West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1940 volume:

“THE WEST POINT CF THE AIR , Uncle Sam!s air pilot training base at Randolph Field, Texas, was established for the purpose of supplying the United States with a corps of highly skilled airmen to protect our democracy in the event of an attack. Although the flying cadets are primarily instructed a-long technical lines, the high standards of learning, the loyalty to fellowmen, and the fine friendships that are cultivated during their stay at the school are comparable to the same ideals and goals of West Point High. We may rest assured that the years we have spent in trying t o reach these goals have not been in vain because these guardians of the skys stand ready at all times to come to our aid. In appreciation we commemerate in the CADET, THE WEST POINT OF THE AIR . No matter how excellent the airplane, a good deal still depends on the pilot. This applies not only to aeronautics but also to West Point High School. We have been fortunate In having at the stick a group of well trained and enthusiastic teachers during the past four years o f high school. Now that the class of '40 prepares to graduate we can say with due respect— A Cadet salute to the faculty. (ECDWUCEWirS flDfnintSTRATion CLASSES ACTIVITIES ORGADIZATIOnS The recent addition of a Home Economics department and strong support of all other departmental activities represent glowing examples of the guiding spirit of our Board of Education. We, the Senior Class of 1940, wish to take this opportunity o f expressing our humble appreciation to the Board and to the Community for their interest and support. West Point High is exceptionally fortunate in having a group of forward-looking citizens guiding the general educational policies of our school. Because of the guiding policies of the Board and its predecessors, West Point High students can proudly point to many advantages not had by other schools. Mr. Williams Mr. Bogar Mrs. Daniell Mr. Kildee Miss Romberg Mr. Wall Miss Siebold Mr. Graves Miss Ingersoll Mr. Todd Miss Peterson Mr. Hein lt- ] 9 A. S. Williams A.B., M.A. Morningside College Graduate work at University of Chicago University of Nebraska Superintendent West Point, Nebraska R. M. Klldee B.S. Iowa State College Graduate work at University of Nebraska University of Colorado Vocational Agriculture West Point, Nebraska William 3. Bogar A.B., M.A. University of Nebraska Principal Creston, Iowa L. D. Graves A.B. Morningside College Science, Athletics Sheldon, Iowa Evelyn Romberg B.S. University of Nebraska Commercial Arts Scribner, Nebraska Haz.el Lou Ingersoll 3.S. University of Nebraska Vocational Home Economics Raymond, Nebraska Charles H. Hein B.S. Kearney State Teachers College Greeley State Teachers College Industrial Arts and Science Sargent, Nebraska H. 0. Wall 3.K.E. Nebraska Wenleyan Graduate work at Western State Teachers College Musicr Eagle, Nebraska Florence Peterson B.S. University of Nebraska Kearney State Teachers College University of California Mathematics, G.A.A. Lexington, Nebraska Paul R. Todd A.B. Midland College Graduate work at University of California English, Dramatics Fremont, Nebraska Olive Siebold B.S. r University of Nebraska Graduate work at University of Nebraska Normal Training, History Papilion, Nebraska Mrs. Pearl Danlell B.S... . University of Southern California English, Latin Stanton, Nebraska • SIOJfDffWf SF CUlLfl' C08JNC I 0. Celebrating Its fifth year of existence, the Student Faculty Council conducted Its most effective campaign since Its origin. The council was formed for the purpose o f establishing good-will and friendly cooperation between teach- ers and students and as a result has fulfilled its promise. This years' Student Faculty Council sponsored several important school functions. Perhaps the most outstanding endeavor executed was the council's direction of the B basketball tournament held in West Point. I n addition, the Student Faculty presented helpful suggestions and discovered ways in which to make this institution of learning more interesting and democratic. John Baas was elected president o f the organization, with Rachel Hultman as vice president and Mildred Schwartz as secretary. SQNO0® CCLASS 0UOFD0ECRS First Semester President—Rachel Hultroan Vice President—John Baas Secretary—Mildred Schwartz Treasurer—Dean G-raunke Sergeant—Louis Bertelsen Sponsors—Mr. Planteen, Mr. Todd and Mr. Bogar Motto—To get ahead and stay ahead, use a head. Colors—Rose and Silver Class Flower—Red Carnation Second Semester President—Raahel Hultman Vice President—Thomas Daberkow Secretary—Mildred Schwartz Treasurer—Elaine Swanson Sergeant—Louis Bertelsen JOHN BAAS GENE COLLINS The answer to (a) freshies prayer. TKOI.AS DA3LRKCY One swell guy. LOUIS 3ERTBLS0N Gals is dumb J LA DORIS LLTTELJIAUSEN Neat, sweet and can't he bc_t. HARRIET CARLSON She's bashful— but bright. I wish you girls would leave me alone. Marcella vernon l DIERRICLSEN DIETEL The laugh Me and 1 is the thing, the old of chevy. '’ go( II. G. i SCEWO0KS JOHN BAAS- Band 1,2, letter 1; Football 2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, letter 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Track 2; Debate 1; Junior and Senior Class Plays; VC3T POII'TER staff. Sports Editor 3; CADET staff. Editor; president 1; Vice President 4; Student Faculty Council 1,2, 4, President 4. LOUIS 3ERTELSEL! Football 3,4; Physical Education 1; Pugball 1; Sergeant at arris; F.F.A. 3,4; Vocational Agriculture Contest 3,4; Bloomfield High School 1,2. LA DORIS BETTBFLAUSEi: Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Listed Chorus 2,2,4. HARRIET CARLSOR G.A.A. 2; Latin Club 2. GENE COLL II:S 3and 1,2,3; Cornet Solo 1,2; Football 4; Banketbr.il 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2, Ti:0?'AS DAEERIXW Football 4; Vice-President, 4; Senior Class Play; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, I'ARCELLA DIEDRICKSJ1IT Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Fixed Chorus 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 VER1T0F DIRTEL 3and 2,3,4; Le,Jcr 3; Orchestra 1; • Finstrel 3; Iusic Contest 1,2,3,4; Clarinet Solo 4; Clarinet Quartet 3; Glee Club 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Vocal Trio 2; hale Quartet 2,4; Vocal Solo 2; Fixed Chorus 3,4; Commercial Contest 3; F.F.A. 2. LA ■ rAE Ei'STROP Glee Club 4; Iixed Chorus 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Senior Class play, Student Panager Junior Class Play, Assistant Student Panager. JAMES FERGUSON Answer to a maidens prayer. JANE FRAHM A-l girl and student.w VIOLETTA GARDELS She’ll be In the 'dough1 some day. ELWOOD GELSTER People look Up to him. DEAN GRAUNKE Who was Shakespeare? LEROY GUERN Mr. Graves' right-hand man. Wizzard You ought at Math. to come over ta b to Bancroft foot once. hero ■ q: i 9 - -v — —m N D0® $ JAMES FERGUSON LEROY GUERN Qsnd 1; Football 2,3,4; lettered 2,3,4; Basketball 2,4; lettered 4; Baseball 3,4; Junior and Senior class Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Basketball 1; Senior Class Play. plays; CADET staff, Circulation manager. JANE FRAHM G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Debate 1,2,3; Declam 1; Junior and Senior class plays; Latin club 2; Citi- RUTH GRUNKE zenship contest 3. Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; VIOLETTA GARDELS Glee club 1,2,3,4; Vocal solo 2; Music contest 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3; Decla.m 2,3; Junior class play, Secretary of class 2; Latin club 2. Senior Class Play. ELWOOD GSLSTER ALVERNA JAHNKS Debate 2. Girls Glee Club 2,3,4, President 4: District Music Contest 2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, DEAN GRAUNKE 3,4, Vice-President 4; Jun- Mixed chorus 4; B o y s’ lor Class Play, Student Dir- glee club 1,2,3,4, Minstrel ector; Commercial Contest 3; show 3; Boy’s quartet 1; Music Contest 1,2,4; Glee Latin Club 2. club president, 4; Debate 2, Declamatory contest 2,3, 4; District speech and one act play 3,4; State speech contest 3; State press, convention 4; Junior a n d Senior class plays; WEST POINTER staff, Editor; RONALD JOHNSON Journal8im 3; Student Football 3,4; Basketball Faculty 4; Latin Club, vice- 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Junior 1 president 2; 1 and Senior Class Plays. ' njcQv.—i?) DELWUf JOKES •'Walt Disney of West Point High. RtiCKEL HULTMaN All-round West Point girl.” ARLENE FAUL A swell kid. HARLAN TESTER ile 'n my horn. FLORENCE 130HLMSIER Topsy is the tops. LELAND LIIBBE Sport and scholar supreme. velva ROBERT BE? MEYER NERUDA no; You'd I'm a hi never know one-woman your she has red hair, man. aco d1 StfW I ]0RS DELWIN JONES Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1; Easeball 3,4; WEST POIMTEH, Art Editor 3; CADET STAFF, Art Editor 3,4. FLORENCE ECHLMETER G-f A,A.• a., 2..o f 4 LELAND LIIBBE Basketball 1,2,3,4. RACHEL HULTMAN G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Debate 1, 2,3,4; Declaia 1,2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Plays; One-act play 3; Class President 3,4; Student-Faculty Council 3,4; Cheer-leader 4. VELVA MEYER G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2. ARLENE KAUL Band 1,2,3,4, Assistant Secretary 4; Brass Sextette 4; Orchestra 3,4; Vocal solo 3; Mixed chorus 3,4; Glee club 3,4; G.A,A. 1,2,3,4; Senior class play. ROBERT NEBUDA Band 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Pugball 1; CADET Staff, Production manager. HARLAN KUESTER Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Solo 4; Minstrel 3; 1 Orchestra 4. BETTY JEANNE NORMAN Band 1,2; Junior and Senior Claes PIAys; WEST POINTER Staff, Typist 4; CADET Staff, Typing Editor. — 4 fN-arTv a ALICE P iGELS The girl with a million dollar smile, MERLE PEDERSEN ’'She had beautiful blond hair. DOROTHY PETERSEN Just call me 'Pete THOMaS RaDECKER You can depend on him. GLENN REESO., A good guy to know. MILDRED LORVEY WALL. SCI-'V,.aRTZ scev.inck sch Sport, My middle A student and name is phoo songstress. Marconi. phoo $ OEM 0 0®$ ALICE PAGELS G.A.A. 1,2. MERLE PEDERSEN Glee Club 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 4. DOROTHY PETERSEN Glee Club 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play, Assistant Student Director. THOMAS RADECKER Football 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4. GLENN REESON Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4. ELAINE REHLING Glee Club 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4, President 4; Letter 3, 4; WEST POINTER Staff, News Editor 4; CADET Staff, Makeup Editor; State Press-Conference 4; Class Treasurer 3. MILDRED SCHWARTZ G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Secretary 4; Debate 2,3; Junior and Senior Class Plays; Citizenship Contest 4; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Octet 1; Solo 2; Class Secretary seven semesters; Student-Faculty Council 4; Secretary; Commercial contest 3; CADET staff, Copy reader. LORVEY 3CHWINCK Band 1,2,3, President 4; Solo 3, 4; Sextette 4; Orchestra. WALLACE SCHWINCK Stage crew, Senior Play. WILLARD STARK An Intelligent-pencil pusher. ELAINE SWANSON She puts the o-o in o-o-m-p-h. ROBERT VON SEGGERN That s right I’m right. HAROLD WELDING Shoot ya a game of snooker. WARREN WENDT Now when I was out in California. LEROY WIECHMANN I111 take a blond. DUANE NORMA WOERMAN WOODKA 7) 11 -------------------- It’s not Character •iti what he istics of an ” does, it's ideal girl. why. WILLARD STARK Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Boy e Quartette 3,4; Minstrel 3; Solo 3; Mass Chorus 4; Mass Band 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Basketball 1; Declam 3,4; WEST POINTER Staff, Sports Editor 4. ELAINE SWANSON G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Declam 3; Junior and Senior Class plays; CADET Staff, Associate Editor; Class Treasurer 3,4; Commercial Contest 3. ROBERT VON SEGGERN Band 1,2,3,4; Solo, District Contest 1,2,3,4; National Contest 2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Plays. HAROLD WELDING Football 2,3 4; Intramural Basketball; Baseball 3; Lettered 3,4. WARREN WENDT Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Junior and Senior Class Plays; CADET Staff Business Manager; President Freshman Class, First Semester. LE ROY WIECHMAN F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. DUANE WOERMAN Glee Club 1,2,4; Band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. NORMA WOODKA G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, JK t graduation this If Spring, forty-four Sen- iors will be taking off 11 V on their hard-earned solo flight --the climax of thirteen successful years of instruction. This course of instruction began on a September morning in 1S28 when Gene Collins, Robert Von Seggern, Lorvey Schwinck, Dorothy Peterson, Ronald Johnson, Elaine Rehlmg and Elwood Gelster, along with several others happily skipped the path to the West Point Public School to start their first grade w o r k. From time to time during the ensuing years this class was joined by others, some of whom have left to go to other schools. For eight happy years they trod the hard worn path to school and acquired the knowledge that is to play an important part in their lives--serving as a background for all higher education and all activities to come in later life. At the end of this period they were rewarded by the coveted diplomas a t eighth grade graduation. The next September, this class with a greatly increased roll, renewed energy and a true Cadet spirit, entered the higher halls of learning to take their place as students of West Point Public High School. From the very first this class showed coopera- tion and initiative which has enabled them to undertake many activities and come through with the flying colors that characterizes all true West Point Cadets . In the athletic field the boys held outstanding positions on the football and basketball teams. Other members of the class have taken large and successful parts in dramatics and debate. The class also showed musical talent with members in band and boys and girls glee clubs. The Senior girls well represented in G.A.A., won several basketball tournaments. The initiative of this class was not only applied to activity and social life but equally as much to the scholastic side. The hardworking, studious, and ever progressive individuals are now completing their high school careers and are about to start on a more difficult job--t hat of finding a life career. --------That is the solo flight . At graduation, the class is separating, each to go his own way. In the years to come, guided by the beacon light of West Point High School, the Senior Class of 1940 will ever be failed with that cooperative and initiative spirit that they practiced as Cadets , --and they will go on into life making--IIistory. DQJNO0K (EttASS Off ff 0 COECRS First Semester President—Jean Jerman Vice President—Dewey Kaul Secretary—Betty Jean Sires Treasurer—Wilma Oligmiller Sponsors—Mrs. Danlell—Miss Ingersoll Seoond Semester President—Jean Jerman Vice President—Dewey Kaul Secretary—Betty Jean Sires Treasurer—Wilma Oligmiller Row I left to right Donald Crabtree, Vernelle Henry, Harold Wendt, Shirley Schweers. -Jack Llmbaugh, Je?n Jerman, Norris Schwartz, Pat Sweeney, Bob Baumann, LaDell Kleeman. Row II Mrs. Daniell, Eldon Lofgren, Elelne Schrader, Emil Dykast, vallne Ropers, Virginia Nebuda, Dewey Haul, Phyllis Anderson, Don Pile, Miss Ingersoll. Row III Viola Liibbe, Lucille Samuelson, Leonard Bertelsen, William Klink, LaVerne Gelster, Gerald Leitzke, Rex Graurke, Lela Faith Weitzenkamp, Evelyn Landholm. Row IV Orville Feyerherm, Winston Johnson, Donald Johnson, Bob Gustufson, Verla Frandson, Paul Beckenhauer, Leo Seibrandt, Betty Jean Sires. Row V Duane Petz, Roy Deeming, Delwln Soil, Ewald Meyer, Willis Daberkow, Elwood Ott, Henry Wagner, Jim Pavelka, Bob Miller. Row VI Virginia Wilde, Ruth Lambrecht, Virginia Reram, Delores Johnson, Wilma Oligmiller, Ulha Solfermoser, Helen Ulrich, Betty Dykast, Shirley Todd. ’he Junior Class enrolled for the term of 1939-40 as the largest class In West Point High and also as one of the largest Junior classes ever enrolled. Nine o f the Junior boys began the season of activity by taking part in football. All of them received letters for their efforts. Five of the boys played on the basketball teams. Other members o f the class took an active part in debate, dramatics, G. A. A., and other school activities. December 8 was the date of the final production of the Junior Class Play, Early To Bed, Early to Rise. Eleven class members took part in the cast. All other members cooperated with Mr. Plan-teen to assist in putting on a successful production. William Klink was chosen from this class to fulfill the duty as one of the cheerleaders. Working together 1 n committees and also as a whole, each Junior did his share to give the Seniors a banquet they would long remember. The first celebration of the Juniors was a picnic held at Neligh Park. Later a roller skating party was held at the local rink with the Sophomores and Freshmen. Each form of entertainment provided much enjoyment in getting together as a group as well as providing opportunities for cooperation. This year's Junior Class, which will nobly follow the Senior Class of 1940 and carry on the work handed down to them, have shown initiative and intelligence in each activity in which they were engaged. They have been enthusiastic in school work and have been a distinct asset to school life in West Point High. SOtPOKDbMMStt (CIA 55 CDDFtTDCC EE DRS First Semester President—Dorothy Henke Vice President—Lucille Wilde Secretary—Marylee Wells Treasurer—Dorothy Dietel Sergeant—Bill Ferguson Sponsors—Miss Seibold—Mr. Hein Second Semester President—Dorothy Henke Vice President—John Kohlmeier Secretary—‘-Wallace Thompson treasurer—Joanne Norman Sergeant—Bill Ferguson Row I left to right Charles Bartels, Mary Jean Schweers, Jacqueline Dill, Frances Kramer, Bill Klink, Mary Lee Wells, Dorothy Henke, Marcella Buchholz, Bayard Solfernoser. Row II Miss Seibold, Mary Lou Hoodie, Lyle Fenske, Elizabeth Klink, Wilber Oligmiller, Joanne Norman, Dorothy Dletel, Clinton Graunke, Mr. Hein. Row III Norman Pagels, Herbert Pile, Deloris Wlechman, Marjorie Baumann, Annie May Roberto, Donald 3chutte, Delma Loewe, Opal Strrh, L ?Roy Radecker Row IV Donald Lofgren, Verda Frandsen, Evelyn Jarett, Marvin Loewe, George Hartwig, Lenora Jahnke, Grace Peters, Vernell Erickson. Row V Mildred Taylor, Kurt Kollmorgen, Wallace Thompson, Lorene Wickert, Warren Jacobsen, Marvin Benne, Irene Bossow, Lucille Wilde. Row VI _ _ Orlo Kuester, Margaret Slebrandt, LeArlie Engel, John Kohlmeier, Donald Maack, Mildred Schutte, Betty Lambrecht, Adele Zobel. 'o begin their round of activities, the Sophomores started early in the year with, a welner roast at Dead Timber o n September 28, 1939. At 4:30 P. M. the group boarded the waiting truck, and proceeded to the picnic grounds. After the cargo was unloaded the students scatter- ed, some to go exploring and others to gather firewood. When ..he car with the lunch arrived there was a mad scramble for sticks to roast welners and marshmallows. Candy bars completed the lunch. After playing some games of football and keep-away, the group got back on the truck and returned t o town. After a mile o f travel, it started to rain but the picnickers spent the time singing songs. Despite the damp condition of the party, the whole class was enthusiastic in giving yells as the truck drove through Main Street. The next event of the year was a Joint roller- skating party with the Juniors and Freshmen on December 19, 1939, at the local roller-skating rink. The skaters spent a hilarious evening of falling down, getting up, and. laughing at the other fellows- tumbles as well as his own. In floys1 athletics one would find the names of George Hartwig, John Kohlmeier, Kurt Kollmorgen and LeRoy Radecker as the 1939 Sophomore players. Of these George Hartwig and John Kohlmeier lettered. On the basketball team were John Kohlmeier and Kurt Kollmorgen. Both boys and girls glee clubs were well represented by Sophomore students with many Sophs also tolling part in the band. Mildred Taylor, a Sophomore, was one of the baton twirl-ers with the band. Joanne Norman and Jacqueline Dill played cornets for the pep band at football and basketball games. UIMSIUMAW cmAVSS ducfo i: ce crs First Semester President—Dale Olson Vice President—Elaine Johnson Secretary—Myrtle Henke Treasurer—-Betty Lou Dill Sergeant—Charles Peters Sponsors—Miss Romberg—Mr. Graves Second Semester President—Eileen Brockman Vice President—Dale Olson Secretary—Myrtle Henke Treasurer—Jacquline Remm Sergeant—Bob Welding Row I left to right Ralph Kaul, Dale Olson, Junavae Henry, Merle Gustafson, Thomas St. Clair, Elaine Lindell, Ervin Schultz, Mildred Pagels, Myrtel Henke. Row II Mr. Graves, Bernice Osman, Katherine Ropers, Jack Sexton, Elton Pearson, Robert Breetzke, May Dee Howard, Amy May Rozendal, Delilah 3olfermoser, Miss Romberg. Row III Raymond Clayton, Jean Ferguson, Robert Stewart, Ina Samuelson, Eileen Kasenkamp, Dorothy Brawner, Loretta Burger, Donnelly Peterson, Bernard Blome. Row IV Lyle Landholm, Dorothy Clausen, Dean Bailey, Roslyn Larson, Robert Welding, Patricia McDonald, Donald 3tratman, Elaine Plummer, Arlin Feyerherm. Row V Loren Pagels, Robert Neligh, Willard Nelson, Myrdyce Vogel, Jacqueline Remm, Slveria Abendroth, Idella lirch, Luella Kirch. Row VI Marlon Meyer, Donald Wistrom, Lorraine Iden, Elaine Johnson, Shirley Schwinck, Ruby Neiman, Emilie Wilde, Orva Brockmann. Row VII Elvera Ropers, Betty Fenske, Betty Dill, Charles Peters., Lorraine Poledna, Eileen Brockmann, Elaine Srehlecht. eptember 6, 1939, found sixty-one eager, but somewhat bashful, individuals in the Freshman home room. Since that time the Freshmen have overcome their shyness and have taken part in many activities. Their first picnic was held at Collins Gravei Pit on September 29, 1939. The group, with their sponsors, left school at 4:30 and hiked to their chosen picnic grounds. Upon arriving, the entertainment began with a scavenger hunt which caused a great deal of fun. Several other games were also enjoyed. After the games a roaring bon-fire was built, and they had a weiner roast. This ended the picnic and the group hiked back into town. Nearly the entire class was present at this first gala event. On December 20, 1939, the Freshies had a rollerskating party with the Sophomores and Juniors at the local skating pavilion. Everyone .that attended this party reported having had a good time. As is customary, each class gives a skit at some pep rally during the year. The Freshman skit was given on January 12, 1940 at the pep rally for the Tekamah basketball game. The old man 1939 going out and Little Mr. 1940 coming in was portrayed and members of the class dressed as the coach and basketball team were introduced. The grand finale came when a sack was brought i n and they all yelled— It’s in the bag, boy si 111 This being Leap Year, the first freshman class party of 1940 was a Sadie Hawkins Party which was held in the gymnasium on Friday, February 23, 1940. The ' Dogpatchers enjoyed an evening of playing archball, dodgeball and flee. At the close of the entertainment, lunch was served. MOST POPULAR GIRL RACHEL HULTKAN MOST POPULAR BOY NICEST PERSONALITY (GIRL). . . .MILDRED SCHI ARTZ NICEST PERSONALITY (BOY) . PRETTIEST MOST HANDSOME BEST ALL AROUND GIRL. . . ALVSRNA JAHNKE BEST ALL-AROUND ATHLETE . MOST SCHOLARLY (GIRL). . . MOST SCHOLARLY (BOY) . . . ..... LELAND LIIBBE BEST MUSICIAN (GIRL) . . . BEST MUSICIAN (BOY). . . . . . .ROBERT VON SEGGERN BEST LINE (GIRL) BEST LINE (BOY). WARREN WENDT PEPPIEST (GIRL) LA MAE ENSTROM PEPPIEST (BOY) .... LOUIS BERTELSON As selected by the Class of 1940 'V = uw=w?r After three years o f discouraging football results, West Point at last produced a team that was the pride and delight of the community, tilth Coach Craves at the helm. West Point breezed through a schedule of topflight teams with but two defeats. Football Interest was on an upgrade from the very beginning of the season, when thirty-three boys reported for the gridiron sport. Eleven lettermen proved the nucleus of the team around which Coach Graves built a ’winning combination. The '39 outfit was the first team since football was inaugurated that was not plagued by the annual visitation of the injury jinx. Nine senior lettermert will be missing next year but the returning lettermen have football fans looking ahead to the 1940 season. Every member of the squad should be congratulated for joining what was first considered a losing team. ed a fumble over the goal line for the only score. West Point was on the one yard marker at one time but could not open a hole to score, DECATUR The victory, starved Cadets traveled to Decatur, where they sent the Bulldogs down in defeat 34-0, A fourth quarter scoring spurt accounted for three touchdowns in five minutes, The first score came i n the opening quarter on a pass from Wagner t o Ferguson, Baas started the last period fireworks with a 28 yard run for a score. Several minutes later Wagner scampered 30 yards for a touchdown after receiving a pass from Fergu§on, Ferguson made his second touchdown when h e swiped the ball from a Decatur ball carrier and raced over the remaining 12 yards for touchdown number four, Ferguson again passed this time to Wendt who was in the clear to make the final score 34-0, Johnson made four of the five kicks for the extra point. SOUTH SIOUX CITY West Point first got an inkling of the strength -of the 'West Point team when the Cadets held the strong Siouxs to one touchdown, losing 6-0, Marrow recover- V AL TIIILL Walthill came down to battle the Cadets to a tie. The Bluejays tallied first after a 48 yard march in the first period. Baas scored for the Cadets from the 4 yard line in the third quarter to leave a count of 6-6. Baas played an outstanding game for the Pointers. TEKAMAH West Point played its second consecutive tie, this time against Tekamah, 7-7. Welding did the scoring for West Point, after a 20 yard pass from Wagner and brought the oval to the five yard line. Tekamah s smashing backfleld shook loose Lydick for a 60 yard off tackle jaunt to tie up the game. Wagner was injured during the third period, breaking up West Point s chances for a victory. OAKLAND The Oakland Vikings handed the Cadets their second and last defeat of the season 13-0. The Cadets were missing the services of several players, who had been bruised and injured in the Tekamah game. Both of Oakland's scores came in the first half during which time Oakland pushed the Cadets around at will. The closest the Cadets came to scoring was after Ferguson passed to Breetzke for 61 yards, but the threat ended on the 10 yard marker. STANTON With a dramatic, storybook finish the West Point Cadets edged out Stanton 13-6, The spectacular occurred with but 30 seconds remaining in the game. It looked like another tie ball game until,-, Breetzke snagged a pass in the end zone to pull the game out of the fire for the Cadets, Mandl, Stanton fullback, was chief trouble maker for the Cadets. Beckenhauer was outstanding at center for West Point, WISNER In the feature game of the year, the Cadets took the measure of the Wisner Irish 20—6. Wisner scored first in the second period. West Point's first score came in the same period on a pitch from Wagner to Wendt for 8 yards, Wagner again pitched for the second score on a 10 yard toss to Baas. I n the last stanza West Point cinched the ball g me when Ferguson intercepted a Wisner pass and scampered 15 yards for a touchdown. LYONS West Point won its first home game since 1936 in the last game of the 1939 season, when they defeated Lyons 13-6. Ronnie Johnson, playing his last game at fullback for the Cadets, made all 13 points. The Pointers began the scoring after continually threatening the Lions; on a three yard buck to pay dirt by Johnson. Lyons came back to tie the score by half time on a 28 yard heave from Jensen to Kroger. Late in the last period Johnson again plunged for six points that won the final game of the 1939 season. The Lyons game ended the high school football 19-M-r4Q careers of eleven seniors. They are: JOHN BAAS--who began his football career as a sophomore. John was selected All-Conference back as a Junior and has three football letters among his collection. He was outstanding at his right-half back position thi3 year. His ball carrying assignments usually took him around the ends. LOUIS BERTELSEN---the pep- piest right tackle you ever saw. Louie saw a football for the first time last year' and proceeded to make a letter. He hit hard when he tackled and was down with the ends under punts. GENE COLLINS--who was out for the first time. Corky failed to letter because of an injury sustained late in the Oakland game after showing up well in the first three quarters. He played right end. THOMAS DABERKOW—this was Dobi's first whack at the gridiron sport. He proceeded to start at left tackle from the first game on, this position he filled very capably. He used all of his 145 pounds in each tackle he made. His man seldom got through. JIM FERGUSON--this was the third year that Jim has been barking signals for the Cadets. It will be difficult to find as competent a boy to fill the vacancy left at quarterback. He divided the passing assignment with Wagner. RONALD JOHNSON---the full- back position will be wide open for some young aspirant due to his graduation. He was shifted from the end position, where he lettered last year to the fullback spot. Hii turned out to be a last season powerhouse and was improving in every game toward the end of the season. He played his best game in the last contest of the season against Lyons, when he made all of the 13 Cadet points, Line plunging and long punts were his specialities, DELWIN JONES---who was both- ered with a stomach ailment the first part of the season. Bud earned a letter at tackle as a freshman but was moved to left end this year where he played a good game. He has earned three letters. THOMAS RADSCKER--who began football this year. He failed to letter but was improving at his tackle position. HAROLD WELDING---t h e star left end for the Cadets. He went great at this position, to which he xvas moved this year from tackle. He had a short season last year when he suffered a broken leg in the first game. He was an outstanding blocker and sliced through many a time to spill the opposition behind the line. WARREN WENDT---the only four letter man at end and a good one. Although handicapped by a lack o f weight, he handled his 125 pounds masterfully. He played safety when West Point was on defense and cane up fast to assist 1 n tackles. He grabbed many sho t 'pa$£es, ----SOj BASKETBALL SQUAD D u k e B o h In front with the ball. Student Manager, Don Pile. First row, left to right; John Kohlmeler, 3111 Klink, Kurt Kollmorgen, Bill Ferguson, Arlin Feyerherm. Back row, left to right; Bob Baumann, Paul Beckenbauer, Leland Llibbe, Warren Wendt, Ronald Johnson, Jim Pavelka, Duke Wagner, Harold Breetzke, John Baas, Gene Collins, Jim Ferguson. C o r k y j i m m n y D F00T3ALL TEAM B e d e F 1 a s h Front row, left to right; Norris Schwartz, Louis Bertelsen, John Kohlmeler, Paul 3eckenhauer, Bob Baumann, Tom Daberkow, Harold Welding, Alton Pearson. Second row, Student Manager, Don Pile, Willis Daberkow, Ton Rakecker, Leonard Bertelsen, George Hartwig, Bud Jones, LeRoy Radecker, Coach, Leo D. Graves. Back row; Lyle Lsndholm, Warren Jacobson, John Bans, Ronald Johnson, Henry Wagner, Jim Ferguson, Kurt Kollmorgen. e c k y L e e F e r g y Lee Liibbe Cadet Forward, Chalk8 up two points Football players on way to game with Lyons The powerful piebes Lyons starts on offenoiVorn'nuever First string eleven lines up R o n Under classmen gridstere Hold that pose! Graduating Senior Football men C o a c A Cadet The The start The h Haircut Seven Seniors of a 50 yard varsity 1 spiral ft j eat Point High produced uA ' a basketball team this W j ye r which was defi-' nitely a dopesters Bugaboo . It was a bugaboo in that it almost continually tumbled the big teams and either lost game3 or eked out victories over the so-called small ones. Toward the end of the season, the West Point five was known as c. group of fighting Cadets, ns they swung along victory lane, mowing down respected Class A outfits. On most occasions when the Cadets entered the game as the underdog, teamwork, passing, and basket shooting were almost flawless and the typical Cadet spirit was easily recognized. Early in November the boys be , n their long training season after Coach Graves had selected the sixteen boys who v-ere to represent West Point High. They swung into action by defeating Pilger 25-18. Then as the Cadets ranks decreased because of flu, they sank into a five game losing streak, dropping contests to Fremont, Tekannh, Wnlthill, Winnebago and Wisner. After that they lost but two more games as they marched through the schedule with the pelts 0 f Scribner, Wayne, Schuyler, Lyons, Norfolk, Blair and Oakland safely tucked away. They were then selected as one of the strong teams in the Norfolk Class A tournament but bowed out of the picture when they lost their first game to Bloomfield 24-20. Three starters will be b-ck on next year's team to, brighten the prospects considerably. The seven grrd� unting seniors will, however, by missed.. The seniors that will be gone next year are John Bans, Harold Breetzke, Gene Collins, Jin Ferguson, Ronald Johnson, Leiand Llibbe and Warren Wendt. This year's reserves plus a good crop of Junior High boys should help t 0 provide material for a good team next year. The plebes again presented a f ormidnble record as they ran rough-shod ov r their opponents. They won eleven games and lost only three. PILGER In a rough and tumble season's opener the 1939-40 West Point Cadets showed their stuff b y defeating Pilger High 26-19. West Point won after lagging 12-10 at half tine. A quick third period volley of baskets by Baas and Johnson, settled the hash in the Cadets' favor. The reserves won in a classy contest 25-20. FREMONT Reserves plus reserves—was the essential factor in the 33-23 triumph of Fremont's quint over the _l 'C e • d. e t a... Alithcu. jh the Pointers were headed for almost the entire game; never once was the fighting Cadet1 spirit lacking as they fought t o the last straw. Fremont won with a fourth canto spurt as the Tigers’ superior reserve power began telling on the Cadets. Baas was the star of the evening with 11 of the 23 West Point markers. The plebes lost their contest 19-15. TIKAMAH Playing ragged and uninspired ball, the Cadets lost number two, this time to Tekamah 18-13. ‘ T h e Tigers led throughout the game except for a moment in the second period after a spurt by Johnson put the Cadets ahead 8-5. West Point shots were missing their marks. The plebes won in a rough contest 21-10. WALTHILL The Pointer basketball machine continued its losing ways as the Bluejays took the measure of the Cadets 24-15. West Point failed to score from the field the first half as Walthill led 12-3 a t intermission. Breetzke engineered a short Cadet T’e.lly the second half. WINNEBAGO A band of sharpshooting Winnebago Indians invaded the Cadet barracks to dish out a 43-23 lesson in marksmanship. Never did the Cadets threaten the Indians’ lead. Except for a short second half rally, W e s t Point was held well in (control. The reserves walked away with a 20-11 verdict- WISNSR The Cadet squad was a dejected bunch as they left Wisner. The Irish had laid it on the chins of the Cadets. The score was 20- 16. The game was close all the way but an early last quarter spurt b y Wisner handed We t Point their fifth defeat. The plebes lost 17-11. SCRIBNER The Cadets broke their losing string very convincingly with a 35-12 romp over Scribner High. Scribner never matched the dizzy scoring pace set b y the Cadets. When the evening was over Wagner had collected a total of 14 points. The plebes collected their share of the glory with a 27-3 rout. WAYNE In a surprise victory, the Cadets continued their winning ways in a 23-13 victory over Wayne. The alert Cadets held the lead throughout the game as they played brilliant defensively and capitalized on most of their scoring opportunities. The Cadets had definitely come to life and they left no doubt in the minds of the fans which team was the bet- — ter. SCHUYLER West Point was rated underdog ’out they traveled to Schuyler t o edge out their southern neighbors 26-21. The Cadets again played inspired ball. They rushed into a 19-9 lead after lagging 8-1 the first period, then glided the rest of the way for their fourth victory. Wagner was again high pdlnt man as he connected for four consecutive baskets early in the game. The plebes won 18-12 after leading 14-5 at the half. LYONS West Point went t o Lyons where they encountered a fighting team while their own play was ragged but managed to pull a 27-25 decision out o f the fire. They built up a first half lead of 12-5 but a Lyons hot streak early in the third quarter placed the Lions in a 21-18 lead. With little time remaining Johnson, Pav-elka and Wagner sparked a flurry of baskets to win the game. NORFOLK In the feature game of the year, West Point defeated the highly-touted Norfolk Panthers 33-24. Turning their usual Norfolk fourth quarter Jinyx to their advantage, the Cadets continued their scoring after leading 23-17 at the end of the third bell. Bass col- lected 10 points for the Cadets. The reserves won 13-6. BLAIR Taking another top-notch team into camp, the Cadets defeated the strong Bears 25-24. West Point won only after building up a substantial 15-4 lead in the first half. The last minutes found Blair threatening while the Cadets laid low until the game was over. It was victory number seven. The plebes ran away with the Bear Cubs 24-3. SOUTH S00 The until then undefeated South Soo five remained undefeated for another week as they stopped the Cadets winning streak a t seven straight. Play was ragged as South Sioux City outlasted the Cadets 27-22. OAKLAND The Cadets defeated their traditional rivals, the Swedes from Oakland, in the last game of the regular season, 19-13. West Point stalled for time, which disturbed the Swedes in no small way. West Point held the lead throughout most of the game. BLOOMFIELD Chances for entering the state tournament at Lincoln were stopped short as an alert and inspired Bloomfield quint laid the Cadets among the roses by a 24-20 victory. 'he Boy's and Girl's Glee Clubs started the year very successfully and enthusiastically under the instruction o f their instructor, Mr. Wall. The Boy's Glee Club composed of twenty-nine members had a very successful year. They made several appearances before Civic Clubs, Armistice Day Programs, District Women's Convention, and the Junior Class Play. The Boy's Glee Club also took part in the Pre-Contest Program. These boys went to Wayne to the District Contest this spring and brought home with them a superior rating. The Girl's Glee Club, composed of forty-one members, also had a very successful year. They oang for the Civic Club and for the Land Banker's Association. During the Christmas season, the Girl's Glee Club went caroling. They took in several homes in West Point. These girls also took part in the Pre-Contest Program and went to the District Music Contest at Wayne and won an excellent rating. The Boy's and Girl's Glee Clubs were combined to make the Mixed Chorus. This group o f young singers learned several songs and practiced o n them faithfully. They sang at the Pre-Contest Program and at the District Contest at Wayne won an excellent rating. A Boy's Quartet composed of Willard Stark, Harold Wendt, Vernon Dietel, and William Klink won a Superior rating at the Music Contest. OFFICERS BOY'S GLEE CLUB President.....Dean Graunke Vice President.... Willard Stark Secretary....Waline Ropers Ass' t Secretary.... William Klink Librarian....Willard Stark GIRL'S GLEE CLUB President....Alverna Jahnke Vice President..Phyllis Anderson Secretary... Virginia Nebuda Ass' t Secretary.....Virginia Remm Librarian,.Wilma Oligmiller ansas City, Missouri Is ' the place this year where the national .L LMusic Contest Is held on May 10, 11, and 12. We find Joanne Norman, Cornet, and Robert Von Seggern, alto clarinet, eligible again this year. The other people who received Superior rating at the District Contest are Jacqueline Dill, cornet, brass sextette composed of Joanne Norman, Jacqueline Dill, Arlene Kaul, Harlan Kuester, Lorvey Schwinck, and Donald Benne; and the saxaphone quartette In which Beverly McPherson, LaDel Kleenan, Berwln Scrlvner and Bernice Osman played. Other musical groups received ratings of excellent and good. The band, under the direction of Harvey Wall has had a very successful year. It Is composed of 60 members from high school and the grades. The Senior band practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 3:15 and has sectional rehearsal on Tuesday. At 8:15 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the Junior Band composed of 15 members practices. Various letters and formations were made during the football season at the home games. The band traveled with the team to the Oakland football game and was the guest of Midland College at the Home Coming Game itfith Peru, in October 1939. During the halves at basketball games they entertained the spectators with their music. Last October most of the band members had the fortune of going to hear the Navy Band at Omaha. On April 17 the band appeared in the Pre-Musie Contest Program. Small groups and soloists who were going t o the contest at Wayne also appeared at this time. Only five Seniors are leaving this year. There absence will be missed, but the pror.pects of next year are very high. A Cadet salute should be given to the band for their co-operation and outstanding performance in representing our school in their flashy red and white uniforms; also to the five majorettes and one drum major who lead the band down the field in true Cadet style. OFFICERS President,--------Lorvey Schwinck Vice-President-----Harlan Kuester Secretary-----------Joanne Norman -tt-'n. efeat hurled by Lincoln ji High, possessors of i ) Nebraska's Championship crown, in the quarterfinals of the state tournament climaxed the season for the Cadet debaters and thus ended their discussion of the proposition— Resolved: That the Railroads of the United States should be gov-errmentally owned and operated. Participation in the Midland College Tourney marked their entrance into competitive meets. Preceed-ed by only two inter-school engagements, the squad emerged from this with a score of only one win out of eight tries. The losing streak that characterized the beginning of the season began to fade as a series of argumentative clashes followed—a result of trips t o invitational tourneys at Wayne, Crete, Lyons, and Bloomfield. Some of the teams encountered during this time which chalked winning honors on the Cadet's side o f the scoreboard were Geneva, Kearney, Lyons, Creighton. Bloomfield, and others. High honors of the year came when four straight wins by Rachel Hultman and William Klink on March 19th, brought home the most coveted prize of the season—the district championship. Victories in verbal combats with Wayne, Blair, Norfolk and Atkinson tacked the blue ribbon on the West Point team. The final mark of triumph gained was the tieing with Central High of Omaha for fourth ranking position at the State debate tournament topped only by Lincoln, Omaha Technical, and Hastings. Comprising this years squad were George Hartwig— Sophomore, Bill Klink, Jean Jerman, Elwood Ott—Juniors, and Rachel Hultman—Senior. Paul R. Todd is the coach. rarly to Bed—Early to Rise—a three act come-I dy by William Davidson .1__twas presented b y the Junior Class on December 8. The curtain rose on the simple apartment of the Fuller family, whose Joys and troubles constituted a charming plot for a successful performance. The members of the Fuller family were Everett, the father, Abbie, the aunt who is almost frantic trying to hold the family together, Marion, the older sister, Bobby who is inclined to be lazy and indifferent except on the subject of cars and Patsy, who neglects her studies to play at the pet shop. The ridiculous inventions of Everett, and the comical love affair of Bobby and the neighbor girl, Spanky, kept the audience in hillarious laughter. Life became very complicated for the Fuller family when Patsy held the lucky ticket for a model house which was being given away, only to find that her pet parrot had obviously eaten the ticket. But the pieces o f the ticket were found and Patsy was ready to move her whole family—Mr. Klrchmler and all out to their home in the country. Then Marion, the older sister, who was hopelessly in love with her employer, Mr. Griggs, encountered competition for his affection in the form of a girl with a n arresting southern accent. Patsy then discovered that Mr. Kirchmier, the pet shop owner, was about to lose his shop because he was unable to pay the rent. It was plucky Patsy who swallowed her tears and sold the model Cinderella house so that she could buy clothes and proper environments for Marion and could pay off the pet shop debts. She also combined with Aunt Abbie in a madcap scene t o discourage the Southern Beauty and continued with childlike directness to put Marion back where she belonged—in Mr. Grigg’s arms! In a final scene o f furious fun and laughter, Patsy suddenly found herself holding the deed to the model house again and it was hard to determine which was the happier—Patsy or the audience. fi J hen Shirley Evans U . i writes a literary mas-IA terFdece of twenty V V words and wins for herself a trip to the Orient for a duration of six months, she begins a complicated situation which Involves many amusing and almost tragic incidents. While there she gets herself sufficiently mixed up 'with the war to require her being rescued by Ho Wang, the son of the celebrated Dr. Yen. According to Chinese customs she Is expected to marry her hero. Soon after her return the Yens pay a visit to this country with two purposes in mind; the lecture of Ho Wang and the proposal of marriage to the Evans between the two • Junior members of both families. The Yens accept an Invitation to be the guests of the Evans family. Mrs. Evans, not understanding modern Chinese customs out- • does herself in attempting to impress the Yens b y going Chlnese-lsh. Her husband rebels and for the first time opposes his wife who has always held a domineering hand over him In her house. Mr. Evans assumes the role of Lord High Elder of the house of Evans, hoping to teach his wife and daughter a much needed lesson. He makes Mrs. Evans 3leep on mats, with a wooden block for her head; will have nothing to do x lth any ty; , of food but those repulsive Chinese dishes; he induces everyone to believe that a marriage contract is to be signed between Ho Wang and Shirley. No end of complications arise but are successfully ironed out at a family council at which romances sprout like mushrooms. Hobart, the butler, and Emma, the cook, confess a fondness for each other; and Sing, the number one boy, and 31rd's Nest, the Chinese maid, tell of a proposed splice. Ho Wang and T'ze Kiang, a Chinese actress who are in love with each other, and Shirley and her American sweetheart FlndlLey DnvlB get their problems straightened out to the relief of both the Yens and Evans. IV u a il 7 s the clock neared the hour of Eight, on Tues- _ day, March 19, 1940, Li Lten students were pacing back-stage waiting for their turn to deliver in the very best manner their selected declam pieces. Four divisions of work were represented: Original Orato- ry, Interpretative Oratory, Humorous and Dramatic. The participants in tne contest were Dean Graunke, Phyllis Anderson, Lela Faith Welt-zenkamp, Rachel Hultman, Patty Sweeney, Elaine Schrader, Tommy St. Clair, William Klink, Williard Stark, and Shirley Schweers. In the Original Oratory division, Dean Graunke presented his piece The Rusted Nameplate. In the Interpretative Oratory, Williard Stark took first place honors with the oration The Big Parade , while William Klink placed second with The Crises in Character. Rachel Hultman with her dramatic presentation o f Submerged placed first and Phyllis Anderson received second honors with Nocturne . Shirley Schweers and Lela Faith Weitzenknmp giving White Lilacs and were also entered 1 n this division. T h e Widow's llites , given by Patty Sweeney, captured first place in the Humorous division. Tommy St. Clair was awarded second place with Brothers Take A B o w . Elaine Schrader, reading Let Brotherly Love Continue , was the other contestant in this group. Mr. R. W. Smith of Lincoln acted as critic Judge and medals were presented by Mr. Todd to the winning students. The first place students entered i n The district speech meet held at Wayne, April 5, and walked off with three excellent ratings and one superior. Dean Graunke, with his oration The Rusted Nameplate , wras the only entrant in Class A original oratory to receive a superior rating. The entrants receiving the ratings of excellent were Williard Stark with his reading The Big Parade , Rachel Hultman with Submerged and Patty Sweeney with her humorous reading The Widow's Mites . Over three hundred students competed in the district contest. Judges were Dr. and Mrs. Laase and Miss Barnett from Hastings, Mrs. H. Hildreth of Grand Island and Mr. Nuquist of Stroms-bury. As the activities 0 f the year to a climax, the students who took part in declam. winners and other contestants alike, should feel that the part they played was one of the highlights of the school year. CAEDEI %imw Editor.....................john Baas Associate Editor................... .biaine Swanson Art Editor........ Deiwin Jones Production Editor........Robert Nebuda Typing Editor._.Betty Jeanne Norm an Business Manager ........Warren Wendt C i r c u I a t i on E d i t o r .James Ferguson M a Ire-Up Editor .......Elaine R eh ling Copy Reader Mildred Schwartz WEST POINTER STAFF Editor------ News-.—----- Art--------- Sports------ Grade News-Departments Features--- Exchange---- Instructor-Typists— -------Dean Graunke -----Elaine Rehling -----Evelyn Landholm -------Willard Stark -----Elaine Schrader --------Jean Jerman ------Patty Sweeney --------Roy Deeming -------Paul R. Todd -----Rachel Hultman Mildred Schwartz Betty Jeanne Norman 7a gain this year, the f Critical Service of the Nebraska High School Li 1 Press'.Association which was conducted b y Midland College, swarded the '.TEST POINTER an '’all-state rating in the mimeographed division. The total points earned amounted t o 90C, which qualified the paper for its high rating. Taken into consideration by the critics were the journalistic qualities, the community value and the mechanical perfection. Beginning with an entirely inexperienced staff last fall, the group has attained great journalistic perfection through continuous effort under the tutelage of Mr. J. J. Planteen and Mr. Paul Todd. Five members of the JEST POINTER staff attended sessions of the Nebraska State Press Association hold at the Student Union on the University of Nebraska campus on October 20 and 21. Many tips and helpful suggestions aided in rounding out a smooth functioning class of journalism. The :JEST POINTER is member of Quill and Scroll, national honarary society of Northwestern University, and the National Duplicated Exchange located at Dsnville, Indiana. On the exchange list of the ’VEST POINTER were many and varied points of subscriptions. California, Indiana, Iowa, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Alabama and Nebraska were states represented on the exchange list. Much credit goes to mechanical work done by the tyoists and our staff of competent artists. The 77EST POINTER’S value to the community as a whole earned for tho paper her greatest satisfaction, The staff also assisted in the production of the Senior annual, The CADET . The ', SST POINTER topped last year’s history-making editions and the greater portion of glory goes to the two instructors who assisted in the production throughout the year, namely; Mr. Planteen and Mr. Todd. a ----r orty-four Seniors and H their two sponsors, Mr. Todd and Mr. Bogar, Ji rolled out of West Point in car caravan at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, headed for Lincoln, the city which this year played host to the West Point skippers . Having managed to keep Vernon Dietel from straying to parts unknown, the caravan reached Lincoln at 7:45, and proceeded to the Student Union where they ate breakfast. They were met there by a guide from the University o f Nebraska who took them around the campus. Points of interest explained on the grounds of the school were Memorial Stadium, the Coliseum, the N club and Morrill Hall. The next stop for the sight-seeing Seniors was the Lincoln Flying School. A tour and lecture was offered by this institution. At eleven o'clock the class visited the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power company and this concern had the Seniors for their guests a t lunch a t the Lincoln Chamber o f Commerce. A short Impromptu program after lunch gave each of the four schools present, Underwood, I o w a; Alexandria, Bloomington and West Point, Nebraska; a chance to show their stuff in the way of songs and school yells. Cadet songs and yells echoed and re-echoed through out the hall and specialties presented by the girls trio, Mildred Schwartz, the octet, and The Stars and Stripes Forever Trio were well received. Next on the schedule was a period of free time which extended from one o'clock until two o'clock. Antelope Park proved to be very interesting to the group, especially Jimmy the Chimp who drew many laughs because of his humorous antics. At 3:30 the group visited the state capitol and were conducted through the building by a guide. The Seniors then returned to the Student Union where they were guests at a tea dance from 5:00 to 6:00. After supper the theatres, roller rinks, ping pong tables and many other sources of activity attracted the- fun makers and at 11:30 the gang started for home. As the caravan started on its homeward Journey and wound u p over the hills the Seniors cast wistful -glances back at the brightly lighted tower of the capitol and agreed whole heartedly that the memory of their sneak day would always be one of the most cherished memories. 'Tv J o doubt everyone has heard the song There’s a Man Who Comes to Our LH o'u s e Every Single Day . However, There's a Day That Comes to Our School Every Single Year and that day is Slouch Day . Assuming the role of a fashion expert, your CADET Reporter Of Special Events made a thorough study of the various costumes in which the students of West Point High attended school that day and came to the conclusion that this annual custom has done much to advance the clothing industry. Perhaps the honor of displaying one of the most unique and latest models of dress should go to Judge Lorvey Schwinck who came to school i n formal attire. K i s immaculately tailored frock coat and trousers to match were of the most expensive Mail Order variety. To offset the somberness of his dark coat Judge Schwinck sported a bright, yes, very bright red tie. Novel in design were the wide yellow suspenders of latest design which were also part of his costume. Hans Duane Woerman paraded gracefully up and down the halls proudly exhibiting his size 12 wooden shoes. H a n s , when asked by your reporter, stated that he believed the wooden shoe fad would soon sweep the country. Duane's chic blue overalls were of very expensive sheer denim. The most baffling of costumes was displayed b y Grandmaw Jim Ferguson. The outstanding garment of his outfit was a gaily flowered print house coat. Warren Wendt might well have been a representative from a Russian Clothing industry judging from his Cossack style pajama tops and high boot---no I didn't mean boots—he only wore one. His other foot was garbed in a petite white tennis shoo. This is also rumored to be a late trend in footwear. Harold Welding, long noted for his trail breaking in the field of new styles again stepped to the front of the parade by wearing his shoes on the wrong foot. He stated that this practice is not only fashionable but is also economical. He also wore the currently popular blue overalls. Bob Welding, cousin of the style setting Harold, and soon slated 1:0 take over his position, was very fashionable in the reversed foot style of footwear. An extremely large pair of overalls did much to give him a superbly draped effect. Because of his starched collar, bow tie, short sleeved shirt and striped trousers Dean G-raunke won the title of King Slouch . ] ' riday, September 17, _) 1939, was a most inter- esting d a y in ,est .1 Point High School. By orders of the upper classmen the sixty-one bashful freshmen came t o school clad according to orders set down by the stern seniors. Members of the weaker sex came clad in overalls and straw hats with gorgeous necklaces constructed of dilapidated tin cans, each containing six pebbles. The boys, resplendent i n last minute fashions of short dresses and no stockings, were dainty little creatures with their makeup, fingernail polish and false eyelashes. Mr. Bogar brought the init-ation into full swing with a short introduction uiid then turned tne meeting over to the upperclassmen. . 11 members of the class of 43 received a tingling greeting from the shock machine as they made their initial appearance on the stage. In order to get everything off to a merry start,a quintet of two boys and thpee girls rendered the selection Three Little Fishies . The next step in the struggel of the lowly freshies to gain their coveted place of honor in the student body was the act of waIking the plank. Although many walked very close to the edge of the board none had the misfortune of falling off. Included in the repertoire of tricks were such foolers as a game of hide and seek with a bar of candy, walking the straight and narrow path of thumb tacks, removing a slippery skinned snake from a pail of water and wining ones face in a towel filled with flour paste. ..11 of these harmless nonsensitles brought hilarious outbursts from the audience. hen all of the freshmen had each been giv n personal attention the group was assembled en masse before the stage and the story of the founding of the organization o f The Grand Order of Green Freshmen was told to them. The ceremonies closed with the repeating of the pass wor« of the organization by the frosh. | 1 arly in the beginning of the school term, the Latin Club of 1940 J__i was organized under the sponsorship o f Mrs. Pearl Daniell. The clubs1 membership totaled sixteen but during the school term there was a loss of three members leaving a total of thirteen at the end of the year. All members are second year students and participated in its functions. At its first business meeting the following officers were elected: Eliza- beth Klink, president; Jean Jerman, vice president; Lucille Wilde, secretary and Dorothy Dietel, treasurer. The club name, Trojans , was selected. The Rose was selected as the club flower, and purple and green became the club colors. After the regular business meeting, the club held a program, consisting of Latin songs, games and reports on Italian characters and Roman arts. December 13, the club was host to a group of sixty-three Latin guests at a Io Saturnalia 3anquet. The color scheme was red and green, carried out by use of red candles, pine cones and pine branches. The favors were little clay pig banks. The following program was presented: Chimes-------Miss Bernhardt Salutatlo----Elizabeth Klink Canti-Adeste Fideles, Silens Nox Christmas et Saturnails----- Jean Jerman Cantus-----Don't Wait Until Christmas To Be Good—Octo Lundum— Io Saturnalis ------ Mary Lou Hoodie, Dorothy Henke Carmina------------Hr. Wall Cavillum (charades) Duae Tubae—Jacqueline Dill ‘ Bob Miller Picturae--------Mr. Williams Later on in the year seven projects were made by the club to be used for Exhibit Day and the County Fair. Closing the 1939-40 3.A.A. season the members look back on a very enjoyable year under the leadership of a new Instructor, Miss Peterson. The season began in the fall with an enrollment of about 60 girls. They began their activities with out door sports. During the winter season basketball, ring tennis, volley ball, and many other Indoor games and folk dancing were their main recreations. Highlights o f the indoor sports was the interclass basketball tournament. The graduating class of 1940 claimed first place in the tournament for the second consecutive year. Sophomores took a close second loosing 25 to 24 to the Seniors. Juniors placed third and Freshman fourth. G-.A.A. members sold candy and gun at the foot-bal] ana basketball games. Two teams were formed for a candy selling contest at the class B basketball tournament. A1 verna J J chilli e1 s winning team, A.S.S.G-, was treated by Elaine Rehling's team, the W.P.H.S, on the truck on the way home from their annual camping trip. From the money made by these sales velvet curtains for the high school auditorium besides paying for their week end camping trip. The camping trip was held at Fremont, Nebraska on May 11, 12, and 13. The girls enjoyed hiking, singing, camp fires, and stunts. On Saturday, October 7, the West Point G-.A.A. sponsored a G-.A.A. Play Day. Neighboring towns were invited and the girls all participated i n the many sports played Saturday October 14, the Senior G-.A.A. girls Journied to Hooper to an in-vltional Play Day. Officers Elaine Rehllng President Alverna Jahnke Vice President Mildred Schwartz Secretary Jane Frahm Treasurer 'he Future Farmers of America is an organization of farm boys studying Vocational Agriculture :.n the public schools throughout the United States. The Future Farmers of America is a non-profit organization designed to make the farm boy more intelligent and more, enthusiastic about his work and to teach him jcoper-tlon and leadership a3 well as to give him conflict one 3 in his work. The degrees of Future Farmers are: First, Green- hand, then a Future Farmer, next a State Farmer and then the highest, the American Farmer. To become a C-reen— hand you must have taken one semester of Vocational Agriculture. To become a Future Farmer you must have made a profit of $25 from a project. To preceed to a State Farmer you must have taken tv:o years of Vocational Agriculture and you must have out in a bank or invested in a project, $200. To become an American Farmer you must have been a satisfactory F.F.A. member for three years, a State Farmer for twelve months, and you must have, deposited in a bank or invested in a project, $500. Learning to do, Doing to earn, Earning to live, Living to serve. Marvin Benne ’42 Leonard Bertelsen ’41 Louis Rertelsen 40 The ma s Da o e r k ow 1 4 0 Andrew Gentrup 42 Clinton Grunlie '42 Marie Gustafson 43 Winston Johnson '41 Harold Kaup ’42 Carl Xnobbe ’43 Joseph Knobbe ’40 Donald Lofgren ’42 Eldon Lofgren '41 Donald Maack 42 Robert Nebuda ’40 Walter Nebuda 5 42 Albert Ollgmueller ’42 Floientius Parker 40 Raymond Peatrousky '43 Donnelly Peterson 43 Le Roy Radecker ’42 Thomas Radecker l40 Glenn Reeson 40 Waline Ropers '41 Leo Schlecht '43 William Schllckhernd ’43 Donald Schutte 42 Leo Slebrandt 41 Donald Stratman !43 George Stratman 42 Raymond Stratman '40 Le Roy Welchman ’40 Harold Wendt ’41 Nicholas Wieler |41 Donald Wistrom ’43 Duane Woernnn '40 Raymond Wortman ’41 Francis Mahlberg 140 In this, the fifth year of Vocational Agriculture in West Point High, we find that in these five years the students have amassed a total of 170 ribbons and many medals and other prizes. 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