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

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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

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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. .

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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.