President, Bill Dettermering; Vice President, Todd Pfister; Treasurer, Connie Rose; and Secretary Tina Robran. The red rose was chosen to be the class flower with colors of Midnight Blue and Silver. The salutatorian of the class was Todd Pfister, and the valedictorian was Bobbie Benjamin.

Alpha-Omega
The Class of 1979s theme was the Alpha and the Omega, beginning and end. They dedicated Alpha-Omega (The yearbook) to Mrs. Bresler and Mr. Angelos.

Todd Pfister, Salutatorian

In their senior year the school had additions put on. The school got a stage, a metals shop, an art room, a men's locker room, a wrestling gym, two science rooms, additional storage for drama, athletics, and physical education. The library, Guidance-Health rooms, and teachers' workroom were enlarged.

Happenings in the school from 1975-1979

• 1975: Early Graduation Started
• 1976: Girls' Basketball Started
• 1976: Byrnes Building Was Put Into Use For the Buisness Classes
• 1977: Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Won the Regional Championships
• 1977: The All-Girl Chorus (Choisters) Began
• 1977: The 9-Hour Day Started (Fall)
• 1977: Remodeling of the School Started
• 1977: FBLA (Future Buisness Leaders of America) Began
• 1978: A Small Fire Broke Out While Remodeling
• 1978: Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Won the Regional Championships
• 1978: Toga Came Back to Life
• 1978: Students Began Monitering the Halls (Fall)
• 1978: Boys' Varsity Football Won the Southern Lakes Conference and Went to the State Playoffs

Bobbie Benjamin, Valedictorian

Donna Rodwell

Comencement Awards Recipient

Awards
Valedictorian: Bobbie Benjamin
Salutatorian: Todd Pfister
Sweethearts: Queen Julia Kristine Kisser
Fairy Tales (Homecoming): Queen Cheryl Willms
Fairy Tales (Homecoming): King Phil Chapman
Commencement Awards:
East Troy Women's Club: Donna Rodwell
East Troy Women's Service Club: Mary Malewicki
Little Prairie Memorial Award: Debbie Dalsasso
Ed Mangless Triangle Sportsmans Award: Sandy Grimm
Equality Co-op Agriculture: Bob Kniep
V.F.W. Award: John Rieglemann
Knights of Columbus: Barb Ladwig

Rachel Prell

Recipient of Music Scholarships

Kiwanis Club: John Riegleman, Donna
Rodwell
Trent Tube Division: Craig TeLindert
Lions Club: Renee Kelling

John Riegleman

Comencement Awards Recipient

Linden Terrace Award: Barb Ladwig
Chamber of Commerce: Martha
Malewicki
N.R.O.T.C. Scholarship: Mike Good
Student Council Award: Sandy Grimm,
Bobby Benjamin
Carrol College Academic and Athletic 
Scholarship: Brian Jones
Lake Forest Scholarship: Todd Pfister
Coed Beauty College Scholarship: Jody
Rudolph
Lake Geneva Beauty Culture Academy:
Donita Ruetten
Summer Scholarship - UW Superior - 
Music: Rachel Prell
UW - Whitewater Music Scholarship: Rachel Prell

The concern of the school board this year was the crowding of the elementary school. After much discussion a compromise was reached to begin Phase I which would add three kindergarten rooms between the Chester Byrnes building and the administrative offices with Phase II to finish three more across the hall from these.

Homecoming involved contests in Spirit week, Signs, and floats. Although the team was defeated by Milton, King Bob McFarlane and Queen Rina Peltier reigned over a gala event. The high school musical was "Sarsaparilla Please" and the drama club presented "Harvey." A Valentine dance featured the music of "Damsel."

Many sports teams had successful seasons. The girls' volleyball team won the division title and the girls' cross country team won regionals concluding one of their best seasons. The wrestling team continued their winning ways taking first place in the Conference Meet, regionals, sectionals, and the State Meet. Five individuals participated in the State Meet: Tim Whiting, Tom Larson, Paul Brehm, Brian Yahckek, and Tony Larson. Boys' Tennis won the conference with John Knopf and Rod Heckman as #1 doubles. The girls' track team was divisional and regional champs. State qualifiers for track were Steve Kordus, Lynn Markham, and Jim Mattioli. Individuals from the class were honored. Kelly Kayne earned her gold medal at the State Forensics Meet with a perfect score of 25. Dean Dingman was the top prep football prospect of Wisconsin and ranked fifth nationally. Tim Whiting was named to the state's All-Star WrestlingTeam for a tournament in Minnesota.

Over $15,000 in scholarships was awarded to the members of this senior class. The red rose and colors silver and blue were selected. Salutatorian honors went to Tim Paetsch and the valedictorian honors went to Sara Wilcox.

The year included the completion of the three classrooms from the 1987 addition. Two people who contributed so much to the education of East Troy's youth retired this year. Heman Brossard stepped down from his district administrator's position and Ivan TeLindert relinquished his position after thirty-two years of teaching.

A new teacher in the Technology Department was added to the faculty, Kevin Hallberg. A new grade classification policy was implemented. Senior classification required the successful completion of 18 credits at the conclusion of the first semester. It was now necessary to complete 1 1/2 credits for graduation. The doors of the high school were opened to walkers from 6 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.

The gala Homecoming event was kicked off this year with a catered dinner on Sunday evening. The entire community was invited to participate in the events of this week, and for the first time, all fall sports were featured as part of the Homecoming festivities. Reversal Day featured Mike Anderson and Bill Johnson parading in their attractive frocks. The football team trounced Union Grove 53 - 0. Senior members of the court were as follows: Rebecca Siemers, Kristi Baker, Mike Cotter, and Kirk Haskins, and King Jeff Collum crowned his Queen Jenny O'Connell. Other senior members of the football team were Jamie Hart, Rocky Wenzel, and Shaun Block.

Girls' tennis racked up the conference title with a 61 - 9 record. Some senior tennis players were Zoe Pfister, Michelle, Wilson, Heidi Sternberg, and Julie Coome. The Doubles team of Michelle and Heidi won both the subsectional and sectional competitions to qualify for the state meet. Girls Volleyball team included senior Kristi Baker, Sue Thiede, Ruth VanBeek, and Schelly Somenske. Girls' cross country ran for a first place finish at the Pewaukee Invitational. Michell Kopecky, Kerry Coats, Rachel Roeder, and Diane Grudzielanek fielded a solid team. The boys' cross country team was young, but they were led by Scott Joahnson and Wayne Fillmi.

One Wednesday in November mini-courses were offered in tie-dying and other topics at Timber-Lee Christian center, Gateway Technical College, and the Milwaukee Public Museum. A winter Talent Show featured the comedy team Hans and Fritz played by Jason Schuldies and Ryan Kesselhon. The first place was captured by the band Class Act. Members were Scott Howell, Ray Mazracki, Cory Schlesner, Mike Cotter, Jeff Collum, and Mike Robertson. Talented artists had their work displayed at the West Bend Gallery of Fine Arts. These ladies were Carrie Scherkenback, Andrea Windau, and Sue Thiede. A senior, Juliann Schahezinski, worked and competed with a private gymnastics club for many years. She earned a scholarship to Anchorage, Alaska.

Winter sports continued the excellent competition. Senior wrestlers were Scott Johnson, Scott Huth, Matt Gotz, Derek Peltier, Shaun Block, Clayton Keller, and Louie Goldsmith. The Milton dual meet was one of the highlights of the season. The match went into the heavyweight bout with a score of Milton 28 and East Troy 27. Heavyweight wrestler Louie Goldsmith pinned his opponent giving East Troy a victory over their rival. Scott Johnson qualified for the state meet where he earned a 5th place finish. The girls' basketball team was led by seniors Jenny O'Connel, Schelly Somenske, Ruth VanBeek, and Heather Stokes. The Lady Trojans had a successful conference season with a 12 - 4 record, but they experienced a loss in the subsectionals to end their season.

Boys' basketball season furnished many exciting moments for their fans. Jeremy Kendall, Gary Grocholski, Mike Cotter, and Rod Heckman were senior leaders for the team. At one point in the season, the team experienced an eight-game winning streak. The team won the Western Division title, the WIAA regional championship against Palmyra-Eagle, and the sectional title with Gary Grocholoski having a game-high of 28 points. The school and town were in a frenzy: the basketball team was going to state. It was a goal established in junior high school by these young men, and they reached their goal. Even the East Troy News became involved in the excitement and printed its paper in the school colors of yellow and black. School was closed for the tournament. However, first place wasn't to be. The team lost to the Bloomer Blackhawks. First team all conference basketball players selected from East Troy were Jeremy Kendall, Schelly Somenske, Jenny O'Connell, Tim O'Connell, and the Conference Player of the Year was awarded to Gary Grocholski.

Spring sports had some good results. It was the first-ever division championship in golf. The team with Chad Miller, Bill Johnson, Scott Berlschinar, and Derek Peltier were five strokes short of a conference first place. The baseball team enjoyed an 8 - 2 conference record and were the Western Division Champions.

In addition to sporting events, many other activities were happening throughout the year. VICA (vocational industries clubs of America) and the Tech Ed classes visited WISN-TV Channel 12. The VICA filled orders for 150 locker shelves, conducted a candy sale, entered a float in the parade, provided guides, and demonstrations for the 8th-grade orientation, sponsored a coat check for the conference wrestling tournament, and built a go-cart for the Fourth of July parade. The club of twelve also built a display case for the Student Council's Student of the Week Award. They were paid $100 for this project and turned around to use this money for competition between homerooms in a collection for the community's food pantry. They would buy sodas and pizza for any homeroom which collected more than the VICA did. The competition stirred considerable interest and gained many food items for the pantry.

In addition to the Student of the Week Award Student Council promoted Student Volunteers award, an aspect of the Friends of Volunteers. The first volunteer award was to Missy Damaske, who worked in the school's library for four years. AFS held its annual pizza sale. FBLA sponsored a Type-a-thon for the Leukemia Foundation. The National Honor Society held its annual pancake breakfast. Concert band featured Jeff Kappen on the trumpet in its selection Peter and the Wolf. Concert choir featured Meg Zei with her rendition of Evergreen. Kevin Messerschmidt was honored with the John Phillip Sousa award, and Jeff Collum was nominated for McDonald's All American Band. The All-State Academic Scholar was Joel Dopke. Moxness Chrismas Card design contest winners were the first place to Paula Strehlow, and second place to Kelly Ringbloom.

The fall drama was Rebecca, which revolves around Maxim de Winter played by Jeff Kappen. A few other participants were Greg Forman, Tim O'Brien, Michelle Metzke, and Tracy Swan. The spring musical entitled Working represented various occupations based on the book by Studs Terkel. The cast was extensive, and the musical was well-received.

The forensics team had an extremely fruitful year. In a twenty-eight school meet in Muskego, triple A ratings were earned by Roy Smalley and Michelle Combs. The conference forensics champs were Roy Smalley, humorous solo acting; Tim O'Brien, Joel Dopke, and Chris Tuttle, group interpretation; and Michelle Courtier, farrago. Twenty-nine members participated in the state meet with the gold to Roy, Tim, Jeff and Chris.

The officers of the class were Jeff Collum, Kerry Coates, Mike Cotter, and Bill Johnson. Fourteen of the class were National Honor Society members. The Senior of the Year was Mike Cotter. The Salutatorian award went to Joel Dopke, and the valedictorian of the Class of 1989 was Scott Huth.