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

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SCHOOL SPIRIT Even though the football season has come to a close, we shall be equally interested in the coming basketball season. Not only the basketball boys themselves, but all students should help in promoting a hearty school spirit. During the football season, many of the boys were engaged in activi- ties which would not let them coop- erate to their best degree with the coach. This, along, with other small items during practice has had a bad effect on the player's conduct in the games. Naturally, had such an the least we training and this does not occur. With the basketball season now beginning, let's all get out and show school spirt, with those participating in basketball meeting at every prac- there is no one who intention in mind, but can do is cooperate in on the field to see that I 'le 9 I ' Masquerade Halloween I WIEYTVXEXQTST Party Held In Gymnasium I l Boy, you surely have to give credit to our cripples for fighting Wagner through that game Friday. We ought to christen Donald Sickler 'Art Webb II because I notice he's never on time. Here is Kieser's deduction on the subject of English-- This is the conjugation of the word sneak: sneak, snack, snuck. Marriage is not a word but a sentence. I was rather glad to see so many alumni at the football game Friday. They were contradicting everything the Wagner cheerers falthough there weren't very many? yelled. tice, and .those not actually taking I suppose that all of auf jovejy P5143 C0m1I18 to PSP m99t1H8S and students are cramming for those SHIUSS- G-S-B likeable tests this week. I Z...- PINS OR BUTTONS fF.F.A. HOLDS REGULAR Upon inquiring around the high school, I find that safety pins are considered more beneficial than but- ' tons-'Can you imagine a baby diap- er with buttons?' This is the ques- tion Mrs. Warta asked me. She also stated that safety pins can stand alone, while you need a needle and thread to sew on the button. A safe- ty pin warns of being lost by a prick, vxhile a button just drops offf' When I Mrs. Hoerner was asked she replied, - Buttons are more decorative. Safety pins have their, place and should not be worn as ornaments.I She says that she thinks people guitly of using a safety pin are just slightly lazy. Next on the list I have- Safetyi pins are suited to some people While MONTHLY MEETING NOV. 1 the F.F.A. was held Thursday No- The regular monthly meeting ofi vember 1, at 8:00. The attendance record for the month was won byl Maynard Willman. President George Krog discussed the annual program of work, Bob Moorman Jr., gave a short talk about his life in the navy, and Lavern Rapp played a guitar solo. Myron Klep- pin gave a treasurer's report, and Mr. Gadda gave a report on seed corn sales. Motions were made and carried toi buy officers jackets and a new ser- vice chart. The state initiative program, which concerns the upbreeding of the swine, sheep and cattle herds bl1'f5Ql'1S ,Seem ff10T9 b9C0IX1iI1g ,'f0 Oth' I through purebred sires, was discus- GTS- this COTUQS from Vlfgmla Sch-sed. Seventeen green hands were Wabauef- , ladvanced to the chapter farmer de- Beverly Breland gives forth her opinion with this-'Safety pins are more beneficial, because they can be put on in a jiffy and a button takes more time to sew on. In cases of emergency, one doesn't have choice so!!! So here we have the opinions of four people, and I still haven't found out which are the most beneficial, buttons or safety pins, have you? u v l l I News In A Nutshell I By Phyllis Wood I I l President Trumfan's Navy Day Speech contained a few new state- ments concerning the United States' foreign policy: The U. S. wants no territory except bases necessary to hold its power advantages. The U. S. wants cooperation in the West- ern Hemisphere and no interfer- ence from outside. The U. SL will keep up its armed forces to keep peace and defend itself. The U. S. intends to see to it that all nations gree., have a chance to choose their own governments. The U. S. will refuse to recognize any government im- posed on any nation by the force of any foreign power. The U. S. pro- poses the internationalization of riv- ers and waterways running or ad- jacent to more than one country. CBy the way, this proposal was tabled at the London foreign min- isters conferencej The U. S. be- lieves that the United National Or- ganization can preserve the peace, by force if necessary. Directly concerned with the U. S. foreign policy, is the spreading civil warfare in China. The Reds claim that American Marines are fighting alongside the Chinese government, which has been accused of using Jap troops and poison gas against the communists. The navy is still against combin- ing the army, navy and the air forces. They are having quite a bit As a remembrance of Halloween, the students of the high school took part in a party in the high school gymnasium on October 21. The party was a masquerade and stu- dents came dressed in a motley ar- ray of costumes. There were a few ghosts, a skeleton, two or three pi- rates, a couple of Indians, many un- known tramps, one lonely horse, a pair of siamese twins and many oth- ers. From 7:30 until 9:00 the masquer- aders tried to keep their identity un- known. At 9:00 the judging of cos- tumes was held. The prize for the most original costume went to Clair Tiede as Hitler, the prizes for the most beautiful to Zilpha Shoff, dres- sed as an Arabian girl, and Mary Lou Anton masquerading as a pi- rate, the prize for the most unique costume to Francis Nelson, dressed in a skeleton costume. The students who won prizes for keeping their identity were Ethel Jane Powell, Beverly Hein, Ramona Koenig, Elaine Bender, Doris Clif- ton, Alta Rogers and Darlene Pet- erson. Folk games and bingo were carried on throughout the party. A lunch was sponsored by the senior class in the Home Economics room. F I ' F I The Bookshelf I I By Mary Lou Anton I l I Courtesy by Helen Sprackling, is a book of etiquette for the teen-age boy and girl who are interested in courteous living and our changing times. In this changing world of to- day it is necessary that our good manners of courteous living never die out and also that we have an awareness of the new standards and conditions. Helen Sprackling has gained in- formation for this book through con- sultation from audiences and letters and by her travels in various coun- tries. Every occasion has its specific good courtesy habits. Even our tg oops overseas have carried sets of courtesy rules. The basis of good will is good manners and under- standing. Helpful information on courtesy in all aspects of life is found in this book. First Grade: .Judith Perkins, Gary Will, Vir- ginia Hoerner and Tommy McWil- liams took part in the Homecoming piogram. The class received invitations for Halloween and wrote acceptances. Each grade had a program for a Hal- loween party and later bobbed for apples. cf trouble keeping up with the army as they have been, so far, unable to find any arguments against such a combination. .

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E5 partonian PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WESSINGTON SPRINGS CITY SCHOOLS TBLUME--SEVENTEEN MHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1945 NUMBER EIGHT . CURONATION HELD l Q IN H. AUDITORIUNI ,.4,' 4 , ie.. At a cornanon ceremony held lest ,,,, 2 ,I Friday at 1:00 Kenneth Kieser and ggQgQg,Qg5g52,g, Mary Swanson were crowned King. .end Queen of the eighteenth an-l .,,, nuei Homecoming of Wessingifmq Springs high School- s ' The auditorium WHS attractively Cicc0i-ated to fcpfeseiii fall- The' 'S i ' . iii ,pfocessional Was Played by Darlene. ....., . . iiiine- The king and oiueen en'fered.i ifellowed by the attend-WSG Betty i ' n'-'-' i 'n' f all ickfci Bernard Madden- Palmer llliagee and Richard Haddofff- i ! Musical Selections were played by Flcfence Loveless and Community ,Smgmg was led by the Cheerleaders' ie comedy Sklt Was acted out by the ,members of the Thespian Society. i - -g, ,,, ,5, 2- :1 fesgggagzgzgzgziafre-' :-.-.4-3'-4,.4,'5q. .I .... 4 .,.,.... -. x:.g,, .,., N ,,,.,., .,.,.. h .I .,. A .,.,.,. ,,.:.,,,.,. .-.,. gig- E To cicsc the ceremony, Daficiic llflins played the recessional and the 'n '-i- 'e-i I ikine and queen departed' e2.ii2s2.esf52f f:7:f:5:i:1:E:5:2:2.' l:I:2:29911 'f:' ' :.-:S :oz-:-fe ' '- ' 4.3:-:gzgz5:g:g:5::g:::, h er e Coronati on ceremony, ,... . ..,.... ...,., . . ,..... .,,A Mary Swanson Wessington Springs and Wagner Kenneth Kieser iplayed the Homecoming football sir.. -My A..- wi.. W, SPARTANS LOSE ieeme' MNH- ,WINNERS CHOSEN . W ' i T0 WAGNER TEAM Lheerleaders Organize 3 FOR DECLAMATION with a final Score Qf 25'0 the Spar' Pep Squad From Classes The local declamation contest was miie? ii2m.rsIizn.efiar.?nrE A nee Squad of ig,f,ig1i,,igi,fggf,eff night four girls was organized last week. t' h t d f bl f22uf.:af5.iz:.ar.rerz, .,2a5::..g , h fi every mg every anson an ?sgqgii'tEZ2gn,f,fafti,2,fd In eac O 'Hermine Wheeler will alternate in The Spartans began the game with presiding at the meetings. Darlene a kickoff downhill and had the of- LOschner was elected secretary-treas- fensive throughout most of the first 3 urer for theyear' quarter, but they failed to score. At the end of the first quarter the teams changed sides. Playing was more even in the sec- and quarterg Wagner made a touch- down but failed to make an extra point. The score at the end of the first half was 6-0. In the second half, Wagner made three touchdowns, but made only one extra point when they ran the ball over instead of kicking it. A short pass over the line was success- ful a number of times and gained much ground for Wagner. The Spartans beginning lineup was: Reisland, center, Sheppard, Palmer, guards, Madden, Schryer tacklesg Bradley, Krog ends, Klep- pin, Haddorff halfbacksg Rousch, qualigterbackg and Fitzgerald, full- bac . Substitutions included Wolting, Burchfield, Magee and Younie. Leo Johnson, recently discharged from the Army, was a supper guest at the dormitory last Thursday. Leo is making his home in Washington. Students in the group, who were elected by popular vote by the mem- bers of their respective classes, arc the following: Freshmen: Betty Conklin, Beverly Durnil, Geraldine Rhodes, Mavis Thimsen, Deloris Voight and Bernice Winter, sopho- mores: Doris Clifton, Ruth Ann Hodgson, Ruby Knigge, Betty Krog, Jean Leischner and Alta Rogersg juniors: Beverly Breland, Lois Haw- ley, Darlene Oschner, Phyllis Sch- inable, Irene Weber and Phyllis i Wood, seniors: Alexa Grieve, Bev- erly Hein, Pat Pinard, Helen Ra- abe, Mary Swanson and Betty Wick- re. Last Monday Mr. Wing made out a new work sheet for six weeks. Groans issued from the latest volun- teers, and sighs of relief came from those who are retaining their ser- vices for next time. Arthur Webb, home on leave from the Navy, visited the dormitory last Friday. Arthur graduated from Wes- sington Springs High School last year. The judges were Mrs. Frank Jen- sen, Mrs. Marjorie Poulter and Miss lfioy Sargent. ln the first two divisions, oratory and poetry, there was no competi- tion. Margaret Waybright received first in oratory and Hermine Wheel- er in poetry. ln the dramatic division Helen Raabe did an excellent piece of work with Sweet as the Breath of Jesusn. Beverly Hein was a close ,second with 'eEdith Cavellf' Humorous division was taken over by Beverly Hansen with Flee Gang's lfirst Cigars, and Virginia Schwab- auer took second with June Night. The exact date for the district cfeclamatory contest has not been settled as yet. It will be held in Wessington Springs the last week of November. TWO SUPERVISORS VISIT HOME EC. DEPARTMENT Two Home Economics supervisors visited the Home Economics depart- ment during the latter part of last week. -Miss Margaret McEniery, state supervisor of homemaking, visited Home Ec. II Thursday afternoon. Miss Mildred Walker visited after school Thursday and early Friday morning. I

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SEVEN TEEN H.S. AWARDS ,GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS In our high school, as in many others, extra-curricular activities are l---1 -- PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WESSINGTON SPRINGS CITY SCHOOLS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1945 1xTiiMB'ER NINE DORM DITTIES By Arlene Kraft Though the girlis dormitory is ftucked awa u on the to floor carried on for both education and en- 1 tertainment. Customarily, awards I have been given to students who have participated regularly accord-l ing to their qualifications and the standards of the activity. However, these qualifications may vary according to the situation and ability of the student of his individ- ual aggressiveness. Y P P 1 some things do happen there. Be- fore I went there I had heard of boy- isl' pranks, but now I know girls I know a few pranks, too. I Among varied things that happen Qare finding sand, chairs, and many other things in your bed. You may find your mattress on top and your. come in the room to stumble over ispread on the bottom. You may' For participation in athletics al letter is given by the W. S. club which shows that the individual has participated in the necessary foot- ball tournaments. Girls athletic association gives awards to girls for a certain number of points for participating in various types of Physical Education. Music awards are offered for chor- us, Boys and Girls glee club, and Band, besides the smaller musical groups. This award is also given on the point system. If, at the end of four years, any boy has refrained from smoking and drinking, the WCTU will award that student with five dollars. Library awards are given to stu- dents who are librarians for one year or more. Receiving a pin for one year, they are given an additional chain and corresponding guard for two years. Future Farmers of America gives awards to outstanding students in agriculture, according to the year and qualifications of each. During the first year the two highest stu- dents are given emblems, in the sec- ond, several students are made chap- ter farmers, and later they may become state farmers, with the most outstanding boy in every state re- ceiving the American Farmerls de- gree. Thespian Society is formed by those who have participated in cer- tain dramatics. Awards are allowed in this society when outstanding work is done in dramatics. Kiwanis award is given to the most outstanding girl and boy in the senior class. Valedictorian and Salutatorian are awarded by the school for their out- standing achievements and aggres- siveness. , Cheerleaders, upon graduation, will receive the -W.S. emblem with a small megaphone. Shorthand students who are ex- ceptionally good writers are given awards for speed from the Gregg Company. loose article that can be every found. The room is dark too, be-V cause someone disconnected the! Even girls fight and wrestle lights. and all in all we have a little fun and excitement in the gir1's dormitory. Then there are those girls who do out of the ordinary things. In! the southeast room they seldom get any sleep. I heard that one night they got up three times to see the geese go by. i 1 - I TESTS ARE OVER Nine weeks tests have come and gone leaving behind the teachers still puzzling over the test papers. Upon inquiring around I was given these answers that were written on, some of the test papers. You know, by doing this, I made a great dis-l covery-the freshmen and seniors aren't the only dumb ones in school! -the sophomores are too! One of' them thought that a planarian is ax student of plans! The jokes really! lon him-its a woim!! Another mem- A 1 l I :test paper- Some cities put chloro- ber of the biology class even went so far as to state that a shark is a large white bird! Speaking of mor-, ons!! Oh, brother!! I Mr. Memmer gave me this infor-' mation taken from a general science farm in their water supply to purify it. Oh well, you can expect it-a freshman answered that!! l Let's ho e that the teachers will P i have an easier time next nine weeks, l or shall we?? i ,,.-..-,-.. I The D.A.R. chooses the most out- standing girl from the Senior CEUSS, and, previously has given one D. .R. representative a free trip to Wash- ington, but because of uncertainties due to the war they are given a S100 1 War Bond. l 1 i i The declamation students are giv-I en the various ribbon awards. f Spanish class have ordered song books, they will learn to sing Span- ish Christmas carolsp PLANS FOR S.D.E.A. ORGANIZATION MADE The teachers of Wessington Springs college and Wessington Springs public schools met in the auditorium of the high school on Wednesday evening, November 7, with the purpose of organizing a lo- cal S.D.E.A. Officers were elected at the meet- ing and are as follows: President, Mi. C. T. Holland, vice president, Dean Parsons, secretary, Miss Lorna Meyer, and treasurer, Mrs. Bertha Eagle. The group agreed to use Wessing- ton Springs Teacher's association as Qthe name of the organization. The motion was made and seconded that :there will be a fee of fifty cents for each member. Part of this fee is to be used to pay a part of the ex- penses of the delegates to the State ,Convention at Aberdeen on Decem- ber 7 and 8. The delegate chosen to attend the convention is Dean Parsons, his al- ternate is Mr. Hilding Gadda. President Kline, of the college and Supt. C. T. Holland are ex-officio delegates. This association was organized to iassure representation to the State convention and also to handle future conditions in the welfare of the teachers and social arisings. n I . Q I Springs in Autumn Time i I I I Go down to Springs in Autumn time, in Autumn time, in Autumn time, Go down to Springs in Autumn time fit isn't far from Lanel. And there they say when dawn is high its time to hunt below the sky .Go down to Springs in Autumn time Cit isn't far from Laneb. The tall trees have golden leaves, red leaves and yellow leaves. The tall trees have golden leaves, red leaves and yellow leaves and oh, so near to Lane. The pheasant though she's very shy will make a fry for Lane. The Hungarian Partridge is rare and yet they say you'll see him there. At Springs, at Springs in Autumn time Cand oh, so near to Laneb. Come down to Springs in Autumn time, in Autumn time fit isn't far from Lanel. By--Roger Miller Grade-Sth Age-13 The honor roll for the eighth grade includes, Anne Bidleman, Loretta Lawver and Doane Bonney.