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

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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. '

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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.

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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. .