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

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' 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.

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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.

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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,