Wessington Springs High School - Spartonian Yearbook (Wessington Springs, SD)

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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.

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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.

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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. .