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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1943 volume:

To those who have gone from this community to enter the service of their Country, that we might continue to enjoy its many freedoms, v;e, the Class of 1943, dedicate this Annual FIRST ROW: Mr . William Schwinck, Mr.- C. V. Stewart. SECOND ROW: Mr. William Solfermoser, Mr. Carl T Frahm, Dr. R M� - Stover, Mr. Raymond Smith. Grace Barnhill A.3. Mathematics, G.A.A. Baker University Graduate work at Iowa State College Omaha, Nebraska Elvira L. Benne B.S. V Vocational Home Economics V University of Nebraska Graduate work at Iowa State College j West Point, Nebraska I Frances Brown 3.S. Commercial Arts University of Nebraska Graduate work at University of Nebraska Haigler, Nebraska Mrs. Pearl Daniell B.S. M Principal W Wayne state Teachers College V University of Southern Calif. V, Graduate work at University of Southern Calif. Stanton, Nebraska Melba DeLancey B.S. English, Jr. Business University of Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University of Minnesota Wayne state Teachers College Page, Nebraska Harriet Finlay A.B. English, Dramatics Midland College Graduate work at University of Nebraska Fremont, Nebraska Robert F. May A.B. Science, Athletics York College Graduate work at York College West point, Nebraska Gertrude Meyer A.3. r English, General Science r Wayne State Teachers College Y Graduate work at Wayne State Teachers College West Point, Nebraska Olive Seibold B.S. Normal Training, History University of Nebraska Graduate work at University of Nebraska Papillion, Nebraska Herbert A. Smith 3.S., M.A. Superintendent University of Nebraska , Graduate work at University of Nebraska West Point, Nebraska Paul W. Watts B.S. Vocational Agriculture Iowa State College Graduate work at Iowa State College West Pointy Nebraska Melvin M. Wiley B.S. Industrial Arts and Science Kearney State Teachers College Graduate work at University of Nebraska West Point, Nebraska Oo -£� O i- T h e student-Faculty Council of West Point High elected its officers at their first meeting last September. They were; Dale Olson —President, jean Ferguson—Treasurer, and Elaine Johnson-Secretary. The others on the Student-Faculty Council were Robert Stewart, Robert Breetzke, Jo Ann Jerman, Lewis Klink, Dick Moocie, and Jack Tomrdle. Four members of the faculty always assisted the Student Council in their activities. They were Mrs. Pearl Daniell, Supt. Herbert A. Smith, Miss Elvira Berne, and Mrs. A. L. Champlin. The outstanding work of the student-Faculty Council this year lias been the selling of War Stamps and Bonds each week. Several members were assigned to the Senior home-room, the Freshman home-room, and the assembly. Every Thursday at 3:15, these council members sold stamps and bonds. A thermometer was put up at the south end of the hall to register the sales each week. Although the goal was first set at $1000, the purchases of the students and teachers were so great that nearly $2000 worth of War Stamps and Bonds were sold by the end of the 1942-43 school year. Another piece of work which the Student Council members did was to check coats, goloshes, ha t s, etc. during the two nights of the ’’playoffs for the Class B basketball tournament. These s t u-dents gave their time in order that the checking services could be free. The four high school classes are represented by the Student-Faculty Council. In May two students from the Junior class, two students from the Sophomore class, and one s!u-dent from the Freshman class were elected for the following year. A t the beginning of the coming year, t h e new Freshman class will elect their representative, and two members-at-large will also be elected. As the president of the Senior class automatically becomes a member, there are nine pupils o n the Student-Faculty Council. Dale Olson, the president, attended Midland Colle.re the second semester, and Robert Neligh joined the army. As both were seniors, that class elected another person to take their place. Ee was R obe r t Dr e c t zk e . p The doors of the West Point Public School will close for the last tine on May 27, regretfully perhaps, for the 49 seniors who v ill set all their sails to enter into a changing world, Launched but not Anchored. An important part of their lives will have been completed as they sail forth to make the best possible use of the knowledge they have gained. Eight of the 49 members of the senior class began school together in the kindergarten, and t h y have completed 13 years of school life together. They are as follows: Myrtle Henke, Jack Sexton, Betty Dill, Patricia McDonald, Shirley Schwinck, Tommy St. Clair, Jean Ferguson, and Elaine Linde11. Zeltha Nelson and Dale Olson enrolled in classes at Wayne and Midland respectively at the termination of the first semester. Willard Nelson and Robert Neligh enlisted in the Army, Five senior lettermen, Arlin Feyerherm, Robert Breetzke, Robert Stewart, Elton Pearson, and Jack Sexton, comprised the first string basketball quintet which brought home one of the best records in years. Senior boys also participated in football, baseball, and the high school operetta. Senior girls v ere active in GAA, Girls Glee Club, high school operetta, and in home nursing courses. Several seniors are on the Cadet and West Pointer Staff. Eleven seniors took the Regents' tests, out of a possible thirteen w h o could have competed. Ten senior boys also took the Army A-12 and the Navy V-12 tests. Arlin Feyerherm and Dale Olson have received letters o f acceptance for the officers' training in the Navy. Robert Breetzke, Frank Rail, Elton Pearson, Arlin Feyerherm, and Dale Olson v ere seniors v ho v ere in the first Aeronautics class in the history of West Point High. The seniors had a rather limited social season for '43. The traditional day for sneaking was observed by a trip to Omaha on November 20th, which included a visit to the famous Father Flnnnagan's 3oys Town, and to the WOW radio station as well as to the Omaha airport. A slouch party v.’as held on April 16. A Cadet salute to the seniors. Having boarded the Ship of Knowledge, they v;ill leave their Alma Mater to set full sails ahead on the sea of life. Bon Voyage, Seniors] Vice President Treasurer P r e s i d e n t the big, strong, silent type.” Class President 2,4; Student Council 1,3,4; Junior Class Play; Basketball 2, 3,4; WEST POINTER 4. Sergeant at Arms Secretary CADET ELVERIA AD JoricinS J™ heart • Girl at h 2,3; Glee Mixed Choru SILEEK BROOKTAI'N I may not ue in Who1 s Who, but. I know What ’ s What. CADET Stara ; Class President 1; Vice-President 4. BERNARD I,LOME One of the few fellows i n the class who doesn't talk all the time. ORVA BROCETANN I'm not quiet --I'm just think-inf:. Hlxed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 1, 2, o,4. ROBERT BREETZKE I never raise a dust storm, but I get there ' just the same. Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Football 3,4. LORETTA BURGER Just call me Butch. DOROTHY CLAUSEN I do the very best I can, speak of me as I am. OAA 1,2,3,4. PLNSKE Let s eat and cance and stay late foi tomorrow i school. OaA 2: Club 4. Co to Glee BETTY LOU DILL Giddy, g 1 £-gling, girlish gay; maybe scii-ous some future cay. Band 1,2,o,4; Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2. JEaN FERGUSON She puts all her troubles in the bottom of her heart, sits o n the lid and giggles . Glee Club 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Cheer Leader 2,3, 4; Student Council 4. DELORIS EVERETT Ability e n-ables us to attain great he i rht s. Glee Club 1,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Junior Class Play; GAA 2,3,4; W E S T POINTER Staff 4; CADET Staff. ARLIN FEYLRKER1. � 0f all my cad's relation, I like myself the best. Class Treasurer 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4. Oo o MERLE GUSTAFSON Soon I’ll awaken and startle the world. Glee Club 1,2; Football 3,4; FFA 1,2,3. JU NAVAL HENRY There's only one Stew for me.’1 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; WEST POINTER Staff 4; Trio 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; V i c e-President 3. GLADYS HAUL Blondes may cone, brunettes may go; I’ll take red heads, ROSLYN LARSON V h y aren't they all contented like me--you'd be surprised. Mixed Chorus 2; Glee Club 1,2. EILEEN IIASENKAKP May she never change except in name. Mixed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 4. MAY DEE HOWARD She never lets her studies interfere with her high school education. Mixed Chorus 2; Junior Class Play; Glee Club 2,3; GAA 1; Trio 3,4; Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; W E S T POINTER Staff 4. IDELLA KIRCH E e r r i 1 y through life she goes, worried by nothing, not even her beaus. GAA 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. SLAINE LINDELL Just call me Veronica. GAA 1,2,3,4; GAA Treasurer 4; Class Secretary 3,4; WEST POINTER Staff 3,4; CADET Staff. MYRTLE HENKE The more I see of men, the better I like m y dog. GAA 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2; Class Secretary 1; CADET Staff 4. ELAINE JOHNSON Faithful t o her friends--and to her enemies--well she has none, GAA 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Student Council 3,4; Home Ec. Club 1; Cheer Leader 3,4; Vice-President 2; WEST POINTER 3,4; CADET Staff; Secretary 1; Junior Play Prompter, LUELLA KIRCH I,y opinion of men: they're like c o 1 1 o p hano, transparent, but hard t o remove once you get wrapped u p in them. GAa 1,2,o,4; Glee Club 1, Patricia McDonald Twinkle Twinkle goes her eye, Who, w e wonder is the guy. GAA 1,2; WEST POINTER Staff 4; Junior Play, MARLON MEYER '’Gals is dumb.” FPA 3,4. DALE OLSON ”An answer to a secretary's prayer.” Class President 1,3; Vice-President 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Hixed- Chorus 1; Football 3, 4; Student Council 2,3,4; President 4. ELTON PEARSON ”A basketball player v ho looks like a woman hater—but who can tell.” Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 3,4. LORRAINE POLEDNA I came hero to talk for Joe.” GAA 1,2,4. RUBY NEIMAN A careful student --careful not to overdo.” Mixed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4. BERNICE OSMAN ’’Music is welcome every day and welcome, too, are those who play.” Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Home Ec. Club 1; Declam 2; Band 1, 2,3,4; Saxophone Quartet 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 4; CADET Staff. CHARLES PETERS Success comes o n with rapid gait to the fellow who goes to meet it.” Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Band 2,3, 4; President 4; Junior Play; Sergeant at Arms 1; Class Treasurer 3; WEST POINTER 5; CADET Staff. FRANK BALL A collection of all that is pleasant in man.” WEST POINTER Staff 4; CADET Staff. ZELTHA NELSON You take the high road, and I'll take the road to V ayne.” Glee Club 2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Declam 3; GAA 2. MILDRED PAGELS She's like the evening star--she stays out all night. GAA 1,2,3,4; Home Ec. Club 1. DONNELLY PETERSON What a boy, and what a girl he's got.” Mixed Chorus 2; C-lee Club 1,2; Football 3; FFA 1,2,3; Class Treasurer. ELVERA ROPERS Sometimes I sit and think. Sometimes I just sit. ” KATHERINE ROPERS She came, she saw, and did she conquer I Mixed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4. IMA SAMUELS ON Sweet, kind, and true--you'11 seldom find her blue. Home Ec. Club 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2,4. SHIRLEY SCHWINCK Seldom ready--always late--but she smiles--and so you wait. Band 1,2,5,4; Secretary 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 2; Clarinet Trio 3,4; Tvirler 1,2; Drum Majorette 5, 4; Home Ec. Club .1; President 1; Junior Class Play; CADET S t a f f; ’.VEST POINTER Staff. ELAINE STARK Should I go on, or have I said enough? Mixed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Trio 2,3,4. LOUISE ROSS ''’A-l private secretary. Glee Club 2,3, 4; Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 3. DORIS SCHADEMANN She's gone through school--we hope a little school has gone through her. Band 1,2,3,4; Saxophone Quartet 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Orchestra 4; Junior Class Play Prompter; GAA 1. JACK SEXTON Some day I'll make 20 points. Vice-President 2; Sergeant a t arms 4; Junior Class Play; Football 3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; WEST POINTER Staff 4. EMILIE WILDE I'm saving myself for Dick. GAA 1,2,o,4. AMY MAY ROZENDAL I can resist anything but temptation. Mixed Chorus 1,3; Glee Club-1; 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3, 4. JEAN SCHORMANN Loads of fun and brains too--what more do you want? GAA 1; Junior Class Play; Student Council 2. TOMMY ST. CLAIR Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, I never could find a woman I could trust. Band 1,2,3,4; Brass Sextet 2,3; Orchestra 1, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Declam 1,2,3,4; Junior C 1 a s 3 Play; CADET Staff; WEST POINTER Staff. DONALD 'VISTROK Rather than study, this boy would sleep--ra-thcr than work, this boy would eat. Mixed Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2: FFA 1.2. (As selected by the MOST POPULAR (GIRL)........... MOST POPULAR (BOY) ........... MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED (C-IRL) MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED (BOY) BEST MUSICIAN (GIRL) .... BEST MUSICIAN (BOY)............. ALL AROUND ATHLETE (GIRL). . . ALL AROUND ATHLETE (BOY) . . . BEST PERSONALITY (GIRL). . . . BEST PERSONALITY (BOY) . . . . BEST DRESSED (GIRL)........... BEST DRESSED (BOY) ........... BEST LOOKING (GIRL)........... BEST LOOKING (BOY) ........... PEPPIEST (GIRL)............... PEPPIEST (BOY) ............... Seniors of 1943) ...........ELAINE JOHNSON ...........ROBERT STEWART ...........ELAINE LINDELL ...............FRANK RALL ...........BETTY LOU DILL .... TOMMY ST. CLAIR ..........MYRTLE HENKE . .BOB 3REETZKE .ELAINE JOHNSON .ROBERT STEWART .ELAINE JOHNSON TOMMY ST. CLAIR . JUNAVAE HENRY . . .DALE OLSON . JEAN FERGUSON ROBERT STEWART O PRESIDED LEULIIS KLIflK V'ICE-PRES. lois von Essori SECRETRRy flRTHER BUCHHOLZ TREASURER DEflO KLEEfTlfln CADET Forty-one Juniors began a most memorable school year. The first activity was a picnic at the park on September 30. A covered dish lunch was served and games were enjoyed by all. On December 9 the class presented a mystery comedy entitled The Ghost Bird. The entire class worked with Miss Finlay, the director, and the sponsors. Miss Barnhill and Mrs. Daniell, to make the play a great success. On February 5 they presented a skit for the West Point-Norfoik basketball game in which practically all participated. The name of it was Pokey Hun-tus, an adaptation from the old Indian tale Pocahontas.1' The skit was a pantomine with a narrator and it successfully boosted the morale of the team. In cooperation with the O.C.D., the Junior English Class gave several radio broadcasts which greatly aided them in radio speech work. The Juniors with their sponsor, Mrs. Daniell, and Miss Meyer, a guest, had a very enjoyable party in the lunch room Friday evening, March 2C. Hearts was the chief form of cn-tainment, and after a delicious lunch,, the class departed with the satisfaction of having had another glorious school party. For several months, the Juniors worked in committees to put on a banquet for the Seniors--one that we hope they will long remember. There is a large number o f Juniors active i n extra-curricular activities. Nine girls belong to the G.A.A. These include Matilda Belter, Bernice Clausen, Volanda Dab-erkow, Doreen Gelster, Jo Ann Jerman, Betty Neligh, Ruth Peters, and Marjorie Stoltzman. T w o, Betty Neligh and Lewis Klink, took part in Declam work in which both took First ratings. Ten of the boys were on the football squad, seven of them earning letters; namely, Arthur Buchholz, Ted Duch-holz, Dean Kleeman, Lewis Klink, Robert Lundt, Bill Lundt, and Robert Neligh. Four were on the basket-b a 1 1 team--one, Arthur Buchholz, earned a letter. Many other members took part in band, glee club, mixed chorus; one was in journalism; and two were members o f the Student Council; they were Lewis Klink and Jo Ann Jerman, so DONNA BELLE EDWIN ARTHUR BOLDT BRANDT EUCHKOLZ VOLANDA ALETA • DOREEN DABERKOW FEYERHERM GELSTER DEAN LEWIS BERNICE KLEEMAN KLINK LEITZKE 9 4 3 DONALD MOTL BETTY NELIGK MURIEL NELSON DONNA FAYE PATES MAXINE PEARSON RUTH PETERS CAROLINE ROPERS ERVIN SCHULTZ WESLEY SCEUTTE ANGELA ULRICH LOIS VON ESSEN CHARLES WEGNER MELVIN OLSEN VERNON PREDOEHI MARJORII STOLTZI.If FIRST ROY.’: Janice Linde 11, James Schroedcr, Irene Liibbe, Vivian Woerner, Dick Moodie, Helen Meister, Kathleen Clausen, Donald 0l3en, Arley May Olson, Willard Solfermoscr. SECOND ROY : Donald Westerhoff, Verna Sloneckcr, Leonard Murray, Shirley Meier, Donald Jahnke, Betty Stoltzman, Jerry Dill, Mr. Melvin YViley. THIRD ROY ; Ramona Dill, Dill Kramer, Elaine Hens el, Arnold Rasmus, Dewey Carle, Patricia Sires, Melvin Meyer, Bernard V ortman, Bernice Ritter, Luther Lambrecht. FOURTH ROW: Merlin Erickson, Dorothy Y ickert, Ted Miller, Maxine Picha, Robert Limbaugh, Linina Mae Dier3, Willard Meier, Marilyn Nolte, Henry V eickman, Geraldine Burris, FIFTH ROY : Lois Soil, Lois Hensel, Lowell Reiman,' Betty Jean Johnson, Ardo Meyer, Beverly Holloway, Arlette Erickson, Duane Wegner, Betty Lou Kirch. FIRST ROY : Gladys Roberts, Esther Schademann, Elaine Pagels, Alice Mae Woerner, Elaine Predoeiil, Shirley Butchen, Mary St. Clair, Renata Locwe, Vernita Wegner, Paul Sorensen. SECOND ROYi: M i s s Gertrude Meyer, Eldon Lorenzen, Dorothy Olsen, Warren Wilde, Goorgene Smidt, Gale Washburn, Betty Disher, Donald Vrba, Miss Elvira Bcnne. THIRD ROY,: Kenneth Gelster, Clifford Y oodlca, Fred? Woerner, Rita Meister, Bernard Lambrecht, V: a Iter Kollmorgen, Shirley Bailey, Marlys Bettenhausen, Kent Johnson, Wilbur Schlake. FOURTH ROW: Duane Soli, Delilah Buchholz, Walter Schmidt, Alice Hasenkamp, Ruth Rief, Lorraine Kleeman, Leo Meyer, Dorothy Bleckwehl, Arlene Eenne, Marian Petersen. FIFTH ROW: Evaline Wickert, Betty Jean Y hite, Donald Benne, Shirley Graunkc, Robert Camp, Arlie Dicknite, Robert Diers, Katherine Jerman, Jack Tomrdle, Doreen Butchen. FIRST SEMESTER President. . . . Vice-President . Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . Sergeant at Arms SECOND SEMESTER President. . . . Vice-President . Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . Sergeant at Arms . . Elaine Rensel Donald Westerhoff . . .Maxine Picha . . .Maxine Picha . . Bill Crabtree . Bill Kremer . .Ted Miller Elaine Hensel Elaine Eensel Lowell Neiman FIRST SEMESTER President. . . Vice-President Secretary. . . Treasurer. . . SECOND SEMESTER President. . . . Vice-President . Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . Sergeant at Arms . .Bob Camp . Ruth Rief Rita Me ister Rita Meister ........Bob Camp Bernhard Lambrecht . .Walter Sclimidi . .Walter Schmidt . . Gale Washburn .CADET The sophomores opened their school year and their social life for 43 with a bang. They enjoyed two parties and tv o picnics in their social sea-s o n. They made their debut into the social world with a picnic in the ever-popular ravines early in the year. They immediately followed this v ith a hard-times party in the high school gym. Some very amusing costumes were brought to light by this occasion. A comic-strip party was next on the list and proved quite successful. Fellow members of the Sophomore class came dressed as Daisy H a e, Little Abner, cowboys, and what have you. Mr. Wiley s small son was a guest at this party. 0 n April 15th, the Sophomore Class ended their social season i n great style. They hiked to the old golf course for another picnic. They played various games including baseball. Several members of the Sophs’ v ent out for baseball, basketball, and football. They participated in the high school operetta as well as GAA, Home Nursing, Glee Club, and Dramatics. Elaine Hensel won second place in the dramatic division of the declamatory contest. Dick Hoodie was a very active member of the Student Council. The sophomores presented a sl.it for a basketball game also as did the rest of the classes. The highlight of their skit came when the audience had to stand up, as the judge, Ted Miller, marched majectic-ally down the aisle to his most honorable bench to try all of Y est Point s basketball victims of the season. They buying Bond s, did W a and their part by r Stamps and also by their participation in the Scrap Drive. The Sophomore Class, 59 in number, closes a year that will always live in their memory. They are in the middle of their high school life. Two more years and they will march down the aisle to receive their diplomas---the proudest moment of a youth's life. They will have completed the required years of schooling --they will have an education-one of the greatest necessities of life. The best of luck to the Sophomores! Fifty-three Freshies began their round of high school activities with a hike to the ravines where they played games and had a v einer roast. The picnic broke up at about seven, when everyone was getting tired of climbing around those hills and dales. The next event of major importance was a Christmas party, held in the gymnasium. Names had been drawn in advance, for the exchange of Yuletide gifts. The gifts were arranged under the festive tree and were opened later in the evening after other games were olayed. A skit, titled, “The Three ’.''itches or Macbeth Gone Modern, v as presented by the Freshmen at a pep rally for the Pender game. Rita Mcister, Dorothy Blackwchl, and Catherine Jerman as the Three hitches gave out information about the outcome of the game only to the player who offered good sportsmanship. They refused all such tempting bribes as coffee, a tire, gasoline, canned goods, or steak in preference to sportsmanship. Of course, West Point was forecast to be the victor, and future events proved that forecast to be true. The Freshmen were well represented in the various extra-curricular -activities . Out for football were: Jack Tomrdle, Robert Diers, Arlie Dicknite, and Bob Camp. Of these Robert Diers and Bob Camp lettered. Almost every boy went out for basketbal 1, and we are proud to say that some of them played on the second team. Don Benne won first honors in the humorous division of declam work with his reading, The Big Game.11 Several Freshmen took part in the high school operetta: Elaine PageIs, Elaine Prcdochl, Shirley Graunkc, and Marlys Bettenhausen. A number of Freshmen girls responded to the call for Home bursing. The following Freshmen enrolled in tic class: Ruth Ricf, Catherine Jerman, Lorraine Kleeman, Dorothy Ols n, Georgcnc Snidt, Gladys Roberts, Evaline Wickert, Marian Petersen, Shirley Graunkc, Alice Wocrner, and Delilah Buchholz. 33SSSnirriCAD-E Fremont T ekamah Walthili Wayne Oakland Stant on V.;isner Wakefield 25 45 0 16 0 15 6 12 West 'West West West West West West West Point Point Point Point Point Point Point 25 Point 7 0 0. 12 0 6 7 The West Point Cadets ended a successful football season with three wins and five losses. The Cadets scored wins over Walthill, Oakland, and Wisner. Though the records may not show it, the Cadets were a success because of their remarkable improvement throughout the season. The West Pointers started slowly, dropping games by large margins, but as the season progressed, the Cadct3 got under way and under their now mentor, Robert May, they succeeded in v inning three games out of the scheduled eight. The Cadets gave valiant battle to teams that won over them, even though the odds were against them. Coach M a y molded his team around nine letter-men, of whom six were linemen and the remaining three were backfield men. When the season ended. sixteen boys had won the coveted monograms of our Alma Mater. A strong Fremont eleven, that employed good blocking and a fast backfield, proved too much for the Cadets and took an easy 25-0 triumph. The Tigers scored their first touchdown on the third play of the game and never let up as they kept their offensive machine in tact. The bright spot in the Cadet attack was the defensive work of Gustafson at his guard post. Tekamah High brought a fine team to the Pointers' field, but they had too much power for the Cadets. The Viest Pointers block-i n g and tackling w a s ragged. As a result, the Tigers took an easy 45-0 v in. After leading 32-0 at the half, t, h c y coasted to another win with the Cadets improving their play during the second half. Gaining their first victory of the season, the Cadets defeated the Blue-jays o f Walthill by a score of 12-0. The West Pointers had little trouble in penetrating the V althill defense, and only fumbles kept the score from mounting higher. Bob Brcotzkc scored both touchdowns. The last one was sot up by Dick Hoodie who returned a punt sixty yards t o the one foot line. Dean Klecman kicked both extra points. The Cadets fought stubbornly, but wore unable to defeat the Knights of Wayne, West Point brought the ball down into Wayne territory consistently, but they lacked the punch needed to carry the ball over the Knights goal line. In the second quarter, Neligh lugged the ball to the sixteen yard marker. Viest Point elected to pass but the toss was intercepted thus ending t h e threat. The Knight s scored two touchdowns and a safety plus t w o extra points, which gave them a total of 16, holding West Point scorelc33. For fifty-nine minutes and forty-four seconds the Cadets and Vikings battled back and forth, each keeping the other scoreless. Then the break came as two West Point linemen charged the Oakland pass and knocked the ball into the air. Jack Sexton leaped high into the air and grabbed the ball. He raced 35 yards to the goal line unopposed to give the Pointers a G-0 victory over their traditional rivals. The Mustangs of Stanton overcame a 7-0 halftime score and passed up a fourth quarter touchdown. Later they added a safety to give them a 15-7 decision over the Cadets. The Mustangs outweighed the locals, but they had s s.botA much improved line, heeded by Gustai son and -link held the Stanton boys down to snail yardage, and they ooened good holes x o r Halfback Breetzke, who ran through the line for consistent gains. Scoring four touchdowns, the Cadets won a 25-6 victory over their traditional rivals, the Yvisner Bulldogs. The Vttsner line could not stop the on-rushing West Pointer eleven with Olson and Breetzke showing the way in the backfield, each scoring two markers. The highlight of the game was a 50-yard sprint by Dale Olson after the interception of a pass. The Cadets stayed in front of Wakefield for 56 minutes and then the Wildcats exploded and scored two touchdowns to take a 12-7 decision. The Wakefield team employed passes to score both their touchdowns. This was the last game for six West Point Seniors. BOB BREETZKE--.’’Kook’1 the leading ball carrier in the Cadet backfield and paced the team scoring. DALE OLSON--Dale provided the speed to the backfield and he also did a good job on defense behind the line, ROBERT NELIGH-- Never Give Up was Doc’s motto, and he showed this on the gridiron. When victory looked darkest, Bob was still in there pitching. JACK SEXTON--Jack specialized in pass receiving. His greatest achievement--Intercepting a n Oakland pass in the final seconds of the game. MERLE GUSTAFSON--Merle was the defensive ace of the team. It was his deadly tackling that kept the opponents from gaining yardage through the line. ELTON PEARSON--Elton finished his second year at the center post. His weight helped in plugging up the middle of the line. After starting at a terrific pace, the Cadets let yp at the end of basket-oall season and finished with a record of ten v ins and three losses. This is one of the best records a West Point team has had in a number of years. The locals won eight straight before bowing to a strong Norfolk club. Six of the members of last year's district champion team were among the prospects reporting t o Coach M a y for initial practices, but the army and ineligibility took this total down to four. The five senior boys who carried the bulk of the load throughout the season were: Bob Breetzke, Arlin Feyerherm, Elton Pearson, Jack Sexton, and Robert Stewart. The coveted WP monograms were awarded to seven boys. Pilger, the first victim of the Cadets' fine basketball team, was defeated by a score of 46-29, Feyerherm hit for 20 points, while Game Captain Stewart bagged 13 to lead the Cadets. Breetzke played a fine defensive game. The Cadets knocked off the Tiger five for the first time since. 1926. The Pointers overcame a three quarter lead to win the game 21-20. Feyerherm got 12 points for the locals . The Cadets brushed off the Scribner five to the tune of 32-24. There was little difference in the score throughout the game until the last few minutes when the Cadets pulled a-head to win. West Point won its init-i a 1 conference game by downing the Pender five 37-23. The final period was a rough one as each team lost a man via the foul route. Stewart bagged 14 points to lead the evening's scorers. In a game that had all the earmarks of a football fracas, the Cadets downed the Scribner Trojans 22-21 for the second time. Both teams started out with a do or die spirit and continued on this course throughout the g a me. Breetzke collected 8 points and Sexton 7 to head the Cadets. WISNEfR A game Bulldog team could not keep up with the Cadets, and as a result they dropped a 37-27 decision. Peyerherm collected 22 for the locals. A highly spirited Schuyler five who were ranked high among Class 3 teams in the state were sent home with their heads lowered as the Cadets humbled them by a 24-16 score. The fighting Cadets made it eight in a rov; by downing their traditional rivals from Oakland 22-15 before the largest crowd of the year on the local floor. Norfolk’s rangy Panthers defeated the Pointers 31-15. In the third quarter the Cadets were still keeping within a short distance of the Norfolk five, and the scoreboard showed 17-12. A crowd of loyal fans followed the Cadets to Norfolk. In an extra period the Cadets defeated a stubborn Wakefield five 32-30. Wakefield drew first in the overtime with a gift toss. Peyerherm dropped in a field goal, and Sexton added a free throw to win the game for Cadets. The Wayne Knights won the conference trophy from the Cadets by taking a 24-23 decision from them. In the last minute of play West Point came within one point of tieing the score, but the Knights kept possession of the ball as the game ended 24-23. The Pointers had little trouble defeating the Mustangs of Stanton. The Cadets stacked up a lead the first half and then coasted to a 35-24 victory. The Cadets failed in the tourney bid by being defeated by South Sioux 32-30. At the end of the regular playing time the score was tied and each team scored in the first overtime. It was the third overtime period when the opponents scored a basket which gave them victory. O rn (ppiazn3XP FIRST ROV.: Robert Diers, Lewis Klink, lton Pearson, Merle Gustafson, Arthur 3uchholz. SECOND ROW: Paul Sorensen, Jack Sexton, 3r®e z e, Robert Camp, Dean Kleeman, Dick Moodie, Coach Robert May. THIRD ROW: Bill Kremer, Dewey Carle, Yuia Meyer, Arlie Dicknite, Lowell Neimtan, Jack Tomrdle, Melvin Olsen. Dale Olson, William Lundt, Robert L nat--not shown t-e picture. 4) i n FIRST ROW: Arthur 3uchholz, Lewis Klink Willard Solfermoser. SECOND ROW: Jack Sexton, Robert Breetz'--e .herm, Elton Pearson, Robert Stewart. THIRD ROW: Paul Sorensen, Robert Ca-p Coach Robert May. Donald 3enne, Ailin Feyer- Dick Moodie, FIRST ROY ': Elaine Pagels, Kenneth Gelster, Audrey Todd, Kathleen Clausen, Betty Jean Stoltznan, Verna Slonecker, Elaine Predoehl, Bernice Picha, Mariya Bettenhausen, Helen Meiater, Donald Olsen. SECOND ROY.’: Amy May Rozendal, Ina Sar.iuelson, Eileen Hasenkamp, Elaine Stark, Louise Ross, Jerry Dill, Katherine Ropers, Betty Fenske, Deloris Everett, Jhnavae Henry, Caroline Ropers. THIRD ROY.: Luther Lambrecht, Ramona Dill, Patsy Sires, Shirley Meier, Bernard 7ortman, Maxine Picha, Delores Becker, Geraldine Burris, Kent Johnson, Elaine Hensel, Donna Faye Pates. FOURTH ROYY: Aleta Feyerherm, Shirley Graunkc, Y esley Schutte, Merlin Erickson, Robert Limbaugh, 0 r v a Brockmann, Muriel Nelson, Talitha Ott, Ruby Neiman, Maxine Pearson. FIFTH RON: Jimmy McDonald, Betty Jean Johnson, Arlette Erickson, Charles Peters, Lowell Neiman, Dwane Wegner, Arthur Buchholz, Lewis Klink, Dean Klecman, Lois Henkel, Beverly Holloway. FIRST ROW; Beverly Johnson, Raymond Stover, Aria Mao Solfermoscr, Joyce Bartak, Elizabeth Moodic, Neva White, Sally Stover, Mary St. Clair, Ivan Stratton, Donna Johnson, Eldon Lorenzon, Billy Strube. SECOND ROY : Sila,. Bill Shirley Schwinck, Luella Lcimer, Dunne oxxa. dj-xx Y agnor, Dick Simonson Georgenc Smidt, Shirley Bailey, Betty Lou Dill, Vernon Predoehl, ‘ Tonald V esterhoff, Bonnie McPherson, Y ocrncr, May Dee Howard, Dorothy Olsen, Vivian THIRD ROY.; Bernard Wortnan, Lorraine Klecman, Emagcan Rciglc, Maxine Pearson, Ruth Peters, Beverly McPherson, Dorothy Wickert, Bernice Osman, Dick Moodic, Walter Kollmorgan, Marian Petersen, FOURTH ROW; Donald Jahnke, Jack Tomrdlc, Tommy St. Clair, Donald Benne, Dwanc Wegner, Jimmy Motl, Arthur Buchholz., Y.’illard Solfermoscr, Doreen Gclstcr, Beverly Holloway, Doris Schademann, Charles Pctur§. OX CADET The Girls’ Glee Club and the Boys’ Glee Club started out as a Mixed Chorus at the beginning of the 1942-43 school year. They met every Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 and Thursday and Friday mornings at 8:25. The Mixed Chorus elected as its officers the following: President--Juna- vae Henry; Vice President--Louise Ross; Secretary and Treasurer--Robert Lim-baugh; Librarian--3etty Jean Johnson; and Assist-a n t Librarian--3everly Holloway. The duties of the librarians were t o pass out the music and then pick it up at the end of the rehearsals; also, to file it and to keep it arranged neatly. Some of the songs they worked on were The World is Waiting for a Sunrise, Tea for Two, and How the Day is Over. Last Christmas a special program was presented to the students and the public. Some of the songs sung by the Mixed Chorus at that time were Brains Lullaby, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Silent Night, and Oh Come All Ye Faithful. All wore dark costumes and white collars for the occasion. The Choral group and Mixed Chorus spoke and sang interchangeably thus adding variety and interest to the program. Beginning the second semester, a separate Girls' Glee Club and Boys' Glee Club were organized. The girls met Tuesday afternoons at 3;15 and Thursday mornings at 8;25. The boys practiced Tuesday mornings at 8j25 and Thursday afternoons a t 3:15. Although an election was held at the beginning of the second semester, the same people were again reelected. On April 30, the West Point High School pre-s e n t e d the operetta H.R.K. Miss Jones. The Glee clubs furnished a large part of the entertainment by singing under the direction of Mrs. Kot-lar. She stressed their tone, balance, and interpretation while performing. People enjoyed the songs M o o n Over Anywhere, 0 n the Desert Trail, La Racquita and Entre Nous as they were given. The combination of talent by the Glee clubs ana high school members made the operetta one of the most successful ever shown in West Point High. An orchestra composed of ten players was organized during November under the direction o f Mr. Wall. Members were selected from the band. Those participating in this organization were: Cornets--Neva White, Donna Johnson, and Billy Strube; Saxophones--Eernar • man, D o r i 3 Schade;..a.; :, Beverly McPherson, and Bernice Osman; Piano--Beverly Holloway; Bass--DonaId Jahnke-and Drum--Willard Sclfer-moser and Ivan Stratton, Jr. The orchestra played before. and between act3 of the Junior Class Play. The West Point Band has had a very successful year in both marching and playing. It was composed of 49 r.embers. The band met every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:15. Sectional rehearsals w e r e held on Tuesday. The band marched and presented many n c w and difficult formations between halves at each football game. This year they presented a new idea of having a 24-piepe band march during the halves of the basket-b a 1 1 games. The band presented military drills. The band officers are as follows: Charles Peters___ THE GHOST BIRD. Numbers played before the play were Praise the Lord and pass the Ammunition, ’•This is the Army, Mr, Jones, and My Devotion. Between acts they played White Christmas featuring a vocal solo by Ramona Dill and Sleepy Lagoon with a piano solo by Beverly Holloway. A smaller dance orchestra v as organized i n April. Members v ere Sax-ophones--Bernice Osman; Bernard Wortman; Plano— Elaine Hensel; and Drum--Willard Solfermoser. This group played for the benefit ball in the Operetta. Pre s ident; Shirley Schwinck--Secretary; Willard Solfcrmoscr--A s s’ t Secretary; Beverly Holloway and Bernice Osman--Librarians. The band attended the State Fair at Lincoln where they performed before a large gathering. On Saturday, October 15, 1943, to end the week long scrap drive, the band performed on main street presenting a patriotic drill. Band work ended in March since no band instructor was obtainable to complete the school ycar land letters w e r given at Honors Convocation t o those who earned them. O tf FIRST ROW: Bernice Osman, Beverly McPherson, Doris Schademann, and Bernard Wortman. ) FIRST ROW: Vivian Woerner, Tomrdle, Evaline Wickert. SECOND ROW: Tommy St. Clair Jahnke, Betty Lou Dill. Vernon Predoehl, , Charles Peters, Jack Donald - — CADET : Throughout the school year, the WEST POINTER has been published bi-weekly by the staff. It lias received continuous A ratings from the National Duplicated Exchange; and once it received recognition of having the editorial of the month ’’Morale which v;as taken from the Christian Science Monitor. Three teachers have guided the staff in producing such a fine paper. M r s- Wilfred Sanders taught the first semester. Wedding bells turned her duties from a teacher to a housewife. M r s. Agnes Hollister, a substitute teacher, was then the instructorfop six weeks.,,. For the remainingTsecondV ; semester, Mrs. ? e a r 1 ‘ Daniell, the principal, took over. The W E S T POINTER Staff received notice at ■ the beginning of the 1942-43 school year that during the past year the WEST POINTER had received its fourth consecutive a 1 1-state rating from the Nebraska High School Press Association. News coverage and makeup v ere ranked outstanding;. The usage of colored ink in the papers was said t o make them more attractive. Superior rating., the highest honor that can be attained from t h e National Duplicated Paper Association, w a s again maintained by the WEST POINTER. This year’s a I- 1-new staff gradually accustomed themselves to the routine of writing stories, making d u m m i e s,_ correcting errors, typing and proofreading stencils, operating the mimeograph, and, some, learning all the artistical slants o n becoming artists. Several states are represented on the exchange list. They are Michigan, Wisconsin, Colorado, Alabama, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Eecause of a Shortage o f paper, and •being unable t o secure •materials, the exchange list was reduced. post graduates, many of whom are in some form of service, have gotten much entertainment and enjoyment from the issues sent them. The WEST POINTER Staff for 1942-43 school year was composed of the following: Frank Rail, Tommy St. Clair, Deloris Everett, Shirley Schwmck, Jack Sexton, Robert Stewart, Junavae Henry, May Dee Howard, Patty McDonald, Elaine Linde11, Elaine Johnson, and Betty Neligh. EDITOR • ' assistant. • • • art editor . • • business MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER MAKE-UP EDITOR . CLASS EDITOR . . PUBLICITY MANAGER SPORTS EDITOR. . COPY READER. . . TYPING EDITOR. . TYPING EDITOR. AoSISTANT typist .ELAINE JOHNSON SHIRLEY SCKWINCK DELORES EVERETT .ELAINE LINDELL TOMMY ST. CLAIR OIIVA 3R OCKHAM . . .PRANK RALL .CHARLES PETERS ARLIN PEYERHERM . BERNICE OSMAN . . MYRTLE HENKE EILEEN BROCKMANN . . LOUISE ROSS 0 � -P nO CADET, FIRST ROW: Deloris Everett, Betty Nelirh Junavae henry, May Dee Howard, Patricia McDonald. c Pa??1® r?' J°T7 St Clalr' Slaine Lindell, Frank 5hirl'PvSi ?ea,rl Daniell, Elaine Johnson, jack Sexton, Shirley Schwinck, Robert Stewart. FIRST ROW: Deloris Everett, Elaine Lindell, Elaine Johnson, Shirley Schwinck, Eileen Brockmann. SECOND ROW; Mrs. Pearl : .niell, Bernice Oanan, Tommy St, Clair, .Arlin Feyerherm, Charles Peters, Frank Rail Orva Brockmann, Miss Frances Brown. Wp - : � .CADET LliFT TO RIOKT: Ilma ean Reiylc, Hetty Johnson, Jo Ann Jerman, Shirley Schwinck, Deloris Kverett, Hrar... ! .all, Donald Lesterhoff , Robert Li rob a ugh, Lien ; ooon.e , - ona lc Mot 1, Lewis Klink, Jean Shomann, Jean Ferguson, Kathleen Clausen, hlaine Stavh, «ileen Lasenlrar.ip, hlaine hansel, Junavae Henry, bean Lleeroan, -.ay Dee x.ov crv., Tororay St. Clair, “etty Helif'r . XvvX; m: ■ hm FIRST riCWs nnajoean Reifie, Hetty heliyh Pates, Volanda Daberkov.'. SLCOaMD ROw: Jo Ann Jernan, Dean I'leeman, Arthur Euchholz, Donald Motl, Lewis hiink. O Xf nr) On April 30th the high-school operetta, H.R.K. Miss Jones” was presented i n the auditorium under t h e direction of Mrs. Lillian Kotlar. The act-;ion takes place at ”La Racquita,” a swank desert resort. The characters are: Lance Pembroke, Dean Kleeman; Manny Q, u i n n, Junavae Henry; Hotel Manager, Lewis Klink; Five Old Ladies: Jo Ann Jerman, Emagean Reigle, Shirley Schwinck, Deloris Everett, and Betty Johnson; Miss Jones, May Dee Howard; Stranger, Elaine Kensel; Princess Terra, Betty Neligh; Douglas Tommy St. Clair- Tn??® Donna Faye Pates! 1Ue� thf'JuJSSt PTfrYTs- Ameri°a and the owno , ,£v La Racquita i s hanw • obUf-e the Princess with ° ls?s. S1X lnilUon Col- Snobbish La Racquita is husr.blea. Manny promises to mend her ways to make Lance happy. Douglas declines to marry the richest girl in America until Tillie tells him he is guilty of a different kind o f snob 'ery. He admits his mistake and all is well. it W lii Spectators viewed the final presentation of the Junior Class Play, Thursday evening, December 10. ”TLe Ghost Bird” written by Neal Schaffner, w a s strictly o n the mystery side, but it also afforded plenty of good comedy. As Tobias Tolliver, Levis Klink kept the crowd i n constant uproars. Sharing even honors with Lewis was Donna Pates a s the maid who laid the ground-work for much o f the play’s comedy. Jo Ann Jerman with her splendid characterization, fooled the entire audience as to the identity of the guilty person. Bill Lundt was outstanding a s the most mature player. Dean Kleeman and Ruth Peters more than furnished the love portion for the audience, Arthur Buchholz and Bob Lundt rated even praises. Jim Strehle a s the detective shared the spotlight for the major share of the c o m e d y. Betty Neligh topped all humors i n her character role of a French maid. Emagean Reigle and Volanda Daberkow although having bit parts, were very good as creators of mystery. CADE The halls rang with laughter on March 31 when the girls came to school in their slouch day creations. To the great amaz-ment of the teachers the hails again rang with laughter on April 2. This time the boys showed their newest styles in slouch clothing. What a style show you would have seen! Emilie Wilde and Amy May Hozendal wore the latest in footwear; they each wore a very dainty plow shoe and a neat snow boot. Arlin Feyerherm, due to the extreme heat wave, wore a beautiful black fur e-o -a—t, --••■which incident ly covered foot. May Dee Howard wore a lovely black bonnet adorning her pigtails, a mustard olive blouse, and an ankle length rose skirt. Tommy St. Clair attracted a lot of attention. He wore a beautiful stiff straw hat, a night shirt in place of a shirt, a pair of baggy trousers and underneath the trousers, red pajama pants. On top of all of this, he wore a somewhat brightly colored blanket bathrobe. In this manner the traditional Slouch Day was again observed b y West Point High. ---- t— A I ■m C.' Freshman initiation was held in the fall, shortly after school started. The halls rang with laughter as the so-called Green Freshies came bashfully to school. The boys-were clothed in girls’ dresses. They wore rouge and lipstick and little hair ribbons. The girls w o r e overalls, boys’ shirts, and straw hats, and no cosmetics. Those who did not dress were fixed up by the seniors. In the afternoon the fun really began. The Freshmen were brought on to the. stage through the Ag. door and introduced. One by one they were called up to be initiated. Fright was encouraged by the screams and yells of upper classmen and teachers. A mock wedding, singing groups, and other tricks on the poor innocent beginners brought gales of laughter from the audience. After a very ellaborate ceremony, the Freshmen became a part of West Point High and were pledged to follow in the steps -f those who had gone before them, and to adhere to the rules of the school. ?- Z3 aI2 CAD£T PIRST ROW: Luella Kirch, Dorothy Clausen, Elaine Lindell, Jean Ferguson, Elaine Johnson, Myrtle Henke, Mrs. A. L. Chanplin, Mildred Pagels, Lorraine Poledna, Emilie Wilde, Amy May Rozendal, Deloris Everett, junavae Henry. SECOND ROW: Elaine Pagels, Renata Loewe, Alice Woerher, Mary St. Clair, Elaine Predoehl, Kathleen Clausen, Betty Neligh, Freda Woerner, Luella Leimer, Irene Liibbe, Shirley Butchen. THIRD ROW: Esther Schademann, Betty Lou Disher, Doreen Butchen, Rita Meister, Dorothy Olsen , Dorothy Bleckwehl, Alice Hasenkainp, Ruth Rief, Camilla Koetfelker, Delilah Buchholz, Arley May Olson, Elaine Hensel. 7 FOURTH ROW: Marlys Bettenhausen, Marian Peterson, 4 Shirley Bailey, Gladys Roberts, Arlene Benne, Betty White, Lorraine Kleeman, Dorothy 7 i chert, Shirley Grunke, Evaline Wickert, Georgene Smidt, Matilda Belter. FIFTH ROW: Linina Diers, Marilyn iiolte, Katherine Jerman, Doreen Gelster, Donna Belle Boldt, Ruth Peters, Lois Hensel, Marjorie Stoltzman, Bernice Clausen, Volanda Daberkow. FffiST ROV : Mr. Paul Watts, Florin Schlautman, Robert Limbaugh, Leonard Prinz, Harold Schliclrbernd, Donald Popken, James Schroeder, SECO 1-ID ROW; Joseph Johnson, Norbert Sendgraft, 7 illard Meier, Henry Y eichnan, Donald Benne, Harlan Buerman Kent Johnson. THIRD ROW: Henry Drueke, V ilfred Wortman, Arthur Grewe, Raymond Twehous, Paul Parker, Warren Wilde. FOURTH ROW : JIartin Goebel Donald Kunke, Marlon Meyer William Twehous, Wesley Schutte, Charles Meister. ’ The Girls' Athletic Association is one of toe oldest organizations of our school. During the school •''■ear of 1942-43, it was composed of sixty rembers under the direction of frs . A. L. Cham pi in. This organization is very valuable in ests.b— lishirg the attitudes of sportsmanship and friendliness. The G.A.A. organization is under the control of the Nebraska High School Activities Association which sets up requirements for receiving an award. In order to get ar award, a girl must have a certain number of organized and unorganized credits. She is riven credits for trainir • rules. showers, hygonic shoes, heart examination teeth examination, a posture ard foot examination. Perhaps you will now sav that a G.A. A. girl really earns her aw ard. Softball, basketball. ----—, Jail, ping pong, ring tcnri3, folk dancing, aid re lavs arc-some of the activities played by the girls. Ore of the highlights of the seasor was a Chris 1 Party or Friday. q were played ard gifts were exchanged. A lurch was served at the close of party. S3 OS the An inter-class basketball tournament was held at he close of the basketball. season. The seniors were the champions; the sophomores were second the juniors, third; and the freshmen fourth. Candy, apples, and popcorn were sold at football and basketball games. Part of this ror.ev will go for purchasing a gift for the school and will also help finance the anru.al camping trip. On Friday, Fay 14, the girls journeyed in a truck to The }oys ard Girl Is � Comp at Fremont Nebraska This vies the climax of a very enjoyable year. Each cabin of girls is responsible for a meal. They must plan, prepare, and serve it. On Friday night, songs are sung while sitting around a camp fire. On Saturday afternoon, the girls hike to Fremont. This is one of the main everts of camp. gives night. Each cabin also a stunt on Saturday A church service is held or Sunday morning. Several of the girls participate ir tv,is service. The officers were: Elaine Johnson, Prcsidort; Jean Ferguson, Vicc-Presi-dert; Jure.vee Henry, Secretory; Elaine Lind-: 11, Treasurer. o CADET 2Z7XEH: Leonard Prinz . Robert Limbaugh James Sohroeder Harlan Buerman. Joe Johnson . . P. V'. Watts . . In September the bops of the Vocational Agriculture department met and selected the officers for 194S. The meeting date was set as the third Thursday of each month, and regular meetings have teen held at this time. Twenty-five boys have been members, ten of them Green Hands or first-year members. They were properly initiated at the October meeting. To secure some chapter funds the boys have made and sold over 200 concrete hog. troughs. We sent our president Leonard Prinz, and vice-president, Robert Limbaugh as official delegates to the eleventh State Convention at Lincoln on April 9th and 10th. Three visitors also attended--James ,Vice‘ president ,president Secretary Treasurer Sergeant of Arms . Advisor Schroeder, Raymond Twe-heus, and Bon l Benne. One of the main objectives this year has been to get the members to increase productj.on oi need-e d food products. The twenty-five boys have been carrying thirty-five production projects, besides some improvement projects, which increase the earning power o r value of the farm, and have an average of eight improved practices or skills they are doing this year. The actual investment in farming on January 1 was sfd,5es. How that figure is quite 1 o w, because since January 1 practically all the freshmen oys have purchased their •T-Lvestock for this year's production. CADET The loyalty the dents of West Point mUr have for their country fg certainly displayed in the .nation-wide scrap drive All the citizens 0f the nation were to go all out in their hunt for scran metal that our nation so badly neeced. West Point High School was no exception. Every student went out a n Q collected more than his share of scrap metal, from the tiny tots in the first grade to the seniors in high school. A contest was started to see which class or grade could gather the most scrap. This was the final incentive needed to spur the students onv.ard, and a banner was given to the class that gathered the most scrap in the time allotted. When the final dust of battle had cleared away, a grand total of 122,018 pounds of scrap had been collected! The seniors came out on top with a total of 29,391 pounds, and were in possession of the coveted scrap banner. Individual honors went t o Junavae Henry as the one who collected the most scrap for the seniors and for the school. She contributed 6,624 pounds of vitally needed war material. The pupils having the highest tonnage of scrap in each grace are as fol-1 o vv s: Twelf th--Junavae Kenry--6,624 pounds: Eleventh—Yura Meyer--3, 477 pounds; Tent h—Donald J a h n k e—4,760 pounds; Ninth--Mary St. Clair--958 pounds; Eighth--P a t t y Druhe--942 pounds; S e v-enth—Warren Jones--4,823 pounds; S i x t h--Charles Lindell--1, 996 pounds; Fifth--Donald Johnson with 2, 6 7 4 pounds; Fourth--Shirley Dykast—3, 880 pounds; Third--Kay Fenske with 1,135 pounds; Second- -Duane Dirginal--2,678 pounds; and First--Jean Lausen with 982.5 pounds. The four highest ranking classes were: First--Sen- iors with 29,391 pounds of scrap; Second--Sophomores with 16,307 pounds; Third—Seventh grade with 12,467 pounds and Fourth--The fourth grade- with 10,712 pounds. A salute to the scrappers of West Point High School. You have proved that you are behind your school--that you have gone all out for defense for your nation. The committee in charge of the drive were: Miss DeLancey, Miss Perry, Miss Kimball, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Watts. THE CADET STAFF WISHES TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT: FISHER DRESS SHOP BUNDLE’S SHOE SHOP RESTED STORES COMPANY MEIER CLOTHING COMPANY CLOVER FARM STORE J. C. PENNY COMPANY PECOT'S DRESS SHOP RAY J. SMITH FARMERS UNION STORE SCHMITT BROS. CLOTHING STORE CARMODY BAKERY HASEBROOCK I. G. A. STORE SJHUETH’S SHOE STORE DEMOCRAT PRINTING OFFICE DAVEE RADIO SERVICE KERL BROS. JEWELRY STORE L. GOLDSMITH COMPANY STOETZEL HARDWARE COMPANY GAMBLE STORES HAEFFELIN BROS. HARDWARE THIETJE OIL COMPANY STRATTON’S HOTEL AND PAINT SHOP HANSEN� S CAFE JOHN GROSS, ATTORNEY AT LAW BAUMANN STORES WEST POINT ICE CREAM COMPANY HARRY SASS, DRUGGIST DRS. THOMPSON THOMPSON STREHLE GARAGE DR. CLAUDE L. THOMPSON, DENTIST SCKWINCK GARAGE JUDGE H. A. MCDONALD GOLDEN ROD CAFE DR. R. M. STOVER, CHIROPRACTOR RABBASS STUDIO WEST POINT CLEANERS 8c LAUNDERERS WE ALSO WISH TO THANK THE WEST POINT REPUBLICAN OFFICE. WE ALSO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE BETHSGHEIDER STUDIO - « jT. ••vfi i y. ,. -; . . '• £ • c £§ g •:i