Wessington Springs High School - Spartonian Yearbook (Wessington Springs, SD)
- Class of 1945
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The Spartonian L 'N ,' he 1 ,fi 1 945 HRA ...i Lf WK Q X B 2 U1 has taken great strides toward victory over the Axis powers, unity 1944-45 has been a year of great decision in history. Our nation among the Allied powers, and an enduring world-inclusive peace. The cost of progress has been high, but it is the sincere hope of all of us that the final result will justify in a measure, the expense, hate, K ,J destruction, and, most of all the loss of human life, that global war i has demanded. 5 3 V To those alumni who have freely given the very dearest thing S5 they hold - their lives - we dedicate this yearbook. 9 iq f Balmer Bnmig Qlburcbill I '37 '37 '37 Q RAYM?ND N 1.1 Stbmlerer l l gg A if Q DONALD PAUL 5 Rleppm jf 117.125 '38 '39 5 A HowARo iinpke 5, i Our Alumni ln the Armed Services , rf xv Glx 7:1 4' 1113 'tx ..,.-X C14 1 fy' 1915 1933 Harley Holcomb Wyeth Van Buren 19M Robert Cowan ' Harold Olson Marion Burchiield Ralph Hiumey -501111 A- ROSS Richard Monteith 1925 George Pinard . Alwyn Robinson Genevieve Vessey William Srstka 1927 Carol Whitney Coye Huffman . A Elvin Rumelhart Curtls PTICC Elizabeth Keene 1928 Delbert Wagner Phil Raebel Everett Ellerton Frank Whitney 1934 1929 . - Vincent Buoye Boyolfglsggwal. Glgn H331 .bb Roy Jones olfggy Ennilly Bernard Posey Elmer Lent Paul Setterstrom G13 dys Green Elmer Schmierer August Kludt Douglas Dunham Marvin Green 1935 1930 Bill Bowar Loren Carlson Maurice Burchiielcl Roy Wahl Virgil Harbert Robert Jones Gerald TUDDC1' 1931 1935 R0bCl't Buck H0Wa1'd Ralph Ferren Chester Brown Lyle Lass Richard Bryson JUH1'-IS M01'9h9ad Harvey Christensen Lawrence Petrosky I 4 Hjldjng Enghmd Clark Zmli Arvid Shulenberger 1932 LeRoy Huether Allison Dunham Donald Nighbert William Hatch Oscar Holmgren Robert Monteith Leonard Haddorff Everett Schwarm Everett Rumelhart Herbert Creighton John Waybright ,LL 3, 'r H- . we V' f . f tw, , ,gi ' ,3 .1 1,-. I . ,J ,. Sf 'C 1 vt! ' 4 ,.' , ' f s rainw- ma ,I-gps ,2:,.,,3.,.,,, 1937 1941 R'fi3c99TgD1gi-'1i.li'1 m Dick Costello 03 1' 3 Charles Bl1l'Cl'1flG1d Clarence Hajny Eugene Habicht Bob Jobo Leslie Hanson Leo Johnson Raymond Hendricks Elmer Schnabel Carl Jensen Bob Wood Mul:1SOH Don Curtis Schwartz Elmer Hawkins Harold Voorhees Leonard Lehr Walter Schmidt Eldon Beckman 1938 LOSEQYZESES Marion Adams Milo Ballard Bolikldiantilifillcais Bauer Merle Cowmarl Muriel Carson Franklin Fite Reuben Fuerst 1942 Harold Hemmelman V Connie Hins Alvm Dgy Hubert Holcomb Juygglrgjgss Ralph Palmer Vernon Luckey Curtis Reedy Harry Palmer Vernon Schmierer Ralph Sheppard John Schmidt Lester Schacht Kenneth Schryer Wilbur Schmierm. Raymond Setrna Robert Oatigs Kenneth Van Buren , . - ' Ervin Huether M?F'?a?':cgsBgl1melha1't Curtis McFarling Milton Reimer ' Riga? Baltzel Roland Powell ' George Stidworthy Billy Bell Clinton Hern B0b Cameron .John Hanks Charles Fischer Clifford Flittie Merle Ferren A1'I101d Zink Merlin Hodgson Al'I101d Rllllestad Everett Hinrichs Robert Moorman Milton Horsley Fred Ki0S01' Arthur Maxwell 1943 Dean Schryer Eugene Strachan Gull McDonald Jvan Kieser Bob Pinard Wyman Whitney Raymond Raabe Keith Bidleman Ted Webb Donald Myers LeRoy Winegarden Avery Thompson Arthur Hansen Elbert Tiede Leigh Paulsen 1940 RODCIT, Shultz Maynard Bill ' Rlfjssgg 113fe?R3Pt Eve1'ett Dean Vernon Olson . Milo Erickson Rayburn Zink Harold Arnott Douglas Flittie 1944 Douglas Jones Jack Younie Paul Jones Gaylord Raabe Eugene Kauble Arthur Fenn Newell Patton Abe Ritchhardt Charles Reedy Ryland M00rman Donley Swanson Lynus Krueger Marvin Powell Albert Schaefer Harold Schafer Roger Swenson Douglas Swanson Bert Van Dyke uperintendent C. T. HOLLAND Board of Education Dr. H. C. Whitney. L. B. Leischner. L. H. Rhodes, Alden Cutler clerk. Frank Jensen C.. . ..., dl D f .,.,, :zl t --.. .,..1:EA,,.,: Q Fred N. Dunham treasurer, C. J. Webb. president A THEODORE HODWALKER IWRS. MARK LAW MISS GENE NOT-'AN if W2 V xg s .X xx R X l x Q Q Q xv M f J, , 2 ' ,QA 3 2 A' SA 2' . - ..... . E ,.... :+ ..,. ,....::.:.:::.:,.,. :Q ., R R RRR R ... : Q g f MRS. FRANK WARTA ROBERT N, FRANKLIN MRS. THEO. HODWALKER MRS. LESTER GREENER IVIISS AUDREY HANSON HILDING W. GADDA MISS ROSE BI MRS. HARRIETT JENKINSON cNot Picturedr IVIRS. BERTHA EAGLE MISS MARILYN SCHNEIDER 1Not Picturedr This appears in November 16, No. 9 Sparbonian, and cut has been misplaced since using at that time. MR. DON LOWTHER, Custodian MISS ETHEL SWENSON, SeC'Q,' Te tat? Left to right, standing: Rodney Flannery, Clair Tiede, Hollis Grieve, Zilpha Shoif, Mary Swanson, Mary Lou Anton, Velma Schuettpelz, Patricia Pinard, Lois Hawley, Phyllis Wood, Donald Will, Mrs. Mark Law advisor, Dorothy Cameron, Donna Lou Knight, Alan Sheppard, Dick Wade. Left to right, seated: Ada Faulhaber, Phyllis Butterfield, Arthur Webb, Ruth Bidleman and Glen Burchiield. PERSONNEL ARTHUR WEBB ..s.................... Editor-in-Chief RUTH BIDLEMAN ....... -- Associate Editor PHYLLIS BUTTERFIELD In -- Managing Editor GLEN BURCHFIELD i.... -- Business Manager ALAN SHEPPARD ...................... Make-up Editor CLAIR TIEDE, MARGARET DUSEK ........ Art Editors DICK WADE, RODNEY FLANNERY --- DONNA LOU. KNIGHT ..........,.... LOIS HAWLEY ..s....... VELMA SCHUETTPELZ ,, PHYLLIS WOOD ...,.. PATRICIA PINARD MARY LOU ANTON --- Sports Writers - Special Reporter - - - - - - , RJBDOITEI' --H,-,----, Music News Columnist Feature Columnist - - - - -- - - - Forensics DOROTHY CAMERON --- ZILPHA SHOFF ........ U, HOLLIS GRIEVE DONALD WILL ,.... --- MARY SWANSON ADA FAULHABER MRS. MARK LAW --- Feature Writer Spartan Spotlights Oifice News Agriculture Reporter Grade News --- .....,, Typist - - - Advisor The cover and section-introduction pages throughout this annual were designed by Margaret Dusek, 1945 graduate, linoleum block cutting being done by Clair Tiede and Arthur Webb. The editors are especially grateful to Margaret for so freely .g1V- ing of her exceptional talent toward making our yearbook interesting and attractive. 4? fb QWUQ fe? Wox Student Council Back Row: C. Tj Holland, advisorg Mary Swanson, Benny Fenn, George Krog. Myron Kleppin. Front Row: Phyllis Butteriield, Joyce Eddy, Duane McMillan, Hollis Grieve. Velma Schuettpelz, Ronald Salter. DUANE MCMILLAN --- HOLLIS GRIEVE .... JOYCE EDDY --1--- MARY SWANSON --- BENNY FENN ........ MYRON KLEPPIN ...... GEORGE KROG ........... PHYLLIS BUTTERFIELD -- VELMA SCHUETTPELZ -- RONALD SALTER ...., Student Association President ---------------- Vice President, ------ Secretary ----- Junior Class --- Sophomore Class --- Freshman Class --------- F. F. A. ---- Staff ---- Music --- Athletics X Basketball Back Row: Rodney Flannery, Dick Wade, Benny Fenn, Richard Haddorff, Bob Wolting, Willard Wlllman, Lloyd Reindl, Clair Tiede. Front Row: Lester Roush, Vernon Winegarden, Ronald Salter, Richard Bradley. Fayne Fitzgerald, Bob Winegarden and Coach C. T. Holland.. DATE OPPONENT SPRINGS VISITORS December 8 Forestburg --- -- 30 17 December 12 Letcher ..... -- 30 46 December 22 Artesian ..... -- 36 12 January 5 Forestburg -- 33 22 January 9 Woonsocket .... -- 44 27 January 12 Lane ....... -- 47 27 January 19 Letcher ...... -- 26 40 January 26 Woonsocket --- -- 23 26 January 30 Alpena ...... -- 34 24 February 2 Artesian --- -- 32 10 February 13 Lane --- -- 61 34 February 16 Alpena --- -- 25 29 Cheerleaders Leanna Thompson, Pat Pinard, Donna Knight and Phyllis Butterneld WS Club First Row: Coach Holland, Lloyd Reindl, Fayne Fitzgerald Robert Wine-garden. Second Row: Vernon Winegarden, Richard Bradley, Ronald Salter, Willard Wilhnan. Band Back Row: Dick Wade, Benny Fenn, Alan Sheppard, Deloris Voigt, Alice Fenn, Director R. N. Franklin, Francis Nelson, Don Thompson, Hollis Grieve. Second Row: Dorothy Gregory, Richard Bradley, Bob Winegarden, Bob Wolting, Curtis Younie, Phyllis Butterfield, Donald Will, Arthur Webb, Luella Krueger, Dorothy Cameron, Florence Loveless, Vernon Winegarden, Myron Kleppin, Virginia Webb, Phyllis Wood, Mary Lou Anton, James Ward, Pat Pinard. Front Row: Ruth Bidleman, Ila Thompson, Betty Fenn, Iola Kludt, Gladys Leischner. Donald Kraft. Alta Rogers. Mary Swanson. Girls' A and Glee Clubs Back Row: Betty Krog, Beverly Gilbertson, Erma Kludt, Lila Koenig, Edna Borkowski, Iola Kludt, Velma Schuettpelz, Maxyne Henson, Joyce Eddy, Mary Swanson, Beverly Breland, Beverly Knight, Donna Knight, Betty Knigge, Pat Pinard, Phyllis Butterfield. Third Row: Elaine Bender, Luella Krueger, Patricia Magee, Ada Faulhaber. Genevieve Hendricks, Arlene Heitzman, Elaine Sheffield, Hermine Wheeler, Mary Lou Anton, Helen Raabe, Ila Thompson, Lorraine Pfeifer, Dorothy Cameron, Ruth Bidleman, Mr. R. N. Franklin, director. Second Row: Virginia Schwabauer, Beverly Hanson, Jeanette Rumelhart, Zilpha Shoif, Betty Wickre, Helen Weber, Betty Fenn, Joyce Radke, Irene Weber, Dorothy Weber, Ethel Jane Powell, Violet Schirnke, Gladys Leischner. Front Row: Caryol Meade, Darlene Hins, Vera Schwabauer, Dorothy Gregory, Alice Fenn, Annette Radke, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Alta Rogers, Anna Bult. Jean Leischner, Florence Loveless, Virginia Webb, Thelma Redmann. 5 , Boys' Glee Club Back Row: James Meyer, Curtis Younie, Billy Will, Don Thompson, Hollis Grieve, James Ward, Don Will, Francis Nelson, Herbert Wickre, and Rodney Flannery. Second Row: Dick Wade, Bob Winegarden, Lloyd Reindl, Benny Fenn, Vernon Winegarden, Rodney Engelen, Bob Wolting, Alan Sheppard, Myron Kleppin, Gilmore Fuerst, and R. N. Franklin, director. Front Row: Lester Roush, Donald Stratton, Walter Borkowski, Kenny Kieser, Arthur Webb, Rollin Boe, Harold Hotchkiss, Glen Burchfield, Richard Haddorff and Clair Tiede. The Mixed Chorus is made up of the Girls' A and Boys' Glee Clubs. cience Club Back Row: Roy Palmer, Don Kraft, Hollis Grieve, Rollin Boe, Rodney Engelen, Glen Burchield. George Krog. Front Row: James Ward, Phyllis Wood, Ruth Bidleman, Mrs. Mark Law, sponsor, Phyllis Butterfield, Dorothy Cameron, Donald Will. Not in Picture: Duane McMillan. Tliespian Society Back Row: Helen Raabe, Velma Schuettpelz, Kenneth Kieser, Glen Burchfield, James Ward, Velma Bennett, Ila Thompson, Pat Pinard. Front Row: Mary Lou Anton, Betty Wickre, Miss Audrey Hanson, sponsor, Dorothy Cameron, Ruth Bidleman, Phyllis Butterfield, Mary Swanson. Future Farmers of America ' - e I Back Row: Tillman Johnson, Rodney Nelson, Curtis Younie, Billy Will, Bob Swenson, Keith Shefiield, Harold Hotchkiss, LeRoy Grieve, LaVerne Sheffield, Ray- mond Roduner, Wesley Killbrandt, Ralph Grohs, Myron Mebius, Leonard Hendricks, and Edward Vavra. Third Row: Maynard Willman, Walter Borkowski, Anthony Beckman, Lester Weber, Willard Willman, Mike Magee, Keith Robbins, Ronald Salter, John Swenson. Wayne Linn, Ivan Bender and James Meyer. Second Row: Bernard Madden, Rollin Boe, Donald Caffee, Mr. Hilding Gadda, sponsorg Ira Cashman, Hollis Grieve, Don Will, George Krog, Lloyd Reindl, Lyle Will, Myron Kleppin, Kenneth Kieser, Richard Bradley. Front Row: Montee Powell, Lester Caffee, Gilmore Fuerst, Maynard Hodgson, Lester Hendricks, Frederick Mc-Henry and Floyd Thompson. Home Ec Club Back Row: Virginia Salmen, Kathryn Kearns, Dorene Krueger, Caryol Meade, Helen Weber, Annette Radke, Darlene Barber, Marian Ammon, Helen Harmdierks, Lylia Hotchkiss, Dorothy Root, Joy Thompson, Opal Hotchkiss, Betty Sefrna, Anna Mae Bult. Third Row: Miss Audrey Hanson, sponsor, Mary Lou Beckman, Maxine Kraft, Edna Borkowski, Donna Aikens, Lila Koenig, Shirley Knigge, Betty Krog, Elta Mad- den, Donna Olson, Alice Thompson, Beverly Gilbertson, Donna Knight, Ruth Ann Hodgson, and Dorothy Reiners. Second Row: Philivene Schlicht, Lois Hawley, Dora Deneke, Beverly Brelancl, Beverly Knight, Beverly Hanson, Darlene Ochsner, Virginia Schwabauer, Irene Weber, Phyllis Schnabel, Jean Leischner, Virginia Webb, Alice Fenn, Florence Love- less and Alice Mohling. V Front Row: Evelyn Hines, Phyllis Wolfgram, Doris Clifton, Alta Rogers, Thelma Redmann, Arlena Roduner, Darlene Hins, Elaine Sheifield and Helen Hines. X s , f v f .V , Q f, I 'Q f XS Us SENIOR S and Activities Vera Schwabaucr Lane High School UQ: Phys Ed. 33 Rel. Ed. 3.41 Glee Club 43 Mixed Cho- rus 43 Future Teachers 3. Donald Lamb Alpena High School 1. 2, 33 Glee Club 43 Mixed Chorus 43 USNR. Joyce Eddy Home Ec Club 11 Mai- orette 2,33 Junior Histcr- ical 2,3,43 Future Teach- ers 33 Librarian 3,43 A Glee Club 3,43 Secretary Student Ass'n 43 Class Sec. 33 Student Council 43 Rel. Ed. 23 Carnival Queen 43 Mixed Chorus 3,4. Donald Will Gann Valley HS 1.23 Staff 43 Band 3,43 Glee Club 3,43 Chorus 3,43 FF A 3,43 Ag Reporter 43 Football 33 AH club vice pres 43 Science Club 3.4: Rel. Ed. 3,43 Carnival Prince 43 USMCR 4. Joyce Radke Home Ec Club 1,2,333 B Glee Club 33 Rel. Ed. 3, 43 A Glee Club 43 Mixed Chorus 43 Phys Ed. 4. Virginia Smith Home Ec Club 1,21 Li- brarian 3,4Q Religious Education 2: Phys. Ed. F. Donald Kraft FFA 23 Science Club 3, 43 Rel. Ed. 43 Band 1,2,3, 43 Pep Band 43 A.H. Club 4. Vice-pres. 3. Rollin 0. Boe FFA l,2,3,43 Science Club 3,41 Jr. Historical 2,3, Pres. 43 Debate 2,33 Rel Ed. 1,2,3,4Q Glee Club 43 Mixed Chorus 43 Foot- ball 33 A.H. Club, Vice Pr. 41 Intra-Mu1'al Basket- ball 1,23 Th'espian3 Dra- matic Club 43 Thespiazi Society 4. lla Thompson Glee Club 1,2,3,43 Mix- ed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Band 1,2,3,43 Sextet 3.41 Dra- matic Club 3,43 Thespian Society 3, Secretary 4: Art Club 23 Latin Club 23 Librarian 3,42 Home Ec Club 1,2.33 Pep Band 43 Jr. Class Play: Sr. Class Play3 Honor Thespian. Maxync Ilenson Glee Club 3,43 Phys Ed l,2,33 Pep Club 1,23 Hob- by Club 1,21 Rel. Ed. 13 Mixed Chorus 3,43 Home Ec Club 1,23 Future Teachers 33 Majorette 51. 3: Homecoming Pageant Dorothy Gregory Salutatorian 3 Mixed Chorus Accompanist 1,2, 3,43 Girls Glee Club Ac- companist 1,2,3,4Q Boys Glee Club Accompanist 2, 3,43 Trio, Quartet and Octet Accompanist 1,2,3: Trio 43 Solo 13 Band 1,2, 3,43 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Latin Club 23 Vice Pres. Mixed Chorus 43 Jr. Hist. 2,3,43 Declam 1,2,33 Rel. Ed. 1,2.3,43 Home Ec Club 13 Art Club 2. ' Frances Lambert Phys Ed. 1,23 Latin Club 23 Religious Educa- tion 43 Majorette 2, 3. Arthur Webb Band 1,2,3,43 Glee Club l,2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,43 Spartonian Staff 1, 2,3, Editor 43 French Horn Solo 13 Summer Band 1,23 Latin Club 23 Boys Octet 2,33 Brass Sextet 23 Woodwin rl Quintet 23 Quill :Sz Scroll 3,43 lst State HS Cartoon Contest 33 Science Club 33 Junior Playj Sr. Play3 lst Am. Legion Essay Contest 3,43 Thespian So- ciety 41 Operetta 23 W.L:. T.U. AW2i1'd1 USNR. Margaret Dusek Phys Ed. 13 GAA 13 Latin Club 23 Art Club 23 Religious Education 1, 2,3,43 Future Teachers 3. Leona Damman Religious Education 4. Rodney Engelen Boys Glee Club 1,2,3.4Q Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43 Homecoming pageant l. 23 Senior playg Boys Oc- tet 1, 2, 43 Boys Quartet 43 Mixed Quartet 43 Jun- ior Historical 2,3,43 Sci- ence Club 3,43 Physical Education 23 Dramatic Club 3,43 Thespian Socie- ty 43 Star Tnespian3 W. C.T.U. Award. Ruth Bidleman Valedicto1'ian3 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4Q A Glee Club 1,2,3,4Q Trio 43 Sex- tet 43 Band 1,2, vice pr. 3,43 Solo 13 Woodwind Quintet 23 Pep Band 1, 2,3,43 Home Ec Club 1,2, Pres. 33 Declam 1,2,3, Dis. trict 1.32 Debate 33 Class vice pres. 13 Sec-treas. 23 Spartonian Staff 2,3, As-- sociate Editor 43 Quill 34 Scroll 3, Sec. 43 Science Club, Sec. 3,43 Rel. Ed. 1,2,3,4Q Jr. Historical 2,3, Curator 43 Latin Club, Sec. 23 Operetta 23 Home- coming Pageant 23 Jr. Playj Sr. Play3 Dramatic Club Play 33 Dramatic Club 3,43 Thespian Socie- ty 3, Vice-pres. 43 Honor Thespian3 DAR Repres- entative. Dorothy Cameron Band 1,2,3,4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4Q Mixed Chorus 1,2. 3,43 Sextet 43 Latin Club 23 Art Club 23 Science Club 3,43 Pep Club 23 De- bate 3j Home Ec Club 1, 2,33 Staff 43 Jr. Historic- al 3,43 Pep Band 43 Rel. Ed. 1,23 Operetta 23 Jun- ior Class Playg Sr. Class Playg Dramatic Club 3.41 Thespian Society 3, Sec. 43 Honor Thespian. Hollis Grieve FFA 1,2,3,4, reporter 2. 3, pres. 43 State Farmer 33 Crop Judging Team 13 Delegate 43 Band 1,2,3,4, sec. 33 Staff 2,3,43 Sci- ence Club 3,43 Class Pres. 43 Student Body Vice Pres. 43 Quill 8: Scroll 3, pres. 43 Glee Club 43 Mix- ed Chorus 43 Jr. Hist. 2, 3, 43 Debate 2,33 Student Council 43 Senior Play: Football 1,2,33 Pep Band 1,2,3,43 Tournament Band 2,3,43 Track 13 Intra-M Basketball 1,23 Dramatic Club 4. Betty Knigge Patten Consolidated 1, 23 A Glee Club 3,43 Future Teachers 33 Home Ec Club 33 Physical Ed- ucation 33 Mixed Chorus 3,4. Phyllis Butterlield Band 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,45 Latin Club 25 Cheer- leader 253,45 Science Club 3, reporter 45 Student Council 1,4, Class Presi- dent 15 Home Ec. Club 1, 2,35 Staff 2,3, Managing Editor 45 Dramatic Club secretary 3, president 45 Commencement Usher 35 Class Play 35 Pep Club 1: Debate 35 Quill 85 Scroll 3, V. Pres. 45 Homecoming Play 15 Thespian Society 3,45 Honor Thespian. Jeanette Rumelhart Home Ec Club 1,2535 Glee Club 1,45 Mixed Cho- rus 1,45 Latin Club 25 Art Club 25 Majorette 2,35 Roosevelt High School, Portland, Ore., lst Quar- ter 4. Violet Schimke Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Home EC. Club 1,25 Phys. Ed. 1 Religious Education 1. Darlene Caifee Rel Ed. 1,2,3,45 B Glee Club 35 Home Ec. Club 1, 2,35 Physical Education 2, 3,45 Future Teachers 35, G.A.A. 2. Duane McMillan FFA 1,2, Vice Pres and- Treasurer 3,45 Science Club 3,41 Jr. Historical 2. 3,45 Debate 2,35 Class president 3: Student As- sociation President 45 Student Council 3,45 A.H. Club Treasurer 45 State Farmer Degree 45 WCTU award. Velma Schuettpelz Hobby Club 15 Phys. Ed. 15 G.A.A. 15 Majorette 25 Jr. Historical Society 2, secretary 45 A Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, president 45 Sextet 3, 45 Trio 35 Class President 25 Student Council 2, 45 Staff 45 Dramatic club 3, 45 Thespian Society 3, 45 Junior Class Play5 Senior Class Play5 Homecoming Play 1, 25 Future Teach- ers 35 Religious Educa- tion 45 Honor Thespian. James Ward Science Club V. Pres. 3, President 45 Debate 2,35 Rel. Ed. 45 Band 1,2,3, President 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Class V. Pres. 45 'FFA 1, Pep Band, 2,3,45 Tourna- ment Band 2,3,45 Latin Club 25 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Honor Thespian: Junior Play P1'ompter .Ss Soundrnan5 Senior Play5 WCTU Award. Luella Krueger Hobby Club 15 Phys. Ed. 1,25 G.A.A. 15 Majorette 2,35 B Glee Club 35 Fu- ture Teachers 35 Religious Education 2,3,45 Art Club 25 Band 3,45 Home Ec. Club 1.2, De-clam 2. Donna Lou Knight Gann Valley 1, 25 Glee Club 3,45 Future Teach-- ers 35 Home Ec. Club President 45 Class Secre- tary 45 Cheer Leader 4: Candidate for Carnival Princess, 45 Staff 45 Mixed Chorus 3,4. Joyce Meyer Phys Ed. 1,25 Hobby Club 25 Future Teachers 25 G.A.A.5 B Glee Club 4. Velma Bennett 15 Home Ec Club, 1,2,3: Science Club, 35 Dramat-- ic Club, 3,45 Thespian So- ciety, 3,45 Star Thespianj Librarian, 2, 35 Glee Club l,2,35 Mixed Chorus, 12, 35 Class Vice President, 35 Junior Playg Senior Play: Art Club, 25 Pep Squad. 25 FTA, 2,3. Willard Willman FFA 1,2,3,45 Religious Education 1,2,3,45 Track 15 Basketball 45 Football 2,35 Phys Ed 25 WS Club 3, Sgt. of Arms 45 Carn- ival King 4. Lloyd Reindl FFA l,2,3,45 Class Sec-- retary 15 Football 1,2,35 Basketball 2,35 A.H. Club Sgt of Arms 45 Religious Education 1,2,3,45 Track 1,25 Boys Glee Club 2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 WS Club 3, Vice Pres. 4. Latin Club, 2, president Alvida Pearson Home Ec Club, 1,25 Art Club, 25 B Glee Club, 3,41 Religious Education, 2,3, 45 Band Lessons, 1. Ronald Salter WS Club, 3, President 45 Football, 35 Basketball 3,45 Student Council 45 FFA 4. Vernon Wfinegarden Basketball 3,45 Football 35 Band l,2,3,45 Boys Glee Club 45 Mixed Clio- rus 45 All Star BB team 45 WS Club 3,45 Brass Sextet 1.2,35 Vincent Kearns I Not pictured' 4 X ylf wr- f -f fW'X1N'l' 5 KQEQF4 0 --Q Q-' vw' 4 '5 - 293' wl? 'W A-inert' kj J K X Juniors Zilpha Shoif Don Hemmelman Mary Swanson Darlene Peterson Lester Weber Richard Bradley Keith Robbins , Genevieve Hendricks Alexa Grieve Anthony Beckman Fayne Fitzzerald Beverly Hein Mary Lou Anton Delores Fuerst Kenneth Kieser Lyle Will Marivonnc Johnson Henry Scuraedcr Gilmore Fuerst Helen Raabe John Swenson Bernice Lillehaug Alan Sheppard Betty Wickre Luverne Sheffield Ethel Jane Powell Lester Roush Glen Burchneld f Inez Hull ' Erma Kludt Leanna Thompson Dorothy Weber Walter Borkowski Lorraine Pfeifer, Arlene Heitzman George Krog Bernard Madden Daton Morehead Annette Radke Gledys Leischner Patricia Pinard Elaine Bender Ada Faulhaber Ramona Koenig Richard Haddorff Rose Ellen Lindstedt Ira Cashman Josephine Schaedczr Patricia Magee Iola Kludt Margaret Waybright Not Pictured: Kent Walker' Sephomores Beverly Hanson Bob Wolting: Don 'I'hompson Floyd Thompson Helen lIa1'inclie1'iqs Benny Fcnn Betty Fenn Beverly Knight Lila Hotchkiss Harold Hotchkiss Mary Lou Beckman Dick Wade Marion Ammon Maynard Hodgson Virginia Schwabaucr Darlene Ochsner Bob Bult Donald Calfee Donald Stratton Lorraine Lindstcdl. Phyllis Wood Evelyn Lambert Clair Tiede Lois Hawley Pnyllis Wolfgram Wesley Villbrandt Hermine Wheeler Roy Albert Palmer Beverly Breland Francis Nelson Irene Weber Robert Winegarden Donna Aikens Leonard Hendricks Philivene Schlicht Helen Weber Phyllis Schnabel Raymond Roduner Dorothy Root Katherine Kearns Lester Hendricks Bernice Ocean Frederick McHenry Not Pictured: Daniel Schryer, jr. Ivan Freshmen Bender Darlene Barber James Anton Lester Caiiee Anna Bult Edna Borkowski Donald Cameron Doris Clifton Maybelle Cosby Dora Deneke Alice Fenn Robert Hauge Beverly Gilbertson Rodney Flannery Evelyn Hines Ralph Grohs LeRoy Grieve Ruth Ann Hodgson Darlene Hins James Meyer Opal Hotchkiss Tillman Johnson Shirley Knigge Myron Kleppin Maynard Willman Arlene Roduner Rodney Nelson Dorothy Reiner Harold Kopl-Le Dorene Krueger Betty Sefrna Don Lila Koenig Curtis Younie Herbert Wickre Caryol Meade Elta Madden na Mae Olson Myron Mebius Virginia Webb Alta Rogers Paul Patton Florence Loveless Virginia Salmon Bob Miller Thelma Redmann Arlene Kraft Keith Sheiiield Alice Mohling Elaine Sheffield Montee Powell Bill Will Mike Magee Wayne Linn Joy Thompson Jean Leischner Not Alice Thompson Helen Hines Robert Swenson Betty Krog in Picture: Phyllis Hemmelman Edward Vavra Eighth Grade Top 1'ow, left to right: Delores Voigt, Burton Gillette, Geraldine Rhodes, Beverly Durnil, John Potts, Lee Schnabel. Bottom row: Alice Hille, Norma Schwabauer, Phyllis Lowther, Jack Anton, and Marguerite Swenson. Not in picture: Edgar Hemmelman, Ramona Kearns, Ervin Palmer, Donald Woodruff. Seventh Gra e Top row, left to right: Anne Bidleman, Richard Anton, Elizabeth Knutson, Roland Hauge, Dorothy Tupper, Eldon Wellman, Loretta Lawver. Bottom row: Doane Bonney, Roger Miller, June Roush, Jane Ballard, Allen Cam- eron and Lester Patton. Not in picture: Bruce Kidman, Dale McLoud, Charles Wheeler. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Beverly Hansen Mary Lou Anton Beverly Knight Irene Weber Josephine Schraeder Hermine Wheeler Phyllis Wood Betty Fenn Alta Rogers Darlene Ochsner BASKETBALL Fayne Fitzgerald Richard Bradley Robert Winegarden Vernon Winegarden Ronald Salter Lester Roush Dick Wade Robert Wolting Lloyd Reindl Donald Lamb DECLAMATORY Margaret Waybright Josephine Schraeder Beverly Hein VALEDICTORIAN Ruth Bidleman SALUTATORIAN Dorothy Gregory School wards 1944-5 IWIUSIC AWARDS Four Bars Ruth Bidleman Ila Thompson Dorothy Gregory Arthur Webb Three Bars James Ward Phyllis Butterfield Dorothy Cameron Two Bars Rodney Engelen Hollis Grieve Vernon Winegarden One Bar Leona Darnmann Velma Schuettpelz Donald Will Lloyd Reindl Emblems Maxyne Henson Donna Lou Knight Betty Knigge Donald Kraft Violet Scnimke Velma Bennett Joyce Eddy Luella Krueger W. C. T. U. AWARD Arthur Webb James Ward Duane McMillan Rodney Engelen CHEERLEADERS Phyllis Butterfield Donna Lou Knight JOURNALISM 1Quill and Scroll! Mary Lou Anton Ruth Bidleman Glen Burchiield Phyllis Butterfield Margaret Dusek Hollis Grieve Patricia Pinard Velma Schuettpelz Mary Swanson Arthur Webb BOYS' STATE REPRESENTATIVES Kenneth Kieser fSelected by American Legionj Glen Burchfield CSe1ected by Kiwanisj RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Willard Willman Donald Will Arthur Webb Vera Schwabauer Lloyd Reindl Velma Schuettpelz Ronald Salter Alvida Pearson Joyce Radke Frances Lambert Luella Krueger Dorothy Gregory Rodney Engelen Margaret Dusek Leona Damrnann Darlene Caffee Ruth Bidleman STATE FARMER DEGREE Duane McMillan George Krog. State FFA Treasurer STATE FFA SPEECH CONTEST Bernard Madden EMBLEMS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCA- TIONAL AGRICULTURE John Swenson Keith Sheflield Hollis Grieve Myron Kleppin LIBRARY Two-Year Guard Joyce Eddy Ila Thompson Virginia Smith One-Year Pin Erma Kludt Helen Raabe Beverly Knight Mary Swanson Margaret Waybright Dorothy Weber Ada Faulnaber . Lorraine Pfeirer THESPIAN SOCIETY Honor Thespians Ruth Bidleman Dorothy Cameron Ila Thompson Velma SCDUGEEDCIZ Phyllis Butterfield James Ward Double Star Thespians Kenneth Kieser Betty Wickre Patricia Pinard Helen Raabe Star Thespians Rodney Engelen Artnur Webb Fayne Fitzgerald Velma Bennett Thespians Rollin Boe Glen Burchfield Alan Sheppard Mary Lou Anton Mary Swanson Alexa Grieve The Dormitory Attendance at Wessington Springs l-ligh School for a great majority of the rural students would he impossible were it not for the dormitory. This year, under the supervision of Leonard Wing as dean of boys, and lVlrs. Ethel Alverson as clean of girls, the dormitory has ac- commodated over I30 students with room and board. Although the staff of cooks was greatly reduced because of the War, it had no effect upon the tastiness and quality of the food that was served. The charge for meals has been kept at the very minimum compared to the cost of eating at other places. This has been due in a large measure to the foresight of Mr. Vlfing. To keep board prices down, he arranged for land and helped to grow garden vegetables, including potatoes. ln the fall, the harvesting of the crops was done by some of the dormitory boys, now organized as the Always Handy club, with lVlr. Wing as sponsor. ln addition, chickens, pigs, and cattle were put out on shares to aid in furnishing the meat supply. Congratulations to Mr. Wing, Mrs. Alverson, and the entire staff for completing the tenth successful year of operating one of the best high school dormitories in the state. --A. I-l. CLUB 0 c' Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN , Thursday, September 21, 1944 NUMBER ONE SUPT.L.E.GERBERACCEPTS POSIZIION WU U.S.O. FRESHMAN CL ASS LEADS ENROLLMENT There are 240 students register- ed in WSHS this year. This ex- ceeds last year's enrollment by 28. There are 36 seniors, 58 juniors. 50 sophomores, 62 freshmen, 16 8th graders and 18 7th graders. Seniors: Mildred Barnes, Ruth Bidleman, Rollin Boe, Phyllis But- terfield, Darlene Caffee, Dorothy Cameron, Leona Dammann, Mar-I garet Dusek, Joyce Eddy, Rodney Engelen, Dorothy Gregory, Hollis Grieve, Maxyne Hensen, Vincent Donna Knight, Betty Donald Kraft, Luella Donald Lamb, Frances Kearns, Knigge, Krueger, , Lambert, Joyce Meyer, Duane Mc- I Millan, l Radke, Schimke, Alvida Pearson, Joyce Lloyd Reindl, Violet Velma Schuettpelz, Vera Schwabauer, Virginia Smith, Ila Thompson, James Ward, Arthur Webb, Donald Will, Vernon Wine- garden, Willard Willman, Leslie Younie, Ronald Salter. Juniors: Mary Lou Anton, Elaine Bender, Walter Borkowski, Richard Bradley, Glen Burchfield, Ira Cashman, Lenor Dammann, Ada Faulhaber, Fayne .Coye Fitz- gerald, Delores Fuerst, Gilmore Fuerst, Melvin Fuerst, Alexa Grieve, Richard Haddorff, Beverly Hein, Genevieve Hendricks, Ar- lene Heitzman, Don Hemmelman, Inez Hull, Marivonne Johnson, Ir- ma Kludt, Iola Kludt, Ramona Koenig, George Krog, Gladys Leischner, Bernice Lillehaug, Ros- ellen Lindstedt, Patricia Magee, Bernard Madden, Darlene Peter- son, Lorraine Pfeifer, Pat Pinard, Ethel Jane Powell, Helen Raabe, Annette Radke, Bertie Lou Re- gynski, Kenneth Kieser, Lester Roush, Keith Robbins, Josephine Schraeder, Henry Schraeder, Lu- Verne Sheffield, Alan Sheppard, Zilpha Shoff, Mary Swanson, John Swenson, Lois Tanquist, Leanna Thompson, Kent Walker, Margar- et Waybright, Dorothy Weber, Lester Weber, Mary Lou Wenzel, Maxine Westlake, Betty Wickre, Lyle Will, Ramona Winegar. Sophomores: Donna Aiken, Mar- ion Ammon, Mary Lou Beckman, Beverly Breland, Opal Buchholz, Robert Bult, Donald Caffee, Bet- ty Fenn, Benjamin Fenn, Beverly Hanson, Helen Harmdierks, Lois Hawley, Leonard Hendricks, Les- ter Hendricks, Maynard Hodgson.1 Harold Hotchkiss, Lila Hotchkiss, Kathryn Kearns, Beverly Knight, Evelyn Lambert, Eunice Liedtke. Lorraine Lindstedt, Frederick Mc- Henry, Daton Morehead, Frances Nelson, Darlene Ochsner, Roy Palmer, Raymond Roduner, Phyl- lis Schnabel, Philivene Schlicht. Daniel Schryer, jr., Virginia Schwabauer, Irving Stolen, Harold Stolen, Donald Stratton, Gerald LTanquist, Clair Tiede, Donald Thompson, Floyd Thompson, Wes- ley Villbrandt, Dorin Wade, Foster Warnke, Helen Weber, Irene Web- er, Doris Westlake, Hermine Wheeler, Robert Winegarden, Robert Wolting, Phyllis Wood, Phyllis Wolfgram. Freshmen: James Anton, Dar- lene Barber, Ivan Bender, Edna Borkowski, Anna Mae Bult, Lester Cailfee, Donald Cameron, Doris Clifton, Maybelle Cosby, Dora Deneke, Alice Fenn, Rodney Flan- nery, Beverly Gilbertson, Law- rence Grieve, Ralph Grohs, Rob- ert Hauge, Phyllis Hemmelman, Evelyn Hines, Helen Hines, Dar- lene Hines, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Opal Hotchkiss, Tellman Johnson, Myron Kleppin, Shirley Knigge, Willis Knigge, Lila Koenig, Harold Kopke, Arlene Kraft, Betty Krog. Dorene Krueger, Jean Leischner, Wayne Linn, Florence Loveless, Alta Mae Madden, Gilbert Magee, Caryol Mead, Myron Mebius. James Meyer, Robert Miller, Alice Mohling, Rodney Nelson, Donna Olson, Montee Powell, Thelma Redmann, Dorothy Reiners, Ar- lena Roduner, Alta Rogers, Vir- ginia Salmon, Betty Sefrna, E- laine Sheflield, Keith Sheflield. Robert Swenson, Alice Thompson, Joy Thompson, Edward Vavra Virginia Webb, Frieda Westlake, Herbert Wickre, Billy Will, May- nard Willman, Curtis Younie. Eighth Grade: John Anton, Betty Barnes, Beverly Durnil, Bur- ton Gillette, Edgar Hemmelman, Alice Hille, Ramona Kearns, Phyl- lis Lowther, Ervin Palmer, John Potts, Geraldine Rhodes, Lee Schnabel, Norma Schwabauer, Marguerite Swenson, Deloris Voigt, Donald Woodruff. Seventh Grade: Richard Anton, Jane Ballard, Anne Bidleman, Duane Bonney, Allen Cameron Eugene Einck, Fred Einck, Roland Hauge, Bruce Kidman, Elizabeth Knutson, Loretta Lawver, Dale McLoud, Roger Miller, Irene Roush, Harry Shryock, Dorothy Tupper, Eldon Wellman, Charles Wheeler. RESIGNS AS SCHOOL HEAD AFTER NEARLY FOUR YEARS SERVICE Supt. L. E. Gerber is leaving Wessington Springs high school about the middle of October, hav- ing accepted a position as U.S.O. camp director. At a meeting of the board of education Monday, called for the purpose, Mr. Gerber SUPT. L. E. GERBER requested his release which was granted and a new superintendent is being looked for. Mr. Gerber will nrst be assigned to a post for a brief period and then go to Columbia University, New York City, for a brief period of special training and orienta- tion, after which he will be as- signed to a directorship. We are sorry to lose Mr. Gerber. He has been with us for the past three years and we shall miss his able direction of the high school. Congratz 1 Congratulations to last year's Spartonian staff ! The South Dak- ota Education Association Journal printed an article stating: The Wessington Springs High School '44 Spartonian is one of the best assembled publications produced by the local school for several years. l lm- , W Y ' I 'F' 4 . SPARTONIAN STAFF school in 1940 and was a 1944 ? ' ' '? Editor ----------- A1-thur Webb graduate of South Dakota Stateli A ' t Ent UR an B'dl - 0011850 , 5 HY PAT 5331331 gg giiifilgr -E1--H-1-fiffal' Miss Hansows hobby is readmg' ..,.,......,...,...,...-...............,.,.......,s.,...4,. ------------ Phyllis Butterheld Makeup Editor -- Alan Sheppard Business Manager Glen Burchfield Art Editor .......... Clair Tiede Special Reporter -- Donna Knight Reporter .......... Lois Hawley Oflice Reporter --Ada Faulhaber Music ........ Velma Schuettpelz Ag News .......... Hollis Grieve Class News .... Dorothy Cameron Grade News ...... Mary Swanson Forensics ...... Mary Lou Anton Sports ..........,... Dick Wade Assistant Sports Rodney Flannery Spotlights ........ Zilpha Shoff Feature Columnist -- Pat Pinard Feature Writer -- Phyllis Wood Adviser ........ Mrs. Mark Law Withzthe Editors A FAMOUS YEAR Within this school year of '44 and '45, the most important days of history will fall. Hitler and his followers will be eliminated. Many of our fighting men will re- turn while others go on to iight the Japanese, bringing the United Nations closer to ultimate victory. This will be an internationally famous year to be read about, studied, and remembered by stu- dent generation after student gen- eration in the future. So let us, in spite of inconven- iences inflicted by Wartime condi- tions, in spite of having to do without football and other items which have seemed so vital in the past, make this year one of the best years in Wessington Springs high school history. -A.W. ,f..............,......,........,........,...,........,........,.....,,.:. New Faculty Members ? g 0 I.,,..,.....,.....,..,..,..B..g..e .....,,....,.....g.....0..g....4.50, Theodore Hodwall-:er The high school principal this year is Mr. Theodore Hodwalker, who attended Doane College at Crete, Nebraska, the University of College of Education at Greeley. Colorado. Mr. Hodwalker is social science teacher. French fried shrimp and water- melon are the foods most appeal- ing to him. His favorite amuse- ment is reading modern literature texcluding mysteriesb. When asked what type of mu- sic he prefers, Mr. Hodwalker an- swered, Anything but jitterbug juice. The hobby of this tall, brown- haired, blue-eyed man is collect- ing oriental art objects. His favor ite color is sunflower yellow. Miss Audrey Hanson Miss Hanson, our homemaking instructor is five feet, five inches tall, blonde with hazel eyes. She graduated from Lake Norden high E l ! and her favorite amusement is sports. She likes classical and semi-classical music. Blue is the color she chose as a favorite. Anything with nuts or choco- late on itj' is the food Miss Han- son calls her favorite. Mrs. Lester Greener Mrs. Greener is a 1932 graduate of Wessington Springs high school and attended the University of South Dakota. Her hobby, if any- thing, is rearing her little son. S116 likes all kinds of food, and playing golf is her favorite amuse- 1 ment. 1 The height of our brown-haired, blue-eyed English, biology, and dramatics teacheris five feet 554, inches. Blue is the color Mrs. Greener prefers. Mrs. Mark Law Mrs. Law, who attended South Dakota State college, is a graduate of Wessington Springs high school. Her favorite food is veget- ables and her hobby is her baby. Her main interest in the line of amusements is sports. Green is her favorite color. Mrs. Law is our junior high principal and the science and journalism instructor. Robert M. Franklin Teaching English I and II and vocal and instrumental music, we find Mr. Franklin a former Mitch- ellite and graduate of Dakota, Wesleyan. He tells us that his favoritei foods are watermelon and lemon pie, and his hobby is music. In connection with this, h-is favorite is anything in the line of music except heavy symphony and Dix- ieland jazz. Hi ya fellow morons! I hope you lwon't mind bearing through this f year with meg my products, strict- ly off the cob. If sometimes it seems utterly impossible, remem- ber, I too must endure it with not more than a few rebellious words during staff meetings. N A few freshmen who are still N entitled to be slightly green think puppy love is a dog disease! You tell lem, seniors, Iam too bashful. By the way, the freshmen aren't the only ones who are green. How about it Dottie, Phyllis and Ruth? While running through a maga- zine the other clay I found this lit- tle poem: It's said a kiss is harmless, But I insistg The aftermath depends on Whom you've kissed! 'Superintendent Appoints Faculty Committees Faculty committees have been selected by Superintendent L. E. Gerber to have charge of high school activities during the com- ing year. They are as follows: Social fto have charge of all high school social affairsl- Mrs. Hodwalker, chairman, Mrs. Law, Miss Hanson. Victory tto have charge of set- ting up plans to sell War Stamps land War Bonds!-Mrs. Greener, lchairmah, Mrs. Warta, Miss Bietz. General Assembly tto plan as- sembly programs for Friday morn- ings at 9100!-Mr. Hodwalker, cha.irman, Miss Hanson, Mr. Franklin. Mr. Franklin took a load of in- struments to Mitchell Friday eve- ning for repairs. He spent the week-end at his home there. r 1 l 48 f L 0, y I iff? 9 - -n-L Published by Students of Wessington Springs Iliggli School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, September 2821944 NUMBER TWO VOCAL ENSEMBLES START PRACTICING Forty-one girls were chosen last week to sing in the girls' A glee club. First sopranos are: Betty Wickre, Dorothy Gregory, Lorraine Pfeifer, Ila Thompson, Gladys Leischner, Velma Schuett- pelz, Ethel Jane Powell, Betty Fenn, Zilpha Shoff, Dorothy Web- er, Vera Schwabauer, Irene Web- er, Florence Loveless. Second sopranos: Ruth Bidle- man, Dorothy Cameron, Phyllis Butterfield, Joyce Eddy, Joyce Radke, Betty Knigge, Alice Fenn,' Iola Kludt, Erma Kludt, Arlene Heitzman, Mary Swanson, Evelyn Lambert, Edna Borkowski. Altos: Ada Faulhaber, Maxyne Henson, Donna Knight, Pat Pin- ard, Mary Lou Anton, Helen Raabe, Elaine Bender, Leona Dammann, Violet Schimke, Lois Tanquist, Bertie Lou Regynski, Beverly Knight, Hermine Wheel- er, Helen Weber. These girls meet every Tuesday with Mr. Robert Franklin, music director. Girls B glee club meets Thurs- days and is composed of the fol- lowing: First sopranos: Beverly Gilbert- son, Darlene Hins, Lila Koenig, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Alta Rogers, 0: -0--0-0--v-0--r-0--0--m-0--0--v-0--0--0--0--o--0--0--0--0-0-ofa OFFICE NEWS .Ig...................,..,..,..........4..............,...........s.o:4 If a student wishes to work 7th period he may do so by bringing an excuse from his parents and from his employer to the effect that he is needed. If he has ex- tra activities that period, he must drop them. In order to hold class or stu- dent association ofdces the stu- dent must maintain a class aver- age of C or better. The school reserves the right to withdraw the privilege for Q13 dis- ciplinary reasons, C25 failure to maintain a CU average: or t3J misuse of the privilege granted. ,ii-il FFA Oflicers Elected With the FFA oilicers who were elected last spring presiding, the first meeting of the FFA was held September 19. The oflicers are: Hollis Grieve, presidentg Duane McMillan, vice presidentg George Krog, secretaryg Ira Cashman, treasurerg Donald Will, reporter. Finances were discussed and a report was given on the oats pro- ject of the department. A program of work was voted on and it was decided to revise the constitution. A picnic supper at the park was planned for September 28 and a committee appointed to take Anna Mae Bult, Second sopranos: Alvida Pear- son, Frances Lambert, Beverly Breland, Genevieve Hendricks, Betty Krog, Patricia Magee. Altos : Joyce Meyer, Phyllis Wood, Thelma Redmann, Elaine Sheffield, Caryol Mead, Jean Leischner, Virginia Webb, Harmdierks. Boys' glee club consists members. First tenors: Wade, Gerald Tanquist, Meyer, Donald Stratton. Helen of 24 Dick James Second tenor: Curtis Younie, Rodney Nelson, Richard Haddorf, Myron Kleppin, Glen Burchfield, Gilmore Fuerst. Baritone: Bob Winegarden, Ar- thur Webb, Ben Fenn, Clair Tiede, Bill Will, Kenneth Kieser. Bass: Bob Wolting, Rodney En- gelen, James Ward, Alan Shep- pard, Vernon Winegarden, Don Will, Don Thompson, Francis Nelson. Boys' glee club is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday. The mixed chorus made up of girls A, glee club and boys glee club, meets Fridays. charge. Initiation of green hands is to take place at the next meeting. Library Staff Completed The library staff has been or- ganized with Ila Thompson, Joyce Eddy and Virginia Smith as head librarians. Other librarians are: Erma lKludt, Helen Raabe, Lois Tan- quist, Mary Swanson, Margaret Waybright, Dorothy Weber, Ada Faulhaber and Lorraine Pfeifer. Several new books have been ordered which should arrive in the near future. Among them is a .new Webster unabridged diction- ary . G.A.A. SELECTS LEADERS. G.A.A. held a meeting Wednes- day to reorganize and elect oli- cers. Besides electing officers, sports managers were selected and plans were made for the following year. Mrs. L. H. Greener is at the head of the organization. CLASS LEADERS ARE ELECTED FOR 1944 Class oflicers for the 1944-5 school year were elected Friday morning. The following students were chosen to preside over future class activities: Senior class: Hollis Grieve. presidentg James Ward, vice-pres- identg Donna Knight, secretary- treasurer. Junior: Mary Swanson, presi- dentg Richard Haddorff, vice- uresident, Ada Faulhaber, secre- tary-treasurer. Sophomore: Ben Fenn, presi- dentg Beverly Knight, vice-pres- identg Lois Hawley, secretary- treasurer. Freshman: Myron Kleppin, presidentg Gilbert Magee, vice- presidentg Elaine Sheflield, secre- tary-treasurer. Seventh and eighth graders have organized their YCL and will operate as one body. Burton Gil- lette is presidentg Ervin Palmrr. vice president: Lee Schnabel, sec- retary-treasurer. EVENTFUL YEAR PLANNED BY HOME EC. INSTRUCTOR The Girl Herself , does anyone really know her? Does she know herself? These questions and many more like them are now be- ing answered for all Home Ec. I students. At the present time the girls are studying personality, charm and personal appearance of the ideal girl. The project of the home ec. II girls this week is preservation of foods. For their first experiment they canned home grown toma- toes. The junior high students meet twice a week and at the present time are studying personal groom- ing and hygiene. These groups of girls are under the instruction of Miss Audry Hanson. Miss Hanson has pro- mised an eventful year for the homemaking students of 1944. HOME EC. CLUB FORMED Home ec. II club met Monday and elected their officers for the following year. Donna Lou Knight, presidentg Irene Weber, vice pres- identg Lois Hawley, secretary- treasurer. New members will be taken into the club at initiation. - With the Editors LADDER TO SUCCESS Have you ever thought ofcom- paring your studies to a ladder? Each day you learn a new and val- uable lesson, which, if left out would mean a missing rung on your ladder to success. When you start any kind of a job, you must start slowly and get the fundamentals. You wouldn't start building a house in mid-air would you? You've got to have your foundation first and it must be firm and strong. Without that you're sunk! The same comparison can be can be made in school. Some pu- pils think they can lay oif the first nine weeks and catch up later. But to their dismay they discover it isn't that easy. Good grades are difficult to obtain if you don't have your fundamentals well in mind. Why not apply yourself now, at the beginning of the year? It is not too late yet to form the right habit of having your lessons pre- pared. Use your free time to the best advantage by preparing a time budget. Don't wait! Next week may be too late. Start building your lad- der of good grades now and make it strong and sturdy. You'll find it reaches much higher if you do. R.L.B. o:0-Qv-ow0-o-0-0--o--o-o--o-o-o-o-o-+-o-4-0-o-o--o-o-o:v Y 2 Last Year s Faculty p.o-o-0-o--r-o--o-w-Qwo--onowQ-0-o--o-0-v-o-o--v-O-04:a Have you been wondering what has happened to our last year's faculty? By doing a bit of re- search work, we discovered that they are well scattered through- out the country. Mr. William Miller is superin- tendent of schools at Iroquois. Miss Susan Clemen is a dietician in Washington, D. C. In the em- ploy of Montgomery Ward 85 Co., in Mitchell, we find Mr. Walter Miller, last year's 7th and 8th grade instructor. Mrs. Charles Burchfleld, formerly Miss Maxine Caskey, is traveling with her hus- band. Two other members, Mr. Henry Coolidge and Mr. Wilbur Brown are serving in the armed forces. Mrs. Wallace Patten is a teacher in the Scotland high school. Miss Mabel Nielson is teaching in the high school at Mitchell. Mrs. Theodore Hodwalker and Mr. Hilding Gadda are back in WSHS again. Mr. Gadda made a trip to Hur- on Saturday to visit Mr. William Miller who is in the hospital there. Mr. Miller was senior principal here last year. Miss Audry Hanson spent the week-end in Salem visiting friends there. Q0-o-O-0--0-0-0-0-0-0--9--QwOv0wo-o-0-o--0-Q--o-o-04:o New Faculty Members o:o-o-o-o-so-o- -o-o-9:1 Mrs. Frank Warta, Mrs. Warta, freshman English, math, and advanced math teach- er, attended both high school and the University of Nebraska, in Lincoln, Nebr. Her hobby is her eight-year-old son Bobby, who is in the third grade. She believes, of all the sports, she would prefer to engage in hiking. In the culinary department, she puts fresh bread, fresh butter, and applesauce ahead of anything else and anything in the line of blue and green takes her eye. Her pet peeve is indifferent, d0n't-care students. Miss Rose Bietz ' Miss Bietz, 'lth and 8th grade adviser, hails from Armour. Her hobby is singing. She likes to watch fast-action basketball: and although she likes red as a color, she looks best in blue. Miss Bietz said when asked what she liked in the line of foods, everything in general, watermel- on especially. The thing that gets on her nerves most is a noisy classroom. G.A.A. CHOOSES CAPTAINS The G.A.A. iGirls Athletic As- sociation? has chosen captains for their four teams. Team I has cho- sen Hermine Wheelerg team II. Donna Knight: team III, Ada Faulhaberg team IV, Pat Pinard. There will be three weeks of kitten ball on the diamond behind the grade school. The committee for gym suits is as follows: Phyllis Wood, Chair- mang Lois Hawley, Beverly Knight, Alta Rogers. Blue was chosen as the color for the gym suits. After soft ball season is over, there will be about 12 weeks of basketball. ? 2 :+HiN'ii'.3Fi: W '? 9 av PAT Q l:O'O0OvOl'O O'lC O QWO0O-'ONC'Q OWOvO OWO0O O O'-O4:O I'll admit there are many an- noying things which go on in var- ious classes and study halls, but about the most annoying is to have the teacher jingling money, tapping the desk, squeaking the chair, and racing up and down the aisle, while the studious class is trying to write a test. Result: nineteen out of twenty-five received A's. It could- n't be the students. Do you sup- pose Mr. Franklin just felt sorry for us? Just to show you how corny the sophomores can be if they really try is this little ditty, as told to me by a sophomore bookworm. Hickory, dickory dock The mouse gnawed on the clock. The clock struck three And fell on me. Bong! As we were discussing speech Monday morning, someone stated the visual characteristic which demands the body. As an example Mr. Franklin gave out with that come hither look of the eye. Just as an example of course! Wouldn't we have a perfect set- up if: Phyllis were steel instead of Woodg Beverly were day in- stead of a Knight: Alexa would smile instead of Grieveg Lorraine were a door instead of a Wahl: Alan were a bulldog instead of a Sheppardg and Dick could swim instead of Wade! SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Mr. Robert Franklin visited at his home in Mitchell over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Solem were guests at the Hilding Gadda home Saturday evening. The C. B. club was entertained at the home of Gladys Leischner last Friday evening. Games were played and lunch was served. . FOOTBALL IS OUR WAR CASUALTY .. RQ J 4' 5 I 1 ,gall 1-Q f 4 I cagef.- , Y- ki - . CT 15.-3fs.....- s..' 51-:ll Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School TLOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, October 5, ,1944 NUMBER WCTU 85.00 AWARDS TO BE CONTINUED Freshmen are reminded of the unique project of the local Wom- an's Christian Temperance Union, Pioneer Union, in which for a per- iod of about 20 years, five-dollar cash awards have been made to boys who abstain from the use of tobacco and intoxicating liquors over the full four-year period of high school. the years this award made, since 1923 when Through has been there was but one to receive it, up to last year when seven were recipients, an average of about 340.00 per year has been present- ed, reaching a grand total of close to S1,000.00. Up to the time the United States went off the gold standard, the five-dollar gold piece was the traditional prize. Thereafter, sil- ver currency was given until World War II, when U. S. Gov- ernment War Stamps were pre- sented. But, in all, it amounts to the same thing: a big scale, hard- hitting effort to reward strength of character and will power, on the part of Pioneer Union. ,i.,..l.i-- SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Miss Marylin Schneider, Miss Audrey Hanson and Miss Mary Kearton spent the week-end in Mitchell. Miss Gene Nolan and Mrs. Law- rence Eagle spent Saturday at the Corn Palace. Mrs. Warta went to the Corn Palace in Mitchell Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Solem spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda. Miss Ruby Doering attended the Corn Palace Saturday. , l.....l- CLASS NEWS English IV students are study- ing the writings of Lampon. Home economics II students are studying the care of the sick. G.A.A. girls have been unable to start kittenball games due to the weather conditions. Chemistry students collected oxygen in lab last Wednesday. Their next experiment will be the collecting of hydrogen. Government students are stud- ying principles of the electoral college' and how it works. TWO REELS SHOWN ' TO STUDENT BODY High school students were treated to a movie Friday morn- ing, the first of a series to be shown to the student body for en- tertainment each month. Two reels were shown: White Hope , the story of a fictitious boxer and his trainerg and a full length movie, My Son, The He- ro , story of a returning war cor- respondent. Both were greatly appreciated by the students. FRESHMAN INITIATION i COMMITTEES AT WORK' There has been little activity concerning initiation by the soph- omores, but beware, freshmen, the committees for the occasion have been chosen. The general committee consists of Phyllis Wood, who acts as chairman: Gerald Tanquist and Foster Warnke. Beverly Knight, Beverly Breland and Lois Hawley are the food committee. Bob Wolting, Clair Tiede, Betty Fenn, and Hermine Wheeler were chos- en for the entertainment commit- tee. 1 Result, Music? Three mornings a week, Mr. R. N. Franklin calls his weary slaves into the band room and for one hour tries his best to produce mu- ,sic from the gruesome sounds is- sued forth. Band leaders are always looking for pieces that suit the students and Mr. Franklin, trying to do his best, brought forth a selection called, The Donkey Serenade. It's nice that someone under- stands us. I always thought drummers lwere queer but hadn't decided for sure until I saw one throwing his arms around at a speed dangerous to everyone. When questioned about his actions, he replied, But, Mr. Franklin insists I play that wayi' Every band has to have saxo- phones but I'm sure we could do without one if she insists on wear- ing such bright-colored shirts. It blinds the French horns: and what's a band without them. Do you suppose you could remedy the situation, Butterfield? If anyone should happen to pass the band room and see Mr. Franklin floating around the room don't be alarmed. He's only show- ,ing the trombones how to play ACTIVE RED CROSS WORKERS IN WSHS Wessington Springs high school has been accepted as a member of the National Junior Red Cross organization. The junior high has started working on favors for soldiers for Christmas. Home economics clas- ses are making bean bags to be sent to children overseasg they are also bringing the service flag up to date by adding new stars. Shop classes are working on the following articles for soldiers: lamp stands, watch holders of wire, ring toss, diet card holders. maple canes, cribbage boards, writing boards, and clothes hang- ers. The high school English classes are to begin work on booklets to be exchanged with students in foreign countries. Defense stamps will be sold to students again this year and the class buying the most will receive an award. FFA Activities Include Wiener Roast, Field Trip Activities in the FFA during the past week included a field trip and wiener roast. September 27, the ag II class took a field trip to the farm of Clifford Hotchkiss and judged hogs of various classes. The wiener roast was held in the municipal park, September 28, and was well attended. Mr. Gadda as secretary-treas- urer of the SDEA will accompany state FFA officers to Kansas City as chaperone. These officers are representatives from South Dako- ta to the national FFA conven- tion. when he tells them to play light- ly. Each and every band has its licorice sticks: clarinets to you. and Wessington Springs is no dif- ferent. One of the clarinets furn- ishes no end of amusement for us. At each high note, she rises half-way off her chair. Why don't you try glue, Ruth? The only way, so Mr. Franklin found out, to get music from the cornets, is to stand over them with a drum-stick and threaten. them. And there's evidence to prove it. All in all, we're not so bad and some day we might surprise youg but don't for heaven's sake wait for us. With the Editors fmW-----'W-M-We--4+-W? . This is war STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Seemingly, it is a common prac- tice among students to assume that the school belongs to the su- perintendent or to the faculty: therefore, the care and mainten- ance of the building and its furn- ishings should be left wholly up to them. ' But, students, in reality, it is your school and likewise your privilege and duty to take over the responsibility of caring for it. Its whole purpose now, as it was at the time of its erection, is to give you a chance to build your knowledge and character for the futureg certainly not just to pro- vide a job for the faculty! If you should stop to realize these facts, you would undoubted- ly take more pride in its protec- tion. Perhaps it was not you who broke the top from the desk in the assembly, or walked carelessly down the hall making marks with your heels, but certainly you are Justified in reporting the acts of one who does, to proper author- ities. Let loyalty be your guide and protect the school, your property, irom destruction. In other words, let's all be dood Witto kids and quit frowing paper wads what stick to the bwak-boards-should us? -PJB. PRINCIPALS JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND-OR DO THEY? . SG Ygg ! HSYET w E ix i CHIT CHAT One of the most stale knock- knocks that I have heard is this one pertaining to two junior boys: Knock, knock, who's there? Hiram. Hiram who? Hiram I doing?? Mr. Hodwalker in fifth period study hall gave Myron Kleppin and Vincent Kearns permission to bring toys to play with Tuesday, but he hoped they would bring rubber ones so they wouldn't hurt themselves. While running through a mag- azine fordinarily I walk? I ran ionce in a while I skip? across this little joke: Prayer of an ad- vertising man's child: Give us this day, our daily, golden crust, slow baked, vitamin-enriched bread. Speech class is getting to be quite the place. In a speech given the other day, they were mention- ing the breaking of minor laws by minors. One of them, the break- ing out of street lights so as to kiss your girl in the dark, seemed to have a certain significance to a few of the kids. How about it? This little bit of corn is James Ward's advice to the lovelorn and I quote: Me love has flew, Her did me dirt. Me never knew Her was a flirt. To they in love, Let I forbidg Lest they be dood Like I been did. GRADE NEWS First Grade The first grade went to Shakes- peare garden last Thursday. Mrs. Shay made a grandmother for them from a daisy. Mr. Shay gave each a flower. Second Grade l The second grade pupils made spool toys in art. They have made a collection of leaves in science and health posters have been made in health class. Those receiving gold stars in spelling last week are: Josephine Atkins, Marlene Brown, Patricia Carr, Dorothy Christensen, and Joan Neuharth. Third Grade The third grade is going to make Indian papooses for social studies. In science, they have be- gun work in their new science work books. Fourth Grade Spatter designs with leaves Editor's Note: The following nar- rative is one staff member's con- ception of the activities in a re- cent seventh period study hall. Well, it's morning and it's rain- ing. Due to the bad weather CMiss Hanson, teacher in chargel there isn't a shot fired. But wait! The weather's breaking! The sun's shining 1 she leaves the room.D Bang! So the Japs have fired the first shot, eh! Bang! Bang! Bang! More shots from the Japs. Quick! You pilots man your planes. Ah! We'll show 'em. There go three of our best pilots. See . . . Didn't I tell you we would show them? We have sunk one of their warships already. Oh, oh, look! One of our planes is go- ing down .... darn that ack-ack. Say, there goes one of our des- troyers tBob Woltingl after him. He's just about there. O, darn it. Bad weather is setting in again Cteacher comes back.l They will both be lost at sea. iAnd I'm not kidding there: they both go to the office.J Well, they are our first casual- ties. Don't feel too bad about it because there is more where they came fromg that is, we get more where they are going . . . to the office, I mean. The weather is clearing up again. 4Either the teacher is studying for home ec., or has fal- len asleep.J There go three more of our planes. Look! They have sunk two more warships. But don't worry, there is still our tanker left. Boy! He will surely.take a lot of bombs. Say, they're bomb- ing it now. Oh! Poor Sheilield . . er, that poor tanker. There it goes. Hey fellows! Did you no- tice it, too? When that tanker went down it raised the ocean three feet. Well, that is the end of those Japs. There goes the cease-fir- ing signal fthe bellb. So long un- till next seventh period. have been made in art. The fourth grade has a spelling chart. Each time the students receive an a-plus grade, they re- ceive a star. Kathleen Wahl, Betty Jean Santee and Betty Leischner, were absent a day to attend Corn Pal- ace. Fifth and Sixth Grades Robert Santee and Deloris Winegarden attended the Corn Palace. Those having perfect spelling grades for the first three weeks are: Norma Kludt, Berdyne Har- ris, Richard Hille, Eleanor Tan- quist, Ava Lee Theurer, Marie Kopke and Beverly Palmer of the fifth grade: Edward Wickre and Deloris Winegarden, sixth. Published by Students of Wessington Springs lligh School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, October 12, 1944 NUMBER FOUR NEW SUPERINTENDENT TAKE OVER OCTOBER 2 JUNIORS TO GIVE 'THE ADORABLE AGE' Oh, heavens! I'll never be able to learn all that! Are you sure I am suitable for that part?'i Gee! I can't act! Well, by now you must have guessed that the juniors are beginning on their class play. The title is, The Adorable Age, a comedy in three acts by Dana Thomas. The main character, Mary Gay, is the in- carnation of delightful adoles- cence. Bert and Jinny, her little friends, complete the picture of youth with its aspirations and dreams. With clean, wholesome, riotous laughter as a background, a sweet love story running through, and confident, eager youth in ev- ery scene, it is a play everyone can back. Remember the juniors are part of our school and give them support. The play will be directed by Miss A. Hanson, and will be pre- sented in November, the date to be announced. . Music Groups Organized Election of mixed chorus offic- ers was held in a special meeting last week. Elected were: Velma Schuettpelz, president: Dorothy Gregory, vice presidentg Phyllis Butterfield, secretary: Beverly Knight and Hermine Wheeler, li- brarians. Mr. Franklin has announced the members of the girls sextet as Velma Schuettpelz, Ila Thompson, Ruth Bidleman, Dorothy Camer- on, Pat Pinard and Helen Raabe. Boys' octet will be composed of Alan Sheppard, Arthur Webb, Glen Burchfield, Dick Wade, Don- ald Stratton, Rodney Engelen, Donald Will and Bob Winegarden. Boys' quartet: Dick Wade, Alan Sheppard, Arthur Webb and Rod- ney Engelen, Band ofncers elected are: James Ward, presidentg Ruth Bidleman, vice president: Dorothy Gregory, secretary: Betty Fenn and Alan Sheppard, librarians. ! WAR STAMP SALES Tuesday, October 10 Seniors .................. 330.75 Freshmen ....... --- 8.85 Sophomores .... --- 7.30 Juniors ...... ...... - -EEE 4.00 7th and 8th grades ......... 1.10 FRESHMEN SURVIVE With the yelps and howls of the freshmen on the stage, and wor- ried looks of the yet uninitiated, the freshman initiation of 514-5 got .off to a good start Tuesday evening. They were called up on the stage and required to do certain things. Monte Powell came from behind a screen screaming and shouting, chased by the vicious Amazon, Alice Fenn. Rodney Flannery looked very nice as the wife of Doris Clifton, the hand- some husband Ruth Gravel Gertie Hodgson made a most dramatic proposal to Curtis the Brow Younie. Bob Pieface Miller fed Robert Hau- ge pie blindfolded, and vice versa. Freshmen were first sent through the terrors of the wind- ing stairs and the boys were made up at the door as the judges pick- ed out those who were not so well made up. Lunch of pop and cookies was served to the freshmen and soph- omores at the end of the perform- ance. Benny Fenn, sophomore presi- dent, was master of ceremonies. Clair Tiede, wise and sober judge, conducted kangaroo court for of- fenders. The teachers attended the affair in a. body. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Miss Audry Hanson attended a home economics conference in Aberdeen Friday and Sat- urday. She spent Sunday vis- iting at her home in Lake Norden. The faculty members of Wes- sington Springs high school and grade school were entertained at a pheasant feed last Wednes- day night in the high school dormitory. Mrs. Law was absent from school Friday by illness. Mr. Hilding Gadda was chosen as South Dakota State chaperon for F.F.A. He left here for Kan- sas City last Saturday and will 0:0 I i 1 l 1 I v C. T. HOLLAND OF ARTESIAN WILL HEAD SCHOOL AND COACH BASKETBALL Mr. C. T. Holland, superintend- ent at Artesian, has accepted the superintendency here to take ef- fect October 2O, when Mr. Gerber leaves. After four years work here, Mr. Gerber will take up work in a new field as USO camp di- rector. He is to report November first. Mr. and Mrs. Holland and three children will move here in a week to establish their home, prepara- tory to beginning work on the 20th. Mr. Holland will be coach as well as superintendent, and basketball will get off to a good start on his arrival. The school has been without a coach up to the present time this year. Mrs. Gerber and children will remain here until Mr. Gerber gets located. Faculty Entertained at Pheasant Supper Were you there to see the girls give their curls an extra brush and twist, or 'the boys flashing around in Sunday-go-to-meeting white shirts and their best man- ners ever so apparent, and then just as they entered the dining hall give their hair a super slick cow-lick? Well? Tuesday evening the faculty of ,both grade and high school were guests at the dormitory for pheas- ant supper. The meal, prepared by Mr. Wing and the cooks, was very delicious by all reports. Near the end of the meal, Mr. Gerber expressed the appreciation of the entire faculty for the fine supper. TROPHY AWARDED EUGENE CHRISTENSEN ARRIVES The Wetmore trophy won by Eugene Christensen in the oratory division of declam last year, ar- rived this week and will be pre- sented soon. Inscription on the trophy reads: Wetmore Trophy. 1943. State Declamatory contest, won for Wessington Springs High School by Eugene Christensen with, fWhat About 1953?' It is a large silver trophy which will be placed in the school trophy return Friday. ' I case. With the Editors GRADE NEWS TRAFFIC RULES On different occasions, students have been seen carefully picking their way up the west stairs and down the east, some walking straight ahead, others, that the teachers in the halls directing trafiic might think they are obey- ing the traffic rules, walking back- wards. Clever! Q av PAT 5 o:o-o--o--9-4no--o..o--Q.-0--o--l--0--0--0-0-0--O--O--0--O--0-0-0:1 A new form of mathematics is being used in biology class. Mrs. Greener says, There are eight tentacles on one side of a grass- hopper and eight on the other. Eight and eight made 143 there- fore a grasshopper has 14 tenta- cles. They also study about red- winged grasshoppers. Youyre get- ting your birds and grasshoppers This, and other regulations the mixed, aren't you? faculty has found necessary to en- force, to prevent congestion be- tween classes, are the oil on the cogs of an efficient school system. To list a few: In regard to the stairs: up with the sun and down with the sun. Don't enter a classroom unless the preceding class has filed out. No running in the halls. Cooperate with the janitor in keeping the building clear of pa- per, mud, etc., in adverse weather and the unsightly rubber streaks so easily left by wartime rubber. We will find that by cooperat- ing with these regulations, each of us can get where we are going more quickly, in spite of the fact that it may be a longer route. A.L.W. HELP TO PREVENT FIRE CGuest Editoriali October 8 to 14 has been set aside for Fire Prevention Week. Each year millions of homes and acres of land are destroyed because of someone's carelessness. maybe yours. That oily cloth in your basement might some day be responsible for the destruction of your home. A careless toss of a match may destroy your favorite picnic grounds. Defective chimneys and faulty wiring have been the cause of many fires and though they are minor causes, the destruction which they cause is immense. In public schools throughout the state students are prepared for fire drills. Reading materials have been distributed throughout the country, but all of this will do no good unless each and everyone of us follow the few simple rules of fire prevention. Most important of all, use and follow your own common sense and help to rid your city and country of future destruction by fire. D.C. I asked a senior girl if anything dumb had happened in the senior class and she said, 'We1l, just the wnole class. Mr. Franklin has taken to beat- ing English into the students' lheads but I think you need some A lthing more than a book. Try a I drumstick! Shaky of this week is a jun- ior. He plays in band, sings in glee club, octet, and quartet. His subjects are English, American History, journalism, and advanced algebra. 'tSnowIiake is a sophomore. She is fairly tall, loves sports and lives in the north part of town. Class News Cries of ugh and oh do we have to do this? were heard in biology room during 5th and 6th periods Friday. The students were engaged in killing grasshoppers by sticking pins through the in- sects' heads and then making a .complete examination of them. ' After the inspection the hoppers were torn apart in order that the various parts could be drawn. In some cases the hoppers wou1dn't die so they were gently i?l knocked over the head iwith a pencil. Occasionally someone would go dashing across the room after an escaping specimen. With the return of Mr. Hilding Gadda October 13, all agriculture classes will resume regular class schedules. General Science students wili study the principles of the Bun- sen burner in lab Wednesday. English IV students have fin- ished their course in Tennyson's writings and are studying lysic- al poetry. Chemistry students will collect hydrogen in lab Wednesday. Advanced Ag class plans a field i Q First Grade The first grade is now begin- ning the story of the Three Little Pigs in their Reading Readi- iness books. Gary Bell celebrated his sixth birthday Friday. Donald Ocean entered this grade last Monday. ' Second Grade In language class the second grade is learning the poem Use- fulness . They have made cats, jack-o- lanterns, and witches to decorate their room. A Hallowe'en pos- ter has been made for the bulle- tin board. In science class the second gra- ders have planted corn seeds in glass containers to watch them grow. Dale Leischner won the arith- metic contest. Third Grade The Marines reading class is studying about Fairy Foot, the Lonely Prince , and the Navy reading class is studying the Story of Milk. Letters were written in langu- age classg a book on poetry is going to be started soon. Fourth Grade YCL met Friday and oflicers were elected. Those elected are: Dan Kaske, presidentg Russell Van Buren, vice president: Jerry Cameron, secretaryg Dean Kearns, treasurer. Betty Santee has moved to Hu- ron and the fourth grade was very sorry to have her leave. Danny Lowther has been ab- sent because of illness. Fifth and Sixth Grades Defense stamp sales have begun in the grade school. The total amount sold last week was S41.60. The 5th and 6th grade sales total- ed 51630. Robert Santee of the 6th grade moved to Huron last week. Mrs. Kludt visited 5th and 6th grade room last Tuesday. trip to test hens for Pullorum dis- ease when Mr. Gadda, who is act- ing as chaperon of delegates to the National FFA convention, re- turns. Physics students will study and prove Archimide's principles in lab Wednesday. Home ec students are continu- ing the study of the care of the sick. Published by Students of Wessington Springs lligh sc-lmol VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, October 19, 1944 NUMBER Fivl-1 CAST CHOSEN FOR JUNlOR CLASS PLAY The cast for the junior class play entitled, The Adorable Age has been chosen. The play will be presented November 17. It is un- der direction of Miss Audrey Hanson. The play is a new release: a charmingly unusual story with' bright dialog and scintiiatingl comedy that should prove to be an outstanding hit. Betty Wickre has the leading, part of Mary Kay. Glenn Burch-' iield plays Bert Parhamg Kenneth Kieser, Grant Yorkg Alan Shep- pard, Jim Powersg Alexa Grieve,l Jinny Engleg Mary Lou Anton, Harriet Ayersg Helen Raabe, Mrs. 1 Elinor Colbyg Pat Pinard, Clara- i belleg Henry Schroeder, the tele-' gram boy. Between now and the date oft the play, the cast will be hard at work practicing to make it an outstanding success. ,i..l.l.i- Organization Completed By Student Counciii Members of the Student Coun-t cil were called together Wednes-, day, 7th period, by Student Bodyl President Duane McMillan. This council, whose membership is made up of representatives of various organizations and classes, is led by student body ofiicerszl Duane McMillan, presidentg Hol- lis Grieve, vice presidentg Joyce Eddy, secretary. Mr. Theodore Hodwalker is adviser. -The freshman class is repre- sented by Myron Klepping sopho- 1 'mores, Benny Fenng juniors, Mary Swansong seniors, Hollis Grieve. George Krog is the FFA repre- sentative: Velma Schuettpelz, mu- sicg Ronald Salter, athleticsg and Phyllis Butterfield, staff. Main purpose of the meeting was to organize the group and se- lect committee chairmen to work with faculty groups in planning the year's Work. Hollis Grieve was chosen to represent the coun- cil in the planning of school par- tiesg and Joyce Eddy to assist with general assembly programs. These chairmen and faculty mem- bers will choose students from the entire body to complete their res- pective committees. Miss Rose Beitz and Miss Aud- rey Hanson are singing in the Lu- theran choir. Meet the New Chief SUPT. C. T. HOLLAND October 20, Mr. C. T. Holland, school superintendent at Artes- ian, will officially take over the duties of superintendent here in place of Mr. L. E. Gerber who is to report for duty with the USO November l. Mr. Holland graduated from Springfield high school, earned a B S degree in Southern State Normal in 1931, and received his M A in the University of South Dakota in 1942. He taught two years in rural schoolsg from 1931 to '36, was principal and coach at Bonilla: 936 to '43, superintendent at Ful- ong and from 1943 to the present time, served as superintendent at Artesian. He will take over as coach upon arrival, beginning basketball prac- tice as soon as possible. blow--o-w--o--0--o-0-n-0--0--0--v-0-0--0-'o--c--0-+0-Q--0-fo-age Office News 3 o:o-o--o-o-'o--o--of-o-'o-o-o--of-9--Q-0--0--o-0--o--of-Q--owe-0:4 A new system of recording ab- sences was put into operation in the high school. The secretary oes to each class at the beginning of the period and collects the ab- sences and keeps track of them through the day. The principals will record them all at the end of each day. Miss Marilyn Schneider spent the week-end at the Augustana College Homecoming. iN0 TIME WASTED IN CLEARING BUILDING In one minute and 20 seconds Friday morning, the high school ibuilding was cleared of both stu- 'dents and teachers when the long- awaited fire drill was held. The ltime allowed to clear the building 'is two minutes. l At 9:00 a.m., instructions were lread to students and at approx- ,imately 9:15 they were given thc lchance to carry them out. In xpairs, students on the upper floor and in the ag room descended the stairs and used the west door. lThose in the senior assembly and ,home ec rooms used the east door. 1 All students were to be 50 feet lfrom the building when the bells stopped ringing. The signal for the drill was the constant ringing of the bells. No one was allowed to return for a favorite book or pen after leaving the class room. USO Drive Successful Outcome of our USO drive held , ast week was very good. We top- ped our goal of 36000, 25 percent ,more than last year. Total lamount received from students, 598195, different amounts contrib- luted being as follows: Senior class, 57.453 junior class, 512.50g sophomores, 36.035 fresh- ,men, 37.653 grades 31132. The -balance, 33700, was made up by the dorm and faculty members. Seeing that we have topped our goal we feel very proud. But, if we could only see what good this money is doing, we would realize that it is our duty to give. Let us also not forget to buy War Stamps, students! Let's try to do even better than we did last year. Miss Gene Nolan went to Mitch- ell Saturday. ' Dick Wade spent Sunday after- noon in Mt. Vernon. Beverly Hein and Alexa Grieve spent Friday in Mitchell. Mrs. C. O. Lindoahl came Tues- day from Moquah, Wisc., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda. She returned home Saturday. She is Mr. Gadda's sister. Last Wednesday evening, Miss Rose Beitz, Miss Marilyn Schnei- der, Miss Mary Kearton and Miss Audrey Hanson were entertained at a pheasant feed at the Charles R. Hatch home. With the Editors :Local Chapter Observes 2' ' ?' National FFA Day! CHIT CHAT FAREWELL n .1.......,....,..........,iY...'if?.T.,............,Mi. iGuest Editorialb In December, 1940, it became my privilege and responsibility to act as superintendent of your school. During that time it has been an economic necessity to re- duce the faculty from 18 to 15 members. However, school stand- ards have been maintained by cutting very few subject offerings or activities. This has been ac- complished by condensing sched- ules and increasing teacher loads. A moderate decline in enroll- ment has resulted from a decrease in city students. The number of rural students in high school remained stationary but has creased in the grades, I take this opportunity to press my thanks to all of t ie school personnel for their sincere efforts in behalf of our youth. They are serving well and deserve the best in community apprecia- tion for their tireless efforts. I am grateful to the members of the board of education and the community at large for the spirit of cooperation that La: been the basis for whatever results we have been able to achieve. My best wishes go to the new administration, students, com- munity and all my co-workers, for a bright educational future. -L. E. GERBER. WILL POWER Lack of will power often leads many people into trouble. This is because they are afraid of what other people will think or say about them if they do not follow the crowd. This old saying, When in Rome do as the Romans do, has been used many times by persons wish- ing to excuse themselves and their lack of will power. If this were true it would be permissable to say, When in the company of cheaters, cheat, or When in the company of thieves, steal. You don't have to cheat and look over your neighbor's shoulder during a test, just because it's the popular ,practice of your classmates. Let them think what they want and say what they please about you, but show them you've got back- bone enough to stick up for what you believe to be right. There's no denying it-if people showed more will power and less 'follow-the-crowd today, the world wouldnlt be in it's present state. R.L.B, Donna and Beverly Knight and Ethel Jane Powell held a picnic honoring Marian Powell at the city park Sunday afternoon. Mar- iancleft Tuesday for Washington, D. . has in- CX- I On October 10, 1928, there ap- peared in Kansas City, Mo., a newborn national organization-' the Future Farmers of America. Every year, delegates to the! national FFA convention return. to Kansas City to build this organ- ization to a higher standard. October 10 is set aside for na- tional FFA Day and it's customary for every FFA member to partici- pate in a banquet, a special meet- ing, or some other activity in hon- cr of the day. The local FFA chapter held a sale of War Bonds and Stamps, which amounted to S30.00. A test for pullorum disease was mace Monday at the home of Ira Cashman, with every boy of the chapter participating. HOME EC GIRLS INITIATED Periiaos some students were wondering what would happen next when freshman homemaking girls appeared in school Tuesday morning wearing aprons and hair- lI9tS. Well, the girls were just being initiated before becoming full-fledged members of the Home Ec club. In the evening, a formal party was held for them. Beverly Han- sen, Darlene Ochsner and Helen Weber, who made up the enter- tainment committee, featured a candle-lighting ceremony as the highlight of the evening, which confirmed the girls as members of the club. The lunch committee: Opal Buchholz, Irene Weber, Mary Lou Beckman and Lois Hawley, serv- ed refreshments which consisted of hot dogs and cokes. Faculty members entertained Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gerber at des- Flash!! Anyone wishing to learn the art of Crocheting, see Fayne Fitzgerald. Preferably girls. Make appointments early. fEditor's note: 25c please, Fayneb Mr. Franklin doesn't believe in snipe hunting, so he told his Eng- lish class. As the story goes, he went hunting snipe with some of his friends. He was to stand in the ditch, whistling, and the snipe would come running toward him. Neither the snipe or the friends came back. He was left holding the bag! This little poem I found de- scribes the sophomores of this iigh school exactly: A squirrel looked at a sophomore, His mother's eyes did meet. 'Yes, darling, said his mother, But it's not the kind we eat! This week we have a Gravel Gertie and The Brow . They have been connected with this ti- tle before. Gertie is a freshman, is blond and stays a block north of the high school. The Brow is also a freshman, eats at the dorm and stays at Fite's. His subjects are Ag, English, algebra, and gen- eral science. In case you had- n't guessed Shakey and Snowflake of last week, they were Alan Shep- pard and Hermine Wheeler. sert bridge Friday evening at the Mrs. Harriett Jenkinson home. The group presented Mr. and Mrs. Gerber with a lace tablecloth. High score prize Went to Mrs. Frank Warta. The J. B. Solem family visited at the Gadda home Saturday eve- ning. TI-IE DORM AT NIGHT Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, October 26, 1944 NUMBER SIX FIVE BASKETBALL LETTERMEN RETURN Yes, sport fans, it has come at last. We are starting basketball within the next week or two, ac- cording to a report from Supt. C. T. Holland. Four of our last-year basketball lettermen graduated and five re- turn: Ronald Salter and Vernon Winegarden, seniorsg Richard Bradley and Fayne Fitzgerald, juniors, and Bob Winegarden, sophomore, who will be on this year's team. I Coach Holland plans on pick- ing 15 men for a practice squad, from which he will choose his first and second teams. The following schedule has been planned by schools in the Pony Hills conference: December 1 .............. Open December 5 .............. Open December 8, Forestburg ---There December 12, Letcher ------ Here December 15 ..-.......... Open December 19 .-............ Open December 22, Artesian ---- Here January 2 -.............. Open January 5, Forestburg ----- Here January 9, Woonsocket -.-- Here January 12, Lane ----..-. There January 16 ..---......... Open January 19, Letcher ------ There January 23 ............... Open January 26, Woonsocket -- There January 30, Alpena ------- Here February 2, Artesian ----- There February 6 -..--.-... --- Open February 9 --..--... --- Open February 13 Lane ---..--.-- Here February' 16 Alpena ----. There February 23-24, Tournament at 'Woonsocket This schedule is subject to change, so watch for any changes that will be announced. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Mrs. Rudolf Hertz drove a car- load of Pilgrim Fellowship mem- bers to Pierre Saturday to attend a convention Saturday and Sun- day. In the group were Helen Raabe, Gladys Leischner, Phyllis Wood, Fayne Fitzgerald, Bob Winegarden and Arthur Webb. Ruby Doering E went to Sioux Falls on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wiersma were visitors at the Hilding Gad- da home Wednesday evening. Miss Audrey Hanson, Miss Mary Kearton and Miss Marilyn Schnei- ?.4..o..o..n..oN'gw..:fgg2H2:g....o.....Q..o.gjo D B S bzhf-4-9-00004--woo-r40vw-4-904-Q-+0110 r w I I W v r r I MISS AUDREY HANSON i Miss Hanson, instructor in home economics, hails from Lake Norden, where she attended high school, then South Dakota State college, graduating in 1944. Miss Hanson takes up reading as a hobby and will take anything with nuts or chocolate on it first in the food line. I ..-..-.-. Y War Stamp Sales ' October 17, 1944 Seniors ----------- ------ S 10.55 'Juniors ---.-- ---- - - 7.10 Freshmen -------- -- 4.20 Sophomores ---- ---- - -- 3.05 7th and 8th Grades -...... .55 Total 325.45 October 24, 1944 5 Sophomores ---- ---- ----- 3 1 0.30 Seniors ---- - .----- ------ 4 .20 1 Juniors ---- ---- - -- 2.70 3Freshmen ---- ---- - - 2.20 7th and 8th grades --- -- .20 Total 319.60 der went to Sioux Falls Saturday on a shopping trip. Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda and Ethel Jane spent Saturday in Huron. The CB club and Margaret Way- bright held a farewell party for Lois Tanquist Friday evening at Helen Raabe's home. Lunch was served, after which a present was given to Lois. 1 GERBER F AREWELL Q Friday morning, students were given the chance to meet their new chief and bid farewell to their old one. Mr. C. T. Holland is now filling the vacancy left by Mr. L. E. Gerber, who is soon to leave to take up USO work. 1 Mr. Gerber thanked students and teachers for their cooperation and expressed regrets in leaving the school. In return, all wished Mr. Gerber the best of luck in his new position. Another highlight of the morn- ing was a speech describing the recent FFA convention in Kansas City. Mr. Hilding Gadda who, chaperoned the South Dakota representatives to the convention, gave a very interesting account of all the happenings. The balance of the morning was divided into four regular periods. FFA-HOME EC PARTY HELD Tuesday evening, the FFA and lHome Ec club held a Halloween party together. The girls furnish- ged the entertainment, while the Vboys had to round up refresh- ments. The program opened with group qsinging, and games followed. Later, popcorn balls and apples were served. Of course they had to bob for the apples. The rest of the evening was spent socially. Program Committee is Appointed by Council Social and assembly program committees were appointed Mon- day by the faculty committees and Student Council representatives, has follows: Social committee: Hollis Grieve, :hairmang Ila Thompson, Ethel Jane Powell, Clair Tiede and James Anton. - Assembly program committee: Joyce Eddy, chairman: Rollin Boe, Phyllis.Wood, Ada Faulhaber and Herbert Wickre. 020-Q-0-0--Q-0--0-0-Q-0--0-0-Q so Office News 2 szo-ono-ov-o--o-4-bwo-o-o--o-o--o-o-gono-o-4--o-o-4-4w:o Miss Ruby Doering has resigned her position as secretary, effective Friday of this week. She has em- ployment at the Sioux Falls Army Air Base. A successor has not been secured. Wi E ors so-0--o--s--Q--o-m-o--o-o--o-o-e-o--o--o--o--o--o--Q-Q--o-o-so -.... All agriculture classes are study- I CHIT CHAT SCHOOL PARTIES ,ing projects recorded. Shop I stu- rj,ww+,M.W..,j'f.nffI.,,w,,,MM,f, With the completion of the gym- nasium floor, we are to again in- troduce a system of entertainment for the entire student body, name- ly school parties. These gatherings are comparatively new in W.S.H.S., last year bringing forth their flrst appearance, but despite this iact they were a popular source of fun and are remembered as good times by those who attended. Many of you have not had the opportunity to prove these state- ments for yourselves, others have had the chance, but have failed to take advantage of it. To those falling into the latter class: do you really have a good reason or is it merely a lack of school in- terest, or perhaps self-confidence? Life is only what you make it. The same may be said of the par- ties. If you come with this idea in mind, your evening will be Well spent. If you don't particularly care for dancing, there are the folk games and bingo. Perhaps you would like to dance but don't know how. The only remedy for that is to learn. It is really more sim- ple than it looksg remember every- one on the floor had to learn once. Attending these parties is a privilege: one which many stu- dents in other schools are not giv- en. Yet it might also be classed as a duty. Yes, it is your duty to make good any activity the school sponsors, for it is for your benefit that it is being done. Let's all get together and show the school board, the faculty and the committee members we appre- ciate their work. P.J.B. LIFE IN THE USA 4Guest Editoriall Life in these United States does not offer one many problems, does it? It takes little energy and a very minimum of hardships to provide one a roof over his head, food enough to maintain and sup- port growth, desirable clothing, and recreation to meet his physi- cal and social needs. Yet, at times we are such a disgruntled lot. The majority of us seem to be happy only when everything is proceeding according to our way of thinking. Are you tolerant of others' shortcomings? Do you re- spect your neighbor's opinions? Are you considerate of your friends' feelings? Are you aware of more good points about people you know than you are bad? May all your answers be yes , Are you always right? Beware, you are not a genius, just a social misfit and a very unhappy indiv- idual. B. LAW. Journalism students have been writing symposiums on timely topics of WSHS. I I I I 1 I I I I 1 dents are studying building ma- terials. 'lth and 8th grades shop: is studying sand-paper blocks, learning dimensions and how to . measure, and learning use of tools. Home economics I students are studying family relationship. Tney will soon start the study of help in the home. Home economics II are studying meal service. 7th and 8th grade students are making notebooks on Bod and. Y Hygiene. Some have them com- pleted. Monday and Tuesday history and government classes studied and discussed one of the most in- teresting problems facing the Al- lies in setting up stable govern- ments in Europe after the war which has left a rubble of broken governments as well as ruined buildings, roads, industries, and private lives in its wake. Having suilered many reverses politically, France's government has never been too stable. Only the fact that they want a demo- cratic republic is dear in French minds. Whether the government is to be socialistic and in direct control of all industry, commun- ications, and transportation, or only partly so, or whether a capit- alistic republic like our own is what would serve best, is what the French will decide at their im- minent election in which women will vote for the Iirst time in French history. With Russia's role in the war such a large one, the Allies are naturally interested in France's position with relation to the USSR. American history class began the study of the American Revolu- tionary war Wednesday, under- standing of the political, economic and social effects of our war for independence is perhaps the most In government class last week, Mr. Hodwalker gave one of his P and F tests concerning taxes. Stu- dents were asked the dednition of a protective tariff and one brilli- ant senior girl wrote, It's a tax which prevents marriage. Mar- ried people have to pay more taxes than single people. If anyone wants their troubles smoothed, just see Mr. Franklin. He has a wonderful ability to iron them out. As Chile and Panty Waist, we have a sophomore and a fresh- man. Chile is a town student, tall, blonde, and takes part in physical education. Panty Waist lives in the country, stays at the Frank Whitney home, is short, and takes as his subjects: alge- bra, ag, English, and general science. , Gravel Gertie and the Brow last week were Ruth Ann Hodgson and Twig Younle. , Then there are those patriotic women who joined the apple core. valuable means to an intelligent view of the panorama of the his- tory of these United States. Tuesday, October 17, the class in farm management made a field trip to the Frank Robbins farm to study the culling of chickens. This is a part of a study on im- proved farming practices being made by the ag class. Scientific culling serves to increase the num- ber of laying birds per flock, there- by conserving feed to be used for other types of war food produc- tion. Other field trips are to be made on the study of ' worming farm livestock, butchering, capon- izing, feeding demonstrations, legume innoculation, and various soil conservation measures. MUSIC MAESTRO TAKES A TUMBLE C3 U X rw g M ,. If ' i I X Ilkfgjlff Q Q-J e A 4 Last week in English class, Mr. Franklin found a weak spot in his folding chair. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, November 2, 1944 NUMBER SEVEN NEW SYSTEM OF QUARTERLY TESTS Monday evening at a iaculty meeting, it was decided to do a- way with semester tests as such, having only four nine-week or term tests during the year. These tests, the iirst of which comes next week, will not be post- ed or made up in a schedule of hour periods as has been done in the past, but will be given during regular class periods through the week. Teachers will arrange to give, as near as possible, only one test per day per student. That is, if you are a freshman, a schedule of the tests you would take might be like this: Monday, in general science class, you take your term test, going through the rest of your classes as usualg Tuesday, perhaps English, Wednesday, an ag, shop, or home ec testg Thursday, alge- bra. There will be no exemptions in any of these tests. Junior I-'Estorical Society Holds Election of Oflicers Friday, October 20, a meeting of the Junior Historical Society was held and this year's officers were elected. Rollin Boe is presidentg Velma Schuettpelz, secretary-treasurerg Ruth Bidleman, curator, and Pat Pinard, assistant curator. Mr. L. E. Gerber presented the society with a newspaper dated 1919, and two petrified teeth from a buffalo and mastodon. A motion was made that a party be held to initiate new members, after which the meeting adjourn- ed. BASKETBALL PRACTICE TO BEGIN ON MONDAY According to Mr. Holland, we are going to have two tournaments instead of one this year. The officials have drawn up the plans and Wessington Springs drew a bye, which means that they will play the winner of the Woonsocket-Lane game. The tour- nament will be held December 15- 16 in Letcher. Basketball practice will start Monday, November 6. Virginia Schwabauer returned home Friday from the MS hospit- al in Mitchell. I I I I I I I I .g,.,........,...........,..............,.....,.....,........,..,.....g. New Teachers f:O'. f . Q''. i l . C''. 9'.''. . . f . O I Q U Q'0:Q ROBERT N. FRANKLIN Director of music, R. N. Frank- lin is a Mitchell man, a graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University. He enjoys all kinds of music ex- cept heavy symphony and Dixie- land jazz, and has a good sense of humor. In his spare time he is a fisher- man and hunter. SCHOOL PARTY SUCCESSFUL Students appeared at the high school Tuesday evening dressed in their 'tSunday best, for it was this year's first all-school party. Folk dances and other games wereenjoyed. The new gymnasium door was greatly appreciated. For those not caring to participate in the folk games, bingo and check- ers were offered. Refreshments were served and the rest of the evening was spent socially. Everyone attending had an en- joyable time and need to be con- gratulated for making the first party a success. The Congregational church had a potluck dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gerber and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Buhl Sunday at 6:00. Mr. Gerber left for Chicago Tues- day. Mr. Gaddats brother-in-law, C. O. Lindahl of Wisconsin, is visit- ing at Gaddafs. STAFF ANNOUNCED FOR JUNIOR PLAY Miss Audrey Hanson has an- nounced the production staff for the junior class play, The Adora- ble Age to be presented Friday, November 17. The following juniors have been chozen for the various commit- tees: . Property committee is made up of Zilpha Shoff as chairmang oth- er members being Ira Cashman, Richard Bradley and Lorraine Pfeifer. Margaret Waybright will act as chairman of the ticket and program committeeg other mem- bers being Ethel Jane Powell, Ra- mona Koenig, Beverly Hein and Patricia Magee. Gladys Leischner and Bertie Lou Regynski have charge of the publicity, the former being chair- man. Scenery committee is made up of Fayne Fitzgerald, chairman, Walter Borkowski, Lester Weber, Donald Peterson and Richard Haddorif. Mary Swanson and George Krog will act as prompters. Chairman of the various committees is Ada Faulhaber. Richard Bryson Ph.m. 2f c Speaks Before Assembly Friday morning, students and teachers were honored with a speech delivered by Richard Bry- son Ph. m. 2fc of the U. S. Navy. Dick related experiences he went through on D Day as he was one of many who had a part in the invasion. He displayed a num- ber of souvenirs, among them an American trench knife taken from a German oflicer, German coins, billfold, and pictures of a German officers family. He also has a piece of shrapnel which came into his quarters and landed too close for comfort. Students were given the oppor- tunity of examining the collection at the close of the assembly. DECLAM ORGANIZED Declam is under way with the following participating: Ruth Ann Hodgson, Donna Olson, Ruth Bidleman and Phyllis Wood. Other students who are inter- ested are urged to see Mrs. War- ta, Mrs. Greener or Mr. Franklin, at once. The district contest will be held during the week of November 27 to December 1. . ARE YOU WORTH IT? tGuest Editorial? Anarchy ftotal lack of govern- mentb recommended by Thomas Jeflerson for the American Colon- ies, is an ideal which no nation could ever attain and still remain a nation. With a small group like that in our high school, the ideal state in which every citizen knows exactly what he is doing, and does it without infringing on anyone els- e's rights, should be possible. Few rules, freedom of action for all, every student busy, and the whole school full of life and pep, is the ideal of administrators and teachers alike. Rules are equal bother for teachers and students. No evil satisfaction in making and enforcing rules and keeping order is taken by adults, who attempt to keep a school paid for with pub-- lic funds, a suitable place for both work and play, each in its propor- tion and not mixed so that neither is recognizable. If a student is to spend 4,320 hours loaflng during the four years in high school, certainly the school board of Wessington Springs can- not justify the expenditure of 370,900 of tax money to teachers paid to loaf with him for that per- iod of four years. Opportunities provided in WSH S cost the city 517,725 annually for instruction to which must be added 515,000 for upkeep of the buildings and equipment, janitor service, etc. No superintendent, principal, or teacher, can force even one student to make use of his time. Fortunately we have in our school probably 180 out of 210 who are old enough to realize that com- petition after the war will be be- tween high school and college graduates, not between grade school and high school people. The remaining 30 children too young to make use of what the city wil- lingly each year pays, :B32,725, to provide, are certainly not going to prevent the majority from get- ting what they came after. The minority is simply too small to do the job. The average GI Joe today is a sophomore in high school. In World War I, GI Joe was a sixth- grader. Will the quarterly grades on your card Week after next show that you can qualify to stay in the competition when jobs are no longer begging to be taken at a- bout the time that you start be- ing entirely responsible for mak- ing your own living. Or, have you made your fortune with iniiation wages so that you can retire at the age of 21 when you begin vot- ing -THEODORE HODWALKER. W'th Ed't gnc--m-s--m-mm-wus:-raw-wana-a-rwwmwoaga g..,...,..,..,......-.--4-w-o-q-....,,,..,.....,..,..,.......? 1 6 mfs g Office News CHIT CHAT vzo-0-0-0--0+-0--0-ov-0-0--0--0--i-0-0--0--0--0--0--0-0'-0--owze At the Hickory Stick meeting in Lane last week, the following ap- pointments were made: C. T. Hol- land, Big Stickg L. P. Decker, Let- cher, Little Stick, H. C. Boeltez, Artesian, Knot. Problems to be brought up at the state legislature were discus- sed at a supervisors' meeting in Huron October 25. Girls have been appointed to fill the secretary's position left vacant by the resignation of Miss Ruby Doering. The following are to have charge of the designated period throughout each day un- til the semester's end when they can drop ,tne work if they so de- sire: Betty Wickre, first period: Alex- I3. Grieve, SSCOI1dQ Margaret Dusek, lourtng Patricia Magee, fifth: Ra- mona Koenig, sixthg and Margaret Waybright, seventh. Class News Ag I class is working on super- vised practice projects in a study of tne business aspects of farm- ing, making out plans and bud- gets for this year's projects. Ag II class in animal husbandry- is stud- ying feeds and feeding of hogs, including figuring rations to meet requirements of hogs, the qualities of good rations, and the use of protein and mineral supplements. Ag IV class in farm manage- ment has just completed an an- alysis of the farming business to learn the qualities of the most suc- cessful farms, such as most de- sirable size of business, balance of lbusiness, production efficiency. and labor efficiency. The class is now starting a study of correct kinds and amounts of livestock. Advanced typing classes worked on the building of speed last week and are now working on accuracy and control. Shorthand I students started writing this week. Grade students drew maps of i China Monday. Eighth grade students have completed booklets on Evangeline. Chemistry students distinguish- ed between hydrous and anhy- drous substances in laboratory last week. Physics students constructed a barometer and measured atmos- pheric pressure in the laboratory Wednesday. Advanced algebra class is study- ing linear equations. Algebra I is beginning the study of equations. In regard to the various degrees and qualifications that an FFA member should have, Hollis Grieve, who received his State Farmer degree last year, and Duane McMillan, one of the boys who plans to apply for State 5 BY PAT Seems as though we are even convincing the seniors they are just plain dumb. The other day Joyce Eddy made this brilliant de- duction: Seniors have too many books for their desks and for their heads. The other day in chemistry lab Mrs. Law climbed on a four legged stool which, after collapsing grace- fully, turned out to be only a three-legged stool. Comments: O, dear, I do hope I haven't ru- ined any of the bugs! Inciden- tally, sne was holding a biology dissecting pan. I heard this little story about Ruth and Dottie at a football game. As the story goes Ruth was to have said, I don't see how football players ever get clean. Dottie: Silly, what do you think the scrub team is for? Oh well! I ran into one freshman who'll get along in this old world. Taun- ted by someone because of an in- ordinate number of freckles on his face, he replied good naturedly, They ain't freckles. Y'see, I've been goin' swimming most every day, and them spots is just my iron constitution rustin' on me! Farmer degree this year, spoke before the freshman ag class Fri- day morning. They presented an account of the work they have a- chieved and the honors that have been bestowed upon them as re- wards for achievements thus far in vocational agriculture. 'Nl CL7 J . ,Z Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, November 9, 1944 NUMBER EIGHT JUNIOR PLAY WILL BE GIVEN NOV. 17 Rehearsals are progressing for the presentation of The Adorable Agej' junior class play. This production, under directorship of Miss Audrey Hanson, will be pre- sented Friday, November 17. This comedy is unusual in that the leading character is an adol- escent girl of 15 who takes a hand at changing the destiny of her elders. This lovable youngster, Mary Gay, fBetty Wickrel applies her newly-discovered theory on how to get what she wants by en- gineering a romance. This charming love story centers about her mother CHelen Raabeh and Uncle Jim iAlan Sheppardb. Uncle Jim furnishes much com- edy by clumsily following Mary Gay's instructions on how to be- come a Romeo. Bert Parnham, CGlenn Burch- fieldl part of Mary's destiny, is a clean-cut youth of 17, and at times takes himself pretty serious- ly. Jinny Engle, CAlexa Grieve? another adolescent, contributes a delightful characterization to the play. Grant York CKenneth Kie- ser? and Harriet Ayers fMary Lou Antoni lend their distinct traits to the drama. Clarabelle, CPat Pinardl the col- ored housekeeper, manages not only the household but the family. The Adorable Age will tug at the heart-strings when it isn't provoking gales of laughter. It's combination of delightful senti- ment and wholesome comedy guarantees an evening of pure enjoyment. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS The Sing-Sing Wildcats were entertained at the home of Bev- erly Hein in honor of her birth- day last Thursday evening. Sup- per was served and entertainment was enjoyed. Opal Buchholz is a patient at Sprague hospital, Huron. She had an operation for appendicitis Fri- day. Miss Marilyn Schneider, Miss Audrey Hanson, Miss Rose Beitz. and Miss Mary Kearton, went to Mitchell Saturday on a shopping trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Wiersma vis- ited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda Sunday evening. The Misses Betty Wickre and Zilpha Shoff entertained six boys and four girls at Fite's last Mon- . O . I lluC . I OW '. Q . C . l l f l ,'0?O New Teachers f MISS MARY KEARTON Miss Mary Kearton, our second grade teacher for this year, origin- ates from our town. She graduat- ed from our high school in '42 and spent two years in college, at Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell. She says she reads for a hobby: likes music: and that cherry pie rates first for her in the food line, She is a Crosby fan and her fav- orite song is Stardust Democrats Victorious For the first time in the his- tory of WSHS, the democrats were victorious in elections held Friday morning, the total vote be- ing 104-98. All students were required to register prior to voting and the outcome of the registra- tion was an even total of 109 for each party. After all the arguments and deep thought, in history and gov- ernment classes, cencerning Dew- ey and Roosevelt, it seems that some of the Republicans were in- clined to agree with the Democrat- ic policies. Election was held in the audit- orium with Phyllis Wood and Ada Faulhaber as clerksg Duane Mc- Millan and Hollis Grieve, judges. Mrs. Hodwalker, with the assist- ance of Phyllis Wood, Betty Fenn and Floyd Thompson, counted the votes 7th veriod. day evening. Entertainment was offered and lunch was served. And that ain't all! ' 'SENIORS 'HASI-I OVER' TRIAL OF MACBETH Last Thursday morning was one of the most exciting Thursday mornings in WSHS when the school took on a professional air, due to the trial of Macbeth. Judge Hollis Grieve presided ov- er the trial with a most becoming dignity, while the defending at- torneys, Duane McMillan and Ruth Bidleman, and the prosecut- ing attorneys, Rollin Boe and Ila Thompson, examined the bewild- ered witnesses. The acting clerk, Vincent Kearns, took his work in a serious manner and dutifully swore in each witness. Do you swear . . I do! Just a minute- to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth? That, my friends, was the one and only Macbeth, Don Lamb, swearing to tell noth- ing but the truth. He didn't look a bit Worried-most likely plan- ned to have the prosecuting at- torney and his young assistant rubbed out? Macbeth always planned his murders carefully. Should I or shouldn't I? I think I'll call in my Icounsellors and put the question before them. If they agree, I'll do it and if they don't agree, I'll do it anyway. Yes, that's just what I'll do. Next on the stand is the bril- liant psychologist, Arthur Webb, who claims that Lady Macbeth was temporarily insane and all evidence concerning her should be stricken from the record? With a husband like that, could she be just temporarily insane, Mr. Webb? On and on went the trial: I object and 'iobjection over-ruled ringing through the court room. The jury consisted of under- classmen, namely sophomores, who paid careful attention but claimed they didn't know what was going on. Chalk up another to our genius of a lawyer, Duane, and his bright-eyed assistant, Ruth, for not only confusing the witnesses but the jury too. In the end, Macbeth, the mur- derer, the cheat, the thief, the heartless, was found .... not guilty! The question now before us is, who paid the jurors to vote that way?f Mary Lou Anton and Zilpha Short went to Mitchell Saturday shopping and attended the movie, Dragon Seed. With the Editors EIGHTH PERIOD '3 SIXTH WAR LOAN The Sixth War Loan drive op- ens November 16. For the 6th time your country is asking you to give till it hurts-and yet, you're not really giving anything because you're going to get it back, and with interest. Don't say, Look what happen- ed in the last war. The Liberty Bonds were paid o1I for a lot less than they were worth and the same thing is bound to happen again. Every bond you buy as an individual, private citizen of the United States of America, is just that much more assurance that they will be paid at maturity value. A Here's why: If every individual in America possesses a share of these bonds, everybody is interest- ed enough to pay very close at- tention to what is done about them in Washington. If any sen- ator or congressman would dare suggest repudiation of War Bonds, or vote for any measure to pay less than maturity value, he would commit political suicide, because nobody would vote for him again. As the gentlemen in Washing- ton value their political necks. your bonds are more than reason- ably safeg and the more every cit- izen buys, the safer they become. The goal for this drive is S14 billion. Maybe one school's pur- chases won't amount to very much but, pile all the bonds and stamp' that every school can buy and if will go quite a ways toward filling that 14-billion-dollar bucket. Just think to yourself what you have spent in the last week that would fall into the recreation and miscellaneous expense col- umns. Cou1dn't you have just as well gotten along on half of it? Think it over! Get a little note- book or memorandum and jot it down every time you make a purchase. You will find it sur- prising what you buy that you could get along without. Figure it out. You owe it to yourself. You owe it to your country! ALW Mr. Theodore Hodwalker was ill at his home Monday. Mary Swanson visited in Win- fred Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Solem spent Saturday evening at the home oi Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda. . i Q j i? I While you are sitting in study hall With nothing to do, You'll find that the teacher is Always watching you. And if you throw a nice spit wad. Or a pencil, or a book Without even casting a wee little look ,At the teacher who sits at the back of the room, Boom! ' That will be three nice eighth periods for you And right soon. And if by surprise While thinking you're wise, You're touched on the shoulder Or informed otherwise That you must stay eighth period For swatting some flies That were on Smitty's head And on a few other guys. Apparently, ah, shall we say, The little gentleman we see above iWasn't so wise. ' Anyhow, there he sits in the as- isembly. Gee! I wonder if they let them put their feet on the desks like that. H-m, he looks . pretty comfortable. Or, is he? 1See the look on his faceg wonder I why he is there. Couldn't be that he didn't get his spelling words in 5 or could it be that he happen- ed to mention the little incident about folding chairs? Maybe he lspoke a little loud in Mrs. Law's journalism class. Maybe he sang a wrong note in boys' glee club. He looks like he's got the Limehouse Blues. Say, I knowg I bet he was the one who brought that fish into assembly from biology. I heard that Miss Hanson gave him a week of eighth periods. Well, in closing I will add: Eight periods are nice: Eight periods are fun: fThe guy who wrote this Must have never had one.J CT. Mrs. Lester Greener, Mrs. Phil- lips Crew and Mrs. Robert E. Buck played bridge at Mrs. Mark Law's Friday evening. The Misses Virginia Webb, Alta Rogers and Doris Clifton enter- tained Rodney Flannery, James Anton and Herbert Wickre at a wiener roast Friday night. Games - were played. 2 CHIT CHAT g9O'.'.W. f CW.?.Y'fT T'4 . . . . . 'f l'g. Apparently the gentleman in charge of the sophomore English class is getting tough, Didn't I see Bob Wolting writing 420 words last night? The students' idea of a perfect class was portrayed in World History Monday afternoon during the absence of Mr. Hodwalker. Two crap games and a football game, along with a little dicta- tion. Did you see that flashy Ish Ka- bibble hair-do around school? Merely to prove that boys can change their hair-dos. Junior class play is progressing rapidly with a few minor casual- ties and several major bruises! This week we have Blondie and Dagwood. Blondie is a sophomore, lives west of town, sings in glee club, and has recently been in the hospital but is back in school. Dagwood is also a sophomore: has been active in sports and lives in the north part of town. He is frequently called Dan. . 'E' omcs News There has been a change in schedule this week to permit the 7th and 8th grade boys to have physical education on Tuesday and Friday, and the girls to have it Monday and Wednesday. While the girls are having physical edu- cation the boys will take shop: and the girls will have home econ- omics while the boys are taking physical education. Miss Ethel Swenson of Wessing- ton Springs is replacing Miss Ruby Doering as secretary this week. Miss Swenson attended State col- lege two years, majoring in home economics. Jack Anton returned to school Tuesday after being in St. Joseph hospital, Mitchell for observation. First Grade This week the first grade had a Halloween party. Masks were worn and the pupils surprised the other grades by going to their rooms and singing. This grade is divided in two reading groups. One group reads mornings and the other, after- noons. Wayne Haijsman treated the room to cookies in honor of his birthday Friday. Published by Students of Wessington Springs Iligh School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, November 16, 1944 NUMBER NINE THE ADORABLE . GE TO BE PRESENTED FRIDAY 'EWENETY-FIVE REPORT 5'Q'M'm'M1Qvg:g,'ff:2a2i1'g'lfg'M 'u'?.?Performance Scheduled to FOR BB PRACTICE Basketball season is oH to a, good start with 25 boys out for' the first practice. Coach Holland will have his first five chosen by next week, when we can really settle down to a practice program every evening from 4:00 to 5:00, in preparation for the opening game with Forestburg December 8. 15 were out for the first meet- ing of those interested in cheer- leading and we will probably be hearing from them before long. Superintendent Holland secured some new equipment for the team. Practice games have been arrang- ed with the local college team ex- cept that definite dates are to be scheduled. That's That Long faces and sharpened pen- cils were the fashion last week, when students wrote nine-weeks tests. As the zero hour f9:00 a. m.J approached, faces were still longer, pencils were re-sharpen- ed, and they were ready to begin. At 9:45, students were almost through with the first test and be- gan to sing, An Hour Never Pas- ses: and at noon, weary and de- pressed, they burst into, Show Me the Way to Go Home. After a hearty dinner and more book cramming, students began writing again. The fashion of the afternoon changed to locked doors as teachers vainly tried to correct test papers. At 3:00 p.m., a call for stretchers echoed through the halls as one teacher after anoth- er was carried away. Finding that Texas, South Dakota and Calif- ornia were three states in which matter existed, was too much for the general science teacher and her condition was reported critical. Friday was a welcome day with tests over and a free week-end, but there is still one thing to face-a very gruesome ordeal- report cards. The G. I. club entertained a group of classmates at a farewell surprise party last Thursday in honor of Paul Bauer at the Dale Newcomer home. Games were played and lunch was served. i..L....L.-1- Miss Mary Kearton and Miss Audrey Hanson took the Girl Scouts bowling Thursday evening. . 1 l l l i I 1 J 9:0.g..g..g..g..g..g..g..q..q..q..Q.....g..g..g..g..g..g.....g..g..g.gzg MISS MARILYN SCHNEIDER Miss Marilyn Schneider comes from Salem and teaches our third grade. There she attended high school and was graduated in '42. Then she attended Augustana col- lege two years. For a hobby she likes to knit: she also likes music. She says she is a Sinatra fan and that she likes to hear him sing, 'AI Walk Alone. She is the best of friends with people who like hamburgers with onions, but'she hates those who eat crackers and milk. E... -0.-Q..q..5f:E.:i.EE..NqE-Wg.:-0-.g....,E .tg4......ug..g.....g..g....................g.....g..,..g--o..g....q:g There will be no school next week, November 20-25, enabling teachers to attend SDEA. Mr. Holland will act as judge for the election of SDEA officers. November 15, Coach Lester Belding will arrive to assist with basketball for that day. He is from Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell. Mrs. L. E. Gerber entertained the women faculty members at breakfast and bridge Saturday morning. Waffles and sausages were served. Begin Promptly at Eight o'clock The Adorable Age a delight- ful, scintillating, three-act comedy will be presented by the junior class Friday evening at 8:15 in the high school auditorium. Ad- mission will be 35c, tickets being reserved at Buck's Pharmacy. Besides the evening perform- ance, a special matinee will be given at two o'clock Friday after- noon to which children not hav- ing activity tickets will be admit- ted for 15 cents. Mary Gay, Betty Wickre, at 15, begins to see the possibility of her life-long ambition, the at- tainment of a father becoming realized. This only strikes terror in her heart when she finds her mother, Helen Raabe, has chosen the wrong man. Mary, with the aid of her own ingenuity, attempts to right the matter by training Uncle Jim lAlan Sheppardb so that he will be the successful candidate. Complications arise from her discovery that Grand York fKen- neth Kieserb is attentive to her mother only to further his own business schemes. It happens that Mary's enthusiastic rehearsals with Uncle Jim are mistaken by Bert Parnham, CGlenn Burchfieldl her own youthful romance, who believes she has an affection for someone other than himself. Her mother also becomes angered in discovering Mary's meddling. Mrs. Colby, the mother, saves the situation by her expose of York, whose every move she has analyzed and she confesses that she has used York only as a means to stir Jim into speaking his heart and mind. Mary Gay is the adolescent child, with Bert and Jinny tAlex- a Grieve? completing the youthful picture. Harriet Ayers, friend of Mrs. Colby, will be enacted by Mary Lou Anton. Clarabell, iPat Pinardb the colored housekeeper, contributes to the delightful com- edy with wit and humor. This comedy by Dana Thomas is produced by special royalty ar- rangement with the Northwestern Press. Richard Bradley will play a cor- net solo between the second and third acts. 4 With the Editors 2 M c'i'fift'?:'1F1 .3.'T ? ' Y 9 BY PAT Q TH I 'J-0--o--0--o--0--0--0--m-o--o--v-e-o-4-0-v-0--0-one--o--o'o:e Guest Editorial The festival of turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, or, in other words, Thanksgiving! Though we here in the middle west enjoy the day with family gatherings, and the West and south, along with the turkey, go to the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl football games which have recently become an outstand- ing Tnanksgiving tradition, yet does Thanksgiving mean the same to us of the middle west, west, and south, as it does in New England, where Thanksgiving ranks second to none? In New England we recall, was the setting for the first Thanks- giving Day, wnen the Pilgrims gathered at Plymouth in 1621, that first autumn, to give thanks lor an abundant harvest. Thanksgiving Day is fixed by proclamation of the President and state governors. The President's proclamation makes the oay a le- gal holiday in the District of Col- Lunbia and the Territories. The governors' proclamation makes the day a legal holidays in the states. Congress recommended days of thanksgiving annually during the first revolution, and in 1814 Ior the return of peaceg as did Presi- dent Madison in 1815. Then let us 'observe Thanksgiv- ing as our Continental Congress and President Madison recom- mended, of giving thanks and praying for the return of peace. Since 1863, the President has always issued proclarnations ap- pointing the last Thursday in No- vember as Thanksgiving Day. We recall President Roosevelt pro- claimed the third Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day. A number of governors proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving. A great deal of confusion was the result. So Pres- ident Roosevelt, to avoid further confusion, reconsidered and again proclaimed the last Thursday as Thanksgiving Day. Then last year, Congress passed a law proclaim- ing the fourth Thursday Thanks- giving Day, so that is why we ob- serve the fourth Thursday, the 23rd of November, this year. -MRS. FRANK WARTA. Ag I class in crops and soils is studying soil, including what soil is, its contents, origin, agents of formation, and classification in order to create a greater interest and understanding of the scienti- fic aspects of soil, from which all things come. In Ag shop, each boy in making a woodworking pro- ject of his own. Freshmen in agriculture have made their final selections for this year's projects. Oh, happy Sadie Hawkins Day! A day when every girl has an op- portunity to catch herself a mang that is, if there is enough to go around. Who knows? It may be the beginning of some startling romances. Junior play practice is having a bad effect on the castg especially when they take to putting the mantel on the vase instead of the vase on the mantel. Little Boy Blue, Come blow your horn, The sheep's in the meadow, The cow's in the corn. Where is the little boy who looks alter the shee 'P p. ,He's in the army, driving a jeep! Maggie and Jiggs of this week are a junior and a freshman. Mag- gie stays at the dorm and as sub- jects takes English, American his- tory, biology, and typing. Jiggs is short, dark, and -. His sub- jects are: ag, algebra, general science, and English. He stays at the dorm. Editor's note: Any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. IWIARION' JOHNSTON SPEAKS TO LOCAL FFA GROUP The Wessington Springs FFA was greatly honored at its second meeting of the year by a visit from the South Dakota American Farmer, Marion Johnston of Brookings. Addressing the group, he told of his work since he had entered high school and what it meant to him to ,receive the American Farmer degree. He also gave an account of his achievements in agricultural education. He was accompanied by Mr. Wilmer Davis, agriculture in- structor at State college, formerly of the vicinity of Wessington Springs. Mr. Davis spoke, com- plimenting the chapter as a whole on work done and the name it has created for itself. He advised the group to continue the good work. Armistice Day Twenty-six years ago November 11, just one minute before 11:00 a.m., the long battle lines were still shaking with the roar of great cannons, the hum of bullets, and the sound of machine guns. Then a stillness settled over the scene, for the armistice with Germany had been signed. We, as did others, believed that the signing of the armistice meant the end of worldswars. Today, however, brave men are again dy- ing for the same cause which men '26 years ago died for. This year, as Armistice Day was observed, a sober world was re- lmembering those who have brave- ly fought and died and those who are dying for our freedom. Beginning November 17, our country is asking us for the sixth time to buy War Bonds. Let's dig down deep and buy all we possibly can to bring the unconditional surrender for the present war nearer. Last week, the sale of War Stamps amounted to the grand sum of S27.30, which is a little more than some weeks. However, there could be more stamps sold than have been in the past. There have been many appeals, yet the sale has not increased as it should. If each student will buy one War Stamp each week, it would boost sales to a new high. What would be better than breaking our own record? The sacrifice is small, .the dividend is great. 2 Library News 0: -0-so-0-Q-0:0 A new book, Building Ameri- ca, , volume 9, has been added to the library. This contains interest- ing, up-to-date material on our neighbors in North Africa. Another section, Our Minority Groups: Italian-Americans, des- cribes the Italian immigrant, his problems, his background, and his adjustments. The third section tells of Elec- tronics, a new branch in science used as a weapon in war against disease and accidents, and a creat- or of marvels in the home. Dairying, the fourth section, shows by pictures and words, that the industry is a round-the-clock job and necessary to American 1 e. The Consumer in War and Peace, describes the consumer and tells how he spends his in- come. The problems confronting him and what he can expect in the future, are also discussed. Labor and Management, . pro- vides interesting material in sec- 'tion six. American Democracy in War- time, discusses everything from financing the war to the public. The last section of the book is, The Challenge to American Youth, which should prove inter- esting to high school students, the builders of America. Miss Audrey Hanson was a din- ner guest at the Charles Hatch home Sunday. Miss Marilyn Schneider and Miss Rose Beitz were Sunday din- ner guests at the Fred Dunham I home. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, November 30, 1944 NUMBER TEN JUNIOR CLASS SHINES Qis......,....N..........'.f.........i:.?.....,..........E. I JUNIORS LEAD IN - IN COMEDY PLAY i3....,.--..fY.,.ii'i.if......5. FIRST NINE. WEEKS The Adorable Age, three-act I comedy by Dana Thomas, was pre- sented by the junior class of Wes- sington Springs high school under the capable direction of Miss Au- I drey Hanson, Friday in the highg school auditorium before good siz- I ed crowds afternoon and evening. Betty Wickre as Mary Gay,Q around whom the whole play was. built, gave an excellent perform-I ance as a teen-age girl just be- tween the adult and childhood stages, trying to do everything for I everybody, getting things all mix- I ed up, but so genuine that things just have to work her way in the end. The entire production cov- ered about a day and a half in the Colby' family's life, beginning about dinner time when Mary came home full of enthusiasm over a course she was taking from an eccentric philosopher on con- centration of mental powers as a means of obtaining anything she desires: foremost being a father, as her true father died when she was an infant. To this end she devoted her new-found faith, say- ing, Goodness! If I'm to have a father I surely ought to have, something to say about who it's going to be! Mary's mother, Mrs. Colby, well portrayed by Helen Raabe, meets a dashing, slick, polished gentle- man, Grant York, played by Ken- neth Kieser, who is interested in obtaining deeds for some Texas land, left to Mary Gay by her father, on which oil is likely to be found, and she, apparently, falls for his line. Mary tries to teach Uncle Jim, Alan Sheppard, who has been coming and going at the Colby home for 12 years, everything she knows about harnessing power and getting what is wanted, so he will become her step-father in- stead of Mr. York, whom she dis- likes from the beginning. While trying to straighten out her father problems, her love affair with Bert Parnham, Glenn Burchfleld, gets balled up and Jenny Engle rAlexa Grievew takes Bert over, spreading gossip and making things worse. Her tutor- ing of Uncle Jim in the art of love- making fails completely before the A smooth technique of York. Mary Gay, through her study on concentration of power, has learn- ed to read backwards and upside down, and is able to read letters and telegrams received by York,' I 3 MRS. MARK LAW Mrs. Mark Law, who attended 'South Dakota State College. is 2 graduate of Wessington Springs high school. Her hobby is her baby and green is her favorite color. Mrs. Law is our junior high principal and science and journ- alism instructor. She is the Spar- tonian staff adviser. thereby discovering his plan. In desperation she tells Uncle Jim, who blows up the whole case in a burst of temper, only to find out that Mrs. Colby had investigated the case and was thoroughly aware of York's intentions. She explains, as a last effort, that she was just using York to startle Uncle Jim into popping the question, and York leaves town. The comedy element was the negro cook, Clarabel, 1Pat Pin- ardb who said when Mrs. Colby threatened to discharge her, Ah's worked heah fo yo since Mary Gay was jus' dat high. I ain' a servant heahg I'se one o' de fambly and yo jes cain't nah one ob de famblyi' When Mary Gay's mother left her dinner of lamb roast to take luncheon with Grant York, Clara- bell said: Looks lak she done lef mah lamb for a Black Sheep! Harriet Ayers, Mary' s aunt, played by Mary Lou Anton, is the council of the family, a dress de- signer by trade. The Messenger boy, Henry According to figures recently compiled, 53 students are listed on the honor roll for the first nine weeks ending November 10. The juniors top the list with 17 stu- dentsg freshmen, 153 seniors, 133 and sophomores, 8. All students on the honor roll de- 2. B have at least a C or better in portznent, and no lower than average. Senior honor roll students are: Ruth Bidleman, Rollin Boe, Pnyl- lu Butteraeld, Margaret Dusek, Rodney Engelen, Dorothy Gregory, Hollis Grieve, Duane McMillan, Velma Schuettpelz, Vera Schwa- bauer, Ila Thomason, James Ward and Artnur Webb. Juniors: Mary Lou Anton, Ada Faulilaber, Alexa Grieve, Arlene Heitzman, Erma Kludt, Iola Kludt, Ramona Koenig, George Krog, Patricia Magee, Darlene Peterson, Lorraine Pfeifer, Pat Pinard, Hel- en Raabe, Zilpha Shoif, Mary Swanson, Dorotny Weber, Betty Wickre. Sophomores: George Benjamin Fenn, Betty Fenn, Helen Harm- dierks, Lois Hawley, Frances Nel- son, Donald Thompson, Phyllis Wood, Irene Weber. Freshmen: James Anton, Alice Fenn, Darlene Hins, Myron Klep- pin, Lila Koenig, Arlene Kraft, Betty Krog, Dorene Krueger, Gil- bert Magee, Caryol Mead, James Meyer, Thelma Redmann, Alta Rogers, Virginia Webb and Herb- ert Wickre. I In the junior high grades, the 8th graders lead with five honor students, while the seventh grade has three. Eighth: John Anton, Burton Gillette, Alice Hille, Geraldine Rhodes and Deloris Voigt. Sev- enth: Anne Bidleman, Loretta Lawver, June Roush. Schroeder, who aspires to be an aviator, delivers a telegram, add- ing to the humor, Between act features were the boys' quartet: Dick Wade, Benny Fenn, Alan Sheppard and Rodney Engelen, singing, O, Aunt Jem- ima and I had a Dream. Rich- ard Bradley played two trumpet solos. l Returns on the ticket sales to- taled S7'7.85 and the profit goes to the junior class treasury. Betty and Herbert Wickre spent iThanksgiving day in Huron. With the Editors Thanksgiving Vacation CHIT CHA-lf' 'l After a week of Thanksgivingli COURTESY lvacation, students and teachers '1 f - '- EI':f: - '-'-'-- '+'2' EVBII 511011811 2- DSW Dine weeks ionce more resumed their work in still new is well under way, there is plenty of time to turn over a leaf, so to speak. Many students feel that as as their grades are passing, can get by. Tl1lS is true llaps but why not take advantage Ol the opportunity ohered you and make the most of your school year? Why not study a iew min- utes longer every day and bring up those grades on which you're getting by, to those of Wl'llCll you can be proud. Needless to say, there are very few of us who could not do better if we tried. In addition to this, courtesy. both in and out of the classroom is a goal for which we are working. Many students seem to be under the impression that telling off the teacher and fellow students, as it is often called, is something smart. For this there is only one answerg Ignorance is Bliss . Aside from the fact that it is discourteous and disrespectful, it shows a definite lack of intelligent thinking. How- ever, courteousy is like a game. It works well only when practiced by teachers as well as by students. Let's make the second quarter of our school year better than the first by more serious thought both in the classroom and out. P.J.B. long they per- WAKE UP AND LOOK AROUND So far this year, our War Stamp sales have not been what they, Sl'lOl11d be. Every boy and girl realizes, Ifm sure, just what War Stamp money goes for. If anyone called you unpatriotic, you'd has- ten to iniorm them that they are very wrong, but could you prove it? Your last week's money went for sodas, candy, movies, or oth- er luxuries, while you kidded your- self into thinking that no one would miss one small dime. It's time somebody told you to wake up and take a look around you. Things are happeningg things that are going to make a lot of difference to you and your friends. You're the people who are going to live in this world to- morrow and you're the ones who are going to be responsible for the type of world it's going to be. You can't sit back and let sombody else do your share! So you'd better get in on it now or tomorrow you may find your- self in a world in which you have no place. War Stamp Sales November 15 I WSHS. Each individual spent the vacation in different ways and to those of you reading this, the way the following spent theirs, may be of interest: Alan Sheppard ventured out of bed only for meals and an occas- ional huntg and I don't mean for ducks. Pudgy Butterheld traipsed up and down H 85 H aisles, deciding and redeciding what certain peo- D16 should buy her for Christmas. It is rumored that while assisting in decorating the store she almost hung herself from the ceiling with a piece of Christmas rope. Mrs. Law divided her time be- tween her young son Billy, and the toy department at the Gamble Store. Of course it is to be un- derstood that she was merely pur- chasing Billy's Christmas presents. Mary Lou Anton merely messed around and from this you may draw your own conclusions. Pat Pinard read funny books, ate her hoarded candy bars, and managed to eat her portion of a Thanksgiving turkey. Fayne Fitzgerald accompanied HSHCDH on his nightly prowls, be- sides numerous other things. No doubt others of you spent similar vacations but let's hope not quite so strenuous as a few of those above. The Girl Scout troop met at the high school gym Tuesday eve- ning. Miss Audrey Hanson visited at Lake Norden and Watertown last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Pat Pinard visited with relatives and friends at Burbank Thanks- giving and over the week-end. PLEASANT MEMORIES X QQ Seniors ....,-.......,.,,,., 33.60 Sophomores ............ --- 6.60 Freshmen .... -,, 4.00 7th and 8th .... --- 1.85 Juniors ...... --- 1.40' I I n 1 I specks yo' all had a wonderful vacation, judging from the dream- y look of a majority of the stu- dents. I know, the mornin' after the week before. Pleash shing it this way. Nev- er again will this phrase be utter- ed, for Mr. Franklin is now the owner of a brand new set of teeth. Two eighth graders apparently are taking advantage of leap year. ln study hall at that-tusk! tusk!! Kitty and Kayo this week are two sophomores. Kitty stays at the dorm and is a member of the Sing Sing Wildcats. She is blond and as subjects, takes world his- tory, home economics, English, and journalism. Kayo lives in in town not far from the dorm. Quite frequently you will see him driving a maroon and gray car. I simply canlt say more or it will give them away. - Typing Class Reveries The following is the result of a few minutes idle wandering over the keys in a recent sixth period typing class by one of our more deep thinking, literary minded seniors: Ah Love! Whose fingers hath clutched at my heart with a hys- terical longing and whose grip of steel will never loose me from its grasp. I-Iow beautiful is love, but yet so senseless. Love captures the soul of even the most stern and forbidding, and plants there the love for soft starlit evenings and the enchanting beauty of the moon's last beams shimmering over a spellbound world. All thought of time is lost forever to the world when alone we walk the pathways that lead to heavenly bliss. To many, love is a pitfall into which only the foolish will fall, but it is these same ones who fall in love themselves.-J.W. Editor's note: If you know of any poetry or prose, short stories, novels, etc., that your friends and classmates have composed, or if you are poetically inclined your- self,, drop them in the box marked Spartonian in room 6. We assure you that it will receive our full at- tention. Ruth Mary Urton of Winner was a guest of Ruth Bidleman's Sun- day night. 'Miss Rose Beitz spent Thanks- giving and the week-end at her home in Delmont. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Law of Clear Lake spent Thanksgiving and the week-end here with Mrs. Mark Law. I ' ' 1928-Phil Rae-bel. V Published by Students of Wessington Springs lligh School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, December 7, 1944 NUMBER ELEVEN GOLD STARS' ADDED 4 SPARTANS PLAY FIRST TO SERVICE FLAG 2.............,..-......,...-..,.....,.......,,2.1 GAME FRIDAY NIGHT The high school service flag has 1 been brought up to date, throughl the work of Mrs. Greener and Miss Hanson. There are 174 stars on the flag, with three gold stars. 1 Those represented by gold stars are: Don Kleppin, Raymond Schmierer, and Paul Fildes. Don and Raymond were killed in action 1 in France, and Paul in a plane 1 crash 1 during training in thisg country. , 5 The graduating class of l938,g with a total of 17, leads the classes 1 and one of the stars is gold. 1 The complete-list of those rep-' 1 1 resented is as follows: 1915-Harley Holcomb. 1 1918-Maurice Zink. 1 1920-Albert Russell. 1924-Marion Burchield. 1 1925-Genevieve Vessey. 1 1927-Coye Hulfman, Frank Whitney. 1929-Vincent Buoye, Glen Hall, Donald Gibbs. 1930-Loren Carlson, Roy Wahl, Robert Jones. 1931-Robert Buck, Ralph Fer- ren, Lyle Lass, Junius Morehead, Lawrence Petrosky, Clark Zink. 1932-Allison Dunham, William Hatch, Robert Monteith, Everett Schwarm, Herbert Creighton. 1933-Wyeth Van Buren, Robert Cowan, Harold Olson, Ralph Hill- mer, Richard Monteith, George Pinard, Alwyn Robinson, William Srstka, Carol Whitney, Elvin Rum- elhart. 1934-Bob Austin, John Bowar, Roy Jones, Bernard Posey, Paul Setterstrom, Elmer Schmierer, Douglas Dunham. 1935- Bill Bowar, Maurice Burchlield, Virgil Harbert, Gerald Tupper. 1936- Howard Bill, Chester Brown, Richard Bryson, Harvey Christensen, Hilding Englund, Ar- vid Shulenberger, Ruth Palmer, LeRoy Huether, Donald Nighbert, Oscar Holmgren, Leonard Had- dorif, Everett Rumelhart, John Waybright. 1937-Wallace Churchill, Robert DeLay, Roger Dunham, William Flittie, Eugene Habicht, Leslie Hanson, Raymond Hendricks, Carl Jensen, Bill Munson, Robert Pal- mer, Philip Romig, Curtis Schwarz, 1 Raymond Schmierer igoldi, Har- old Voorhees, Walter Schmidt, Vernon Young. 1938-Milo Ballard, Merle Cow- THEODORE HODWALKER Mr. Theodore Hodwalker, senior high school principal, is a Neb- raska man. He attended Doan College, Crete, Nebr., University of Chicago, and College of Education, Greeley, Colo. His hobby is col- lecting Oriental art objects. He appreciates all music except jive. WAR STAMP SALES Tuesday, December 5 Seniors .................. 337.90 Juniors ............ ..... 2 1.00 Sophomores ......... -- 8.25 Freshmen ............. -- 2.95 7th and 8th Grades ...... 4.50 TOTAL 874.60 nie Hins, Hubert Holcomb, Donald Kleppin Cgoldl, Curtis Reedy, John Schmidt, Vernon Schmierer, Kenneth Schryer, Raymond Sef- rna, Kenneth Van Buren, Ervin Huether, Curtis McFarling, Robert Baltzer. 1939-Billy Bell, Bob Cameron, Charles- Fischer, Paul Fildes rgoldl, Merlin Hodgson, Everett- Hinrichs, Milton Horsley, Arthur Maxwell, Dean Schryer, Eugene Strachan, -Ivan Kieser, Wyman Whitney, Keith Bidleman, Donald Myers, Avery Thompson. 1940-Maynard Bill, Keith Brid- nour, Everett Dean, Milo Erickson, Harold Arnott, Douglas Flittie, Douglas Jones, Paul Jones, Eugene man, Franklin Fite, ReubenlKauble, Newell Patton, Charles. Fuerst, Harold Hemmelman, Con-'Reedy, Donley. Swanson, Marvin 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 Friday, December 8, the Blue and Gold will clash with the For- estburg Orange and Black on their home floor for the roll-off in the 1944-45 basketball season. Let's all help the team get off to a good start by attending the game. The squad will probably be made up of: Richard Bradley, Bob Winegarden, Vernon Winegarden, Fayne Fitzgerald and Ronald Sal- ter, Iirst flveg Bob Wolting, Ben Fenn, Clair Tiede, Lester Roush, Dick Wade, Lloyd Reindl, Roy Pal- mer and Rooney Flanneryi Tney will go by bus. The first game starts at 7:30. First home game is Tuesday, December 12, with the Letcher Tl- gers, at 7:30. Letcher was last year's conlerence winner, so it should be a very interesting game. Prices this year are 280 for ad- ults, l2c for students. Students, be sure you have your activity ticket with you. because it's either tnat or 12c to see the game: no exceptions! In the alumni game last Thurs- day, the score was: 1944-5 team, 8, alumni, 26. Friday, the college team came down for a practice game. Powell, Harold Schaefer. 1941-Dick Costello, Clarence Hainy, Bob Jobe, Leo Jonnson, Howard Kopke, Elmer Schnabel, Bob Wood, Don Zink, Elmer Haw- kins, Leonard Lenr, Eldon Beck- man, Louis Wolting, Don Jensen, Bob Adams,'Edmund Bauer, Mur- iel Carson. 1942-Alvin Dey, Joe Hanks, Vernon Luckey, Ralph Sheppard, Wilbur Schmierer, Manford Bill, George Stidworthy, Bob Oates, Francis Rumelhart, Arnold Zink, Milton Reimer, Roland Powell. Clinton Hern, John Hanks, Clif- ford Flittie, Robert Moorman, Ar- nold Runestad. 1943-Gail McDonald, Bob Pin- ard, Raymond Raabe, Ted Webb, LeRoy Winegarden, Arthur Han- sen, Robert Snultz, Russell Ben- nett, Rayburn Zink, Jack Pfeifer, Vernon Olson. 1944- Jack Younie, Gaylord Raabe, Arthur Fenn, Abe Ritch- hardt, Eugene Christensen, Ryland Moorman, Lynus Krueger, Albert Schaefer. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leischner and Twila were Monday evening guests at the Hilding Gadda ' home. With the Editors BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS Buy War Bonds and Stamps! Does that really mean anything to you? It's fired at you in every theater you attend. Along the highways more than half the signs display it. Every newspaper you pick up shouts it at you on almost every page. You pick up a pencil to write your daily assignments, and it's all over the side of that. Posters on bulletin boards stare at you at every turn. You hear it every time you turn on the radio. Yes, we've all seen it, hundreds and thousands of timesg seen it so much that we cease to see it. As Bert Van Dyke, well known gradu- ate of 1943-4 said, when he found it impossible to concentrate on his Government chapter, It just goes in one eye and out the other. But there is one thing we can't forget. There's a war on. And our military leaders, men who ought to know, say that the tough- est fighting is yet to be met in Europe, and there is no idea as to the time required for Japan. Every one of us has some close relative, brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or perhaps even father, in this war. Many of them are over- seas. They're giving everything they've got-even life itself-oh, yes. maybe some of them didn't want to go at iirst, but you don't hear of them griping. A lot of us will be in this thing before very many sheets come oiT the calendar on the wall, but that's no excuse for doing nothing now. The one way we can help, the best way We can do something about it and not just talk, is to get on the bond wagon. The average income of school students has almost doubled. Surely we can all invest at least ten cents each Tuesdayfor a War Stamp. This would total more than S20 a week for the school, and if carried through an entire year, would mean a S720 contrib- ution. Nobody would miss my dime? Don't kid yourself. Get in the fight. Back the attack. Buy War Bonds and Stamps! -ALW gnc-0-e-nv-0-9+-env-94--wma-4wr++o4-0-ge ? Office News 2 9 9 o Q' Mr. Holland attended a meet- ing of the State Music Council in Huron, Sunday. Plans were dis- Zzussed for a Regional Music Con- est. New books have been ordered for the World History class. Miss Rose Beitz and Mrs. Bertha Eagle were supper guests at Bert Kidman's Friday evening. 1 I l 0:04-o-4-any-o--o-4--of-0-a--awww-m-o-s--0--s--Q--Q--0-02 l ci-ur CHAT Starkle, starkle, little twink, What the -- you are I think, Up above the world so high Like a flashlight, maybe, huh? S p r i n g s - that's the way you spell it. Here's the way you tell it! Somethimes me tinks I will go crazy. OK, OK, youse knows am. Then there was the Scotchman who fried his bacon in Lux to keep it from shrinking! One day I overheard Betty Wickre hollering to her mother. CDon't worry I live only a block away.l 'Come down off that raft- er, motherg that's not the way to 'get on the beam! I Fibber and Mollie are freshman and sophomore and have been seen around just the past couple of weeks. They are both dorm kids, Blinky being a sophomore and Mick a freshman. Last week's Kitty and Kayo were Beverly Knight and Bob Wolting. Luella Krueger was a guest of Paul Bauer's in Wolsey, Saturday Declamatory Contest Held at Woonsocket Seven towns participated in the district declamatory contest held at Woonsocket Wednesday, Nov- ember 29. Three students from Wessington Springs took part and all received ratings of good. In the humorous division, Beverly Hein recited The Waltz by Dorothy Parker. Mar- garet Waybright took part in the oratorical division with, Shall We Have Two More World Wars? by Dr. D. F. Flemmingg and Joseph- ine Schroeder's reading was, The American Way, by Kaufman and Haut. Randall Fisher of Woonsocket received a superior rating in the oratory division. Margaret Smith of Plankinton, superior in the poe- try divisiong Dessie Hutton, Let- cher, superior, humorous: and Shirley Duncan, Mt. Vernon, su- perior, dramatic. FFA OFFICERS HOLD MEETING F.F.A. ofhcers met last Thurs- day, November 30, and with the ,aid of Mr. Gadda, decided to have a play on any date available in January. Plans were made for par- ants night, an annual affair which is usually held in the middle of February. Copies of the newly-arranged F. evening. i F. A. Constitution were distributed. SPRINGS vs FORESTBURG 0 Friday December 8 A 7:30 At Forestburg 1 O LETCHER ..... . . . . NEXT TUESDAY 1l ilq 11-1 u :xi-v 7 ii: 0- -1 -.11 n-1 ,,,.--1 '-1-.. . 1 --1 1-1 1-it The SPAR TO IA Published by Studen ts of Wessington Springs High School QYOLUME SIXTEEN Thl1I'SCl2.y, D6C8II1b6f 14, 1944 NUMBER TWELVE l SPARTANS DEFEAT HANKS WOUNDED BY FORESTBURG 30-17 s......f?fff.TEEfllEii--.5. SHRAPNEL AT BREST In the first game of the season, Springs Spartans smashed the Forestburg Buccaneers 30-17. Fitzgerald was high point man with a total of 18, while Olson topped the Forestburg list with six. Lefler, right guard for the Buccan- eers, fouled out. The Spartan five led by a fair margin throughout the entire game, proving their ability for fast action and quick thinking. Substitutes were: Wolting, Wade, Line-up: FG FT TP 12 V2 50 5 Reindl, and Tiede. Springs Bradley, rf ........ Fitzgerald, lf ...... 43 18 Winegarden, c .... 33M 25 3 Roush, rg ......... B. Winegarden, lg --40 4 The second teams played a dou- ble overtime game with Forestbure winning 11-9. T116 line-up: Flannery, rfg Tiede, lfg Wade, c: Palmer, rgg Reindl, lgg substitutes: Fenn, Wolting and Weber. Pal- mer was high-point man with 6. Local Teachers Enroll 100 Percent in SDEA The state headquarters of the South Dakota Education Associa- tion in Sioux Falls reported today that the teachers of Wessington Springs are enrolled 10070 as members in the association for the school year 1944-45. In announcing this fine record of the Wessington Springs teach- ers, the association officers state that this is the best evidence of the professional attitude of the lo- cal teachers. This year the SDEA celebrat- ed it's sixteenth anniversary. It was organized and held its first meeting in Huron in 1884, five years before statehood. General W. H. H. Beadle, founder of the SD- EA, was its irst president and ser- ved as such for the first three years and again in 1909. The association held it's an- nual 1944 meeting in Mitchell. November 20-22 with emphasis up- on consideration of the schools' part in the war effort of the na- tion and the problems of education in South Dakota. The theme of the association this year, chosen by the SDEA president, Dean W. W. Ludeman of Southern State Normal, was South Dakota Schools Prepare for a Changing' World . ' . 1. .. .1:s:e:s:a:':ag:z:a:1.an :-2.222 z::'s:'f ::....., ,.,.,, , A U.S. Army General Hospital, England 1Delayed1: Wounded by 88mm. shrapnel at Brest, France. while giving another wounded in- fantryman first aid, Pvt. George J. Hanks, 21, of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, is recov- ering at this U. S. hospital in Eng- land. He has been awarded the Purple Heart. 4 'X 4 S Y , '35 , av O' I 4 w e We I 'if' all he xt 4 N, il . ' ' : ' -' : .- 2: 5 E5E if-: I ,,, ::.,:,., ,::5:ag::5:.::::. 1 , 1 l V V , ' 55:5if 5 1 ' :I'2f'.f. if 1 .- , P ' , 3 -1152255231 .ji . l ,. .,.. ' 1 MRS. THEODORE HODWALKER Mrs. T. Hodwalker hails fromg Alliance, Nebr., where she gradu- ated from high school. She re- ceived her BA degree from Nebras- ka State Teachers College, Peru. Nebr., and her MA degree from the Colorado State College of Educa- tion, Greeley, Colo. Mrs. Hodwalker teaches all' commercial courses. Her favorite color is blue, and for recreation she prefers bridge. . WAR STAMP SALES 7th and 8th grades ......... 34.55 Freshmen ...,....,.. .,.. 2 1.2 Sophomores ...... - - - 15.10 Juniors ,... -- ,... 1.00 Seniors ...... .,.... ,,..., 8 . '75 Total ...... ...... ...... S 5 0.65 H CORRECTION! The names of Elizabeth Keene, of the class of '33g Ralph Palmer, class of '38 and Harry Palmer, class of '42 were omitted from the list of WSHS alumni in the service published last week. . A great deal of work and effort was spent in compiling the list, which we now believe to be com- plete. However, if anyone knows of any other name that should be added, please notify us immed- .iately. THE EDITGRS. We were attacking heavily for- tified German positions on the outskirts of the city, the South Dakotan said, when we were pin- ned dowh by machinegun fire. As if that wasn't enough, the Jerries zeroed in with 88s, and shrapnel was flying all over the place? As he gave first aid to a man al- ready hit by shrapnel, Pvt. Hanks was hit in both legs by flying shell fragments. Treated by medics and taken to the battalion aid station, he was later brought by plane to England. Said his Ward surgeon, Lt. Alexei N. Berk of New York City, Pvt. Hanks' condition is satisfactory but he will require more hospitalization to achieve the best possible restoration. A 1942 graduate of Wessington Springs high school, he worked on the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Hanks before entering the service in March, 1943. He has a brother, John, 20, in the Navy in Oklahoma. fEditor's note: The above dis- patch, as indicated, is directly from a hospital in England and came undated, passed by censor, and evidently delayed, as Pvt. Joe Hanks, as he is known here, is at the home of his parents here on 30 days furlough from the army hospital at Topeka, Kans.J ,-,i,.-i - FIRST PEP MEETING A pep meeting was held at the weekly assembly Friday morning. Several numbers were played by the pep band under direction of Mr. R. N. Frankling and yells led by our four cheerleaders, were giv- en. Coach C. T. Holland gave a short talk, during which he intro- duced the baskektball boys mak- ing the trip to Forestburg Friday night. Following this, Mrs. Law gave a pep talk which she conclud- ed with: It seems pretty bad in a way, but I think we're really going Ito beat Forestburgf' With the Editors BACK YOUR TEAM The basketball season started for WSHS with the playing of the nrst game last Friday at Forest- burg. Our team has shown us not only good playing and fair play, but what is more important. sportsmanship. They're out to win all the games they can for WSHS and it's up to us to back them up. both at the pep meetings and the games. The cheerleaders have been more than doing their part to pro- mote pep, but they need the help of' all the students. Some of you who are new may not be familiar with the yells. For just that pur- pose sheets of the yells have been printed which will be passed out at the pep rallies. Learn those yells! Itis not only fun but it shows the team we're all behind them try- ing to do our share so that they will come out on top. Of course many of us will nor be able to attend the out-of-town games, but those of you who can, get together with the cheerleaders and exhibit some pep and enthu- siasm! As far as home games are concerned, there's no excuse for missing them. Don't leave it en- tirely up to the team-let's all con- tribute our share to making this the most successful basketball sea- son in the history of WSHS. R.L.B. l:o-o--o-o-o-c--o-o--o-o-o-o--o-o-a--o--o--o--o-o-o-o-o-o2n oFF1cs NEWS 2 Mr. Gadda, Mr. Holland, Mr. Franklin and Mr. Hodwalker, at- tended a Hickory Stick meeting at Huron Saturday evening. The motion picture, Corregi- dor, will be shown December 22 in the high school auditorium. It will be the faculty's Christmas present to the student body. A new mimeograph machine has been installed for the school. Look for improvement in future tests. Dormitory students are having their annual Christmas party next Monday evening. Four Girls Selected As WSHS Cheerleaders This year's cheerleaders have been chosen and from the follow- ing six girls, four were selected: Phyllis Butterfield, Pat Pinard, Donna Knight, Leanna Thompson, Hermine Wheeler and Betty Knigge. The first four named will reign as cheerleaders over future activ- ities. As Phyllis was pushed and coaxed towards the stage, the students waited patiently. Sudden- ly at a sudden spurt of courage, she rushed out on the stage, yell- ed, Let's spell Springs, waved her arms and lied! . Next came Pat, calm as usual, asking us to yell, 'Tin Can Can 1Canf' After opening her mouth, lraising her arms, and various oth- er things, she calmly undid all these actions and said, Incident- ly, itis Alpena we're beating. Betty Knigge made a graceful debut, even though her feet didn't cooperate very well. Evidently they were attracted by something heavenward because that was the direction they threatened to take two or three times. Very sedately, Donna Lou, as- cended the steps, waited for the whistles and howls to cease, led the students and just as calmly des- cended the steps. Hermine, appearing very much at ease tappearing I saidl, took an extra breath of air, rushed on the stage very quickly and off in the same manner. The last was Leanna, trying in vain to keep a ribbon out of her eyes and her eyes off the audience. Nevertheless, she was able to give I one of her impish grins. Taking all into consideration. the girls did a 1'ine job of showing their sportsmanship. Good luck to this year's cheerleaders. ?W.wE Xf'M.M4? Q BY PAT 5 o 0:0-0 .0 l I suppose the majority of you who went to the game have re- covered, at least partially. Some- one in their anger hollered, You ,fathead! Very nonchalantly Her- man answered, Are you calling I91! A seep and a doat was a'doing down a pas'ure: Said the seep to da doat, Tan't you go a wittle fasser? I tan't said da doatg I dotta a sore toe. Sorry said da seep: I didn't I know! Thursday was all a dither at the dorm, so I heard, what with the drawing of names and changing, I suppose some boy didn't get the girl he wanted or vice versa. A party and dance will follow and some bright C?J junior added. Eats! I can't connect these two jun- iors with any two comic strip characters, so will just call them him and her. Him is of med- ium height, wears mostly sport clothes and has a G UI. Him sings in boys' octet and is manag- ing editor of The Spartonian. Her is a short, blond, blue-eyed Norwegian. She sings in glee club and has played clarinet in band. Both were members of the junior play cast. Last week's Fibber and Mollie are Dorothy Root and Mike Magee. Recently there has been an un- usual amount of discussion con- cerning Britain's right to interfere in the Greek government. The British are fighting the EDES, an army of about 30,000 Greeks, be- cause they are not in favor of hav- ing John Metaxas at the head of their government. Prime Minister Churchill claims they are interfer- ing only to avert gangster rule. In last Sunday's Chicago Round-ta- ble, one of the speakers said that the trouble that is going on in the small countries that have been oc- cupied by Germany until recent- ly, shows the tension there is be- tween the Allied nations, referring mainly to Greece. The Chinese army is said to ,have halted the Jap advance. Per- haps this is the best news they have reported in several weeks. The report stated that they had pushed most of the invaders out of Kweichow Province by numer- ous counter attacks. The situa- tion in China had been growing steadily worse, but if the Chinese will only keep driving the Japs back, they will undoubtedly short- en the war considerably. It should be quite a day for the Russians when the last German is finally driven out of Budepest. There has been hard fighting around there for quite some time now, and once the city is taken, the Russians will be in Germany in no time at all. Japan has no doubt felt the blows directed at them by the B- 29s, as they have made repeated attacks on the B-29 base at Sai- Dan. Fortunately, very little dam- age has been done. -P.W. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS n Mrs. Mark Law spent Saturday in Mitchell. Mrs. Frank Warta stayed in town over the week-end. Velma Schuettpelz spent the week-end with Joyce Eddy. .Beverly Hansen spent Saturday night and Sunday with Leanna Thompson. Miss Audrey Hanson, Miss Mary Kearton and Miss Marilyn Schneider spent Saturday in Mitchell shopping. Miss Audrey Hanson, Miss Rose Bietz and Miss Marilyn Schneider were supper guests at Rev. Jacob Askeland's Monday evening. ' L Published by Students of Wessington Springs lligh School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thllrsday, DBCCIIIIJCI' 21, 1944 NUMBER THIRTEEN We ff Ar! r-Ef5- X52 ' ff' X .xvf7g gf 5 q 1.4 4: 8 Fx -,,,., , it anna M 2 - l ' A Ni r - Q From an original ink drawing by Margaret Dusek. WESSINGTON SPRINGS CSSSJQL .,i2f3Ei3'2d aiottifits MUSIC DEPARTMENT niversary of the birth of Christ. Alpena won the Pony Hills con- ference basketball tournament in a very close game with Wessington Springs with a score of 20-24 in the Letcher auditorium Saturday evening, to take championship honors, placing the Spartans in second place for runner-up hon- ors. Forestburg defeated Woon- socket 34-28 for third place, and Letcher defeated Lane 60-28 for consolation. Alpena held a small lead all the through the championship game, the score being 8-'7 at the finish of the first quarterg 16-14 at the half: holding a four-point lead from the 64-period through the final quarter for the 20-24 decis- ion. Fitzgerald was high-point man of the game with ten, while Walk- er and Brosz gave six points each to Alpena's total. Springs entered the finals by de- feating Woonsocket 34-223 and Alpena topped Forestburg 26-21 to enter the championship game. Letcher walked away with Lane 60-28 for consolation honors, Car- ter making 36 points in the game. Alpena C243 FG FT PF Walker, f ..... .... 2 2 3 Peterson, f -- .... 0 1 3 Brosz, c .... .... 3 0 1 Huether, g ---- .... 2 1 5 Schorzmann, g ....... 1 0 3 Koth, g ............. 1 2 1 TOTALS 9 6 16 Wess. Springs i203 FG FT PF Bradley, f ........... 0 2 4 Fitzgerald, f ......... 3' 4 3 V. Winegarden, c .... 2 1 1 R. Winegarden, g .... 0 0 1 Roush, g ............ O 3 3 TOTALS 5 10 12 Alpena .... 8 8 3 5-24 Springs ---7 7 1 5--20 the Prince of Peace, and the King of Kings. That day, by common consent, December 25, is marked by special religious services in the churches, by charitable deeds, the exchange of gifts, and by merry- making and rejoicing. The time when the Christmas festival was first observed, is not definitely known. It is spoken of in the beginning of the third cen- tury by Clement of Alexandria, and Chrysostoni speaks of it in the latter part of the fourth century as an old custom. Other dates were celebrated as the day of the Nativity but finally December 25 was adopted the world over. There is no evidence that the date is absolutely correct, but ex- actness on those points is not so important as the Spirit of Christ- mas, the spirit of giving, of help- ing, and a love for our fellow men. This year, as we observe Christ- mas day and as we hear the Christmas bells, let's remember 4Longfellow's ageless carol: 11 heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols playg And wild and sweet, The words repeat, Of peace on earth, good-will to I men! I. I WAR STAMP SALES Freshmen .......,,.,,,..,,, 31.50 Sophomores 4100961 ........ 18.10 ,Juniors .....,... .,,, , -, 2.50 Seniors ...... ..,,,,. , ,, 2.00 7th and 8th grades ...,.,,,. .85 TOTAL 524.95 Miss Rose Beitz and Miss Mar- ilyn Schneider were in Mitchell Saturday. Mrs. L. E. Gerber and daughters left Saturday to join Mr. Gerber lin Oklahoma City, Okla. WSHS music department, under direction of Mr. R. N. Franklin, presented a concert at the high school Tuesday evening. The pro- gram opened with the National Anthem by the band, followed by the following band selections: National Emblem ........ Bagley Under the Double Eagle --Wagner By the Light of the Silvery Moon ............ Edwards .His Honor ...-. .- ....... Fillmore Lrndian Trail -:-- -- Deiiamater Cavalier .......... --- Richards ,Donkey Serenade --- .... Friml ,Johnny Trombone ..... Richards -The Klaxon ............ Fillmore Bells on Parade .......... Yoder ' The girls trio sang: By the Waters of the Min- netonka ........ Liourance Robin in The Rain ........ Cain The Big Brown Bear-Mona-Zucca The boys quartet sang: Girl of My Dreams .... Emburry lOld Aunt Jemima ..... Spiritual The boys' glee club sang: De Gospel Train .......... Cain The Mounties ..1........ Friml The mixed chorus sang: Adoramus Te ........ Palistrina The Shepherd Psalm .... ..- Swift Wade in de Water ...... Howorth 0:0-0--0-m-0--0--0--0--M-O-w-onQ--ow0--0--0--0--0-vs--0--0--0-0:0 'E Office News Z ' Mrs. Donald Roberts is taking the place of Mrs. L. Greener this week, as she was called to Mon- tana by the illness of her father- in-law. She met her husband at Aberdeen enroute to Montana from Maryland. School will dismiss Friday for Christmas vacation and will re- convene January 3. With the Editors CHRISTMAS Christmas season! Toys, tinsel, trimmings, and - oh yes, Christ- mas turkey. Everyone is in a fes- tive mood, feeling gay and cheer- ful. Presents are being bought, cards are being sent, and plans are being made for Christmas din- ner. Most everyone is thinking of what they want for Christmas. They are also griping about the fact that candy, gum and peanuts are hard to get 5 that there is still rationing. Stop and think for a minute. What are our boys over there do- ing for Christmas? You're right. They are fighting, waiting to iight, or resting after a battle. They know it is Christmas but they haven't time to do more than grab a bite to eat instead of sitting down to a regular Christmas din- ner. Certainly, they have received gifts and cards but just to be home once more with their feet under the family table for dinner is their only wish. Let's not gripe about the things we did or did not get. Just re- member how lucky we are to be here in America. In addition, re- member to sprinkle a bit of that Christmas cheer throughout the community and help to make this world a happier one. A.P.H. PEACE ON EARTH As the Christmas season draws nearer to its climax, the merry tinkling of silver bells and the lighted wreath in every window, reminds us all of our long-estab- lished custom. It would hardly seem like the Yuletide season without St. Nick and his pack, the family reunion, the gaily decorated tree, and the tiny stocking hang- ing over the last burning embers I r 4 on the eve of Christmas. The! open hand of every neighbor and the cheery note in the voices of all is as much a part of a success- ful celebration as are the carolers going from house to house and re- ligious services in the little church down the street. Yet, this year, many are giving up these traditionsg they are for- getting about spreading bits of cheer, feeling that they have no cause for merry-making. It is true that thousands are separated from loved ones, and for these the only wish is for their return, but in the meantime, we should help to bring happiness to others and in this way find happi- ness ourselves. Help to make the world a hap- pier one as an aid to peace on earth: good will to men. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to all of you. -P.J.B. , Christmas Party is Held at Dormitory The annual Christmas party was held at the dormitory Monday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. Hol- land and the school board mem- bers and wives as guests. The dining hall was beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree, rope, tinsel, wreaths and candles. Each table was centered with small flags and lighted by tall tapers, and a minature Christmas tree was the center piece of the head table. The lights were dimmed, as the traditional flaming plum pud- ding was brought forth, lighting the dining room with the scattered small flames. The meal was served by Mr. Wing with the assistance of eight boysg Donald Will, Donald Kraft, Duane McMillan, George Krog, Bernard Madden, Hollis Grieve, Kenneth Kieser, and Lloyd Reindl. Gifts were exchanged at the close of the meal. A party was held in the gym at eight o'clock, with the dormitory boys and girls as guests. Refresh- ments were served by Mr. Wing and Mrs. Alverson. TWO-ACT PLAY GIVEN BY SENIOR CLASS Footballs and Powderpuffsn, a two-act skit by Anna Manley Galt, was presented by the seniors Fri- day for the weekly program. This Christmas play centered around the idea of the students of Ashtown high school discontinu- ing the sending of the annual Christmas box for the Kentucky mountaineers. They considered their shekels too scarce and prec- ious to send to their heathen friends. At last, in secret, each sent a Christmas box because of guilty consciences. The program was concluded by the singing of Christmas carols by the group directed by Mr. Frank- lin. ..- N- ff Ab, NEWS in a. NUTSHELL The Yanks have been advancing rapidly in the Philippines lately, invading the island of Mindora. This island is important because it leads directly into the South China sea. It is just off the south- ern tip of Luzon and only 155 miles from Manila. During the invasion, the Japs put up little re- sistance against the fast rocket- Letter From Alumnus Following is a letter from a graduate of 1943-4, a private at Camp Blanding, Fla.: Editor Spartonian: With chuckling memories I read of the troubles that Alma Mater is having. I think of the simple troubles we hadg then I wish I were back enjoying them, and the pleasures of high school. Pray tell me, what is the dis- turbance of the interest in our school parties? Don't tell me that Wessington Springs high school girls aren't as cute as they used to be! How about it boys? I'll bet you're bashful. Well, girls, you know the solution to that. I think how enjoyable it would be to waltz to, It's Three o'clock in the Morning rather than walk- ing guard at that time. I know of six million more boys who would give anything to be in those shoes also. Would a masquerade dance ar- ouse enough interest to flood that new floor? Boy! Would I like to see that! Have those lessons in dancing been continued? They helped me considerably last year. Let's hear of a burst of interest in the school parties. We started them: you will have to continue them. -AN INTERESTED ALUMNUS. firing planes used for the flrst time in an island invasion. Vice Admiral McCain reported that carrier-based planes patroled the island of Luzon for two days straight before and during the in- vasion, reporting any enemy plane nearing the island of Mindora. Several well-known newspapers and outstanding men have made the statement that a split is evid- ent among the Allies. A German foreign oflice spokesman said The German people were grateful to Churchill for the brutal frankness with which he announced his plans for dividing and destroying Ger- many. It will be a priceless con- tribution to Germany's war ef- fort. Whether Churchill has tak- en the right step or the wrong is hard to say, and more than likely the opinions vary. Roosevelt has had very little to say about the whole situation. British and Polish are fighting side by side near Foenya, below the Bologna-Rimini highway. It- aly-based U. S. bombers have bombed targets near there and Americans of the fifth army have repulsed astrong attack by the Nazis near Bologna. Here in the U.S., the bond goal was topped by three billion dol- lars, which shows that people on the home front are backing up the men on the fighting front, Published by Students of Wessington Springs lligli School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, January 11, 1945 NUMBER FOURTEEN SIX MEMBERS JOIN D.A.R. CANDIDATE 'SP ARTANS UP SET THESPIAN SOCIETY Six members were initiated into li the National Thespian society, honorary organization for high school dramatics, Monday evening at 7:30. The impressive candle-light ceremony was held in the auditor- ium with the six seated in a semi- circle around the table. The offic- ers and Miss Audrey Hanson. troupe sponsor, gave the aims of the society and read the names of members and their total points. At the close of the ceremony, the members were congratulated and cards entitling them to life membership and a year's subscrip- tion to the society's magazine, were presented to them. This is a newly organized society originating only last year, but it is one of national interest. WSI-IS is one of the few schools in South Dakota who belong. The old members served refresh- ments of sandwiches, cookies, pickles and coffee to the six: Hel-- en Raabe, Mary Lou Anton, Pat- ricia Pinard, Betty Wickre, Glen Burchfield and Kenneth Kieser. To be eligible, students must have earned a required number of points by participating in publir- performance. Those not eligible, may join dramatics club. Spartans Dump Alumni Springs Spartans met the cagy alumni team in the high school gym December 28 and clipped them 24-23, in a close called game. The Spartans fought to hold an even margin throughout the game with a half-time score of 15-12 in the Spartans' favor. Action was slow in the entire game, with Fitzgerald leading the scoring, sinking three field goals and a free throw for the Spartans Christensen led the alumni with a total of five field goals. Neither team received many fouls, thus the finishing score of 24-23 in the Spartans' favor was limited to field goals. Dottie Cameron and Phyllis But- terfield were dinner guests at the Dale Newcomer home Sunday eve- ning. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Solem and family were dinner guests at the Hilding Gadda home Tuesday, January 2. Alexa Grieve, Ethel Jane Pow- ell, Ronald Salter and Glenn Wat- ters attended the show in Huron Sunday afternoon. FROM W.S.I-I.S. Ruth Bidleman was chosen as the DAR candidate from Wessing- ton Springs high school upon her record of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, is a nation- al society which annually sponsors a good citizenship contest. Previously, the state winner was given a free trip to Washington. D. C., but because of uncertainty of conditions caused by the war. the winner is to be presented with a S100 War Bond. Velma Schuettpelz and Joyce 'Eddy were high ranking in the Icontest. Woonsocket Redmen Meet 44-27 Defeat The Woonsocket Redmen came to Wessington Springs Tuesday evening to meet our conquering Spartans for a defeat of 44-27. The first half found the Spar- tans with a lead of 24-15 gained by fast breaks and setups. The home team held its lead during the first part of the second half with the coaches substituting more freely than before. Spartans had one man out on fouls while Woonsocket had two. , Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda and Ethel Jane were dinner guests at the J. B. Solem home New Year's ,eve. , RAMS, SCORE 36-12 1 Friday, December 22, tne Artes- ian Rams tangled with the Springs Spartans and met defeat, 36-12. At the end of the first half, the score was 15-5 in our favor. The game progressed smoothly with most of the plays being setups. The Spar- :tans made an average of eight ipoints per quarter. I Springs had a low percentage of ' fouls. Fitzgerald made threeg Wel- lting, twog and Palmer, one. For the Rams, James had three: Wen- t dell, one: Dean, two: and Mitchell, -one. l Artesian's high-point man was g Smith with nineg for the Spartans i it was Fitzgerald with 20. Springs-Forestburg 33-22 i Meeting on the local court Jar.- luary 5, Springs Spartans defeated Forestburg 33-22. After a defeat for the second team, Springs came back to gain an 11-point lead. Scoring was slow during the first few periods, limiting the first quarter to 9-2, while in the next, field goals brought the score to 16-9 at the half. In the last half, both teams held a steady margin, letting the Spar-- tans hold their gain and securing the victory. Olsen was high-point man for the visitors with seven: while Fitz- gerald led the Spartans with 16. ozo-Q-A-m-o--o--o-o-e-o-o--o-o--o-o--o-o--o-o--o-o--o-o-o:o 2 Office News I Mr. Theodore Nickisch of the War Food Administration, visited the dormitory Monday. He com- mented very favorably on the op- Ieration and management of the dormitory. 9Nine-week tests are January 15- 1 . Mrs. Mark Law is expecting to spend the remainder of the sem- ester with her husband, Lt. Mark Law, at the home of his parents in Clear Lake. Mrs. Donald Roberts , is substituting during her absence. Miss Rose Bietz spent her Christmas and New Year's vaca- tion at her home in Delmont. Miss Audrey Hanson spent the holidays in Lake Norden and Wa- tertown. Mrs. Warta and son Bobby spent the holidays at their home in the country. Jim Anton, Doris Clifton, Herb- . ert Wickre, and Virginia Webb en- 'joyed skating Tuesday, January 2. 'student. How are we to bring With the Editors COOPERATION So often we hear the phrasc-.5 Wed be a ion better on if we had 1 a little more cooperation around' here. Do we mean that we would be more satisfied with a group of yes men-students and teachers wno cheerfully say yes to every- thing? Certainly not! Yes-men in the truest sense of the word have no place in a progressive so- ciety. Just what do we mean when we speak of cooperation? Let us look first at what Webster says. As de- fined in the dictionary, we find that cooperation is collective ac- tion for the mutual profit or com- mon benefitf' Now in order to have collective action we must have an understanding between C11 the student and his fellow stu-Q dents, f2b the teacher and the this about? Since we are all in-' dividuals, we all have separate and sometimes, very complex problems. Before you criticize, look into the situation thoroughly. Be sure you have all the facts and not just a part. Weigh all the evidence. You will find that you no longer wish to criticize but that your at- titude has changed so that now you wish to help rather than hinder. This is understanding Collective action, then, must bc based on understanding. To further analyze our defini- tion, let us take the word mutuall' which, according to Webster, is that which is exerted by each with respect to the other. Mutual . profit or common benefit then, is based on a respect for the oth- er fellow and his problems. No mere man or woman is per- I fectg yet we can strive always for something better. In so doing, let us face the future in the light of our new definition of cooperation. We will strive to understand our fellow men and work collectively in I harmony. We will make an ex- tensive effort to show respect for the problems of others: and we will work together for tne conimo.. benefit of all. This is progressive societyg in a word, democracy. --R.N.F. ADDITIONS The following additions are to be made to the WSHS service fiag: Class of 1924, John A. Ross: class of 1929, August Kludt, Marvin Green, Gladys Green QWAVEJ, Elmer Lent, Roy Donnelly: class! of 1933, Delbert E. Wagnerg class of 1943, Fred Kieserg class of 1944, Roger Swenson. , If you know of any other omis- sions please notify the editors. The junior TBI's had their Christmas party at Helen Raabe's Thursday evening before Christ- mas. . 9?.0..l..0..,+.Epi-gi.,-i'-lveiiix-rkiaivrvyy 4 . 9 av PAT Q .Q-Q--0--of-v-wg..Q--Q.-pfo--v-o--o--o--o--o--o--n--o-o--0--ov.. What's steaming, demons? This little ditty is dedicated to three juniors, Richard Bradley, Kenneth Kieser and Gladys Leischnerg and one sophomore, Hermine Wheeler: on a Friday night after the basketball game: Isn't it terrible, People must freeze? Now-a-days, no one Can do as they please! This one is especially dedicated to Gladys Leischner: A cold, my friend? I do regret it: For in the end I, too, shall get it! Listen to this hep talk: I once heard two girls in a conversation, saying: Gee, am I glad to get out of the chamber of commas for a while. CGeorge Washington slept therel. I met a few diff kids ov- er the holidays! Atmosphere Joe, a tall dark handsome squire. Bro- ther, was he a good dancer! And some of his drapes in diction- Oh, caterpillar! He was far from being a dim bulb! This week we have Terry and Willow. Terry is one of those high class sophomores. His sub- jects are: journalism, geometry. biology and English. Terry is act- ive in basketball, band, glee club, mixed, chorus and quartet. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Willow is also a sophomore. Her subjects are: biology, journalism, English and home ec. Her activ- ities are: Home Ec club, glee club, mixed chorus, and phys ed. She has dark hair and blue eyes. N0 fr Q NEWS in a NUTSHELL The war in Europe has changed somewhat, with the Germans us- ing powerful armored forces, caus- ing a loss of ground for the Yanks in certain sections of France. With opening of this new offensive, the Yanks have been fighting from trenches causing quite an outbreak of trench-foot due to the mud and freezing Weather. Turning to Belgium, the reports are more op- timistic. Commentators predict this week will decide if Von Run- l l 1 I l sted will be able to hold the ground he has captured. Evidently, the Japs have been worried about the island of Luzon, according to the reports they have been issuing lately. The Japanese commentators seem to think the Yanks may invade this island any day now, because they have re- ported seeing three convoys off the shore of Luzon, Perhaps such an invasion will have started by the time this is printed, and if so, it will be a vital step in the war in the Pacific. Continued attacks on the island of Formosa may have definite meaning considering its location near the eastern coast of China. By starting to bomb Formosa now it would make the way easier for the invasion and the establishment of vital air bases on Formosa which would be an important step- ping stone for an invasion of China if one were necessary. Recent reports doubt if congress will support President Roosveltls plan for drafting 4F's and placing them in essential industry. There is little doubt but what Congress will favor the drafting of nurses who are needed on the fighting fronts. 'E -' Future Alumni 2 Q av DOTTIE CAMERON Q o1o-o'-o-ows-o-o-o--o-o-o--o--o-o--v-o-o-o-o-o--ovo-o-s:o Vernon Winegarden is another senior with dark brown hair and eyes of the same color. He is very active in the WSHS music de- partment as well as being one of the first five on the basketball team. His time is evenly divided be- tween basketball practice, English bookkeeping, typing, physics, and keeping peace with that junior girl. It seems his pet peeve is be- ing called Harris . He says he much prefers Vernie . Cherry pie alamode is the favorite among foods with this young man, but he definitely dislikes raisin pie. Vernie is also a member of the W.S. club. Most often known as Sheriff , Willard Willman is fairly tall with blue eyes and dark curly hair. Wil1ard's pet peeve is eighth periods as is anybody's. His fav- orite recreation is horseback riding and he likes to hunt. SherifE's ideal girl is neither short nor tall, blonde or brunette and with a knack for applying cos- metics. Cherry pie alamode is his favor- ite food. Taking up most of his time are American Government, English, bookkeeping and Ag with the lat- ter being his favorite subject. Published by Students of Wessington Springs llig i School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, January 18, 1945 NUMBER FIFTEEN SPARTANS DOWN TRoJANs 47-27, With a score of 47 to 27, thel Springs Spartans were victorious over the Lane Trojans Friday eve- ning at Lane. At the half, the score was 9-23, with the greatest percentage of points resulting from field goals. For the Spartans, the line-up was: Bradley and Fitzgerald, for- wards, V. Winegarden, centerg Roush and R. Winegarden, guards. Trojans: R. Nielson and M. Niel- son, forwards: Deneke, centerg D. Nielson and Brandenburg, guards. Fitzgerald and D. Nielson were high point men. Fitzgerald made six Held goals and one free throw. Nielson had four field goals and three free throws. 2 MM- Junior Class Presents Assembly Program Friday, January 12, the juniors submitted the weekly program to the students. The Favor, by Lawrence M. Klee, a one-act skit released by the American Wing War Service, was presented by a cast of three: Cassy, the army sergeant, played by Fayne Fitzgeraldg and the Brooklyn girls, Betty Wickre as Dottie, and Pat Pinard as Rita. The scene took place at Coney Island where Dottie was induced by Cassy to buy War Bonds with her 5275, which she had intended for a fur coat. In conclusion, the juniors held annual guest night at George Burns' household, sponsored by Hold-tite Tooth Powder. Hold- Tite Powder is the powder that is guaranteed to keep your teeth in place and your mouth shut even when you chew juicy steak and gooey gum. Guests of George fIra Cash- manl and Gracie fAda Faulhab- erl included Baby Snooks CMar- garet Waybrightb, and Daddy fWalter Borkowskii, Harry James fRichard Bradleyi, and his trum- pet, Frankie Swoonatra fGlen Burchfleldb, W. C. Fields fRich- ard Haddorffi, Andrews Sisters fIola and Erma Kludtl, Abbott and Costello CKenneth Kieser and Donnie Hemmelmanb, Edward G. Robinson fFayne Fitzgeraldh and his gang, Major Bowes iLaVerne Sheflieldb, Greta Garbo fBetty Wickrel, Peggy Ryan fAlexa Grieveb, Donald O'Conner 4 George Krlggi, and Mort Snerd lPat Pin- ar . 1 040-0--s-s--s--o--o-o--o-o--o--o--o--0--0--0--Q--n--q.............q:4 1944-45 Teachers HILDING W. GADDA Mr. Gadda received his BS de- gree at River Falls State Teach- ers College, River Falls, Wisc. Blue appeals to him very much, as does a nice, juicy t-bone steak. Obstinate Fords and slippery roads have proven to be his pet peeve. Aside from school, he is interested in hunting and taking pictures. AG PROJECT COMPLETED During the 12-month period ending January 1, 48 ag students carried to completion 15 projects in crops and livestock on their home farms. They produced 516 head of livestock and 1,642 poul- try, resulting in a net gain in meat, eggs and wool of 59,864 lbs. These boys raised 997.5 acres of crops, including all grains, sor- ghums and corn, resulting in a total yield of 16,785 bushels. Total costs were S19,217g and total income, 5215273 indicating that for every dollar invested. 31.43 was returned. Q0-Q -o-0-0-o-o-0:0 2 OFFICE NEWS 2 0:0-0--O--9--0-000--Of-GMO-QMOHO--0-0-0-'Our-0-O--01-0--0-0:5 .M Plans are being made for an all school carnival to be held Feb- ruary 9. MR. H. B. HANSON DIES IN REDFIELD . Mr. H. B. Hanson, agriculture instructor in Wessington Springs high school 1939-41. died Tuesday morning in Redfield of a heart attack. Mr. Hanson has been county extension agent of Spink county and was recently elected president of the Redfield Kiwanis club. He had been ailing for some time and upon consulting a phys- ician, was ordered to a hospital iwhere he was at the time of his ldeath. MM Club Dance The meeting will please come Wo order! f Well, boys, - . The rest of lthe meeting is censored, but re- gardless of what ever and whoev- er was cussed and discussed, it re- sulted in numerous amounts of pushing, shoving and yelling, in self -defense at the next pep meet- ing. And nnally the appearance of Salter, W.S. club president, who after considerable practice, utter- ed the following announcement: A-a-the W.S. club has decid- ed to give a little hop to raise some sheckles to buy the cheer- leaders new sweaters and whatev- er else they need. iWe've the opinion that it will take more than money.J At any rate, 7:30 sharp marked the time of the opening dance. This, however, didn't take place until the club members by hook or crook, or just plain stealing, man- aged to get two bits from each culprit they admitted. Throughout the evening, Salter, having charge of the dancing, made good use of his whistle by which he ended and began danc- es. This was especially effective when the girls and boys formed separate circles and went oppos- ite ways, for as soon as he found a suitable partner, he would sound a sharp note, leaving the others to grope about for five minutes trying to find a mate. After consuming quantities of carbonated water and what have you, the fagged out jitterbugs grabbed their partners and re- turned home, leaving the over- joyed W.S. club boys to count their proceeds, which, by the way, amounted to about Sl9.00. Students wish to thank the club as do the cheerleaders, for a swell time and some badly needed sweaters. the Editors , ' u..u..Q--...q..q..Q.,......,..-.-Q........u.Lp..g.-qu g-aw E a A HOW'S YOUR RECORD? There will come a time after you graduate when many of you will be writing back to the super- intendent of WSHS for your high school record, and perhaps a recommendation. Maybe you will be job-hunting and your employ- er-to-be will ask for your high school recordg or you might need it to enter college. By all means, you want that record to be the best ever and it's up to you to make it that way. Everything you did during high school-your behavior, attitude, and deport'- ment, will be down in black and white and you wontt be able to do anything about it then. So, the time to start is now! If you feel you've been lagging behind and doing just enough to get by, tnen pep it up: really make tile second semester count. You'll be glad you did: for who knows? Your high school record may be the means of securing a good position in the business world. It may be your key to success. RLB. 3.0-.0.-envy-Eigiqiirwisaaoi-3-Ami-'4.,.,, ...gg 9 B Y PA T 2 0:0-9--0-0-Q-of-0--0--0-r-0--0--0--Q--Q--I--0--0-0-0-0--0--04:0 Two sophomore girls, Timber Wood and Herman Wheeler, wish to submit a complaint concerning the rules of seating arrangement, namely, no change after students become familiar with their neigh- bors. They complain they get too much studying done and there's no future in that! I The juniors all contracted stage fright and helplessly pawed the crowd to get to the back when the curtain was opened without warning. They finally recovered and walked on the stage to bow 1130 at crowd that didn't clap them ac . This little poem applies to most every student in WSHS-almost: When they passed out looks I thought they said, booksg So I ordered some funny ones. When they passed out brains I thought they said pains g So I didn't take any. When they passed out noses I thought they said roses : So I ordered a big red one. When they passed out ears I thought they said beers g So I ordered two large ones. Woe is me I ! ! ! Future Altunm 1 Q ev Dorrle CAMERON 3 1 i. Tall, green-eyed Arthur Webb, is a fourth-year student, taking English, government, solid geom- etry, book-keeping and chemistry. His extra activities consist of band, glee club, mixed chorus, and he is editor of the school paper. Although he is not frequently seen in these colors, he says red- violet, and yellow-green, are his favorites, and that any untried, untested combinations of food re- sulting in Dagwood-proportion sandwiches, could be listed as his favorite foods. Spider's one delight is a good mystery movie which has a. dini- cult plot and excellent actors, but he definitely dislikes those with a mushy ending. 5 His ideal must have an IQ of at least 1153 likes to fish, and can cook themg and has a knack for finances. Color of hair and eyes no object, he says. CAuthor's note: he doesn't want a girlg he wants a machine? His one pet peeve is people who insist on asking dumb questions. Being the only boy in short- hand class could possibly be the reason why James Ward lists this as his favorite subject. Of course, the others, government, chemist- ry, solid geometry, and typing, are of some interest to him also. I Cotton-top has long been his nickname, and, what do you want? his most frequent answer when spoken to. His ideal girl must possess brains, beauty and money, which flets most of us out. He detests people who come under the head- ing of chatterboxes. Jimmy's favorite color is baby By PHYLLIS WOOD The Russian winter offensive is in the process of making a decis- ive change in the amount of ter- ritory held by the Germans in both Poland and Hungary, with the Russians only about 50 or 60 miles from the German border. German troops are still holding parts of the city of Budapest but with this new offensive, I don't think they plan on establishing a permanent residence there. A tank spearhead is heading for Manila with the aid of land- and carrier-based planes which knock out Japanese reinforcements be- ing brought from the northern tip of Luzon. American super-forts have started blasting away at German oil centers and will probably con- tinue to do so as long as American and British soldiers keep ham- mering away at the German troops south of Cologne. Diplomatic situations in Poland. Greece and Italy, seem to be con-- siderably better with only a few minor difliculties to be settled at present, but there is the possibil- ity of major problems arising in the not too distant future. blue and his sweater Cbrought back from his recent trip to Chi- cagol is one example. His favor- ite pastime is drinking carbonic acid, flavored with cola, cherry, or strawberry, Taking up his extra time is band, glee club, science club rof which he is presidentl, and Thes- plan society. Ward lists his pet peeve as the author of this column. unknown. Reason : N A Got Those Blacken Blues 'fi :ll Qi.- Im I I W li' Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, January 25, 1945 NUMBER SIXTEEN PLANS UNDER WAY E'g 'i ''q5'g3jgg qgggggg 'g' SPARTANS LOSE TO F OR BIG CARNIVAL Plans are under way for an all- scbool carnival to be held in Feb- ruary. A general carnival commit- tee has been selected to appoint sub-ccmmittees and make other plans. This committee is compos- ed of: Mr. Holland. Mr. Franklin, Mrs. Hodwalker, Velma Schuett- relz. Helen Raabe, Ben Fenn and Myron Kleppin. One phase of the carnival will be a play under directionf of Mr. Franklin. A fish-pond, bingo stand, dart game.. and -various other carnival concessions will provide entertainment in the gym. Highlight of the evening will be the crowning of the Carnival Prince and Princess. A prince and princess will be selected from each class and votes sold for each. The boy and girl receiving the most votes will be crowned prince and princess of the carnival. Selections Are Made C For Music Contest Selections for the music contest to be held at Miller Friday, April 13, have been released by Mr. Franklin. The chorus selections are, I Heard a Forest Praying, by Peter DeRose, and The Lord's Prayer, by Albert Haye Malotte. The boys' glee club choice is, In- dian Dawnf' by J. S. Zamecnik: and the girls' glee club, The Moon Behind the Cottonwood, by Charles Wakefield Cadman. G.A.A. TOURNAMENT First game of the G.A.A. tourn- ament was played Monday at 3:- 15, when 7th and Sth grade girls met the juniors. The juniors came out in the lead, 12-3. Pinard was high point player for the juniors and Rhodes for 7th-8th. The line-up for the juniors was: Pinard, Waybright and An- ton, forwardsg Hull, Schroeder and Fenn, guards. 7th and 8th grade forwards were Rhodes, Low- ther and Voigt: guards, Durnil, Hille and Ballard. Dorothy Tup- per substituted for Jane Ballard in the last quarter. Freshman vs seniors followed and the victors, freshmen, meet the sophomores Wednesday. Win- ners of this game will play the juniors Thursday for the champ- ionship. Dorothy Cameron was a dinner guest at Ruth Bid1eman's Sunday. l l r 1 1 l w 1 1 l 1 .:................................,.................,........,........g. MISS ROSE BIETZ Miss Rose Bietz graduated from Armour ,high school and attended Southern Normal for two years. Just bring forth a big piece of chocolate cake with ice cream, and Miss Bietz considers you a friend forever. Blue and pink are her favorite colors. Miss Bietz enjoys singing and listening to symphony orchestras as pastimes. Her pet peeve is in- attentive students while giving in- structions. Class News English II classes are studying .short stories. English III classes are studying Beginnings of American Litera- ture. Algebra I is studying funda- mentals of polyomials. I Freshmen are studying nutritive value of foods and the importance of breakfast in the diet. Sophomores are beginning work on the dinner unit and prepara- tion of meals. 7th and 8th grades are finishing their sewing of aprons. Biology class is studying forest- ry and conservation of trees: their kinds and purposes. Eighth grade social science class is taking a new course, South Da- kota Civics. LETCHER TiGERS E With a score of 40-26, the 'Springs Spartans suffered a loss 'from the Letcher Tigers January 19 on the Tigers' court. Quarterly action ,was fast, leaving a half- ltime margin of '7 for the Spartans land 25 for the Tigers. 1 Picking up in the next two Qquarters, the Spartans, limiting itheir opponents to 15 points, gained 19. ending the game as in- dicated. ' Bob Winegarden was high-score man for the Spartans tallying 10g and Carter led t.ie Tigers with ithe same amount. The second team was defeated by one point, the score being 15-14. Echoes of Einstein Club Aclmits New Members i Members of the local science club, Echoes of Einstein, held their second meeting at four o'- clock Tuesday. Purpose of the meeting was to vote on the admit- tance of two new members, Phyl- lis Wood and Roy Palmer. February 5 was set as the date For the next meeting. Glen Burch- field is chairman of the program committee which will include the acceptance of the two new mem- bers. Hollis Grieve President of Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll members met Tuesday, January 23, and elected oflicers for 1945. Hollis Grieve is presidentg Phyllis Butteriield, vice presidentg Ruth Bidleman, secre- taryg and Arthur Webb, treasur- er. Junior and senior staff members will be taken into the organiza- tion in the near future. Mr. Robert Franklin was a Sioux Falls visitor Saturday. He bought new music for the chorus and glee clubs. Miss Gene Nolan attended ser- vices and had dinner at Temple- ton church Sunday. Richard Haddorff, Ronald Sal- ter, and Leslie Younie, spent the week-end in Wessington with friends. Donna Lou Knight was a visit- ordin Wessington over the week- en . With the Editors '! '+ + '- -'-'f' does the United States have to NEW STANDARD GYMNASIUM Guest Editorial Having taken into consideration the existing factor of war, the ma- jority of students of this high school regard it purely as a good excuse in the development uf the immature idea, a new high school gymnasium. Yet the students of today hope and plan for a new gym after this terrible, devastating war iz: ended. A gym of standard size, with all conveniences and equipment. Then they can look back upon it as a tribute to the sttidents who come after and think of how they were, I should say, robbed of the chance to better themselves in the basketball field and perhaps win the championship of the Pony Hills Conference, an honor that we have been trying for years to achieve. You can't blame existing con- ditions alone for the sway of the basketball decisions against our favor, but it has been said that 50 per cent more games will be won if you have the proper equip- ment and facilities to 'vork With. I think the basketball boys of 1944-45 have what it takes to win that championship: so why should we rob them of the chance? Give them the best and let them win all the honors that rightfully be- long to this high school and town, For the duration, probably no new gym will be built: but in the future, definite plans should be made for this most promising ad- dition to WSHS. DON WILL. MARCH OF DIMES Every year, thousands Jf people are struck down by infantile par- alysis. To many it means death: these are the more fortunate. It is that great army of crippled, who yesterday walked and ran and played, and today cannot walk at all and will ne fer be the same againg those who have the world to face with their own dis- ability shouting defeatg it is here that our sympathy should lie. And our concern cannot end with sym- pathy or pity alone. If it doesf it won't be well taken and would be better not given at all. How can we do something about it? In nearly every business place in town are boxes for contribu- tions. Every time you make a purchase . and receive change. drop a little in one of them. You- 'll never miss it and it will go a long way toward helping some disabled child in his iight against the consequences of this dread disease. Or, slip your dimes and dollars into an envelope and send to the Dresident before the end of the month. Join the March of Dimes. ALW. 2 Future Alumni Q BY DOTTIE CAMERON Q :zo-c--0--one--m-o--s--Q--9-o-'Q--0--0--o-0--Q--0--Q--Q-Q-o-0-9:0 Blonde, blue-eyed Don Will ap- pears to dwell on the subject of his ideal girl, so to start things rolling I shall describe her. She must be a girl, to begin with, of adequate height and age, light complexion and auburn hair. This ideal, he states, must be good looking as far as looks of women go. He prefers that she knows how to danceg that she be witty and clever and won't expect sane answers to foolish questions. Tripod's extra time is spent on solid geometry, English IV, ec- onomics, and Ag IV. His extra curricular activities are: band, glee club, chorus, staff, religious education, and pep band. Roast duck appeals to his appe- tite, but then, as he has no spec- 'ral dislikes, most food would. His only pet peeve is putting off today what he could do tomorrow. His favorite hobbies are dancing and huntingg and his favorite color is jet black. NEWS IN A NUTSHELL By PHYLLIS Woon Senator Arthur H. Vandenburg, Republican from Michigan, has been making a few statements lately that might be worth con- sidering. It is very possible that he will have some new and better i ideas for making a just and dura- .ble peace. Vandenburg thinks that in or- der to keep Germany and Japan disarmed forever, a hard and fast treaty between the major allies would make settlements later on more definite and more clear. There is one point he has over- looked: Russia is not at war with Japan, therefore she would not .sign any treaty regarding Japan. Senator Vandenburg also brought out something that a lot of people have been wondering about. Why 'remain a silent partner in the diplomatic affairs that are taking place at present? Russia and Great Britain are going ahead and saying and doing things without consulting the rest of the allies. Why are we not justified in being active also? With the Reds hammering away at the Germans from one side and the Yanks and British from an- other, Hitler has ordered every man in Germany who can carry a gun to get up to the front lines and fight. It shouldn't be long now until the Germans give up their territory in Italy and head for home, but if they attempt to hold out much longer, the Rus- sians may beat them to Berlin, because it may be further across France than the Germans think. The United States navy is still going strong in the Pacific, with repeated attacks on the island of Formosa and a smaller island nearby. It seems a good thing, too, because if we could invade Indo-China some time soon, it ,would help keep the Japs from burrowing into China so far that it would take years for us to get them all out. Coo- 1 OFFICE NEWS 2 0:0-on -0-0--0-0-0:0 Mr. Holland met with the dis- trict basketball committee at Woonsocket January 15 to make plans for the tournament Febru- ary 23-24. Mr. Holland and Mr. Franklin attended a meeting at Woonsock- et January 22 to arrange for a district band at the tournament. Mrs. Mark Law has resumed her classes after two weeks ab- sence. New subjects oifered during the second semester are: economics, solid geometry, junior business training, and vocational guidance. OPEN LETTER EXPRESSES SENTIMENTS 0F SENIOR CLASS AT NINE-WEEK TEST TIME Dear Government Class: As the end of the semester has come to a close, the stu- dents wish to bid you a fond farewell. For 18 weeks, we have an- swered here to your roll call except that time we had such awful colds, but from here on out, we'll answer to your broth- erg he whose name is Econom- ics. We cannot say that we have thoroughly enjoyed you, for you have caused us many an em- barassing moment and sleep- - less night. Today, we face the greatest task of your cause, putting you word for word on long, yellow sheets of paper to prove We know your contents: for out from your blue and green covers now that know- ledge in brilliant, black type that every senior must know. 1. Name four bureaus under the Secretary of State. 2. List seven reasons why the League of Nations failed. 3. Name five types of naval ships and describe each. Dear government class, we are so sorry to leave. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School The SP RTONIAN VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, February 1, 1945 NUMBER SEVENTEEN EDDY AND WILLMAN CARNIVAL ROYALTY Joyce Eddy and Willard Will- man were chosen by popular vote to reign as king and queen of the carnival to be held February 9. Class meetings were held last week to select candidates for Prince and Princess. The seniors chose Donna Lou Knight and Donald Will: juniors, Richard Haddorff and Patricia Magee: sophomores, Daniel Schryer and Beverly Knight: freshmen, Keith Sheffield and Alta Rogers. Stu- dents are selling votes for ten cents each and the candidates re- ceiving the most will be crowned prince and princess by the carni- val king and queen. Each vote entitles the purchaser to a chance on a 525.00 War Bond. The general carnival committee consists of Helen Raabe, Benny Fenn, Myron Kleppin, Velma Schuettpelz, and two faculty members, Mrs. Hodwalker and Mr. Franklin. The program is under direction of Mr. Franklin and will include a play, Comin' Round the Moun- tain. The cast for this produc- tion has been selected and are at work. The coronation committee is made up of Miss Hanson, advisorg Beverly Knight, Ada Faulhaber, Alice Fenn and Phyllis Butter- field. Mr. Hodwalker is in charge of advertising with five students: James Ward, George Krog, Vir- ginia Webb, Clair Tiede and Mar- garet Dusek. f Dorothy Cameron, Ruth Bidle- man, Alta Rogers and Herbert Wickre, under supervision of Mrs. Law, make up the fortune-telling committee. A bingo stand in charge of Mr. Holland, assisted by Rodney En- gelen, Richard Haddorff, Mary Lou Anton and Lois Hawley, will add to the gaity of the evening. Glen Burchfield, Zilpha Shoff and Don Thompson are in charge of dart games. Erma Kludt, Iola Kluda, Alexa Grieve, Beverly Hein, Doris Clif- ton, Jean Leischner, Shirley Knigge, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Ila Thompson, Donna Knight, James Anton and Rodney Flannery, have been appointed to secure white elephants to be used as prizes. The fish pond, another feature, is under supervision of Mrs. War- ta and Mary Swanson, Leanna Thompson, Walter Borkowski and 1 I War Stamp Sales SPARTANS ROLL SGIHOF - ----------- -------- S 2-75 ' WILDCATS 24-34 Jumor ------ --' 8-00, The Spartans rolled the Alpena S0Dh0m01'0 -- ---- 19-30 Wildcats 24-34 Tuesday evening Freshman -,,, 0, 4,50 of this week in one of the fastest 7th and 8th -U -N L00 games ever played in the WSHS gymnasium. TOTAL 535-55 In the first quarter, Springs SENIORS LEAD IN WSHS HONOR ROLL The semester honor roll has been completed, the senior class leading with the percentage of 40 and the juniors and freshmen tied with 26 per cent. The freshmen had the largest number of mem- bers, 16. Students of the four classes making the list are: Seniors-Ruth Bidleman, Phyl- lis Butterfield, Margaret Dusek, Rodney Engelen, Dorothy Greg- ory, Hollis Grieve, Duane McMil- len, Velma Schuettpelz, Vera Schwabauer, Ila Thompson, James Ward and Arthur Webb. Juniors: Mary Lou Anton, Ada Faulhaber, Erma Kludt, Iola Kludt, George Krog, Patricia Ma- gee, Darlene Peterson, Lorraine Pfeifer, Patricia Pinard, Helen Raabe, Mary Swanson, Margaret Waybright, Betty Wickre. Sophomores-Benny Fenn, Bet- ty Fenh, Helen Harmdierks, Lois Hawley, Donald Thompson and Phyllis Wood. Freshmen-James Anton, Alice Fenn, Darlene Hins, Myron Klep- pin, Lila Koenig, Arlene Kraft, Betty Krog, Darlene Krueger, Gil- bert Magee, Caryol Meade, Thel- ma Redmann, Alta Rogers, Keith Sheilield, Virginia Webb, Herbert Wickre and Maynard Willman. Seventh and Eighth-Deloris Voigt. Ira Cashman have been chosen to assist. Rollin Boe, Hollis Grieve, Mar- garet Waybright and Dorothy Weber make up the car race com- mittee. In charge of the basket-ball throw are Ronald Salter, Bob Winegarden and Bob Wolting. The rat game and chamber of horrors are additional features. Door prizes are to be given. All building committees are in charge of Mr. Gadda. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hod- walker and Mrs. Donald Roberts accompanied Mrs. Greener to Mit- chell Saturday. rang up 16 points while Alpena succeeded in tallying only one. Alpena recovered in the second period, bringing the margin down to five points by the half, 16-215 but the Spartans held their lead .through the rest of the game, iending with tne final ten-point lvictory. . While the Alpena coach sub- istituted freely throughout tne en- tire game, Springs starting lineup fcarried through to the finish. !Fitzgerald was high-point man for tne Springs, scoring 8 Held goals and one iree throwg Brosz and Walker tied ior nigh-point honors ior tne Wildcats, with six each. I This was Brosz's last game as 'he has been called for induction. Infantile Paralysis Drive Brings Total of 2519.69 In the March of Dimes infan- tile paralysis drive held Friday, the public schools collected a to- tal of 519.69 which was turned in to the local post ofliee. After a British film on the AB Cs of nutrition, depicting essen- tial vitamins as building blocks of health, was shown, the student body marched through the aud- itorium and deposited contribu- tions in two containers placed on the stage. Receipts from the march totaled S15.l9, while dona- tions from the grade building amounted to 34.50. Woonsocket Redmen Defeat Spartans Friday, January 25, the Springs Spartans met the Woonsocket Redmen on the Woonsocket floor for a defeat of 26-23. The first and second quarters showed fairly slow playing, ending with a 14-11 lead for the Redmen at the half. In the third quarter, the Woonsocket five stepped out for a six-point lead, score: 13-19. Springs came back in the last period but were just a little too late, running up six points in the last 90 seconds of play for the three-point defeat. - . i I with the E-d1t0f5 S- f, Ak Sophomores Champions WSHS CARNIVAL of G.A.A. Tournament Friday, February 9, is the date NEWS The sophomores became cham- set for the second carnival in the in a pions of the G,A,A, tgurnament in history of WSHS. The first carni- - val ever presented by this school NUTSHELL the anal game Played wlth the was in November, 1941. The net proceeds, amounting to S264.50, are proof enough that it was a huge success. We of course want this, our second carnival, to be just as great a success. It is up to the whole student body to help. With- out the entire cooperation of the students, the committees can ac- complish nothing. They are, more or less, just a means of get- ting things rolling. You students who are not on committees, and there are many of you, must help advertise the carnival. Spread the word among your friends and tell your folks. Boost your candidates for prince and princess-sell a book of votes. or more than one. Remember, there's a prize for the student selling the most votes. It's going to take the coopera- tion of each and every one oi us. working together as one team, to make our carnival bigger and bet- ter than ever before. -RLB GOOD OLD SOUTH DAKOTA fGuest Editorial? We don't have to apologize to any state for South Dakota, and least of all for the conditions con- ducive to the good health of the average South Dakotan. A recent survey from selective service discloses South Dakota's low draft rejection rate compared to other states. Being sixth in order of fewest rejections is something of which we can be justly proud. Yet, when we realize that 31 men out of every 100 are turned down, we must also realize the vast room for improvement. Being physically incapable is not apt to win this war for us. Many states have rejection percentages weil up in the fifties. One contributing factor in our comparative health status appears to be the climate. Fewer disease epidemics are recorded for South Dakota than Ior most states. But we can not assume credit for our Weather. The efforts of citizens of South Dakota, however, for bet- ter living are bringing results. Vir- tually every high school in the state now has a gymnasium for the physical training of its students. Hot lunch programs have been instituted in our schools. Nutri- tion classes, both in school and adult, are being taught, together with health classes. A true measuring-stick for the value of education is difficult to find, but it appears that educa- tion is responsible, at least in part, for our better health and happiness. .H. W. GADDA. Henry Wallace, former vice- president of the United States, is replacing Jesse Jones as head of the commerce department. Jones was fired last week by President Roosevelt, who gave his reason for doing so as purely political. Jones made clear that his next job would not be a diplomatic one. The Russian march to Berlin is now a reality, with approxim- ately a separate division for every two miles on the fighting front. The link between the Japs in the northern part of Luzon and their forces in Manila is the city of San Fernando, which is being attacked by American ground -forces who will probably capture it in a short time. Last week, Charles DeGaulle announced that the French gov- ernment intends to maintain mil- itary forces along the Rhine after Germany is defeated. 3MM'Ei-'i'i'i'E:'Ki :' - I Q av PAT i oz -o-0-0-0-0-0-0--o-vqxo Say, I heard the hayride Sun- day night was quite the deal. Anyway, two sophomores seem to be the only ones who kept warm and everyone else nearly froze their necks while stretching them. Mary had a little watch, She swallowed it, now it's goneg 'And everywhere where Mary goes, Time marches on! This week, Slug and Nancy are two juniors and this poem seems appropriate: There is someone in school Richard thinks is very fine 5 She has a cute little name, It is Beverly --l. Every night you will find the same thing, For every night he is down at the dorm. It makes not much difference If it is snow, rain or storm. This is a love Which no one could break, So let us let them go And let nature its course take. -Contributed by a Sophomore. Many people have wondered if it was worth it when they wasted so much time on love. Maybe they didn't waste enough time! , juniors last Thursday. The sopho- more girls came through with a lead of four points, the score be- ing 8-4. It was a much better game than the score indicates, as both teams had good defensive and offensive. Phyllis Wood was high-point girl for the sopho- mores with six, and Mary Lou An- ton and Alta Rogers for the jun- iors with two each. The line-up-sophomores:Irene Weber, Phyllis Wood and Beverly Knight, forwardsg Darlene Ochs- ner, Beverly Hansen and Hermine Wheeler, guardsg Betty Fenn and Lois Hawley were substitutes. Jun- iorsg Margaret Waybright, Mary Lou Anton, Pat Pinard, forewardsg Inez Hull, Josephine Shraeder and Alta Rogers, guards. Lois Hawley guarded for the juniors for the first quarter and Rogers came in for the last three. Pinard guard- ed the last quarter and Rogers took her place as foreward. Wednesday, January 24, the sophomores met the freshmen, de- feating them 10-2. The fresh- men as well as the sophomores put up a good game. Phyllis Wood was high point player for the sophomores and Doris Clifton for the freshmen. The seniors and the freshmen clashed Monday January 22, at 4 o'clock. The score was 6-1 in fa- vor of the freshmen. Class News English IV will be writing Am- ericanism essays sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary on the subject of, Thomas Jefferson- His Contribution to Democracy They are to be 500 words in length. The physical education board members are compiling points for first semester participation in or- ganized and unorganized sports in the girls' athletic association to tally towards their G.A.A. letters given in the spring. They will re- ceive extra points if they partic- ipated in the girls' basketball tournament. Physics class is studying the nature of heat. Chemistry class is studying the halogen family. Ag I class is studying soil micro- organisms and the different kinds of fertilizers. Ag II students are studying dis- eases of beef cattle. Seed treaters are being built by ag students for farmers at the price of 35.00. The SP of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, February 8, 1945 NUMBER EIGHTEEN CAR IVAL PREPAEATIONS ARE OW COMPLETE Local Science Club Holds Regular Meeting Echoes of Einstein, local science club, met February 5 at an after- supper meeting under supervision of Mrs. Mark Law, science teach- er. Members decided that the club should work on projects for the remainder of the year. Sever- al topics were suggested, such as aviation, radio, civil engineering, taxidermy, photography, and an- alytic work. The latter two were decided upon and divided into two groups. Glen Burchfield, Rodney Engelen, Roy Palmer and James Ward chose photography and will study its early history, principles, and perhaps experiment in film- making. The analytic group, Phyllis Wood, Ruth Bidleman, Dorothy Cameron, Phyllis Butterfield, Duane McMillan, Don Will, Hollis Grieve, George Krog, and Donald Kraft, will conduct experiments in the analysis of foods, bleaches, dyes, and other chemical com- pounds. This will no doubt prove interesting work. Following the business meeting, entertainment for the group was provided by Hollis Grieve and Duane McMillan, who demon- strated the chemical properties of some of the common elements in the laboratory. Cokes and hamburgers were served as refreshments at the close. February 19 is the date set for the next regular meeting. J. B. Solem Addresses FFA Members on REA At the fourth regular meeting of the FFA January 29, Mr. J. B. Solem, local county agent, ad- dressed the FFA members on the subject of the rural electrification program for which plans are being made for this territory. He urged that the utmost con- sideration be given the project, which will add much to this ter- ritory in the near future. After Mr. Solem's fine talk, he was elected to honorary member- ship in the Future Farmers of A- merica organization. FFA members recently purchas- ed a group membership in the Jerauld County Crop Improvement association which will enable members to obtain better crop seeds in developing their farming WAR STAMP SALES - 0:9 ....... Program Starts at Eight o'- Seniors .... .... ...... - - S 3.00 Clock Friday, February iJum0r - '--- - --- 6-00 9, with a Play qSophomore --- --,-l2.00' Freshman ----- ----10-10 At eight o'clock tomorrow, Fri- 'lth 30 Sth --- --- -50 day evening. the WSHS carnival -1 will begin with a program featur- TOTAL - ---- -- --- --- ---- 31-60 ing the play, Comin' Round the --1 Mountain. Admission is ten cents SPARTANS SMASH and will entitle the person to at- ARTESIAN 5-1 9 Chalking up their 'lth confer- ence win, the Springs Spartans smashed the scrappy Artesian five in a push-over game on the Rams home floor Friday night. The Spartans led by an eight-point margin at the end of the first quarter, action being rather slow. In the second, the Rams made a gain of three points, leaving the score at the half 5-19. The Artesian team failed to of- fer stronger opposition after the half, even though substitutes were freely made. The Spartans showed a smooth foffense, tallying a total of 13 ipoints to 5 for the opposing team during the third and fourth quar- ters. Winegarden and Bradley led the Spartan scoring with ten and nine respectively. Coach Holland substituted freely, seven seeing action. Smith of Artesian netted nine of their ten points made. In the preliminary game the second string poured on the heat, defeating the Artesian subs 19-11. Palmer, high-point man, has a to- tal score of 30 points for the seas- on. Fitzgerald is leading the first five with an average of 14.7 per game, a total of 147. The Spartans are to defend their third place conference rat- ing in a tussel with the Lane Tro- jans Tuesday evening. programs. The treasurer reported on the group's seed oats project which will net the FFA a considerable sum of money. The oats, sold last fall, have been repurchased re- cently for sale to members at 90 cents per bushel. They are the Vicland variety and have a germ- ination test of 97. The making of a service chart in recognition of former FFA members now in the service, was discussed. There are at present 5 . tend the program in the auditor- ium. A 525.00 War Bond is to be given away during the evening. Refreshments, consisting of home-made ice cream, cake, cook- ies, sandwiches, doughnuts, pie, and other foods will be sold in the home-making rooms. They will 'served under supervision of Mr. Leonard Wing. Regular carnival attractions Iwill take place in the gym. These 'will consist of a fish-pond, bingo stand, dart games, chamber of horrors, jewelry shop, fortune tel- ling, cemetery, booth for men on- ly booth for women only, and various other concessions. At 11:15, the coronation will take place. The two winning can- didates will be crowned prince and princess by the king, Willard Will- man, and the queen, Joyce Eddy. Prince and princess candidates are Donna Knight and Don Will, seniorsg Richard l-Iaddorff and Patricia Magee, juniorsg Daniel Schryer and Beverly Knight, soph- omoresg Alta Rogers and Keith Sheffield, freshmen. These candi- dates are to serve as attendants l for royalty. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Miss Joyce Eddy was a Mitchel! visitor last Wednesday. Mr. Holland accompanied Mr Franklin to Mitchell Saturday on a shopping trip. Pat Pinard was a guest of Zil- pha Shoff last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda called at J. B. Solem's Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Wiersma were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hild- ing Gadda Sunday evening. Ruth Bidleman visited her sis- ter Anne at St. Joseph hospital, Mitchell, Sunday. SPARTONIAN STAFF HILLBILLY COMEDY ,4MWM'm+--'---+rM-H+2- Editor .......... - Arthur Webb Associate Editor-.Ruth Bidleman Managing Editor ............ --, .......... Phyllis Butterfield Makeup Editor -- Alan Sheppard Business Manager Glen Burchfield Art Editor .......... Clair Tiedc Special Features Dorothy Cameron Music ........ Velma Schuettpelz Class News ............ Don Will Grade News ...... Mary Swanson Forensics ...... Mary Lou Anton Sports .............. Dick Wade Assistant Sports Rodney Flannery Special Reporter -- Donna Knight Reporter .......... Lois Hawley Office News -. -... --- Hollis Grieve Spotlights ........ Zilpha Shoff Feature Columnist -- Pat Pinard Feature Writer -- Phyllis Wood Typist .......... Ada Faulhaber Adviser ........ Mrs. Mark Law L V With the Editors I SCHOOL SPIRIT For the past few weeks, since the beginning of the basketbali season, pep meetings have been held, their primary purposes being to arouse interest in school activ- ities and promote loyalty to the team, as Well as good sportsman- ship. Despite all that has been done, 'the calling of special assemblies, -the t ping of sheets of yells and Y school songs, these meetings have failed to accomplish their pur- pose. Why? First, cooperation is the keynote to a successful ral- lyg without it they become very uninteresting. Cheerleaders have worked hard to try to teach new yells and songs, yet there are a few students who insist on, shall we say, showing off and making it impossible for them to do so. Faculty members are looking on with disgust at the way in which students conduct themselves at the assembly. Certainly you are expected to show your apprecia- tion and loyalty to the team, but this docs not constitute the exces- sive yelling, whistling, and indiv- idual floor shows. In addition, a few members of the student body refuse to stand when the school song is played. In doing this, you are only reveal- ing your ignorance. Our team now holds third place in the conference rating and the keeping of this standing de- pends upon our scores in the re- maining games. Let's get together and show the team, the faculty members and the cheerleaders our real school spirit. PJB Betty and Benny Fenn enter- tained friends at a party Sunday evening in honor of their birth- days. IN WSHS CARNIVAL At the carnival Friday night, at 8:00, Comin' Round the Moun- tain will be presented by Mr. Robert Franklin as an added at- traction. It is a one-act hillbilly comedy and it is safe to say there never will be another half as fun- ny. Daisy Judkins iPhyllis Wood,J is a pretty girl of 17, interested only in the art of sleeping, and deaf as far as Zeke Bemis' CFayne Fitzgerald! proposals of marriage are concerned. Zeke is certain he could succeed in winning Daisy if he could only keep her awake long 'enough to p1'opose. As a last re- sort, he engages a friend to blow a horn in Daisy's ear so he can propose, but alas, complications arise as the friend blows so hard, ' Daisy accuses Zeke of striking her. Dynamite Ann fPat Pinardb is in her early fifties and goes by the title of sheriff of Fishhook coun- ty. She -is fullyiconvinced that ,she has never seen a man who l wasn't afraid of his own shadow. Maw Judkins CHermine Wheel- er! is a typical mountain woman, content with herlrocking chair and corncob pipe. Her only prob- lem at present is that after sav- ing enough money for a new dress some varmint done stole my mail order catalog. . Pop Judkins I Richard Brad- leyh appears to be fully convinc- led that having a woman sheriff is a mistake. Females, he states, are to cook, and from there on, they're useless. To add a touch of mystery is Carey Newhold CKenneth Kieserb, a youth in his early twenties Who lives among the mountaineers in hopes of finding a typical family for his radio station. According to Dynamite Ann, he is a no- good foreigner. Reason for this 'is Carey's habit of a daily bath, which is one of Ann's weaknesses. Hortense fHelen Raabel and her niece Millicent fBetty Wick- re? are two typical society women who, by the hand of fate, manage to meet up with the Judkin family. Mixing the two is like mixing oil and water. Troubles arise one after anoth- er, such as, a music stool that re- fuses to produce musicg bandits who mysteriously disappear: and Daisy's passion for sleeping It's true, you can't tell what will happen when you're Comin' Round the Mountain Friday eve- ning. ' THE FAVOR GIVEN ' AT KIWANIS TUESDAY The Favor, a one-act play by Klu was presented Tuesday noon at Kiwanis by Fayne Fitzgerald, . Patricia Pinard and Betty Wickre. 2 Future Alumni f CBY DOTTIE CAMERON Q vw--o-o--o--Q--a---M-o--o--n--o--o--o--o-o--s--s--4-s--Q--0-0-0:0 Ila Thompson, fairly tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, is one of this yearfs senior girls. English, economics, chemistry, and bookkeeping keep the up- stairs of Ila's head busy, but she still finds time for band, glee club, mixed chorus, librarian, and Thes- pian society. Veronica is one of her nick- names and is also listed as her pet peeve. Swiss steak and ice cream fill the bill when it comes to Ila's appetite, as do pink and black when it comes to colors. Blondie enjoys dancing, read- ing, and-horseback riding. as her hobbies: and lists Van Johnson as her favorite actor. Who wouldn't? Ila's ideal has curly hair, black or red, is of medium height, a good dancer, preferably a good jitterbug, possesses a nice person- ality and is polite. 1Sorry you don't fit the description, Hollis.J She also states that while on a double date, he must be willing to pay his share of the expenses. Shirking doesn't appeal to Ila. -ew----- . 2 crm' CHAT Q By PAT 0:o-0-'O4-Dw0--Of-O-O-0-0--0nov9vO-Ow0-bOvOw0w0v0--0-0-0.o Seems a certain Swiss was sit- ting on his Alps watching the fight below between two enemies. According to the sophomore his- tory class he sat there a long, long time as they discussed it for two days. Fashion of all fashions! Par- ading the halls of WSHS last Wed- nesday were the members of the Sing Sing Wildcats appearing in the newest combinations-two dif- ferent plaids. Eeek!! Plus ghast- ly colors of green-blue and pink and red. This week Pinhead and Lucy are two seniors. He is fairly tall, has dark hair, hazel eyes and owns a motorcycle. As far as music is concerned, he is a member of glee club, chorus and boys octet. At present he is engaged in the creamery business. Lucy is blonde has blue eyes, is a member. of glee club, chorus, band and girls' trio. She is now employed in Dr. Whitney's dentist oliice. Last week's Sluggo and Nancy were Richard Haddorif and Bever- ly Hein. They also presented this play Tuesday evening before the Com- munity Club in Lane. The play was originally present- ed as an assembly program in the high school. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, February 15, 1945 NUMBER NINETEEN 660.00 IS NETTED AT HIGH' CHOOL CARNIVA 0:0 ..T... American Legion Auxiliary ESPRINGS SPARTANS Coronation of Prince and Sponsors Essay Contest Thomas Je1Terson, His Con- tribution to American Democra-1 cy, is the title for the nationall Americanism essay contest this year. Essay contests are sponsor- ed each year by the American Le- gion Auxiliary. The seniors have entered the contest, writing the 500-word es- says in place of term papers. I All essays will be submitted toi the local chapter where they willi be judged and the winning ones are to go to state judges. Author of the winning essay in. the state will be awarded a set of The World Book Encycloped-' ia. The national award is a cash prize of 510000. ,i..1l...l..- 1 Lane 34-Springs 61 Shooting accurately, the Springs I Spartans smashed the Lane Tro- jans 61-34 on the Spartan court Tuesday evening for their second game together this season. Moving slowly during the first! period, they gained momentum asf the game progressed, the last two quarters tripling the score. During the first period, offensive action gave the Spartans an 8-6 lead but in the next period, the Spartans picked up for a 25-12 half-time score, Bradley sinking five field goals in the period. After the half, the Trojans struggled in vain to gain a victory as the snappy Spartans rolled in 14 points to their 7 for the third quarter. In the last quarter, both teams showed improvement, the Spartans gaining 22 points and: limiting the Trojans to 15. Bradley was high point man for the Spartans with 28, while Don Nielson of Lane led his team with 11. . SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Mary Swanson and Beverly Bre- land were Mitchell shoppers Sat- urday. Luella Krueger and Velmal Schuettpelz were Mitchell visitors I Saturday Phyllis Butterfield, Donna and Beverly Knight were shopping at Huron Monday. Mrs. Mark Law entertained her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wil- ' son at dinner Sunday. TO PLAY WILDCATS The last conference game of the season for Wessington Springs is to be played Friday, February 16, when Coach Hol1and's Spar- tans will invade the Alpena court. In the first game played with the Alpena Wildcats, Spartans came through with a 34-24 vic- tory. Last reports on the confer- ence show Alpena taking the lead with only one loss. Letcher is in second place, having two losses: and Springs is third, losing two games to Letcher and one to the Woonsocket Redmen. However, Alpena has now lost its star. Melvin Brosz, center. This may throw a new light on the basketball news and lower Alpena's conference rating. At any rate, the meeting of the two teams tomorrow promises to be an exciting one and it may mean a rise in rating for the Spartans. Class News Typing I classes have been work- ing on budgets the past week, that is. estimating the amount of work that they can accomplish during the week. The work includes ten letters. Velma Schuettpelz recently re- ceived her 120-word transcript in shorthand. The seventh and eighth graders have been making posters. The seventh grade social stud- ies class has been making book- :lets on early explorers. Their Eng- lish class is reading the Court- ship of Miles Standish. E 5i5iiiiEiE'Niivi7s '? .za....g..g..g..g..q..g...........g........q........g.....g.....g..g.g:g The faculty and students wish to thank all those who helped in making the all-school carnival a success. District basketball tournament is February 23-24. In drawing for the conference games. the Springs Spartans drew the Arte- sian Rams. Duane McMillan. George Krog, Don Will and Hollis Grieve were guests of Mr. Wing over the week- end and helped clean up the lschool house after the carnival. Princess is Highlight of I the Evening Approximately 5660.00 was net- ,ted for Wessington Springs high school as proceeds of the carnival Friday night. 607 people paid ad- mission to the' program beginning at eight o'clock, which featured several selections by the girls' trio, a vaudeville act by Dick Wade, and the comedy play, i 'Cornin' Round the Mountain. 4 After the program, everyone went to the gym where carnival concessions were set up. Lunch was sold in the homemaking rooms, dormitory girls being wait- resses. The bingo stand attract- ed much attention, as did the fish- pond, chamber of horrors, basket- ball throw, fortune-telling booth, faculty graveyard, rat game, and other attractions. 0 Votes were sold for prince and princess candidates throughout the evening. - The coronation took place at 11:30. As the king and queen took their places on the stage, the prince and princess, Daniel Schry- er, jr., and Beverly Knight, sopho- ,more candidates, came through a large red heart, followed by the other candidates who acted as at- itendants. The queen, Miss Joyce !Eddy, crowned Miss Knight and Ipresented her with a corsage, to reign as princess of the 1945 high school carnival for the remainder of the evening. The king, Willard Willman, did likewise for the prince, Mr. Schryer. After the recessional, names were drawn for about 30 door prizes which were contributed by business places of the city. Num- bers were then drawn for the blanket, won by Mr. Ted Peterson: and the S25 War Bond, won by Jlr. August Bender. WSHS wishes to express its ap- preciation to the following for con- .ributing door prizes: Hayes-Lu- :as, Co-op Grocery, Farmers Un- ion feed store, Hasz Bros., F 82: R, Chevrolet Co., Mettler Hardware, Wahl Texaco, DeJong Maytag store and gas station, Fullerton Lumber Co., Palrner's Hatchery, Gene's Grocery, Gamble Store, Rainbow cafe, Vallet Cleaners. Short's Variety, J. J. Weber, Jim's ,Shoe Service, Loveless Market, lBeasom Drugs, Brown Barber I I I I n . . Qc-Q--0--0--0--m-0-anowowo--v-oso-4--0--0--r-of-0-lo-04-0:0 Ifo-O00-0-9-0-9--I-A--0-0--0-v--w-one--Q--o--0--Q--0--0-0-ofa Wlth the Edltofs 3 Cl-AIT CHAT gig Future Alumni g '- , Q av PAT fl sv DoT'rlE CAMERON Q J ...f-o-o--o--o--o--o--o--o-a--o-o--o-o-o-m-o--s-o-o-o--o-4-oQo owvnwo-ma--uma--vw-Q-Q-+-vmuwo--vw-Q-oz: It seems like every year about Hi ya! with a mind of her own, a this time all the teachers a fellow has, make an announcement that yearly projects will be expected in the next couple of months for the annual all-school exhibit. We spend valuable hours snip- ping little paper letters and goo- ing them to cover sheets, writing pages to fill them, pasting pictures to fill them, stapling, correcting, remaking, remodeling-and what have we got when we're through? A questionable work of art, fa- shioned by our own two hands, to hang somewhere near the ceiling so nobody can reach it, or would care to if they could, for about two days. Then this Wealth of valu- able material-which is never rep- resentative of a year's class-work as it covers only one field-is eith- er hastily filed in the nearest wastebasket or goes to the attic to collect the dust of years. Of course, if it's considered good e- nough it hangs for a week at the State Fair and is then filed. Why not, if projects must be made, split a class in two, and make something as a body that will be interesting to all who see it? lt is impossible to reproduce, or even summarize a year's work in a little booklet. A constructed project, with something in it con- tributed by everyone, that is typi- cal of the work studied would be worth more to all concerned. This year's chemistry class is planning to set up a couple of ex- periments. Other ideas could flt other classes. Let's work for less rows of book- lets and more representative pro- jects. It gets awfully monoto- nous taking four subjects a year for four years and about the same time every year having to hack out four little booklet projects. ALW Shop, Independent, Springs cafe, Bucks Pharmacy, Short's Thrift Market, Valentine's, Golden Rule Grocery, Ray's cafe, C-T Grocery, D-X Station, Springs Implement. Anton Oil Station, Allis-Chalmers store, Anton Grain 85 Coal Co., Neuharth Elevator, Northside Grocery, Flittie Creamery, Mod- ern Beauty Shop, Owl Cafe, Co- op Store, Freeman Service station, Olaf Olson. Betty and Herbert Wickre visit- ed relatives in DeSm-et Sunday. Ruth Bidleman was in Mitchell Sunday visiting her sister Anne, who is in the hospital there. Luella Krueger spent the week- end with Velma Schuettpelz. Paul Bauer of the Navy was a visitor in school Monday. How are ya feelin after all the ado Friday night? Apparently George Wolting and George Raabe had a little spat. George W. saw a 50-cent piece ly- ing near the steps and picked it up. George R. came up and said, Why, I just lost that, and it's mine. It's got my name on it. What's your name? Pluri- bus Unumf' Okay, take it: it's yours. Joyce Eddy was sitting in the ,corner of the senior room mumbl- ing to herself. I got just close enough to hear: He has went, He has gone: He has left I all alone! Oh, cruel world, to treat me so, How could it was? One of Miss Hanson's freshman home ec students gave this bright 'answer when asked what a mush- room was: Why, it's a place where lovers go to neck! Pupil fbluffingw: You can't see the timeg no one ever saw it. You can't hear it: you can't touch it: you-. a Teacher: You're killing it, though. I Henry and Henrietta are two freshmen. Henry is tall, blond, .and wears glasses. He lives one block west of the school and as subjects, takes general science, shop, business training, and Eng- lish. Henrietta plays in band, has Idark hair and blue eyes. She lives in the east part of town and is seen 'quite often in the ,Loveless Meat Market. l hast week's Lucy and Pinhead were Rodney Engelen and Ruth fBidleman. NEWS IN A NUTSHELL . tBy Phyllis Wood? ' Reports coming from the Pa- cific and Europe have been very encouraging for quite some time, 'especially after the Russians broke lthrough the Oder lineg and the IYanks entered Manila. There are a few Japs that are apparently trapped in the city who are put- Iting up an unusual amount of re- lsistance, but fortunately there aren't enough of them to keep the Americans at a standstill. The Canadian First Army stir- red up a bit of excitement on the western front by pushing through the northern end of the Siegfried line and heading their troops in the direction of Kleve. When the Germans opened the sparkling sense of humor, and a record as a good student, Vera Schwabauer roams through WSHS halls doomed as a member of this year's senior class. A gruesome combination of pickles and walnut pie appears to be Vera's favorite food and the delightful pastime of buying clothes and seeing all of the latest movies are her hobbies. When asked what her nick- names are she replied: Don't be silly: if they don't know, why tell them? But for the benefit of those who don't know the most common is Vearie. Vera's ideal should be fairly tall, definitely masculine, possessing a good sense of humor and is intel- ligent Cto a certain extenti. Vera is one girl who will excuse a boy when it comes to looks as she be- lieves people's looks aren't their own fault. . Economics, shorthand, English, .and typing are the subjects chosen by Vera to keep her busy for 1944- '45. Dark, brown hair, light blue eyes ,and the color blue best describe Violet Schimke. Being a senior this year Violet has decided on her future work, which will be either a telephone operator or a civil service job. Here Violet is liable to hear a lot of her pet peeve, gossiping and -nagging. Bookkeeping, English IV, econ- omics, typing II, and chemistry manage to keep Violet very busy this year, and fail to leave much ime for her hobbies of roller-skat- ing and playing the piano. Vi's favorite food is any pre- paration of macaroni and a good dish of ice cream. She prefers friends who are good conversationalists and have pass- ing good manners. Hood-gates of the Schwammenuel dam, which is located near the center of the western front, the American First and Ninth Armies were forced to withhold an at- tempt to cross the Roer. The First Army, however, managed to ,out-Hank the dam by going to the south of it. The huge snow storm that swept New England last week did con- isiderable damage, resulting in the 'loss of 21 lives tnd blocking transportation and communica- tions with snowdrifts 20 feet high. Henry Wallace's appointment to Ahead the commerce department, itihe Work or be drafted bill, and the drafting of nurses seem to be the main topics of discussion in congress lately. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, February 22, 1945 NUMBER T WENTY F EDORA AND LANE OPEN TOURNAMENT District 21, including Alpena, Artesian, Fedora, Forestburg, Lane, Letcher, Wessington Springs and Woonsocket, will hold its an- nual basketball tournament at Woonsocket February 23-24. Fedora and Lane will open the contest Friday afternoon at 2:30, and Wessington Springs and Ar- tesian are to play at 3:30. At 7:00, the losers of the first games will play the first round of the consolation fight. The next game starts at 8:00 between Woonsock- et and Forestburgg and at 9:00, is the last Friday game when Let- cher is to meet the Wildcats. Saturday afternoon at 1:30, the consolation finals will be played: and at 2:30, the semi-finals will be played between the winners of the Fedora-Lane and Artesian- Springs games. At 3:30, the winner of the For- estburg-Woonsocket game will play the winner of the Letcher- Alpena game. Climax of the tour- ney comes at 8:00. The consola- tion and championship finals will then be played. Referees are G. W. Vail and Harold Goodell, both of Rapid City. The tournament band is to play for all sessions, under direc- tion of bandmasters from all the towns represented. Student season tickets are on sale at the oflice at 90 cents. There will be no adult season tickets on sale but general admis- sion is 35 and 40 cents including tax: with the exception of the final session which will be 40 and 50 cents. Coach I-Iolland's Spartans have a good chance of copping the ti- tle. In the first bracket are Wes- sington Springs, Artesian, Lane, and Fedorag while Letcher, Al- pena, Woonsocket and Forestburg make up the second group. Spartans meet Artesian in the first game. We tripped Artesian 36-12 and 32-10 in the two games we played them. BAND MEMBERS TO TOURNEY The following band members have been chosen by Mr. Frank- lin to play in the tournament band at Woonsocket February 23- 24: Alan Sheppard, snare drumg James Ward, tromboneg Dorothy Gregory, cornetl Betty Fenn, clarinetg Hollis Grieve. bass. These will be admitted free if they present themselves for the first game of the tournament on Tribute to Washington Once again, February 22, thei birthday of' ,our famous George Washington is here. Exactly 146 years have passed since our na- tion mourned this great rnan's death. George Washington was born February 22, 1732 near Pope's Creek in Westmoreland county, Virginia. He attended school at! Bridge's Creek where he received what was equivalent to a fair common school education. Ini 1748, at the age of 16, George, ac- companied by George Fairfax, set 'forth for the frontier where they lsurveyed the vast Fairfax estates. After three years, his brother 'Lawrence procured for him an ap- pointment as one of the adjutant- lgenerals withnthe rank of major ,in the Virginia Militia. At the wage of 27, he was united in mar- Qriage with Mrs. Martha Dendridge Curtis. He was elected one of six delegates to represent Virginia in the First Continental Congress. On June 15, 1775, Congress unan- ,imously voted him commander- in-chief of all the continental forces raised during the Revolu- tionary War. - After the end of the war he was sent by the State of Virginia as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention where he was chosen to preside over the body. Then, after the Constitution was adopt- ed, he was unanimously elected to the presidency. At the end of his second term as president, Washington returned to spend his last days at Mount Ver- non. He died December 14, 1799 in perfect peace, from acute laryngitis. This tribute of his old friend, Lighthouse Harry Lee, was al- most worth dying for: 1 First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his country- lmenf' Friday afternoon. i The tournament band will be .composed of members from all schools participating and they are to play throughout the games both days. Junior English classes have been working on Red Cross pro- jects this week, which will be ex- changed in foreifn countries. The 'seniors have already completed ,their project with Margaret Dus- iek as illustrator. ALPENA WILDCATS DEFEAT SPARTANS In the last conferencegame of the season, the Springs Spartans lsuffered a four-point defeat at the hands of the Alpena Wildcats on the Wildcat floor Friday evening. After clipping the Wildcats 10 points for their first season game ltogelher, the Spartans succeeded gin gaining only 25 to the Wildcats' 29 in their second struggle. Fighting hard, both teams held a steady score with setups and plays being unsuccessful. Springs igained several baskets on fast :breaks while Alpena's accurate ishooting proved more than skill. During the first quarter, both l 5teams fought hard to pick up a '10-6 tilt for the Wildcats: but the next period the Wildcats sank another five points and held the Spartans who gained four baskets lin the last few seconds of the iperiod, making one previous free lthrow and tying the half-time lscore at 15. s Action in the next period was fsteady with a very slow-moving score and giving a third quarter score of 21-20 in the Spartans' favor. ' During the last period, the Wildcats picked up another nine points, while the Spartans took only four, ending the game in a 29-25 victory for Alpena. Spartan high-point scorer was Fitzgerald with ten: while Koth of 1Alpena was high with the same total. l SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Miss Marilyn Schneider and lMiss Rose Beitz were dinner guests lat the Lewis Anlness home Sunday ievening. Pat Pinard was a guest of Zil- pha Sholi last Thursday night. Q Mrs. Mark Law was ill last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Robert Franklin was in ,Mitchell over the week-end on jbusiness. i Velma Schuettpelz spent the 'week-end with Luella Krueger. Luella Krueger, Velma Scnuett- ,pelz and Vera Schwabauer were in :Huron Saturday. 1 Ruth Bidleman spent Monday :afternoon in Mitchell on business. ' Gladys Leischner was a business lcaller in Wagner Tuesday after- inoon. l The Boy Scout troop played a .game of basketball with the WS jCollege team Monday evening for la defeat of 35-11. With the Editors BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT As the days of the basketball tournament approach, students begin looking forward with excite- ment and optimism. It's a good thing to be optimistic as long as it is sensible optimism and not the kind that affords such remarks as Oh, we'll win the tournament easily3 or, We haven't a thing to Worry about. People making remarks as these are over-coniid- ent and that's bad as it influences students and team until they really believe they're going to walk right off with that trophy without half trying to win it. We can win the tournament, but our team will have to put up a good iight and we'll have to stand with them and support them all we can. Just being over-conlident or too optimistic isn't going to get us a thing. It's been shown before when over-confidence lost us a game. Let's all cooperate-with the cheerleaders as well as the team. Those of you who will be going to Woonsocket, be representative of your school. The actions and deeds of the students give the school its reputation and name. Let's make our name a good one. Remember the Victory can be ours if we stand together and fight for it. R.L.B. Q.......,.......................-.. ............-........... Mg. CHIT CHAT 2 9 av PAT Mary had a little lamb, Her father killed it dead: Now Mary takes the lamb to school Between two slabs of bread! A Mexican had been staying in this country for some time and was adjusting himself to our ways of living. One day he exclaimed to a neighbor, In thisa countree whena you try tooa neck and don't have zee HDRCKU youa get nicked. As Mamie and Willie of this week, I have chosen this junior and senior: Mamie is small, has dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. She lives on a farm and goes home every night falmostl. Willie, a senior, also lives on a farm. 'He eats at the dorm but has a room downtown. He played on the first five at Alpena last Fri- day night. Can't you guess? Just as a hint Willie is frequent- ly Called Slingin'. I Last week Henry and Henrietta were Paul Patton and Florence Loveless. FRESHMEN PRESENT ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Friday morning, the ireshmen presented as an assembly program, a one-act comedy, Who Gets the Car Tonight? by Christopher Sergel. A Mrs. Janes tVirginia Webb? was wa pleasant-mannered woman but was almost driven to desperation by Mr. Janes' fMichaelMagee1 dull nature. According to his wife, he cared Ior nothing but a little peace and quiet. His chances Ior this small request seemed dim with two teen-agers such as Mary 1Doris Cliftonl his daughter and Paul 1Rodney Flan- nery: his son, causing his quiet nature to become an uproar, with wheedling and bribery every hour of the day. lt seemed that Mary and Paul were staying out too late and too otten and as a result, their father reiused their requests for the use of the car, which, at that time, vas just about as bad as a death sentence. Mary was certain her Jack lHerbert Wickrez would' lnever again be the same if Fath- er stuck to his reiusalg and Paul. playing the part of an indignant and misunderstood son, deilnitely knew that Janie would never speak to her Palsy Wa1sey again. 1 All this time Father was getting himself in very deep, for Mrs. Janes was planning to drag him over to the Simmons' for a bridge party, since the children couldn't use the car. 'I'he climax came when the ga- rage phoned to say theie was a leak in the radiator which couldn't be fixed before morning. To bring the program to a close the freshman members of the girls' glee club dedicated a few numbers to various students in WSHS. The entire production was under the direction of Mrs. Frank Warta, freshman adviser. I Class News Probably more important to U.S. 'fu-o-v-o--o--o--o-o--o--o--o--o-u--'--o--o--o--o--0--0--0--0-0-9:0 I Future Alumni I 9 av Dorrls CAMERON 6 Ronald Salter is a tall, brown- haired, blue-eyed member of the senior class and is one of the first five on the basketball squad. Per- haps this accounts for Salter list- ing athletics as one of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoys dancing. eating, and sleeping. Of course. these are merely habits and not hobbies. Salter's ideal girl is one who is definitely not snobbish, and pos- sesses a pleasing personality. She should preferably be dark-haired and short. As Salter puts it, Just a girl who is a lot of fun to knowf' Ronald's future plans, like so many fellows', are directed toward some branch of the service. At present it's the infantry. Until then, Salter will occupy his time with ag, economics, English, and solid geometry within WSHS. Pork chops and bananas, of all the combinations of food that have passed through this column, is, I believe, the strangest, and it all belongs to blonde, blue-eyed, Velma Schuettpelz. Schutt'sl' hobbies are writing to her soldier brother, taking pic- tures iwhen nlms are availablew, and keeping scrapbooks. She def- initely dislikes conceited people, washing dishes, and surprise quiz- zes, and states these as her pet peeves. Velma's future plans are to be a stenographer outside of Wessing- ton Springs. At present she is studying at typing II. shorthand II, English, and bookkeeping, in preparation. ment or not, to avoid unreason- ably harsh and perhaps unen- forcible peace terms against the Axis. Such a peace would un- questionably lead to a repetition of World War I's unsatisfactory peace settlement. 1 Economics class has been tak- ing stock of its sales resistance citizens than we can realize at lln invoicing, it was discovered present, are the facts about Sov- Fthat resistance to the lure of at- iet Russia, discussed in history ltractive merchandise in blondes is and economics classes the past week. The fact that Russia great- ly surpasses the U.S. in popula- tion, especially young man and 'woman power below 305 in area, .being as large as the U.S., Cana.- 'da, Alaska, and Mexico combined, and as yet undeveloped in resourc- es, should make us aware that she iwill undoubtedly be a commercial, gas well as a military rival of both the British Empire and the U. S., in the years immediately follow- ing her reconstruction. Political- ily, she will be stronger than either Britain or the U. S., at the com- ling peace conference, when Brit- iain and the U.S. must stand to- lgether whether in perfect agree- fin direct proportion to the amount of money they have in their pock- ets at the time. Such iindings prove conclusively that budgeting is in order for girls and fellows who are about to stop draining pop's pocketbook and begin filling and emptying their own by cal- lousing their own paws. Unable at this stage to determine their expenses during a period of say four normal months, seniors are not likely to get far in making plans to stretch paychecks from one payday to the next. Most will admit that after long heckling, even for 18-year-olds soon to go' on Samls payroll, stretching pay- checks may soon be in order. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, Marchll, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-ON E SPARTANS SMASH ARTESIAN RAMS For their first game in the 44-45 district 21 tournament, Springs Spartans smashed the Artesian rams 40-15 Friday. The Spartans held a danger- ously high score while the Rams struggled hard to hold the Spar- tans and pick up a few points. Quarterly action gave the Spar- tans an easy lead during the first period with an undecision 12-2 victory. During the next period, the Spartans gained another six points to the Rams' five. . After the half, the Spartans opened up and easily sank anoth- er 17 points with field goals, while Artesian sank two buckets for a total of four. ' l , The last quarter was close, the Spartans gaining six to the Rams four. Fitzgerald, high-point scorer for the Springs, sank six field goals and two free throws, while Michell for Artesian held four free throws and Dean had a field goal -and a free throw. All-Star Game to be Played at Fedora At Fedora Tuesday, 'March 6, the district All-Star basketball game will be played. Fedora will play a team made up of two rep- resentatives from Alpena, two from Woonsocket, two from Wes- sington Springs and one each from Letcher, Artesian, Lane and Forestburg. The two from here are Vernon Winegarden and Fayne Fitzgerald. Another game will be played between teams made up of super- intendents and coaches from towns in the district. Tigers Defeat Spartans Springs Spartans suffered their tournament defeat from the Fe- dora Tigers Friday at Woonsock- et, Undefeated in the conference season, the Tigers were very strong in the first periods, sinking nine points to the Spartans' foui in the opening quarter. In the next, the Spartans rallied to sink nine to the Tigers' five, bring the half-time score to 14-13. During the rest of the game. both teams settled down, the Tigers holding a steady gain. High scorer for the Spartans was Fitzgerald with nine points, while Kothe held 23 for high- point honors for Fedora and the game. . H. S. Students Filling Ten Red Cross Boxes ALPENA EX-CHAMPSg LOSE TO FEDORA Students of WSHS are donatingl Fedora Tigers met the Alpena money and material for the filling of Red Cross boxes for foreign children. The junior and sopho- more classes are each filling three boxes and the senior and fresh- man classes two each. 1 Scrap books are being made byl English classes to be sent to for- eign countries also. These will cover the material being studied in classes. I The following went to the court- 'Wildcats for the District 21 cham- lpionship Saturday night at Woon- Esocket, smashing them 28-14 in lthe final game of the 1944-5 bas- 'ketball tournament. I Letcher Tigers clipped the Lane Trojans 41-21 for the consolation gfinals, also played Saturday night. ! After defeating Springs Spar- Qtans, the Tigers were all set for the Wildcats who had defeated Letcher by two points in an over- house last Tuesday afternoon andtime game- helped Mrs. Jensen and Mr.l Alpena, who has held the Chem' Rhodes get the supplies ready for Jerauld county field workers: 'Robert Wolting, Joyce Eddy, Ila Thompson, Maxyne Hensen. Les- Iter Weber and Keith Robbins. 5 Class News l Seventh grade arithmetic class is studying the art of writing up accounts and balancing budgets. Eighth graders are working on their, income-tax problems. Junior high science class is studying electricity. They experi- mented with the dry cell and found tnow and when an electric current 'flows and also experimented with an electric bell. Homemaking II class is fin- :ishing their dinner units. They have been working in groups of four and have served dinners for linvited guests. They will begin their clothing unit at the end of this week, the project being a gar- ment of wool or rayon. Homemaking I is beginning a new unit on clothing. The project will be a cotton garment but be- fore beginning the project a study of color line, harmony, and how to select materials will be taken 1up. ' English I is beginning the study of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? 1 Advanced typing classes are learning how to use the mimeo- graphing machine and how to make stencils. Ag I class in crops and soils are studying seed. They have just completed the study of common barberry and black stem rust of grains. Having completed a unit on reconstruction in the South after the Civil War, American History lclasses are currently determining how the United States won so high la rating as an industrial nation 1 pionship title for a series of years, ,was out to regain it while Fedora, .undefeated in conference games jthroughout the season, fought a lharcl battle and snowed a great ideal of superiority to the Alpena squad. Action was fast during the game but scoring was limited. lQuarterly scoring was steady dur- ing the first two periods, resulting -in a halftime score of 12-9. After the half, Fedora picked up -several hot shots and held the Wildcats, gaining in the third quarter. In the last period, both ,teams fought hard but tlie Tigers were unusually accurate and suc- ceeded in taking the 44-45 trophy with a 14-point victory. FARM MACHINERY COURSE TO CLOSE TODAY, MARCH 1 The farm machinery course, under provisions of the Food Pro- duction War Training program, which began January 18, closes March 1. This scnool has met two nights a week for three hours each night, making a total of 36 hours for the entire course. Nine tractors were repaired, one disk reconstructed, and one 'Briggs-Stratton motor recondi- tioned. Average number of mem- bers present each nignt was ap- proximately 15. The course was sponsored by Wessington Springs high school, 'under supervision of H. W. Gadda, in the basement shop of the P. D. Newcomer garage. Charles Ben- nett was instructor. when immediately previous to the War between the States four- Iifths of us were dirt farmers or gentleman planters living in the sort of genteel luxury so elegantly ,portrayed in the first chapters of gMargaret Mitchell's Gone With Stlle Wind. W'th Ed't ujvo--wo--0--Q.-o--o--o--o--o--o--o-o--o--o-o--o--o--o-o-o-o-o:n 'qoavvwamawomwa-evra-va--s-me-zvwmw-maze I e I ors - S CHIT CHAT I 5 Future Almnm I MUSIC APPRECIATION WM f'YffT Mwmmg, Guest Editorial Perhaps I should call this Mu- sic Appreciation or Defense of our Modern Musicf' It is true that music appreciation does in- clude the development of an aesthetic appreciation of the work of the great masters Bach, Beet- hoven and Brahms. We say that great music is music that endures the test of time. Today, in our modern world we may appreciate for a time the popular nits of the day 5 the songs that live only for a brief moment and die. Tiiis music, if you wish to call it sucn, does not endure. Few of us remember the hits of even a month ago, while Tchai- kovsky's Pathetique symphony, written in 1893, is played and an- preclated by all wno love sym- phonic music today. This does not mean that great music is no longer being writteng lor it is. We Americans have not only the greatest but the young- est country in the world and, al- though we may wish to call it so or not, our swing, jaaz and boogie- woogie, along Wltfl the cowboy ballads and Gay Nineties songs, are our own American folk music. All American modern music had its beginning in the Dixieland jazz OI the deep south. Negroes are basically rhythmic, Caucasians basically melodic, and out of this combination has come tile birth oi modern music-ou: American musical heritage. lvfusic in the modern mode that will stand the test or time is that of George Gershwin, whose com- position, Rhapsody in Blue, for piano and orchestra, and his nvu- sical comedy, Porgy and Bessj are considered by some to be the greatest of our modern music. An- other modern composer Whose music has held popularity through the last 20 years, is Hoagy Car- michael, composer of the peren- nial iavorite, Star Dust. Yes, modern music has a defin- ite place in our lives. It is mu- sic that will live. We like it be- cause we understand it. We can- not live on an entire diet of swing any more that we can live on nothing but meat. We must have all kinds of music: old and new, as we must have all kinds of food. In this way we will have a well- rounded musical diet. --RNF. Ag II is studying the feeding and management of dairy cattle and also a unit on dairy products for war use. Farm management class has just completed a study on farm tenancy and leases, and are now receiving work on farm financing. Well, how is everybody getting over the tournament? All right, I hope. By the way, how many steps are there on the water-tow- er at Woonsocket? A certain sen- ior boy says there are 126 to the iirst landing butlhe didn't go any farther. If you're interested in the total number, see Doodles. Clair Tiede asked Bob Winegar- den how he would like to go witnl a girl with a picture face. It would be fine, he said, if she had a frame to go with it. Flash Gordon and Dale are a freshman and a senior. He is tall, brown-haired, and they tell me he is very bashful. He stays at the dorm and is known as Bean Pole. Dale is as I said, a senior: has brown hair, brown eyes and sings alto in glee club. She stays at the dorm, being an active mem- ber of the Sing Sing Wildcats. Mamie and Willie of last week are Ethel Jane Powell and Ron- ald Salter. By Phyllis Wood Below are a few plans or de- cisions made by the big three at Yalta: Destroy the military power in Germany and eliminate her war- making industries by cutting off areas having resources needed by those industries, and by military occupation and control of her ter- 'ltory. Create a new league of na- tions within the framework of which, settlement can be sought for the potential war producing issues that will arise in Europe .nd in the Far East after this war. war. Russia will give the U.S. and Britain help, at some point, in the final stages of fighting against Japan. This decision for obvious reasons was not announced. The United States has reversed her policy and has agreed to take an active part in current settlement of issues inside Europe as they arise. This country will join with' Russia and Britain in holding e- lections to permit liberated peo- ples to choose their own govern- ments. The Japs predict an invasion of Formosa in the near future. ,Formosa is approximately 100 I dislike my name: it's entirely too long, and some day I intend to change it, though not necessarily through marriage. This outburst issued forth from red-haired, blue eyed Jeanette Rumelhart. Such nicknames as Nettie or Nettle really disgust her. Nettie came from Portland, Ore., earlier in the year to com- plete her senior year at WSI-IS. English IV, typing, economics and bookkeeping keep her busy, but she still has time for glee club and mixed chorus. Her hobbies are many but writ- ng to pen pals, making scrap books of movie stars and attending mov- ies are her favorite pastimes. The latter one has a setback though --she wishes that there were un- limited numbers of double feat- ures. At the present Jeanette's future plans have not entered the pic- ture. A flashy brunette who can dance well and is full of fun would suit Lloyd Reindl. Of course, as all boys do, Lloyd mentioned the fact that wise cracking and unfaithful- ness would never dog so beware girls, especially if you are a flashy brunette. Curly is a pet nickname for Lloyd and describes him very well, for he has dark curly hair, and brown eyes. He intends to farm until Uncle Sam beckons, but at the present Lloyd is busy studying Ag IV, English, economics, and bookkeep- ing. His extra time he divides be- tween basketball, glee club and chorus. Lloyd's hobbies are any kind of sports, especially nshing and hunt- ing. His pet peeve is trying to make up today things that should have been done a week ago. miles closer to the mainland of Japan than Iwo Jima and would provide many valuable naval and air bases for an invasion of Indo China and the Japanese home- land. The new ruling that all places of entertainment will be closed at midnight went into effect Monday. This will have a definite eiect on many businesses, but if the living conditions in Europe are taken into consideration we can easily see why such a move is nec- essary. We will naturally be ex- pected to contribute as much as Dossible to the reconstruction of Europe. The air war in Europe has been speeded up, probably to aid the Russians and also the new oifen- sives on the Western front. Monday in phys ed the sopho-1cal1ed off because of wartime con- The SP RTO IA Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, March 8, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY TWO WSHS SPARTANS END SUCCESSFUL SEASON With the district tournament at Woonsocket February 22-23, the Spartans closed a successful bas- ketball season, tallying a total of 537 points to their opponents 409, in ten victories and six defeats for the season. Although WSHS failed to place in the tournament, these figures show that the Spartans more than 1 held their own, and the entire stu- dent body extends congratulations to Coach Holland and the team for the excellent work done. Total individual points scored by the top six for the year are as Class News 'HS MUSIC CONTESTS Z- ARE CANCELLED Biology students are beginning1 I the last unit of their text, entitled1 SUD61'111'G6Dd6I1t Holland has re- Th6 Biology of the Hum2m1ce-ived official word that the high Body. The first chapter, Pre- - historic Man ,, deals with the his-1school music contests scheduled tory of mari, his deve1opment1f01' April is, will not be he-ia, due through the ages, his power 0f1l30 all order of 12116 011166 of De- adaDtati0n, and the P31135 alldffense Transportation. All music funcmons of the human body- 1contests and festivals have been mores and seniors played the freshmen and juniors, the soph- omores and seniors winning by a 'large amount. ' Typing classes are making art- iistic pictures. follows: -1 Player FG FT 1 Shorthand I students are Fitzgerald ------ ---- 1 45 50 1 bringing transcription of new Bradley ...... --- .... 112 13 R. Winegarden --- --- 86 16 V. Winegarden --- --- 52 16 Roush .......... ...... 8 3 Salter ...... ...... I - - - 2 3 There are two seniors in the first six, Vernon Winegarden and Ronald Salter. Winegarden play- ed center and maintained an av- erage scoreg Salter ipiayed guard. The following lettermen will be on deck next year: Bob Winegarden, Richard Bradley, Fayne Fitzger- ald, Lester Roush, Bob Wolting and Dick Wade. l.l.-l...-- iz'-Q--0004-O-'0 O O-'Q 0'-O-'O i--O'-O lMO-'O-'O-'lw0 O O'0::0 2 Office News av-O'-OwQ-fO'-0-vO'-00O'-C'-Q'4-QwO0OMO0O'O'-O-fO'vOvO-0'0:C At an assembly held at 3:00 Fri- day afternoon, Miss Jean Rey- nolds and Miss Maxine Westall of Dakota Wesleyan Universityl read several selections, including The Night the Bed Fell on Fath- er, Traveling with Children, King Midas, and 4'Life with1 Father! 1material taken by dictation. 1 1 ' English II classes are reading 1short stories. English III classes 'are studying the west and south- ern sections of America. Mr. Franklin is reading Am- 'erican Guerrilla in the Philip- .pines by Ira Welfert, to his Eng- lish classes. Project plans in agriculture for the coming year are being com- pleted. A summary of all projects shows that 48 ag students will raise 829 acres of crops this yearg 20 sow-and-litter projects, 123 ewes, 58 beef cattle, four dairy cattle and 716 chickens and tur- keys. These make up the 116 in- dividual Food-for-Victory projects this year, as compared with 115 a year ago. Three ag students have made application for the State Farmer degree this year. They are: Ira 1Cashman, Duane McMillan and An army-qualifying test for1George Krog. the army specialized training re- serve program will be given April 12, for all students whose 17th birthday is between October 1,l 1944, arid August 31, 1945. Fayne Fitzgerald and Ve1'non1 1 M4 1 War Stamp sale for all grades 1last week amounted to 54125. lparty at Ethel Jane Powell's home Friday evening. Winegarden played at the all-starf - basketball game at Fedora Tues- day of this week. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS 1 Gladys Leischner was an over- night guest of Pat Pinard Sunday. 1 James Ward, Donald Will, 1George Krog and Duane McMil- lan made a trip to Minneapolis last week and returned Sunday. Miss Audrey Hanson was a week-end guest in Watertown and ,Lake Norden. ditions. 1 Mr. Holland is awaiting word as to whether it will be possible to hold a music clinic in place of the music contestg this to include only nearby towns. 1 1 1 1 1 ASKING TOO MUCH? What is it that you did today 1 To save a soldier's life? 'Or is it asking for too much 1 To make a sacrifice? ,You say that things are tough for I you, 1 With rationing and allg But if you see what our boys do, Your troubles would seem small. 'So help that flag of Minute Man To fly for us anewg And keep it up to proudly wave Neath our red, white and blue. For an extra stamp, an extra bond, . An extra helping hand, Will always add a little more To save this blessed land! 1 -GINO BOSCARINO Henry Barnard Junior High, Hartford, Conn. 1 1 1 GIVE EVERYTHING 1 The following poem was writ- 1ten by Marine Pic. Charles R. Mc- 1C1ary, as a tribute to his friend, Cpl. Charles Fontaine, who was ,killed in action. Ten months later, 1Pic. McClary died. Both were irom Indianapolis, Ind. 1America, he died for thee, Wilt thou forget him then, ,When this holocaust is over 1 And peace shall reign again? He gave his life, his love, his allg He died that thou mightst live. !What hast thou then, America, 1 In fair return to give? 'Give not a mere regretful cardg 1 Give not a sad, sad sigh, But GIVE! Give everything you have: The cost is not too high! -ARSENAL CANNON Mi. I ,T..,T. I Beverly Breland, Mary Swanson1 Mrs. Mark Law visited in Sioux 1Arsenal Technical School, and Leanha Thompson attended a1Fal1s over the week-end. llndianapolis, Ind. With the Editors WAR STAMP SALES For the past few weeks, War Stamp sales have fallen a great deal, amounting many times to less than a dollar for an entire class. This factor is definitely a black mark against our one- time high record, the record we held last year and the first months of this term. If each class member would re- member to bring a dime or quar- ter each week and make it a one hundred percent enrollment, our total sales would immediately rise to an all-time high. Certainly you can sacrifice a candy bar or a coke eacn week for the cause in which your brothers and friends are spending day after day in combat and sacrificing their lives. In addition, by buying a few stamps weekly you will soon have enough to turn in for a War Bond. Can you find an easier or better way to save money, and yet be do- ing your part in helping to win the war? So students, next Tuesday, des- ignated War Stamp Day in our school, bring your money and stamp books to class. Don't de- pend on the guy sitting next to you to keep up the sales. Do your part as an individual. Your ef- forts will be well repaid in future years! -PJB SCHOOL PARTIES A school party is a success only when participants act and dress in a manner portraying a party. Were you invited to a party at your friend's, I doubt that many would appear in the same attire they had worn the same day, or without further personal groom- ing. No, you would groom your- self to the best of your ability and any improvement we can make is always welcomed by our fellow- citizens. Girls would change to a suitable party dress, clean, and well pressed. Boys would dust off 1 their tie, wear a jack-et, sweater or coat that is also clean and pres- sed. Shirtsleeves do not portray a party atmosphere. Now you are at the party, willf groomed and ready to comply with your host's or hostess' wish- es. This includes actively partic- ipating in any activity your host or hostess suggests. Social eti- quette does not include the neces- sity of coaxing and .pampering a guest to enjoy himselfg you are duty bound to at least give the appearance of having a good time. To do otherwise is rude and not acceptable at a social function. Just a note to the faculty: Per- haps we could increase our inter- est and give more substantial guidance. May the next school party re- veal young ladies and gentlemen groomed for the occasion and in g,....,..,.. ..,...........,..,.......,,..,........,.....,..,..,.,,.,:. CHIT CHAT 2 Q BY PAT I have heard of losing billfolds, scarfs and hats, but never before of losing one of the basketball boys. Anyway, Archie had disap- peared when it came time to go home last Friday night. We all have an idea he wasn't exactly lost, though. I always say there is more than one way to get where you want to go. Zip, Sandy and Herman Iound that out last Friday. It is suggested that Mr. Frank- lin should start a column with ad- vice for the lovelorn. In music .class he said, You girls must not stop before you get your man! treferring to the last part of a word in a song, of coursel. Peg and Jeep are a sophomore and a junior. Peg is tall, has brown hair, and works at the Springs Cafe. As subjects, she takes biology, history, journalism and business training. Jeep is tall, has brown, wavy hair, and plays forward on the first five in basketball. As Flash and Dale last week, I ,described Donna Lou Knight and Floyd Thompson. a frame of mind that will make Fthem a guest who could be highly appreciated by any host or host- ess of a successful party. -BL CANT STORE. THOSE , RED FLANNELS YET xfofxf o fx Cf- x Ei I . ll g E.. zz- 33'-If N .' :FV X NNN l S' I Q R' My ' llll b - B-r-r-r-r-r! Ah, spring is com- ing! The little birds wing their carefree way back to waking trees and plants to prepare for lovely summer. Each tiny shoot push- ing its way through the cool, brown earth thrills me as I exper- ience with it, its first glimpse of a new-born world. Whoosh! By Phyllis Wood When Gen. DeGaul1e announc- ed he would not meet President Roosevelt in Algiers, a few were inclined to criticize him severely without waiting for an explana- tion. DeGaulle admits his feel- ings were hurt when he was not invited to the Yalta conference, but that was not his only reason for refusing to go to Algiers. General DeGaulle has consented to attend the San Francisco con- ference, which shows he is inter- ested but he wasn't quite ready to make any agreements with Roos- evelt until he had a chance to think things over. Few people realize the number of hardships the marines have been having to contend with the past week. Iwo Jima itself does not offer an adequate water sup- ,ply and the climate is not very favorable. Marines had hot food last week, for the first time, be- cause one of the volcanoes had been acting up a bit and they were able to heat their canned supplies by placing them among the hot rocks. The battle for Iwo Jima will go down in history with Tar- awa and many other famous bat- tles and will always be remembered by marines who fought on this small, but important island. The Rhine will play an impor- tant part in the destruction or the remaining German armies in the very near future. If the Allied armies manage to establish cer- tain strongholds on both sides of the river and can maintain a stea- dy flow of supplies, March will un- doubtedly be a month of important victories for the Allies. GRADE NEWS Fourth Grade The following students earned a quarter holiday for perfect at- tendance during the last six weeks: Artis Salmon, Maureen Rhodes, lBenna Bee Harris and Dean Kearns. The War Stamp sales from this room were 51.40 last week. Fifth 8: Sixth Grades Seventeen from this room re- ceived a quarter holiday for the last six weeks period. The history class started the ,study of South Dakota history. MRS. LESTER GREENER The SPAR TO IA Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, March 15, 1945 NUMBER. TWENTY-THREE FEDORA FIVE WHIPS ALL STARS 29-24 March 6, the All-Stars were clipped five points by the Fedora Five, who whipped up 29 points to the All-Stars 24 on the Fedora. Tigers' court. Fedora fought hard throughout the game but the All-Stars put up stiff resistance, starting the game with a irst-quarter score of 6-3. Changing teams at the quarter, the game picked up for a half- time score of 21-7 in the Tigers' favor. After the half, the first team came back in to iinish the game, making a third quarter score ot 22-17 and ending the game with a 29-24 victory for the Tigers. The first all-star team consisted of Skinner and Carter of Letch- erg D. Nielson, Laneg Fitzgerald, Springsg and Walker, Alpena. The second team: Fisher and Welter, Woonsocketg V. Winegarden, Springsg Smith, Artesiang Olsen, Forestburgg and Peterson, Alpena. Fitzgerald and Skinner were high-point mon with six up. Conservation Engineer Addresses FFA Meeting FFA meeting on Wiersma, local engineer, gave a earth structures. He stressed their importance in At the regular March 12, J. L. soil conservation talk on rammed 9 ,.,.................q..g..g........g..g..g..g..g..g.....,........,. 1944-5 Teachers 0:1-0--0--0--0--0--o--0--0--0--0--Q--0--0-o--ooo--Q--M-0-0--0-0-oss 1 Mrs. Greener graduated from Wessington Springs high school ,with the class of 1932. Sne also :attended the University of SOl.ll.ll ,Dakota. I Mrs. Greener is the sophomore 'class advisor. She teaches Eng- lish IV and biology and is Phys. Ed. and G.A.A. instructor. relation to this part of the COU.1'1-i ------1 try and their three outstanding. characteristics: durability, econ- omy, and insulating qualities. Mr. Wiersma gained this iirst hand information and experience through experimentation at South Dakota State college, well known research center on rammed earth structures. A Other reports given at the meeting were on the Service Chart, the FFA banner which has been orderedg and the treasurer's report on FFA's iinancial condi- tion. I SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS 1 Phyllis Wood entertained at a party Friday evening, Pat Pinard, Gladys Leischner, Hermine Wheel- er and Zilpha Shoff. Arthur Webb was a visitor an Yankton college Friday and re- turned Saturday. He attended a melodrama entitled, Gold in the Hills. Eloise .Burchfield and Eu- gene Christensen were members of 'the cast. Eloise was a drunken lrag and Chris, the hero. Ira Cashman gave a report on. the FFA,s group project for this year. It will be approximately 1.5 acres of Brunker certified oats to be grown for seed and sold. Lynus Krueger S 2!c was a vis- itor at WSHS Friday afternoon. Erma and Iola Kludt were Hur- With the recent selection of Mr. on Visitors Saturday' Wiersma and Mr. C. T. Holland to honorary membership, the FFA has seven honorary members and eight associate members. , Glen Waters and Ronald Salter were guests of Lynus Krueger Friday evening. I WAR STAMP SALES Seventh and Eighth Grades -S3.S5 iSopnomores ............... 12.25 MR. DONALD VESSEY ADDRESSES CLASS Mr. Donald Vessey spoke to the vocational guidance class Tuesday morning on salesmanship, real estate and insurance. Mr. Vessey stressed the fact that salesmanship is involved in any occupation one may enter. Courtesy, neatness, alertness, and having something worthwhile to sell, are the things the speaker deemed necessary by all sales- people. He pointed out many opportunities in real estate and insurance to young people who are willing to put forth the effort. f'There are many people selling, ibut few salesmen, Mr. Vessey said. The Kiwanis club has made a- 'vailable their services, and ot-he. successful local business people lwill share their knowledge and experience with the vocational class. These contributions are .appreciated by the class and gives them a working knowledge of the occupational future of which they are to be a part. I MMM.-.. 1 X BAND PRESENTS ASSEMBLY The band, under the direction of Mr. R. N. Franklin presented a concert for the weekly assembly program Friday, March 9. The following numbers were played: Stardust , March of the Jitter- bugs and Auditorium Session. Following the concert a barber- shop quartet composed of Mr. Franklin, Dick Wade, Rodney Eng- ,elen and Alan Sheppard, sang two songs, Margie , and I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby. A German band called, The ,Hungry Five played several selcc-- Itions under the direction of Ken- neth Kieser. Those taking part ,in the band were Ila Thompson, gRuth Bidleman, Richard Bradley, 1Hollis Grieve and James Ward. g Mrs. D. Roberts is teaching in 'place of Mrs. Lester Greener who has been absent. 1 Plans are being made for grads basketball tournament at Alpena March 24. Selection of low Waistlines seems prevalent in choosing pat- terns for cotton garments fresh- xrnan home ec Ia and b are going ito make. A number of the girls FJUYQOYS ---- ------ W ----20-?0 fhave cut out their dresses and are lSe1110fS ----- ---- 3-'50 'beginning to baste the garment l TOTAL 344.-lOitO5ethC1'. With the Editors REMEMBER THE LAWN Perhaps all school year you have been taking a short cut at noon or after school, across the high school lawn. If you have, now is the time to stop. Each year at this time the same problem is brought up and the students must be re- minded to keep off the lawn. Es- pecially now, when the ground is soft and full of moisture, it's des- tructive to walk across it for the blades of grass are not far below the earth's surface and are easily injured. A beautiful, green, well-kept lawn adds much to a building in the summer. We want our school to look attractive the year round, as it has in the past, and it's part- ly our responsibility to see that it does. Supt. Holland has reminded us once about cutting so 1et's not make it necessary for him to do so again. When you feel that urge to cut across the lawn, just stop and think of all the damage you can do in those few short sec- onds and I'm sure you'll change your mind. R.L.B. CONDUCT fGuest Editorial! Conduct and actions are photo- graphs of the training one has had. Many parents would be ashamed of their children, and know their training had failed, if they would observe them in the gen-eral assembly. People with good breeding do not whistle and stamp their feet to show approv- al. The courteous method of showing approval is clapping the hands. The young ladies who were our guests and entertainers two weeks ago were embarrassed by the wolfish whistles and calls from some of our so-called gentlemen in the audience. They were our guests. Had they been paid enter- tainers in a cheap theater they might have expected and prepared for such. It is the desire of the teachers to bring outside entertainment for programs, but they have little de- sire to embarrass guests of the school who have a right to polite reception. The next program is the time to prove whether actions speak louder than words. -MRS. HODWALKER. Ag I class in crops and soils, is studying corn, its importance, uses, and production. Ag II class has just finished the study of dairying. They are test- ing their cows for butterfat. The next enterprise they will study is poultry, including types, breeds, care and managegment, diseases, and marketing. can-o--u--r-0--o--o--o--o--o--o--o-o--v--o--u--o--o--o-o--o-o-o-o:1 5 Future Alumni I 9 sv norms CAMERON 6 ..o-a--o-o--0.-Q.-..+-Q--Q--o-o--r-Q--one-9-our-s-o-0-0-'zu Donald Kraft is a tall, blue-ey- ed senior who enjoys a good joke whether it's on him or others. His hobbies are hunting and sleep- ing, but, as stated before, these sound more like habits than hob- bies. His future plans, he says, are up to Uncle Sam. At present, he is studying solid geomet1'y, typing, English and chemistry. Doodles is his nickname, acquir- ed I know not where, but it has stuck with him throughout the school year. The only pet peeve Don could think of was someone getting him up before breakfast is ready. He lists ice cream as a favorite food, and blue as his favorite color. After I graduate, I plan to en- ter some field of commercial work, though I might change my plans and attend college, preferably at Mitchell. These plans belong to green-eyed Frances Lambert, who is another a member of this year's senior class. Lizzie is a nickname acquired by Frances from the Rainbow Cafe where she works after school. To fit in with her name, Lizzie spends many hours studying shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, economics and English IV. Frances' ideal boy is one who conducts himself as a gentliman, especially in the presence of the fairer sex. Her favorite colors are a com- bination of black and white. Her favorite food is sugared dough- nuts and very hot coffee. Ag IV class in farm manage- ment is making entries in the South Dakota Farm Record Book to learn farm accounting. BUNSENEURN ER DIPPED IN WATER DOES NOT BURN Etghoes 0ixEinsteii16 Club lVl6embersxHave Lively Exiierimenis Are you interested in blowing off a head or two? Would you care to snap a couple of fellow jstudents twith cameras of coursel ? Then just join your local Echoes of Einstein club which most of you know is the science club of Wessington Springs high school. Every two weeks, the echoes meet and divide into two groups. photography and analytic, the lat- ter being the most dangerous and consisting of Grieve, McMillan, Boe, Wood, Bidleman, Butterfield, and Cameron. In the other group are Wood, Palmer, Burchfield and Engelen. In the latter group, pictures are made guaranteeing to look noth- ing like you, which to some of us is a big relief, isn't it Glen? They are by far the most studious, but if you will examine the books they read, you will see that they con- sist mostly of pictures, women in bathing suits, and what not, But iit's all part of the course, you un- I A 1 w l derstand. In the analytic group, the stu- dents study unknowns. That is, they try very hard to do things that have never been done before. Hollis and Duane, being the most scientifically minded of them all, inserted a burning Bunsen burner in water to see if it would burn. It wouldn't, and only caused an agonizing scream of despair from their instructor, Mrs. Mark Law, who at present goes a trifle in- sane when anyone mentions our master minds. Another incident which comes to mind is the synthetic rubber incident. Taking the white of an egg and several chemicals too nu- merous to mention, Hollis Bild Duane produced a thick, rubbery substance which they believed to be synthetic rubber. Believing they had discovered a new process for making this substance, they flew down the halls, breathless with excitement, weary and pers- piring, relaying the news: but alas, the halls were empty: not an echoe in sight. Defiated and disappointed, they crept back to the lab to clean up, shall we say, the mess! But let us get back to the bet- ter half of the organization. While the lab is humming with ace minds working as one great mind CAt this time we usually ev- acuate Phyllis Wood. She simply refuses to stay off the stools: she thinks the closer she is to heaven while with this group the better off she'll be. This wouldn't be minded, so we hear, but her long, lanky figure hovering above the heads of the students suggests an angel and makes the students too cautious to attempt dangerous ex- perimentsb the photography group poses, reposes, shoots. and re- shoots. If you should happen to see Rodney Engelen arranging James' locks of hair, dorm be alarmedg he isn't Pierre, the hair- dresser, but Rodney the photgg- rapher. To avoid monotony, a. few of the- meetings are intended to be social, but beware, parents, if these great scientists of tomorrow are due home, quake in your boots, post guards, do everything and anything, for we guarantee they a.re truly Echoes of Ein- stein. MRS. FRANK WARTA The SPAR T0 IA Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, March 22, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR THESPIAN SOCIETY PRESENTS ASSEMBLY Friday morning, a one-act play, And the Villain Still Pursued Her, was presented by members of the Thespian society as an as- sembly program. Mr. Handout iKehneth Kieserl, his daughter, Emaline, fBetty Wickrei and his wire Lena f Helen Raabeb, played parts of a typical family who had lost valuables. The valuables, which consisted of the chimney and the chimney hole, were extremely necessary to the Handouts, so the detective 4 Glen Burchfieldb was ordered up- on the scene of the crime. Declaring that he was a detect- ive, he calmly went about his work on all fours! Lizzie Leaping CPat Pinardl was the Handout's coun- try cousin who ventured to the city in hopes that more sophis- ticated material could be found for her book, How to Raise Pigs for Profit? In every play there must be a hero fJames Ward? and a villain fRoy Palmerl. Jack Screwluce, the hero, cun- ningly, with the help of the detec- tive, outwitted George Grabum, the villain, and succeeded in sav- ing the Handouts from being cast out into the cold and slippery streetsg also in rescuing their chimney and chimney-hole. Mary Inmigin, the maid, CMary Swanson? was greatly relieved by the return of the chimney as her poor icebox was so cold! The play was absolutely ridic- ulous from start to finish, to quote a comment heard after the per- formance, but it was written for laughs only. As a prelude to the play, Dor- othy Gregory played a piano solo, Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin. Grade students were guests. The production was under direction of Ruth Bidleman, Dorothy Camer- on and Phyllis Butterfield, Thes- pian oilicers. Mil- SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Elaine Sheifield spent Tuesday evening in town and attended a dorm party for girls. Clair Tiede was a visitor in Mit- chell Sunday. He visited his bro- ther Arlo at the hospital. The Christian Endeavor had a party Friday night with many guests from school. Lunch was served and games were played. Beverly Hein spent last Tuesday night with Ethel Jane Powell. I i ,IA .,..,..,........,.....,..,...........,..,.................,.....,.,g. 1 944-5 Teachers Q..........,..,..,..,...........,..,.....,.....,.....,.....,........:. Mrs. Warta attended high school at Lincoln Nebraska. She also attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. lVirs. Warta teaches freshman English, algebra and mathematics. Among her pet peeves are care- less students. Lady Spitfire to be Presented by Seniors Lady Spitiirej' a comedy in three acts by Katharine Kavan- augh has been chosen as the sen- ior play to be presented April 24. The cast was selected this week by Mrs. Hodwalker and Miss Hari- son, and is as follows: Miss Prud- ence, Velma Schuettpelz: Cindy Dale, Ruth Bidlemang Flobelle ,Berthon, Velma Bennett: Ginger Rein, Dorothy Cameron: Kay Sut- ton, Ila Thompson: Tom Brown, Rodney Engeleng Bud Jones. James Ward: Jed Buell, Ronald rSalterg Henri DuFrayne, Arthur Ewebbg Stephen Fulton, Rollin Boe. The production will be under direction of Miss Audrey Hanson. WAR STAMII-SALES Grades 7 and 8 ............ S .20 JUNIORS TROUNCE SOPHS IN TOURNEY The class basketball tourney got under way March 7, when the sophomores met the seniors in an evenly played game which ended in a victory for the sophomores. Palmer led the sophomore team with a total of iive points, while Grieve led the seniors with three. The juniors entered the finals by defeating the inexperienced freshmen 43 to 14. T116 juniors maintained an early lead and held it throughout the game. Flannery led the freshman in scoring, with five points, while Fitzgerald scored 16 for the win- ning juniors. At 4:00 Thursday, the consola- tion game was played between the seniors and freshmen, proving an easy victory for the seniors with a final score of 31-5. The freshmen scored only on free throws, while Winegarden led the seniors with 13 points. The championship game was played at 5:00 Thursday evening, in which the juniors clashed with the sophomores. The first quarter was played slowly and evenly, leav.ng me SODITOIIIOFBS on the short end of a 9-8 score. ln the second period, the juniors sped up their scoring pace, gaining nine points and holding the sophomores scoreless. In the third period, the juniors ,continued their rally, scoring nine 'more points to the sophomores' ione. This left the score at the lend of the tnird period 27-9 in 'in the juniors' favor. T118 sophomores came back in the fourth quarter to chalk up eight points but the juniors suc- ceeded in gaining 11, WLIICII end- Ied the game 38-17 in favor of tne E juniors. g Sophomores FG FT TP , Wolting ...... - - -0 1 1 1 Schryer ........ - - - 1 1 3 4 B. Winegarden ...... 1 3 7 1 Palmer .... .... - - - 1 4 6 . Wade ......... - - - 1 0 2 ,Wolting --- ---0 1 1 1 Juniors FG FT TP 1 Bradley --... - - -4 1 9 Fitzgerald --- ---7 2 16 Weber ---- ---2 0 fl Roush --.. -.-- ---. 2 2 G Haddorif -....- ---- 1 1 3 Mrs. Greener was absent from Freshmen ---- --- --- .00 school last week to be with her Sophomores ,,-, H, 3,20 husband who is home on fur- Juniorg ,,--, ,U 6,00 lough. Mrs. Roberts substituted. Seniors ,-,q ,U 2,00 Rollin Boe enlisted in the navy 5 TOTAL 316.40 last week. r- with the Editors NEWS IN A NUTSHELL EDUCATION tGuest Editoriall Many lads and lassies have come to school with the thought, Oh, why must I go to school?l' or Why do I have to go to school? These expressions are revealed oi: faces of students oi all ages. WHY do we go to school?' Why do we have education? Folks, we educate and learn to im- prove ourselves to prepare us for the future. The future will ask for better educated men and wo- men and we must prepare our- selves for this. Education is an instrument through which we can work to- ward a higher degree of compet- ency. No progressive individual will be satisfied to remain at the same level. The true Americar. strives for higher standards of liv- ing. It is by means of education that we may attain the goal. Let's take advantage oi' free ed- ucation. Use it the way it's meant for your to use. Do you let just to get by be your guide? If so, are you an in- dividual who does not strive for self-improvement? Are you liv- ing in fairyland waiting for the fairy to wave her magic wand to bring you luck?, Get out of the dream world and face realities. Only hard earned labor can give you a great reward. Let's get in the habit of working while we are in school. Put all your effort in your school work to prepare yourself for tomorrow. Make education a good invest- ment. --R. L. BIETZ Q!o-o-+o-o-o--o--o--s--o-o--o-o-o-o-o--o-o--o-o-o--o-9- -0-0:0 CHIT CHAT 3 Q av PAT Here are a few of the famed moron jokes that the literary gen- iuses of WSHS consider their fa- vorites: Betty Wickre-Why does the little moron put wheat in his shoes? Don't be so dumbg to feed his pigeon toes, of course! Vera Schwabauer-The little moron who moved to the city be- cause he heard the country was at war. Harold Hotchkiss-Do you know why the moron went into the liv- ing room? He thought he was going to die. Miss Hanson-The little moron who walked through the screen door and strained himself. Helen Raabe-Why did the mor- on salute the refrigerator? Be- cause it was General Electric. Doris Clifton-The little moron who took a ladder to a party be- cause he heard the drinks were on the house. Donna Lou Knight-The little moron was going to die, so he put a chair by his bed for rigor mortis to set in. 5 Future Alumni I Q BY DOFHE CAMERON Q sfo-o--Q-a--o--............q--o--0--0-n--o--o--o--Q--Q-o--v-o--Q-0:0 Vocational guidance, English. typing II, and business training make up the schedule of Joyce Radke's senior year. Collecting movie stars and pictures of those in the service are special hobbies she enjoys outside of class time. Her pet peeve and you might say amusement, is watching peo- ple wno think they are a trifle better than others. Joyce lists aqua as her favor- ite color, and a chocolate sundae and hamburgers as her favorite foods. As to future plans, there aren't any for this young lady at present 'but it is evident that a certain young farmer might be included in them. Disgusting, absolutely disgust- ing! These words came from Joyce Meyer, a senior, and the cause you might know is eighth periods. Being late only a few minutes and having to stay 30 be- cause of them, is Joyce's pet peeve. She would like very much to become a cadet nurse but says these plans might be exchanged for those of a school teacher. To lhelp her along in either occupa- .tion, she spends considerable 'time studying economics, chemis- try and bookkeeping. Jo, as her very special friends sometimes call her, enjoys in her liesure hours, ice-skating, dancing, and horseback-riding. Cherry pie and strawberry shortcake hit the spot for Joyce when it comes to food, as red and blue do when it comes to colors. sfo-o--o-o--o--m ,Q Office News I :zo-0-0-+0-m :Q No band contest, festival, or gathering of any sort will be held, due to government regulations. BOIVIBERS vs KITTENS The Springs Bombers will tang- le with the Alpena Kittens on 'their home court at 9:30 a.m., Sat- urday, March 23. This grade tournament includes Alpena, Wessington Springs, Lane, Woonsocket and Fedora. Alpena has a clean slate by winning all their games, and Lane has lost one. Coach Gadda has not revealed how many players will be going to the tournament from here. Class News Ag I class is studying corn pro- duction, hybrids, harvesting, and seed selection. Figuring capacities of silos and corn cribs is also part of the unit. Many ag boys in shop are building chicken feeders. Ag II class is working on poul- By Phyllis Wood The anouncement of the resig- nation of the Duke of Windsor last week-end came as a surprise to practically everyone. His reas- on is not exactly clear at the pres- ent, but there is the possibility he may be interested in obtaining a diplomatic position which will keep him in closer contact with Europe. Repeated air attacks on the in- dustrial centers of Japan and Germany by the army and navy have been closely connected and may be the reason for weakened defenses on the part of the Japs. The use of the super-blockbuster in Germany and carrier based planes in the Pacific, along with super forts, have set fire to every city of importance, leaving them practically useless to our enemies. The cutting of meat supplies 12 per cent starting April 1 will leave the civilian population with a rate of 115 pounds per person for a year, in comparison with 130 pounds per person last year. The extension of the midnight curfew to 1:00 a.m., in New York by Mayor LaGuardia has received a large amount of criticism by other large cities. Some people were afraid other cities would fol- low his example. None of them have at present. Probably the federal government will step in or will have interfered by the time this is published. Pontoon bridges are proving very helpful in transporting sup- plies across the Rhine which are necessary if we are to keep ad- vancing. The Germans have been moderately successful in destroy- ing a few of the permanent bridges but there are still a few of the main ones standing that are of vital importance to the Allies. try housing. Consideration is be- ing given the South Dakota poul- try house with respect to rammed earth and frame construction, straw loft, and proper ventilation. Poultry breeds will be considered next. In shop thus far, ag students have made 12 seed treaters, 8 milking stools, 11 chicken feeders, 4 rope makers, 4 hall trees, and 10 hand saw handles. In addition, they have reconditioned 12 saws. 24 plane blades, 14 chisels and 39 auger bits and steel drills. All this work except building seed treaters has been done by Ag I and ag II. Luella Krueger has passed her 80-word transcript in shorthand. Velma Schuettpelz's goal is now a 140-word transcript. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, March 29, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-Five LETTER CLUB HOLDS , ANNUAL INITIATION' Tuesday at 4:30, W.S. club held its annual initiation for those who earned their first basketball letter. New members includew ,Dorin Wade, Ro,bert.Wo1ting, .Lester l Roush and Don Lamb. . . Following is theinitiation sched- ule: 4:30, they met in the locker room. Then they went on their Various missions,-such as count- ing- the fence posts around the graveyard, pens in the stockyard, and windows in the countyqshed. After that, they went through .the customary paddle ,line. Of course it wouldn't be an initiation with- out the mixture of axle-grease and cockleburs applied as a substitute for hair-oil, to say nothing of a coating of shellac. At about 6:00, 'the kidding was put aside and old and new mem- bers retired to the Rainbow calc for steak suppers. i,l.. - Easter When life is slowly bursting anew in the springtime - then comes the A holy festival called Easter, observed in many branch- es of the Christian church to com- memorate Christ's resurrection. Many customs, beautiful and quaint, have been and still are ob- served in churches-Sand in homes. as -an expression'--of joy because Christ rose from- the L dead. Churches have-special services for this closing offthe 40 days of Lent, and flowers of white, espec- ially Easter lillies, decorate the al- tars as a sign of purity and light. The sending of Easter eggs isaa custom thought to have originat- ed with the Persians, the eggs be- ing symbols of new life. The proper time 'for celebrating Easter was long in dispute in the Christian church. Finally, the Council of Nice in 325 A.D. fixed Easter as the first Sunday after the full moon which appears on or after March 21. ,,i1...-.-l--- , FFA PLANS TEST PLOT. In addition to the crop project the FFA is having this year, a test plot of wheat is to be grown. Purpose of test plots,-sponsored by the Jerauld County Crop Im- provement association, is to test seeds for yield, disease resistance, resistance to lodging, and earli- ness of matu1'ity. ' Various plots in the county will -determine the best varieties for this locality. gf .,.....,..............,................,.................,..,....,g.. 1 944-5 Teachers 5:0-0--0--0--Q--m -0--o--0--o--s--0--0--of-m-0--0--0--Q--0--0--of-0-ole MISS GENE NOLAN Miss Gene Nolan is the grade school principal. She attended Southern Normal and Sioux Falls Business college. She is teaching fifth and sixth grades. R. N. Franklin Sponsors , Masquerade for Band All members of the band were present at 8:00 one morning last Week when Mr. Franklin promised to announce a surprise to them. As a gift to the band, Mr. Frank- lin 'is giving a party at 8:00 Tues- day night, April 3. The party is to be a masquerade ball. All bandfmembers are to come dressed in costume, keeping their secret until the end of the eve- ning. Three prizes are to be awarded for the three best cos- tumes. The evening will be spent so- cially. Refreshments will be serv- ed at the close. A very enjoyable evening is in sight for all mem- bers of the band. War Stamp Sales 7th 85 8th .... ...... .... S 2 .40 Freshmen .... --- -- 1.15 Sophomores .... -- 14.75 Juniors .... ..--- - --- 6.00 Seniors .... --- 25.80 ,Total 50.10 1 I CONTEST HELD ON Posr-WAR PEACE In the mind of some American student may be the answer to a ten thousand dollar question- how would you organize the world peace at the peace conference following World War II? Declaring that the opinions of the young men and women who must lead in world affairs of to- morrow is important in the plan- ning of the peace, the judges' March 17, has decided that any resident of the United States or its possessionsy regardless or age. may submit his ideas on the best peace treaty ,for .awards . totaling 5510.000 in War Bonds. During tne week of March 1'7, committee of- the National Peace Treaty contest which opened on the radio drama, The Gentlemen Talk of Peace, which ohicially opened the contestgwas broadcast by leading radio stations through- out the United States. The drama carried tne name of the best-sep ling book, Tue Gentlemen Talk of Peace, by William B. Zin, which was the inspiration, for the contest. PI'lZCS,,' said Joseph W. Frazer, chairman of the board of Graaam- Paige Motors Corporation and of the judges' committee, will be awarded for the best peace treat- ies of 1,000 words or less, written ,by residents of the United .States I or its possessions or members of the armed forces. Entries, must be postmarked not later thatumiu- night, April 15, 1945. National. Peace Contest headquarters are at 350 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, N.Y. First prize will be a 32,500 War Bond: second, a 81.500 War Bondg third, a 31,000 War Bond, and 97 other prizes ranging from S500 on down to S25 in War Bonds. PHYS ED POSTURE CONTEST A posture contest has been started in physical education classes sponsored by Mrs. Green-- er. The girls will be judged by their posture in classes and their walking posture throughout the school year. They will be judged by all teachers and members of their class. The winner will re- ceive live points credit. A test has been sent out by the state and girls who pass the test will have 15 points added to their credit. ' Future Alumni . . . 6 9 NO TIME TO START SLIDING This week marks the beginning of the last quarter of the 1944-45 school year and in addition, it is ushering in the first few days of spring, with its hikes, picnics, and outdoor sports. To many of you students this may seem an ideal time to let your grades fall, disregard books and skid school work entirely because now you fail to realize the value of your scholastic standing and knowledge which may be gained during these last few weeks. Soon, many of you, especially seniors, will want recommenda- tions from your superintendent for jobs and in most cases your employers will call for a record of your grades. Certainly you can- not expect to receive credit for work you have not done! Many of you could use these weeks in improving your class standing, even though it is a short period of time. So make this last quarter count. Your efforts will be repaid in the future. -P.J.B. SPRING Spring, the period of change from winter to summer, is the most uncertain, unpredictable combination of queer weather the earth must undergo. We read pretty little poems about the beauty of this season which liberates us from the hard, cruel, bleak winterg the time when a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. when the birds return, the trees burst into bud, the grass turns green--which is all right for the inactive: but what can you do about it? You can't play basket- ball, the season is overg can't play football, everything is too muddyg too cold to swim, no snow for winter sports. It gets suddenly warm for a day and you go about coatless for the first time since the thermometer dropped last winter. Next day nothing tastes good, you are cranky and have a headache, and a ruddy doze tells you you have caught a sprig code for your trouble. Maybe you buy yourself a new spring hat for the Easter com- ing out parade. Invariably it rains and the darned thing gets ruined. Those new shoes you just sacrificed brother's or sisterys ra- tion stamp for, are neatly smear- ed with a soil and shower plaster: unless you wore rubbers, in which event you could just as well have worn your old shoes and nobody would have been the wiser. You can't go fishing, the season is closedg walking anywhere is un- pleasant as the mud is unavoida- ble. The changeable weather , OFFICE NEWS There will be no school Friday, March 30. Senior privileges will begin April 16. Alpena won the grade basket- all tournament, March 24. Springs won one game and lost two. 0:1-ma--0-o-o-4-4-M-u-o-4-1-0--v 'Q ci-ur CHAT 3 9 By PAT E o:eo+o-s-ono--o-o--o-o--o--o-o--o--o--owo--o-o--o-+ovo--o4,4 BUTTERFIELD Pinch-hitting On account of because Pat the original thinker-upper of this linc o'gab has gone and lost herself--I consented to give some of my val- uable time and fill up her usual amount of space with a different brand of corn. Oh, tis spring-the boids are chippin' and the love bug hath bit. Yes, indeed. Don't tell me Ar- thur Webb hasn't shown you that new alarm clock he's sporting. All during chemistry class Monday he kept flitting around mumbling something about Minerva, his new love. For further details see his counsellor, Mr. Ward. Arthur ain't talking-much ! It seems we have a new method of transportation installed. Kieser Sz Co., have started Kab Service for one week only. Geuss why. At any rate, their motto is, We bring 'em back dead or alive. And they run on either a cash or credit basis. Believe me, I know! Someone suggested that an Old Maids' Club would be an appro- priate addition to the social ac- tivities of the school. Maybe it would be appropriate but hardly the fault of its members. keeps travelers on edge: lawns and parkings are so soft that their ruin is threatened by every man or dog that chances to track across them, to say nothing of small trees and shrubs. But there is one thing that can be said in its favor, aside from the fact that it brings on the marked reduction in fuel con- sumption. That is, with every growing, greening tree and lawn, summer, when everything is green and flowers bloom, is just that much closer. Personally, I am looking for- ward to the time when baseball, swimming, camping, fishing-in fact all that schoolless summer has to offer to the world, takes the place of tender, fickle spring. -A.L.W. The name Easter comes from the Anglo-Saxon Eastre, goddess of light or spring, whose festival was celebrated in April. av Dorn: CAMERON 6 s:uo--0-o-4wo--o-o--o-a-o-o--o--o--o--o-o--o--s--s--o-4-mo:o RUTH BIDLEMAN, Substituting I plan to teach school in the near future, replied blue-eyed, black haired Betty Knigge, when asked what her future plans were. At present Betty finds plenty to do studying English IV, shorthand II. typing II and Bookkeeping. Riding horseback is Betty's fav- orite pastime and her hobbies con- sist of collecting movie stars, mak- ing scrap books and embroidering. When asked her nickname she said, If they don't know, why tell them, although everyone calls her Canner. As favorite foods, Canner lists pork chops and mashed potatoes, with lots of butter. Yellow and blue rank highest as colors. Betty's pet peeve is people who are always trying to make her do something she doesn't want to. Blonde, blue-eyed Alvida Pear- son is another of this year's sen- iors. After graduation she plans to go to college, following which she wants to take up nurse's training. At present, however, English IV, typing, economics, vocational guid- ance and business training keep her pretty busy. Blondie likes to read books and listen to the radio during her spare time. When it comes to food, eith- er malted milks or ice cream will suit her fine. In the line of colors red, aqua and pale yellow appeal to her most. When asked what her pet peeve was, Alvida replied, People who have the mistaken idea that they are better than anyone else! Virginia Smith, better known as Ferd or Angus around WSHS is a senior of medium height hav- ng brown hair and blue eyes. Eng- lish IV, bookkeeping, chemistry and economics occupy most of the day for Agnus but she usually has a little spare time for her hobbies which are keeping a scrap book and diary and writing letters. 'Having a drop quiz-that's my pet peeve, states Virginia. Her favorite pastimes are dancing, at- tending movies or going on pic- niceg the latter being especially appealing these nice springs days. As far as eating is concerned Ferd prefers Dagwood sandwiches and coke. Her favorite color is red. Virginia hasn't made any defi- nite future plans as yet. Fayne Fitzgerald was in Alpena Saturday refereeing games in the grade tournament. Betty Wickre and Mary Lou An- ton were in Huron visiting Mon- day. . Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thl1l'Sd8,y, ADI'l1 5, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY SIX BOYS MUSIC GROUPS WAR STAMP SALES SENIORS AND FROSH TO GIVE MINSTREL 7th 8l Sth --------.-...-.. S 4.40 LEAD HONOR ROLL Practice is under way for a Freshmen ---- -- 37-50 Seniors and freshmen led the minstrel show, under direction of isophomores --- -- 5-45 third nine weeks honor roll with Mr. Robert Franklin, to be pre- sented the latter part of April. Characters have been chosen as follows: Richard Haddorif, inter- locutor: Rodney Engelen and Ar- thur Webb, Rastus and Uncle Bim, endmeng Alan Sheppard, Eb- ony, Bob Wolting, Rooster: My- ron Kleppin, Jolly: Kenneth Kie- ser, Romeo: Rollin Boe, Pete: Glenn Burchfield, Mr. Bones. Taking part in the play, On, Doctor, are: Francis Nelson. Hezekeah Quack: Bob Winegard- en, Sam Greeng James Ward, At- lanta White: Don Thompson, Nor- fork Black: Lloyd Reindl, Hanni- bal Greeng Vernon Winegarden. Arabela Snow: and Merle Jenner, Mrs. Hannah Squash. The chorus will be composed of: James Dwyer, Donald Strat- ton, Harold Hotchkiss, Herbert Wickre, Curtis Younie, Gilmore Fuerst, Clair Tiede, Bill Will, Walter Borkowski, and Lester Roush. ora-o--m-o-Q-o--a--s--o--o-o-o-v Q-o--4-o--o-4-o-o-0 -0-ofa CHIT CHAT 1 9 BY PAT Y o:o-o--o-o-o--o-o--o--u-o-o--o--vm--o--0--o--o--0-o-0--o-ooze Oh. I must thank the most hon- orable one who succeeded in get- ting done what I have been trying to do all yearg to make corn in- teresting. Thanks, Pudgy! Don't think I entirely forgot you, for I thought of you even when I was trying to get Gladys and Zip out of the revolving door in Sioux Falls. I had an inkling that the lady caught in the oppo- site side was slightly disgusted and rather embarrassed, but golly, I can't see why, do you? Man's disgust reached its final height today when Chris declared that the women have copied men's pants, shirts, and bow ties, but the borrow of all borrows came when they flowered out in men's hair- cuts. Well, not so flowered! Did you bite on some April fool's joke or aren't you a fool? Don't be funny: I was even one myself-once! While leaflng through some ex- changes this week, I happened to run across this little poem from the Huron Alphomega, which I fondly dedicate to those two sen- Juniors ...... - 11.50 Seniors .... -- 34.25 ' TOTAL 593.10 Good Posture Contest Sponsored by GAA Have you noticed the improved posture of the physical education girls the past week? A good posture contest wa-1 sponsored by the GAA last week. Students having very good pos- ture were selected by the teachers as candidates and a vote of the GAA members determined the winner, Beverly Knight. Sne will receive 15 points toward a GAA letter. Other candidates possessing ex- cellent posture are Lois Hawley, Irene Weber, Darlene Ochsner and Doris Clifton. Fifteen points were given Lois Hawley for good sportsmanship during the year in all GAA activ- ities. She has been uncomplaining in all cases, serving as substitute on basketball teams, and in taking the positions assigned her in oth- er activities. Four other candidates were chosen by the GAA girls: Inez Hull, Alta Rogers, Beverly Knight and Mary Lou Anton. ' Points given throughout this year and other years to GAA girls will be assembled and letters giv- 'en them this spring. I I ior scientists, Duane McMillan and Hollis Grieve. A green little chemist, On a green little day, Mixed some green little acids l In a green little way. The green little grasses Now tenderly wave i O'er the green little chemists Green little grave. ., Mrs. Warta and Robertemade a trip to Lincoln, Nebr., last Thurs- day to spend Easter vacation. Tney arrived home Monday evening. Mr. Franklin spent Easter va- cation with his parents in Mitcn- ell. Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Gadda and Ethel Jane made a trip to Bas- set, Nebr., last Thursday to visit lMr. Gaddals parents. They re- Iturned here Sunday. 'ten from each class. The juniors followed with nine, and sopno- mores witn seven. Tne number of 7th and 8tn graders totalled tour. Here is the list: Seniors: Ruth Bidleman, Phyl- lis Butterfield, Margaret Dusek, 'Rodney Engelen, Dorotny Greg- Iory, Duane McMillan, Velma Scnuettpelz, James Ward, Arthur Webb and Ila Thompson. Juniors: Mary Lou Anton, Ada Faulhaber, Erma Kludt, Iola Kludt, George Krog, Patricia Ma- gee, Darlene Peterson, Margaret ,Waybrignt, and Betty Wickre. E Sopnomores: Helen Harmdierks, iLois Hawley, Francis Nelson, Dar- lene Oscnner, Helen Weber, Irene Weber, Phyllis Wood. Freshmen: Alice Fenn, Darlene Hins, Lila Koenig, Arlene Kralt, 'Betty Krog, Caryol Mead, Myron Meblus, Thelma Redmann, Keiczl Sneilield, Virginia Webo. 7tn and Stn: Roger Miller, De- ,loris Voigt, Alice Hille, Loretta Lawver. . ,E x7v'5ris'Eiv'f65iiW '2 .5.......,..,..,.,..,.,..,..,..,..,..,.,,....,..,.,......,.,.,:, Can you imagine WSHS With- out----- Snookie on Paul Patton's trail? Mr. Franklin rushing down the hall at 8:25 in the morning, aft- er senior band members? Bob Wolting's daily trips to the loffice? Mr. HodWalker's cheery Whistle? Montee Powell having some- thing to say? Miss Hanson writing her daily letters? Art Webb being late to chemis- try class? The noisy seventh graders in study hall? Vernie and Dorothy? Squeaks and squawks issuing forth from the band room every afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00? Myron Kleppin on KP at the dorm. Pat Pinard having a corny joke to tell? Glenn Burchiield in a loud SW!-33ft6l'9 l Mrs. Roberts teaching a differ- ent class each week? Phyllis Wood's parties? With the Editors AFTER GRADUATION-WHAT ? After graduation . . then WIIZD? Tnat's the question in the minds of many young high school stu- dents at present. Not only does it concern those who are seniors, but under-classmen as wellg for the time to decide what you are going to do after graduation is when you are still in high school. For the boys of course, it is not so much of a problem. Most of them will be going into the ser- vice or out on farms to help. But 1309 girls have a major decision to make-one wnich will affect their whole lives. The temptation to quit school now while jobs are plenteous, is l.ard to resist. Many have already yielded to it and think they are better o1T in a war plant. But they haven't stopped to consider tnat when skilled laborers return from the war front, they will be given back the jobs they had be- iore the war and the unskilled la- borers will be out of jobs. Education is essential. Without it, you can make no headway on the ladder to success. If you are in doubt as to what you should do after graduation, stop and consider all the advantages of continuing your education, of going on to col- lege. It will prepare a secure place icr you in the world. It is your key to the future. Use it to the best advantage. --R.L.B. Class News 7th and 8th grade science clas- ses have received booklets on oil sent out by Coca Cola company. Each pupil received a booklet with pictures that are to be pasted in the book and studied. Art class is practicing figure drawing. Mary Swanson, Lorraine Pfei- fer, Darlene Peterson, Erma Kludt and Ada Faulhaber have passed the 60-word transcript test in shorthand. Beginning shorthand students are making shorthand pictures as outside projects. Ag I is studying small grains with special emphasis on best var- ieties, seed and seedbed prepara- tion. planting, harvesting, and' storing. Ag II is working on war produc-- tion of poultry and eggs. They are studying breeds of chickens, cul- ling, feeding, management and diseases. Farm management class mem- bers have completed the South Dakota farm account book and are starting on the study of mar- keting farm products with spec- ial emphasis on cooperatives. Shop classes are working on pro- jects of their own. ,n ,.......,.................,...........,..............,..,........,..:. 2 Future Alumni , 2 Q BY DorrlE CAMERON 9 I..q........q..............,.....,..,.....,........g--Q...--Q-.0-9-0:0 Small in size but the owner of nimble fingers is Dorothy Gregory. Sne is a blue eyed, brown haired senior girl whose ambition is to be-- come a concert pianist and those wno have listened to her have ev- ery reason to believe she shall be. Along with her music she lists col- lecting poetry as another of her hobbies. Dot's favorite food is lemon merlngue pie and as for colors, all shades of blu-e will do. The Song of Russian and Phantom of the Opera were ner favorite movies. In the future Dorothy plans to attend Yankton college but is busy at present studying English IV, bookkeeping, economics and chem- istry. Her ideal man is tall, dark and rather mysterious, with a know- ledge of, or at least appreciation, of classical music. As to her pet peeve, getting up in the morning and dragging up three flights of stairs to the sen- lior room is very distasteful to her. Luella Krueger, of medium height, blond hair and blue eyes is another senior of WSHS. She states that her pet peeves are surprise tests and loud personal- V ities. Luella's hobbies are collecting and taking pictures and she is seen frequently poking cameras at people in very queer positions. In the future, the position of a stenographer is Luella's choice for a career. Doughnuts and cakes are her favorite food and she lists her fa- vorite color as blue. Any movie with Cary Grant or Ann Sheridan, especially the for- mer, appeals to Luella, as does black hair, brown eyes, and pleas- ant manners of her ideal. When Maxyne Henson ap- proaches, you see an attractive. tall. fair-haired senior, whose pet peeve is people who try to break: up friends by inventing untruths. Dancing and riding horseback appeal to her as hobbies, while reading fiction is an excellent way of relaxing for Max . After graduation, Maxyne plans to attend summer school at Aber- deen and then teach in the fall. Her ideal should be tall, slend- er, nice looking, and considerate of other members of this so-called human race. Incidentally, this description doesn't fit any partic- ular young farmer you know, does it? To run competition with her ideal is Hensons' favorite movie actor, Van Johnson. Tough com- petition for any, man, I should say. 1 By Phyllis Wood The Warsaw Polish Provisional government, which has not been recognized by Britain or the Uni- ted States, has recently issued the statement that she would like a delegation in the San Francisco conference which is to be held April 25. The trouble with this is that Russia demands she receive such a delegation and Britain de- clares she would not favor this de- mand as she is backing the Polish administration in exile in London, which has also been recognized by the U.S.A. The island of Okinawa, with a population of about half a million people, after being shelled and bombarded incessantly by Ameri- can carrier forces and B-29's, was invaded on April 1. The Ruhr industrial basin will, from now on, be unable to aid Hit- ler in his attempt to keep the Yanks out of Berlin, as it now lies in ruins. Certain people believe Hitler will be unable to keep going without the materials supplied Dy the Ruhr basin, but he still has his underground factories which may be able to supply enough to make up for th-e loss. The Russian army has been very successful in the use of tanks ev- gainst the Germans in Austria. By using this method of warfare, :he Red army has smashed through the Nazi defenses south of Vienna. While we are in the movie world. her favorite movie was Casa- bianca. Max studies at times on book- Ikeeping, chemistry, English IV, and economics. I Grades 5-6- Thursday after- noon this room dyed eggs and Berdyne Harris treated the room to Easter cookies. In the county YCL spelling contest Saturday. Berdyne Harris took first in the fifth grade and Beth Wellman placed second. War Stamp sales in all grades for the week: S34.60. Fourth- Kathleen Wahl cele- brated her tenth birthday last Thursday. She treated the room to a lovely birthday cake. Fourth graders dyed eggs at their Easter partyg Benna Bee Harris treated the room to cookies. War Stamp sales totaled 57.70. The SP RTONIA Published by Students o f Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, April 12, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN REHEARSALS START ON SENIOR PLAY The senior class play, Lady Spitfire, by Katharine Kavan- augh, under direction of Miss Audrey Hanson, is well under way. Practices are being held every night. The play is in three acts, having a cast of five boys and five girls. The setting is the Rutherford school for girls run by Miss Prud- ence fVelma Schuettpelzh, a pret- ty, sweet-faced woman of about 37. Three of her students are Flobell-e Berthon, CVelma Bennettb a rather arrogant but good-look- ing, wealthy girl of 183 Ginger Reid, CDorothy Cameronb a lively, pert, young person of 17, who likes nothing better than to snitch good between meals, and Cindy Dale fRuth Bidlemanm about 16, Working her way through school by helping Miss Prudence keep the school clean. That is, she is working until Tom Brown CRod- ney Engelenb a young man about 22, and Bud Jones CJames Wardl about Tom's age, stumble onto the school while looking for work. Miss Prudence finally hires them as janitor and chauffer, aft- er she discovers the wealthy Ste-- phen Sutton 1Rollin Boel is send- ing his spitfire of a daughter Kay flla Thompsonl, to the school. This greatly relieves Torn and Bud as they are out of work and besides, Jed Buell 1Hollis Grieveb, the town constable, is after them for running their car into a fence. Henri Du Frayne fArthur Webbl appears on the scene sev- eral times, after Kay. Finally he persuades her to run off with him and the excitement begins. Strange things happen from then on, surprising everyone. Come to this hilarious, three- act comedy Friday, April 27. Grieve and McMillan Attend FFA Convention, At a special FFA meeting held last Thursday at 4:00, Hollis Grieve and Duane McMillan were elected as representatives to go to the State FFA convention to be held Monday, April 16. Bernard Madden will also go as a speecn contestant. A contract for land for a group project was accepted by the chap- ter and signed by Ira Cashman. with whom it was made. E' WsffisQ'i5'Eii'sl6iii'1G.3iiQM'i' l 1 I i ETHEL SWENSON , Ethel Swenson is our present 'high school secretary. She began this work November 1, 1944. She attended Wessington Springs high school in 1936-19403 State college 1941-1944, home ec major. Her' ,future plans are to attend college lin Tennessee next fall. We-ii Stamp Sales Seventh and Eighth ........ 33.525 Freshmen ........... .... 5 .60 Sophomores ........ .... 1 8.00 Juniors ..... --- 5.00 Seniors .... -- - 6.90 TOTAL 338.55 SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Robert Franklin made a trip tc Fedora to judge their spring con- lcert. Alan Sheppard, Rodney Flan- nery, Art Webb, Jack Anton, Edgar I-Iemmelman and Ervin Palmer spent Saturday night in Velvern- dale. 'l Robert Franklin went to Mitch- ell Saturday on business. The F.B.I. club had a weekly meeting at the hom-e oi Pat Pinard Friday evening. W A group of freshmen and Mrs. Mark Law went on a picnic in the hills Monday evening. lning. PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TAKE PART IN DRIVE A tin drive is scheduled to take place in Wessington Springs May 18. At this time, the day of the exhibit at the grade school, ail salvaged tin is to be brought to the grade building. There will also be grade school children who will go to homes to collect it. The War Production Board will talce charge of the tin after it is col- llected. All tin cans must be opened on both ends, cleaned, and flattened. Tin is a vital metal needed to win the war. War equipment is made from tin. Food and medi- lcines shipped overseas are packed in tin. Syrettos, used in first aid 'kits are of tin. For all these things, and many more, there is no substitute. It is the duty of every student to participate in this tin drive. Girls Complete Phys Ed Performance Levels Mrs. Bernice Greener, physical ,education instructor, reports that ,the following have completed their fphysical education performance 'levels satisfactorily and will be awarded 15 points each for par- ticipating: Mary Lou Anton, Beverly Knight, Lois Hawley, Inez Hull, Phyllis Wood, Hermine Wheeler, glrene Weber, Darlene Ochsner, Beverly Hanson, Betty Krog, Dorene Krueger, Alice Fenn, Jean !Leischner, Virginia Webb, Anna Mae Bult, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Alta Rogers, Doris Clifton. This consisted of calisthenics and basketball proficiency. 020-0--0-0-'0--0--l-l--0-0--9-fu-0--0-0--0--0--0--C--0-0-0--mv 2 Office News , 3 ozow--mn--o--0-4-4--0--0-w-4--v-o-1-0--0--0--0--0--0-of-Q-0:4 Mr. Gadda, Mr. Franklin and Mr. Holland attended a meeting of the Pony Hills Hickory Stick organization in Woonsocket Mon- 'day evening, April 9. Mr. Gadda and Mr. Holland at- tended the visual education meet- ing in Mitchell, Tuesday after- noon, April 10. An all school party was held Tuesday night, April 10. English II is now studying George Eliot's Silas Marnerk' Si- las Marner is the weaver of Rave- ,loe. Darlene Ochsner was a dinner' guest of Irene Weber Sunday eve- 1 . . ,:..,.., ..,..,..,...........,..,..,..,..,...........,.....,..,..,....,? gp......,..,.....,..,..,.....,........,.....,.....,..,.,..,..,..,..:. with Edltors 5 Future Ahunni Z I CHIT CHAT I To THE SENIORS Q BY DOTTIE CAMERON Q 6 By PAT a For the remainder of the school year, seniors are again to be granted senior privileges, which. as you know, means having the right to come to school for class- es only, providing a C average is maintained in school work. You have been given fair warn- ing by faculty members about tardiness. If you are incessantly late to classes because of privil- eges, they will be taken away from not only you but the whole class! Is it fair to sacrifice the free time of 35 people just for the sake of a few minutes of your own? In addition, to those of you whose grades are on the border- line, try to improve them or at least keep them up to your usual standard. This is the first require- ment for privileges. Students, it's up to you! Make the best of your last weeks. PJB gn Hs,f,b,g . J X, ,.ff' nBy Phyllis Wood? There seems to be a certain amount of doubt in the minds of some as to whether Congress will accept the Bretton Woods mone- tary agreement. Certain ones are sure the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will win the approval of Congress, but they also think Congress will not support the International Monetary Fund. The purpose of such a fund is to have certain na- tions contribute a certain sum to the fund in their own currency: the money then to be loaned to other nations for designated pur- poses which should eventually re- sult in the stabilization of curren cy. If this last plan is not ac cepted, the entire proposal will be killed. Capture of a hundred tons of gold bullion in a hidden salt mine at Hersfeld by the American Third Army did not make the Germans any too happy. This bullion was supposedly the source of the pay- roll for the German army and is probably all the gold there is left in Germany. The German army tried, without success, to regain this loss, with a heavy counter attack. ,:..,.....q.-...q--.......,..,..,..,..,..........4--vm--Q-wo-0-9:4 Most often known as Super, Hollis Grieve is tall with brown hair and eyes. As a hobby, Hollis prefers horse-back riding, or fishing. His favorite foods are beef and lamb, fixed any way possible. Hollis's ideal girl is one who is a reasonable facsimile of Joan Leslie. One quality he dislikes very much in a girl is the use of vulgar language. The spring of the year appeals to him, perhaps because it con- sists mostly of his favorite color. green. Super is awaiting a call from the Marine Corps, but until then he is satisfied studying economics, English, physics and solid geom- etry. He is president of the FFA, vice president of the Student associa- tiong member of boys' glee club and of mixed chorus. Brown eyes, dark hair, and a quiet nature, all represent Duane McMillan, otherwise known as Squaw. Duane's hobbies. as rnost boys' are, consist of hunting and fish- ing. His favorite food is roast duck. He plans to enter a branch of the armed services where he will likely meet up with his pet peeve, noisy people. Squaw's hobbies are collecting shells from different calibre rifles and shotguns. He is a member of FFA, Junior Historical society, Science club, and Student Council. His favor- ite subjects are physics and solid geometry. For reasons unknown, Duane prefers that a description of his ideal girl be eliminated. Perhaps because the information was giv- en by his friend, Super. Our other senior of the week is Donna Lou Knight, who is small, with short, brown hair and brown eyes. She states that reading, sleep- ing, eating, and playing the piano are all favorite pastimes, but writ- ing letters is her only hobby. Somewhere during her years at WSHS she has acquired the nick-- name of Pretzel, and she is sel- dom known as anything else. Pearl S. Buck's books appeal to her. as do the colors green brown. Repeating what she already said is Donna Lou's peeve. In the future she plans to at- tend collegeg which one she not decided. I Donna's ideal needs no describ- ing, as anyone looking like Dennis and has pet 118.3 . Morgan will do. 2 0fQ-O-Q-0-0--O--Q-Q.-Q-q--0--o-9--Owr-O-0--0-0--0--lw0-Q-o:o Ah, Spring is here again. The boys are passing the old familiar lingo. Your ears are like flowers-cauli- flower. Your eyes are like pools-cesspools. Your lips are like petals-bicycle pedals. Your cheeks are like peaches-all yellow and fuzzy. Mary Lou Anton, when asked who said, Go west young man, and grow up with the country, re- plied, Mr. Hodwalker! He must have been advising her to find a man in the west instead of Alaska.. How about it, Mary Lou? I hear the little over-night hike was quite a success last Saturday. Consequently Jack Anton is being teased about sucking his thumb in his sleep. Everyone had a blank expression but one never knows, or does one? and didn't know who put the tack under Mrs. Law Monday. Alarm Sheppard looked awfully guilty, Class News The seventh grade arithmetic class is studying profit and loss. Nouns and their properties is the subject of study in eighth grade grammar. Freshman algebra classes are be- ginning to study factoring. Biology students are working on projects which they chose last fall. They are taken from the material which they have studied this year. Senior English students have been making character sketches of the most interesting person whom they have met. BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL 1... , .,. ..-A There are school before Now is the ball to keep it. -li-.. only six weeks of the final die is cast. time to get on the from getting behind Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN I Tl'1l11'Sday,zAD1'l1 19, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-EIGi1F W 2.....Q..0..........................,........,......................? 1 WEBB T0 TAKE TEST 1 FOR 11.51 BANQUET As a result of the scholarship test given by the University of South Dakota, taken March 19, only four of the 18 seniors com- peting ranked below average. This test was given throughout the state to 193 schools, and all seniors having a grade of 163 or more, have been invited to take the final examination Monday. April 23. Duane McMillan. James Ward and Arthur Webb will rep- resent our school, having total scores of 176, 194 and 166 respect- ively. The examination included geri- eral tests over English history. science and mathematics, each counting a certain number of points. Highest possible score was 202. Rollin Boe, Phyllis Butterfield, Do1'othy Cameron, Rodney Engel- en, Dorothy Grego1'y, Hollisf Grieve, Donna Knight, Donaltlq Kraft, Don Lamb, Duane McMil-1 lan, Ronald Salter, Velma Schuettpelz, Vera Schwabauer, Ila Thompson, James Ward, A: thur Webb, Don Will and Willar-'l Willman. Memorial Service Held For the Late President A memorial service was held Friday morning in the high school auditorium honoring the late President Roosevelt. The funeral march was played by Dorothy Gregory to open the service. A mixed octet, consisting of Dick Wade, Donald Stratton. Gladys Leischner, Ila Thompson, Patricia Pinard, Hermine Wheel- er. Alan Sheppard and Rodney Engelen, sang two selections. Nearer My God, to Thee, and Abide With Me. Rev. Rudolf Hertz gave a very impressive tribute, ending by quot- ing the President in one of his speeches, There is nothing for us to fear but fear itself . Everyone joined in the singing of, How Firm a Foundation, led by the octet. Rev. Hertz closed the service by giving the benedie- tion. Seventh grade history class studied the Preamble of the Con- stitution and its significance last week. Nouns, pronouns, and their properties is the subject of the 8th grade grammar class. Students taking the test Were:1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DON LOVVTHER Don Lowther, custodian at Wes- 1sington Sp1'ings high school, at- -tended high school in Coleridge, Nebr. In 1918, he came to South Dakota to make his home. He has been our janitor since May 1, 1944. He has three children at- tending grade school here. War Stamp Sales iSeventh 8: Eighth .......... .30 1 1 . Freshmen ........ --- .1-J 1 Sophomores -- ---S5.55 Juniors ...... --- 3.50 Seniors --- ---39.50 TOTAL 348.95 1Girls Receive GAA Award Ten girls have earned GAA awards, by earning the required 300 points. These points were earned by participating in outside activities or sports, including hik- ing, bicycling, roller-skating, bowl- ing, horseback riding, and winter sports, plus additional points for regular class attendance and hold- ing oflices such as captain, and manager of sports. Girls earning the awards are: Beverly Hanson, Mary Lou Anton, -Beverly Knight, Irene Weber, Jos- ephine Schroeder, H-ermine Wheel- ier, Phyllis Wood, Betty Fenn, 1Alta Rogers, and Darlene Ochs- lner. 1 The awards are four inches in 1size. and will bear the letters G 1A A on the bottom in the school icolors. Committees have been choscii and plans are now under way, ior the junior-senior banquet to be 'held May 7. General arrange- ments committee is made up of: Mary Swanson, chairmang Pat Pinard, Betty Wickre, Dorothy Weber. Alan Sheppard, Waiter Borkowski and Be1'nard Madden. TlllS committee has appointed other committees and, together with Gladys Leischner, Margaret 1Waybright, Ethel JaneAPowell and 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Leanna Thompson, will plan the program. The menu committee includes Merle Jenner, chairmang Richard Bradley, Lorraine Pieirer and Zil- pha Snoii. Table decorations are under direction of Mary Lou An- ton, Helen Raabe, Alexa Grieve and Beverly Hein. George Krog, chairmang Glenzi Burchneld, Ada Faulhaber and Patricia Magee, make up the gen- eral decorations committee. The transportation committee is Ira Cashman, chairman: Richard Haddorii, Darlene Peterson and Erma Kludt. Fayne Fitzgerald is chairman of the construction committee, with Lester Weber, Lyle Will and Keith Robbins as assistants. The banquet will be served by sophomore girls at 6:30 in the gymnasium. The food will be furnished and prepared by moth- ers of junioi's. Mrs. Leah Swan- son and Mrs. Palmer Wickre are chairmen of the mothers' commit- tee. Others on this committee are Mrs. Edward Leischner, George Raabe, Mrs. William Hein, and Mrs. Geo1'ge Powell. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Ethel Jane Powell was an over- night guest of the Southeast room at the dormitory Tuesday night. Mrs. Mark Law was a dinner guest of her parents in the coun- try Sunday. Mrs. Mark Law and Miss Gene Nolan were Mitchell visitors Sat- urday. Don Will passed his physical ex- amination for the U. S. Marine Reserves and is subject to 24-hour call. Luella Krueger, Vera Schwa- bauer, and Joyce Eddy, were vis- itors in Huron Friday. Mrs. Frank Warta spent the week-end at her home in the country. TRIBUTE Last week a great man died in the service of his country. With the quiet passing of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came much sorrow and grief. Not only in this country but in every coun- try of the world, freedom-lovingi people mourned his death. His pas- sing was a shock and a loss to ev- eryone. Within minutes after the news was released, England, Can- ada. the South American coun- tries and even Japan, extended lPlanned Minstrel Show l is Cancelledg Conflicts l l It is with extreme regret that we lfind it necessary to cancel the gminstrel show. It has been found i well nigh impossible with the ,present draft status of many of l the senior boys to assign the prin- cipal parts with any assurance lthat they will be here either to l . practice or to play the parts. Furthermore, not wishing to conflict with the senior class play, we Hnd it impossible to practice in lthe evenings. This combined with :the fact that at the time the sen- iiors are given senior privileges land do not have to attend school 'wnen they have no classes, makes their sympathies to the Rooseveltlit hard '30 find time to practice family and to the American peo- ple. world over felt the loss of their President keenly, as did the peo- ple here at home. Five-minute periods of prayer were conducted by chaplains of our fighting men and at home, a 30-day period of mourning was set aside, ,during which time flags will remain at half-mast. Regular radio pro- grams were cancelled until Mon- day, and music honoring our greatest War casualty was played. Death came to Mr. Roosevelt at a time when we depended on him during the day. In order to stage the show with .any degree of perfection, we AII161'iCa11 Hghtilig IOYCSS thefwould have to go into rehearsal ,extensively this week, but here, 1Old Man Weather has stopped us ,for we have many absences. , Tentative date of the produc- ltion was the first week in May. iHere again we come in conflict with other activities, such as the senior class play scheduled for April 273 and the Junior-Senior banquet May 7. Therefore, we feel that we must cancel the show for now. GEORGE KROG STATE FFA TREASURER Mr. H. W. Gadda, accompanied by Bernard Madden, Hollis Grieve most. It is tragic that he, whoiahd George K1'0g, attended thi? gave so much of his time, his fam- ily, and himself. to do all in his power to end the war, should be taken at this time when victory in Europe is so near at hand. If only he could have lived to see victory, exclaimed so many people. Knowing the type of man Mr. Roosevelt was, I should say hc wanted to go in the service of his country he loved and had done so much for, and that his only regret would be that he couldn't have ac- complished more during his 63 years on this earth. Franklin Delano Roosevelt will not soon be forgotten. The chil- dren for generations to come will read in history books of this great President of the United States, who was recognized by all races as a symbol of freedom and democracy. James Ward and Duane McMil- lan were elected from the senior class to take the Pepsi Cola schol- arship test last Monday. James and Duane were the high ranking seniors in the scholarship test sent out by the State University. State FFA convention in Brook- ings Monday, April 16. As Duane ,McMillan was unable to attend as idelegate, his place was taken by 1 George Krog. l Fifteen Chapter Farmers were lselected from the state and were elected to the State Farmer de- gree. From the Wessington Springs chapter, Duane McMillan and George Krog received this honor. George Krog was also elected to Ithe office of treasurer of the State ,FFA. l In the speech contest, Bernard lMadden received third place. -.l.. .M l l 1 - 1 X- ,.ff' By Phyllis Wood It is very difficult at present to express the sorrow and grief felt by everyone throughout the na- tion upon hearing of the passing ,of our president, Franklin D. High School to Take Part in Clothing Drive From April 1 to April 30, a na-- tional clothing drive is being held. The clothing collected will be used for overseas war relief. Our man- ufacturers are busy with war and ,civilian needs at home, so, it re- imains for the American people to help the men, women and chil- dren from whom the war has taken everything. Friday, April 27, the clothing drive will be held in WSHS. Each 'student must bring an article of clothing in order to attend the as- sembly program. At least 200 pieces of clothing are expected to ,be collected in this way. The clothing will be turned in to the committee at the Methodist church. Following are quotations from letters from relief workers in war- torn Europe: From France: In every class there are children who own but one shirt or dress. The child has to stay at home while the moth- er washes and dries that single garment. From Italy: One coat of one of the boys has at least 50 patches on it. From Poland: Thousands of children both in town and coun- try are unable to leave their homes. They do not even leave I their beds, as they have no clothes to put on their cold bodies: not even a blanket to cover them- selves. Students, it is up to us to give wearable clothing of all kinds to help these people. It is our task to walk hand in hand with the lo- cal committees of the United Na- tional Clothing Collection. Roosevelt. Now that final homage has been paid, we should continue to follow his policies, give all of our support to President Truman, and put forth every effort to win the war as soon as possible and thus help in the establishment of a just and honorable peace. Stalin has sent an oiicial mes- sage to President Truman, stating that Molotov, Russiais foreign sec- 1'etary, will be Russia's representa- tive to the coming San Franicsco conference. Some time ago a certain com- mentator warned against the mak- ing of any treaties with Germany through a man by the name of Franz von Papen. Now, it seems we would be unable to do such a thing if we wanted to, as he has been captured in the Ruhr pock- et by the U. S. Ninth Armyg and .as far as they are concerned, he is just another prisoner. American Portraits, is the sub- ject of study in English III. Published by Students of Wessington Springs High School VOLUME SIXTEEN Thursday, April 26, 1945 NUMBER TWENTY-NINE SENIOR CLASS T0 PRESENT ELAY'.FRIDAYiPRIL Z7 SHEPPARD-BURCHFIELD-PINARD NEW EDITORS NEW MEMBERS FOR QUILL AND SCROLL Margaret Dusek. Velma Schuett- pelz, Mary Swanson, Mary Lou Anton, Pat Pinard and Glenn Burchiield, have met the require- ments for Quill and Scroll through work on the 1944-45 Spartonian staff, and application for their membership has been sent to the national headqua1'ters. Quill and Scroll is an interna- tional society for high school jour- nalists. Qualifications for mem- bership are as follows: l. Candidates may be selected from the newspaper, yearbook, magazine, or handbook stafis. 2. They must be of junior or senior classification, or post-grad- uate. 3. They must be in the upper third of their class in general scholastic standing at the time of their election. 4. They must have done super- ior work in writing, editing, or bus- iness management. 5. They must be recommended by the supervisor or by the com- mittee governing publications. 6. They must be approved by the executive secretary of the so- ciety. Old Clothes Drive April 26 The old clothes drive will be held in WSHS Thursday, April 26. Each student will bring an old garment in order to attend the assembly program. These clothes will be sent over- seas for the relief of war victims in foreign countries. Everyone is expected to bring an old garment that is in good condition, as fl contribution. SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS Lois Hawley was a guest of Bev- erly Hanson Monday night. Beverly Breland was a week- end guest of Beverly Knight. Lorraine Pfeifer was a week- end guest of Ramona Koenig. Audrey Hanson and Mary Kear- ton were visitors in Mitchell Sat- urday. Hermine Wheeler and Pat Pin- ard went roller skating at Harbor Inn Sunday. The FBI held a weekly meeting I Alan Sheppard has been chosen as the 1945-6 editor of The Spar- tonian. The new associate is Glenn Burchfieldg and managing editor is Patricia Pinard. For the past year, Alan has had the unglamorous job of make-up editor. This was his first year out the staff and he has proved to be very reliable, and capable of writ- ing headlines and making up the pages of the annual. Glenn Burchiield a two-year staff member, has held the posi- tion of business manager this year. His job was selling advertisements and sending exchanges to the var- ious schools. He was sports writ- er last year, covering all basket- ball and football games. This year's feature columnist was Patricia Pinard. She has been on the staff two years, last year writing Spartan Spotlights. These three students have been chosen by this year's retiring ed-- itors, Arthur Webb, Ruth Bidle- man and Phyllis Butterfield, and the adviser, Mrs. Mark Law. The rest of the staii for next year will be selected by the new ed- itors and the advisor. Selection of these editors is based on writing ability and con- scientious staff work. q.....,..............,..,..,..,.....,........,...........,.....,..,..:. ? Office News ? Duane McMillan, James Ward, and Arthur Webb, went to Huron Monday to write the final test of the all-state scholastic examina- tion sponsored by the State Unz- versity. The last feature picture of the school year was shown in the aud- itorium April 26. Admission was an article of clothing for the na- tional clothing drive. War Stamp Sales Seventh and Eighth ........ .20 Freshmen ......... .... . 60 Sophomores .... .... 1 0.00 Juniors .... --- 9.00 Seniors -..-- --- 3.85 at ziipha Shoii's Friday eveningl TOTAL 523.65 I 1 A Evening Performance To Start at 8:00 Lady Spitfire, senior class play, will be presented Friday, April 27, at 8:00 p.m., in the high school auditoi'ium. Scenes of the play take place in Miss Prudence's 1Velma Schuett- pelzl school for young ladies. The school is nearly in debt, due to lack of students. Flobelle Berth- on fvelma Bennetti. is going to leave the school but decides to stay when Miss Prudence an- nounces that Kay Sutton iila Thompsoni, a very wealthy girl, is coming to her school. Cindy Dale 4Ruth Bidlemanb and Ginger Reid rDorothy Camerom, are content to stay anyway. Tom Brown f Rodney Engelenl and Bud Jones LJames Wardb, two fence painters out of work, come to tnc school looking for jobs. When Key arrives, things start happen- ing. Finally, Mr. Sutton LRollin Boeiv arrives on the scene to find his daughter has gone away with Henri Du Frayne fArthur Webbi. Tom and Bud recognize Du Frayne as a crook who stole their money and Tom realizes he likes Kay a lot. This provides an in- teresting plot which will be un- tangled for you the night of April 27 Committees have been chosen as follows: Property, Dorothy Gregory, Donald Kraft, Joyce Ed- dy and Duane McMi11ang adver- ,tising, Betty Knigge, Donna Knight and Margaret Dusek. Admission is 35 cents and tick- ets may be reserved at Buck's Pharmacy. This three-act comedy is under direction of Miss Audrey Hanson. Entertainment between acts will be furnished by the boys' quar- tet, Alan Sheppard, Rodney Eng- elen, Dick Wade, and Glenn Burchfieldg and a piano solo by Gregory. in Farm Management is details concerning coop- marketing organizations, afternoon the class made the local Farmers Union Elevator where Mr. Frank Jensen answered questions and explained the cooperative marketing system. Dorothy Ag IV learning erative Tuesday a trip to SPARTONIAN STAFF S GRADE NEWS Editoln ' A1't'hur EY DOTTIE CAMERON 1 '- Associate Editor- .Ruth Bidleman Managing Editor ........... .. ------------ Phyllis Butterfield Makeup Editor -- Alan Sheppard Business Manager Glen Burchrield Art Editor .......... Clair Tiede Special Features Dorothy Cameron Music ..... --- Velma Schuettpelz Class News ----------.. Don Will Grade News ------ Mary Swanson Forensics ------ Mary Lou Anton Sports -------------- Dick Wade Assistant Sports Rodney Flannery Special Reporter -- Donna Knight' Reporter ---------- Lois Hawley Office News -. --. --- Hollis Grieve Spotlights -------- Zilpha Shoff Feature Columnist -- Pat Pinard Feature Writer -- Phyllis Wood Typist ---------- Ada Faulhaber Adviser .------- Mrs. Mark Law sz,....,..,..,..,........,..,..........................,..............7. ci-ur CHAT 3 9 By PAT g 0:4-o--0-0-0--e-0--0--0-0--out-0--0-v-0-0-0--0--c-0--0-0-oz: One junior has what is known as the beginning of a successful hunting career. After shooting nine times, Fayne finally nabbed a cottontail-and I hear that isnit all! If you were wondering why it was so quiet last Friday, the only explanation that could be found was that the seniors were gone-- skip day, of course. There is always more than one way of taking the long way, If you can't run out of gas. you can blow a tire and have a flat: can't you Bob and Irene? Freckles and Hilda are two jun- iors. Hilda is of medium height, dark hair and eyes. and as sub- jects takes physics, English, typ- ing and American history. She stays at the dorm and is another of the members of the Sing-Sing Wildcats. Freckles also has dark hair and is of medium height. His subjects include physics. English, American history and solid geom- etry. .As a hint, he stays at the hotel. Class News Algebra classes are studying factoring. English I will complete the read- ing of the play, Julius Caesar. Shorthand classes will take a monthly transcript this week. Advanced shorthand class is studying secretarial training bool:- lets. Spheres is the subject of ad-- vanced geometry class. Ag I has been studying small grains and is on the subject of, Growing Sorghums in South Da- kotaf' .:........,..,..,.........,........,........,..,.....,........,.....,.,:. Rollin Boe A Most often known as Ribbon, Rollin Boe is very tall, with blue eyes and blond, curly hair. His pet peeve is people who in-- sist on talking behind peoplels backs and appearing friendly to iftheir facesg and a well-justified peeve it is. He enjoys repairing machinery and automobiles as a hobby. Trying to play the guitar but not having much success, is another pastime he enjoys. Ribbons -future is a military lcareer as far is he is concerned, but it all depends on whether or not hc enters and graduates from the Annapolis Naval Academy. The qualities he likes in friends are the ability not to indulge in extensive smoking or drinking, and itheir loyalty and friendliness to everyone. Rollinis ideal girl would be a trifle witty, yet sensibleg pre- Iferably blond and of medium height. I Features of this school which interest him most are: FFA and Science club. To prove his ambitious nature, I will list the subjects this young man carries: economics, English, typing, chemistry, and solid geo- metry. ' Like all boys, he has favorite foods. They are butter-brickle ice cream and butterscotch pie. i Ruth Bidleman Short, blond, and blue-eyed. Ruth Bidleman is a very active imember of this year's senior class who plans to take up nurse's train- fing in the very near future. Collecting airplane pictures and keeping scrapbooks are her two favorite hobbies. Blue and rose are her favorite colors. Dancing or going on picnics are enjoyed by her for recreation. The latter is indulged in, rain or shine, it seems. It is said that she has been sitting on the floor of the park cottage enjoying picnic lunch in a drenching rain. . It could be said that, besides last-minute c1'amming for chemis- try tests, her pet peeve is being called Pooch, a nickname bes- towed on her by classmates. Ruth's ideal must be Well-man-- nered and be fun to be with. Looks do not count particularly. She is a member of girls' glee club, trio, Science club, Thespian society, and Junior Historical so- ciety, as well as being associate editor of The Spartonian. 1 Rodney Engelen Rodney Engelen is one of our male future alumni. He is fairly tall, has hazel eyes, and dark brown hair. Rod, as he is most often called, ,is really a remarkable boy from FIRST-The Brownies finished the book Day by Day. The Fairies have read most of the first reader, I know a Secret. Both groups will begin the basic first reader, Down Our Street, this week. Benita Hume has been absent several days as she has had pink- eye. Stamp sales in this grade amounted to 59.60. SECOND-Patricia Carr won the arithmetic contest last week. The art class made rabbits and turtles from buttons. In social studies they made a booklet of musical instruments. They are studying music as a recreation. Marlene Brown, Patricia Carr, Dorothy Christensen, Mary Costello and Joan Neuharth are on this six- weeksi honor roll. THIRD-The following pupils are on the honor roll this six- weeks: Margaret Anton, Con- stance Askeland, Ronald Jensen, Trudy Lou Kieser, Paul Wickre and Jimmy Solem. War stamp sales last week were 35.40. The new unit on transportation and communication was started in social studies last week. Study of stars and the solar system is the new science unit. I FOURTH- Several missed school last Monday because of the storm. The honor roll students are: Bernice Kidman, Russell Van Buren, Gwen Hemmelman, Kathleen Wahl and Pearl Swen- son. Honorable mention: Jerry Cameron, and Jean Roush. The War stamp sales were 38.50 from this room. FIFTH 8: SIXTH-Honor roll, 5th period: Berdyne Harris, Marie Kopke, Norma Kluolt, Vern Pfei- fer, Richard Hille, Ava Lee Theu- rer, Sixth grade: Phyllis Wheeler, Margaret Kearns, Gaylord Low- ther, Edward Wickre, Audree Hawk, Max Hawk. 841.25 was the total war stamp sale from the grades. one point of view, as he says he has no pet peeves. Swiss steak and ice cream are his favorite foods and for recreation he likes to swim, skate, or just walk. As to the future, he plans to at- tend college 3 that is when the war is over. At present his hobby is at a standstill due to the scarcity of films. You see, he is very much interested in photography. He is a member of glee club, boys' quartet and science club. English, chemistry, economics and bookkeeping take most of his time but he finds considerable time to spend with our female future al- umnus of this week. QI l sv. 4 -4 fi 3:53- X5. Cf Q X , - -11-u Qf.QXT'.v, , X X gegruon -'? g.-..- 4 V 1 .-. W, 1 y , , hultz Hardware HARDWARE STOVES MACHINERY REPAIRS I ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES RADIOS WINDMILLS CREAM SEPARATORS ELECTRIC AND RADIO SERVICE DIAL 3451 Farmers Union Elevator and Supply Store DIAL 2301 DIAL 2181 CUSTOM GRINDING FEEDS, SEEDS, PAINTS GRAINS, FEEDS, COAL GARDEN SUPPLIES FEED MIXING BABY CHICKS J. C. ANTON OIL COMPANY b DIAL 335 I I MOBILGAS PRODUCTS SERVICE STATION COUNTRY DELIVERY l .LWJ SEDGWICK SERVICE STATION DIAL 2291 Wholesale R 'l X GASOLINE V AND O LS I FULLERTON LUMBER COMPANY Wessington Springs, I South Dakota N W SHAKESPEARE GARDEN AND COTTAGE N WESSINGTON SPRINGS COLLEGE GEORGE E. KLINE, President College Opens September 10, 1945 y A -, gee -LY, 1, T CONSUMERS C0-OP GROCERY IN THE. BIG BRICK WESSINGTON SPRINGS FRESH STAPLE GROCERIES FEATURING SELF SERVICE Phone 2171 We Deliver O. H. AIVIY WE DELIVER 0 GOLDEN RULE GROCERY I QUALITY SERVICE ECONOMY I FRESH VEGETABLES DIAL 4393 L.B.LElscHNER V I f ALLIS-CI-IALMERS STORE I Farm Equipment and Hardware A I DIAL 4101 I TEXACCISEI' cI HMB ro ucts . . SHOE SERVICE for greater satisfaction and low cost of operation 000000 O ADOLQSIE-::ri0Xf,VAHL YOUR PATRONAGE DIAL 35I I Wessington Springs APPRECIATED LJ -' ' 1 1 I' Loveless Market +1 -1'-- FROM and ff eee, ee , THE Locker Sefvice i,7f:,:: .:.:.,.:.:.:.:.,.1...,.:.:. .... l'f'Z'I-I-iii' I ' Use our Refrigerated Lockers f r vez 2453? 221311 4'-e-'e' Hotel VEGETABLES I E5E1:::1:::1::: :zz zz: -:-: E S2if55552535555552:S55335S5252::IE55533E3E3E5E3E3E5E?E1E255E5E5E?E5E5E?E1E2EiE5if23 K S and WLF. FITZGERALD, Proprietor l BUCICS PHARMACY T H E G I F T S T O R E Jewelry , I BPS Paints SCHOOL SUPPLIES WALL PAPER DIAL 3371 HABICHT 8z HABICHT Ir 1 E I Headquarters for Nationally Advertised Brands of ' Merchandise for All the Family BETTY ROSE COATS STRUTWEAR KAY ARTLEY DRESSES GREAT SCOTT SHOES CINDERELLA DRESSES FREEMAN SHOES IVIUNSINGWEAR PORTIS HATS IVIOJUD HOSE STETSON HATS BETTY BARRETT ORIGINALS DRESS SHOES PATRICIA PAT SHOES SHIRTCRAF T SHIRTS YOU ARE INVITED T0 MAKE YOUR SELECTION HERE P. D. NEWCOIVIER 1 i N FARM EQUIPMENT I GENUINE PARTS PROMPT SERVICE W 3 FORD AGENCY DIAL 4331 Used Cars Wessington Springs Good Luck to the Class of '45 HARDWARE FURNITURE AUTO SUPPLIES Your Friendly GAIVIBLE STORE I JERRY DREES, Manager DIAL 3391 BEASOIVI DRUG STORE Prescriptions Accurately Compounded WALL PAPER PAINT Stock Vaccines Minerals Remedies PHONE 4361 Wahl's Cream Station Fo' the Best'-'- P H O T O G R A P H S CREAM EGGS POULTRY 0'Niell Photo Co. We Solicit Your Patronage O'NIELL, DIAL 2371 Wesslngton Springs Nebmska RAINBOW CAFE Meet Your Friends Here We Specialize in--1 GOOD STEAKS AND CHOPS PHONE 3331 IDA THEELER, Manager HAYES-LUCAS LUMBER COMPANY Building Experts BUILDING MATERIALS DIAL 4381 C. C. MOORE, Manager ' Wessington Springs F littie Creameries WESSINGTON SPRINGS and WESSINGTON CREAM ' BUTTER POULTRY EGGS A Business for the Farmers Phone 2331 BUY BONDS Phone 2331 i l W1 l -'-1 1 1 Z , ll 1 l JOHN NEUHARTH GRAIN COMPANY I JOHN NEUHARTH, Manager I ' COAL FEED SEED GRAIN Bowl for Health SPRINGS BOWLING CENTER A Good, Clean PIace of Recreation OLAF OLSON, Proprietor Wessington Springs REPUBLICAN Jerauld County's Leading Newspaper for More than Fifty-Nine Years! Extends to the Graduating Class and th Students of Wessington Springs High S h ol, Congratulation th C l t omp e ion of An th Successful Y of Scho 1 owftwtoif FROM- A 0 I ' . Northside CLAS S I of 1945 Grocery 1, ' 1L'L' ' P, and. m rLli'EI i F i Izzy- Proprietors DIAL 3661 ANTON GRAIN 8: COAL COMPANY -Dealers in- GRAIN COAL FLOUR FEED SALT FEED GRINDING Wessington Springs, South Dakota OWL CAFE SERVICE GROCERY .Service With a Smile Delivery Service FAIR PRICES MEALS AND LUNCHES GOOD MERCHANDISE BIC, JUICY HAMBURCERS DIAL 4341 DIAL 3861 .ALVINA SCHMEIDT, Prop. QEQRGE WHITE, Proprietor FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY ' FOR BULK DELIVERY Our Savings are Your Earnihngs DIAL 3441 GASOGLINE OILS BATTERIES .I. I. CASE CO. RIALTO THEATRE TRACTORS and ALWAYS MACHINERY GOOD G. H. FLANNERY ENTERTAINMENT DIAL 4481 Lower Prices SHORT'S Every GROCERY Day Dial 2191 CLIP THIS AD- First F ity Good f F fty Cents Cred t on Groce y Orde before June first H. A. SHORT Merchandise to Use and Wear GREETING CARDS GLASSWARE STATIONERY PYREX and FIRE KING OVEN GLASS I-IOSIERY Mitchell Business College INTENSIVE COURSES MITCHELL SOUTH DAKOTA W. A. Spencer Drs. IVIabee 8: Mallee EYE, EAR, NOSE si THROAT GENERAL REPAIRING GLASSES FITTED and 200 Medical Arts Building WELDING MITCHELL, s. Dak. KIMBALL HA TCHERY Home of---- FULL-BLOOD CHICKS I 178,000 Hatching Capacity U. S. Approved PARK LANE FEEDS SALSBURY'S REMEDIES Kimball Wessington Springs Chamberlain ' , 7 11 ul , EVERYTHING STEINQQQQ HAMMOND TI-IE ORGANS IVIAGNAVOX TISEDLOVOX MUSIC FOR HOME, CHURCH AND SCHOOL WILLIAMS PIANO CO. SINCE 1887 SIOUX FALLS SOUTH DAKOTA I BROWN De.IONG'S BARBER IVIAYTAG STORE and and BEAUTY SHOP WEBB GASOLINE Dial 4'7' DIAL 3531 We Solicit Your Patronage Regular 19.6 Ethyl 21.6 Huntington Laboratories Inc. Huntington, Indiana SANITATION PRODUCTS South Dakota Representatives: W. R. ANDERSON, Sioux City, Iowa C. E. GOLD, Yankton, S. Dak. Dr. H. C. Whitney AUTO ACCESSORIES . GREASE and OILS DENTIST KITCHEN UTENSILS Office Over HARDWARE AND PAINT Valentineis Furniture Store omee Phone Residence Mettler Store 4424 4531 PHONE 4301 JOSTEN'S S eators of Fine Class Rings and Senior Announcements ntative : SINCE 1897 l V. E. WESTLUND, Marvin-Hughitt Hotel HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA RAY'S COFFEE SHOP AKS CHOPS SHORT ORDERS Good Coffee Always FOUNTAIN SERVICE DIAL 3411 G. I.. Wood Garage GENERAL REPAIRING MACHINE SHOP WELDING I Brown 8: Saenger The I-lome of DeVry Motion Pic- 1 ture and A. B. Dick Duplicating Equipment and Supplies. SIOUX FALLS South Dakota A-.J PALMER'S HA TCHERY QUALITY CHICKS CUSTOIVI HATCI-IINC1 EVERYTHING FOR POULTRY We Buy Produce PHONE 3881 VESSEY J. J. WEBER Land Company Livestock and Poultry LANDS INSURANCE Supplies NOTARY PUBLIC I RENTALS Dial 3781 Springs Implement Company JOHN DEERE TRACTORS and IIVIPLEIVIENTS In Genuine john Deere Repairs DIAL4311 EEE are DIAL 3361 Wessington Springe, South Dakota 1F 'W 'Y Mitchell Business College l I4 West Fourth Ave. MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Clyde Ritcliharclt BARBER Second Floor Independent Building Modern' Beauty Shop SPECIALIZING PERMXNENTS LENA HEMMELMAN, Owner HAZEL THEURER, Operator lnter Lake City Bus Line Best Wishes to the CLASS OF '45 GEORGE WOLTING, Owner Swede Voigt lillkhbgfclffi A Transfer SCIENTIFIC4-XSEXTEZYIIFEEP FOR THE PROMPT SERVICE DIAL 2281 House 2282 Chronic and Acute Diseases Employing Electrical Modalities, Spinal Manipulations, Diets, Vitamin and Mineral Therapy New, Modern X-Ray Equipment PHONE 3471 -- Office just N0l'th of U10 COURT HOUSE Wessington Springs Independent Advertising Printing School Supplies Legal Blanks We Printed This Annual but our Specialty is A GOOD NEWSPAPER --:-r -7--V - - 7 Wessington Springs Invites You U' .' Main Street, Wessington Springs, looking west Even as Wessington Springs professional and commercial inter- ests invite you to make this city your headquarters, so Wessington Springs high school invites eighth grade graduates of the community to continue their education in Wessington Springs. The Work in our school is accredited by the North Central Associ- ation of Colleges and Secondary Schools. To achieve this rating, our school not only meets state accreditment standards, but it must attain the higher standards of the North Central Association as Well. Here you will find a large selection of subjects from which to choose. There is also a rich variety of extra-curricular activities to develop your special talents, no matter what they are. ln looking through this annual, you will become acquainted with the many op- portunities available at Wessington Springs High School. Fine dormitories are maintained for the convenience of rural boys and girls. Good recreational facilities are provided, and the finest of food is served. This annual is presented to you with the compliments of the Board of Education of Wessington Springs City Schools. Plan now to enter high school next year. --THE, BOARD OF EDUCATICN ' 1 4' A fe ! If? 'Y I w 11 :R- I v wi 'Qi te wtxi A
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