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

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I he partonian PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WESSINGTON SPRIN GS CITY SCHOOLS VOLUME SEVENTEEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1945 -NUMBER TWELVE SPARTANS PREPARE T0 MEET ARTESIAN With the 1945-46 basketball season promising many victories, the Spar- tans are looking forward to their first game of the current season. After several weeks practice, the Spartans are prepared to battle Ar- tesian on the Spartans floor, Friday, December 7. The Spartans already defeated the local college in a practice game la-st week and appear to be ready to defeat Artesian Friday night. Waybright Chosen As D.A.R. Representative Margaret Waybright has been chosen D.A.R. representative from Wessington Springs high school. She was selected on the basis of de- pendability, service, loyalty, schol- arship and patriotism. The D.A.R. winner from the state is usually awarded a trip to the national capitol, but because of un- certainties this year, she will re- ceive a one hundred dollar war bond. The two senior girls who placed high in the election of the repre- sentative are Patricia Magee and Lorraine Pfieffer. Class News English. III class is beginning the study of individual speeches. Each member of the class will be expected to give, before the group, several different types of speeches. English IV students are continuing work on the contract assignments at present. They are studying the Canterbury Tales. - English I class is completing the study of Treasure Island . There will also be oral book reports this Week. English II class is studying the short story. In grammar, word study has been the main subject under discussion. American history class has been studying the Constitution. World history class is studying the crusades in detail. Seventh grade geography class is studying Japan. Seventh and eighth grade art class was doing some Red Cross work last week. Seventh grade arithmetic is taking up percentage. Ag. .I is studying soil, it origin, classification and characteristics. Ag II is studying diseases of hogs. Ag IV is working on forging, belt- I l l l l 1 1 l l u i l 1 l 1 v V 4 Z I l l l l I I Wil 1 1945-'46 FACULTY Q I I I l Hilding W. Gadda Our Ag instructor for 1945-46 is Hilding Gadda. This is his third year. He received his training and his Bachelor of Science degree in Riverfalls State Teachers College, Riverfalls, Wisconsin. Mr. Gadda says his pastimes are hunting and taking pictures. He also says he gets along a lot better with a thick T-bone steak than with some of his problem Ag students. State Judging Contest To Be Held April 22-23 cational agriculture students will be held April 22-3 at Brookings State College. There will be seven con- tests, they are livestock judging, field crops, judging, dairy judging, poultry judging, cream grading, meat judging and farm mechanics. Each contestant will receive fifty points on each class placed correctly and fifty points for correct divisional placing in each of the four classes. From ten to fifteen minutes are al- lowed for each class 'ud ed The State Judging contest for vo- tions. l . . J g. - . The high scoring team in livestock judging will represent South Dakota contest. in the National Livestock Judgingl .v.4...,..-. W.S.H.S. WINS FIRST IN DECLAM CONTEST The District Declamatory contest was held in the high school audi- torium on Wednesday, November g28. Dr. D. C. Reutter, speech in- lstructor at Huron high school, was judge. Wessington Springs high 'school attained the highest score of 14 points. Letcher high school placed second with 11 points. Oth- er schools represented at the con- est and their respective scores were: Artesian, 10, Woonsocket, 7, Forest- burg, 5, Lane, 4, Plankinton, 9, and 1Mt. Vernon, 5. r E Margaret Waybright, a Wessing- iton Springs representaative, re- lceived a superior rating. Margaret placed in the ora- torical division with There Will Always Be Beauty. Charllote Scott, of Letcher, won a superior rating in this division with Palace of Peace. 'Robert Ellingson, who read Palace of Peace, and Lyle Meoske, who read A Mighty Foundation, scored excellent in this division. They are from Forestburg and Plankinton, re- spectively. In poetry Margaret Mary Smith, cf Woonsocket, won superior. Her- mine Wheeler, of Wessington Springs, Lucille Latza, of Letcher, and Pauline Kemp, of Artesian, won excellents. In the dramatic division Helen Raabe won superior with Sweet As 1 the Breath of Jesus. Barbara Druse, lot Letcher, who read The Patience 'of Taku, Betty Jean Hosmer, of !Artesian, who read Taking Joy ,Home, and Irene Harmdierks of Lane, who read 'Those of a Gallant Heartj' won excellenton their selec- I r l l l l i 1 1 l 1 In the humorous division Mary Ruth Fitzgerald, of Plankinton, won ,superior with 'tThe Show Must Go On. . .and On. . .and On. Beverly Hanon, of Wessington Springs, who read The Flea Gang's First Cigars,' Elaine Konechne, of Mt. Vernon, who read The Show Must Go On. . .and On. . .and On Kay Recknagle, of Artesian, who read t'At the Swim- ming Pool, and Bessie Hutton, of .Letcher. who read The Flea Gang's First Cigarsf, received excellent ratings on their readings. All those with superior ratings are to represent District No. 18 in the Regional contest to be held in . Kimball on December 4. work, painting and construction of -'- A projects. Typing II students have complet-, cd a budget consisting of a series be found in a normal office situation. 4 The Girls Physical Education class- of connected problems such as might es have started basketball.

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Music in W.S.H.S. this year has! V A., I we - MTW. s N.. . . MUSIC - l DITTIE ' 1 OUR MIGHTY SENIORS I I DQR11,H1e,ne Kraft S 1 By ziipha shoff 1 Y 22 ' if 1: Last week the dormitory was a been sorely neglected. This is due to the fact that, as yet, no teacher can be secured for the position. school spirit would be greatly lifted by the presence of a band glee club at our school activities public performances. If a teacher can be secured, students, in appreciation of this fact, should do everything in their power to bring out the high school music talent and present it to the public as a token of having made possible the music department. So, in remembering we may have a teacher soon, let us make up our minds to work toward that goal which will bring praise, instead of needless criticism. PLP .--4,-4-4:-t The up- and and the THE FLU EPIDEMIC It proved to be a blue Monday this week for-the members of the faculty, especially Mr. Memmer as the line of students desiring make- up slips grew longer and longer be- fore school called that morning. No, they haven't been skipping school, they've simply been taking part in the flu epidemic. Taking roll call last week was definitely a head-ache to the teach- ers, as each day the number of ab- sentees grew steadily worse. Monday there were fifty-four absent, Tuesday an increased rate of ten was obvious and by Wednesday a total of seventy were gone. Fate must have stepped in then for Thanksgiving vacation began, thus giving the students a chance to recuperate. And now school duties have been resumed a- gain. for nearly every one has fully recovered. EI I I , WITTY-Wrrs l I By Wickre I K3 l Well, basketball is progressing wonderfully. I think from the looks of things that we will come out on top this year. I wish that this flu Cor is it flew?J epidemic would soon get over with. It get so darn lonely in those classes. Chief- The way she resists me at night, I didn't think she could catch the flu. Bradley- Yep, I agree with her. Chief- Who? Bradley-K'Whoever she is that thinks you're a germ? I can't go to a show anymore with- out seeing Pinky Schryer and Virginia. There's one romance I think will last. Don't Fence Me inn should be the theme song for Mr. Memmerg I notice that he has been mighty popu- lar lately in filling out makeup slips for the absentees. Well, I guess I must say so long, goodbye, adios, au revoir and stuff like that there 'till next week. i 1 I 1 1 4 n I l l l x 1 l 1 l Alan Sheppard The same as Chief's, only more son is Alan Sheppard's pet peeve, which is the RRRRRR language. Al, as many of his friends call him, takes English IV, economics, typing I, and chemistry. He is edi- tor of the Spartonian and is an active member in athletics. Favorite hobby of Alan-Ahhhh, Women, favorite pastime of Alan- Ahhhh Women. When asked his ideal women he said, HI don't know, I haven't met her yet? Dottie Lamour is the woman in Al's life and Eddie Bracken don't do so worsel' on the screen. Jack Armstrong and Dagwood run neck and neck to being A 1 with radio but the Lone Ranger isn't bad, some- tfmes. Alan plans to join the navy when school is out, if it is still open for enlistment. Mary Lou Anton Ummmm, onions and crackers. that's for me, says Mary Lou An- ton, but not so with ice cream or cake. As a pasttime Mary Lou saves school scraps for her scrapbook but also enjoys sewing. White Christ- mas will sooth her nerves any dayf' Sky blue and any show with Gene Kelly is tops with this senior. Chem- istry, economics, English IV and l typing take up most of Mary Lou's' time, but also has staff and phys. ed. with basketball as her favorite sport. Miss Anton's ideal man has to be tall, dark and possess a good per- sonality. ,I Her future plans are indefinite, but she has college in mind. Class News Advanced Algebra class is study- ing factoring. Bookkeeping class is studying the 'iPurchase Journal. l i General science class have beeni taking observation of the stars and moon as part of their work in the study of astronomy. American government class is studying the U. S. system of federal courts. Home Ec. I class are making me- dium breakfasts. English II are finishing the study of current magazines. Oral reports will be made on current topics or stories, and authors of the same. The spelling of hyphenated words and the use of words are being studied also. American history class is study- ing the close of the Revolutionary War and the results of the same. World history class is studying European nations during the Me- dieval period of history. The Spanish class is practicing Spanish Christmas carols. Biology classes are studying the structure and function of stems. P 1 V lonely place. Many of its inmates had the flu, and the dining room looked very empty. Mr. Wing went around' asking for volunteers to do the work of those Who were absent. The dormitory had one visitor dur- ing the week, as Mrs. Kearton's dau- ghter, Josephine, had a short vaca- tion. This Week nearly everyone is well and back to school. Mr. Gadda has been ill with the ilu this week. v I I I News In A Nutshell i By Phyllis Wood I I I Truman, Attlee and King George have decided to leave the next move to Russia. In their meeting at the White House last week they decided that Russia would have to guarantee that it would work with and trust the U.N.O. in exchange for atomic information. With Eisenhower as the new chief of staff and Nimitz as the new naval operations chief, proposal for a mer- ger are still being made. The situ- ation remains about the same, as Eisenhower favors the merger and Nimitz opposes it. Sumner Wells backed Cordell Hull's statement that he and Roose- velt did as much as they could to de- lay a conflict with Japan. Wells has been rather inactive diplomat- ically since he left the state depart- ment but it looks as if he will have quite a little to say during the hear- ing on Pearl Harbor. Miss Knutson-Qvzisialled home Monday evening, November 26, due to the illness of her father. is-.-Q- I I I Q The Bookshelf ! I By Mary Lou Anton - E I An absorbing and lively story al- though historical, is Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray. Adam proves to be a real boy inside his gay striped jacket-like coat. The road becomes a home to this minstrel who begins travelling at eleven, after his beloved dog, Nick, is stole and his father disappears. He begins a thorough search of fair and market towns for his beloved companions. Every sort of person from the rich merchant to the lowly thief is en- countered on the road, and some- where in the crowd tall Roger, and Nick, a small red spaniel, are found. All kinds of people and all parts of England are brought together' in this thirteenth century story. Journalism class is studying the writing of editorials.

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M. COURTESY 11: - 12 .. I I oun MIGHTY ssmons . DORM DITTIES Many of us are probably not a- II By Zilpha Shoff I By Arlene Krafi ware of various acts of courtesy :: - :: s: which seem to be small items, and I I assure you I am not in the habit yet should be observed by every- one. Beginning with boisterousness, which we might all be accused of, there are situations in which many of us are at fault.-It is rude, for instance, to talk louder than a per- son already speaking, or to whistle up and down the halls. Rosellen Lindstedt Rosellen Lindstedt, iiairly tall with brownette hair and brown eyes, is one of this year's senior girls. Typing, English IV, government and bookkeeping keep Rosellen's brain in a whirl. Bookkeeping is a very interesting subject to. this sen- ior. She also works as a librarian Bein courteous also includes Ito take part of her leisure time. A 2 cordially speaking to everyone, hold- ing a door open for someone else, and many incidental things which seem unnecessary at the time. Courtesy may be said to be one oi the oldest forms which can ob- tain and retain friendship. G.S.B. ----o-o-a-- SCHOOL PARTIES By-Lois Hawley Since our school parties are of in- Itest when one really hasn't studied oneis lesson is Rosellen's pet peeve. Mashed spuds with brown gravy .,.. 1:1-m-m .. fill the bill, when it 'comes to Miss Lindstedt's appetite, as do red and blue when it comes to color. I She enjoys roller skating and danc- as her favorite actor. Rosellen's ideal personality is tall, handsome I I ing any day, and lists Van JohnsonI and pleasing. He must like allf , sports. terest to everyone and the subjectg M 01 much discussion here in school, II asked a number of people this ques- tion- How do you think our school parties can be improved? The first person I ran into was Beverly Knight, and this is her ans- wer: 'The parties can be improved by having more folk dances and games along with the dancing. The class sponsoring the party should think that the students should lead the games. When strolling down the hall, I met,Ethel Jane Powell and Beverly Hein. They said, We need newer records, more interest on the part of the students, and, in addition, it would be a good idea to start a danc- ing class for those not knowing how to dance. The parties would be much improved if the boys that know how to dance would get out and dance. I walked into the Senior Assembly and spied Myron Mebius, who gave forth with- We need new and bet- ter records for the phonograph. Having the parties oftener is a good idea also. Virginia Schwabauer stated that 1 think school parties can be im- proved by having more interest from the teachers as well as the students. Having the parties oftener would help a great deal. Then I caught Bob Wolting and Kenny Kieser dashing upstairs and they agreed unanimously That we cut out -the circle dances, not have plan special entertainment, and II ladies choice so often and leave outI the bingo, so that more fellows will dance. And by all means, theyI said, have more to eat. - 3-O-3- The army-navy game was a bit, surprising. It seemed as though it would be a much closer game due to the fact both teams were un- defeated. ' I Lester Rousch I Most often known as Archie, Lest- Ier Rousch is of medium height. He has blue eyes and blonde curly hair. I Lester's pet peeve is the house Imother of a nurses' home. His 'favorite radio program is Club IKELOH, and Hell's a Poppinn is his Ifavorite movie. Archie's ideal girl is neither short nor tall, blonde nor brunette-just so she's a Cadet Nurse. Stuffed turkey is his favorite food. Taking up most of his time are advanced algebra, government, English IV and Spanish. He is an active partici- pant in athletics with basketball, football and baseball as his most- ,liked sports. Lester plans to join the Navy V-5 when school is out. ' .1-g.,.gM I I I II WITTY-WITS I ,I By Wickre I I I I Well, the kiddies of Wessington ISprings high school still believe in Santa Claus, twenty out of twenty- Ifive questioned on the subject said 'they still believe in Saint Nick. I Well! Well! Here's an odd one: 1 Supt. C. T. Holland Skips School ,Monday. Tsk, tsk, that's bad. CBy Ithe way, he's got the flu.J I I Here's one taken from the journ- alism book: The very Best jokes Aren't written They're running Around in the Senior classroom. - With Christmas rolling around, I suppose that everyone will be too busy to read this column, I hope tnat I have a few friends who are faithful and will take time to do it. I I I I I I I I of telling on myself or my confed- erates. But when I asked lVIr. Wing what I should write this week he just kind of smiled and asked, What about the 'Lucky Seven'? Personally, I don't see anything Lucky about us. Last Monday Mr. Wing said we didn't get out for the show so we decided to go anyway. As a result we were A.W.O.L., and therefore, Mr. Wing announced that there were seven up for a week of K. P. Today we complete the week and you couldn't find anyone hap- pier about it. I will not mention any names, that is the names on our birth certificates, but merely men- tion a few nicknames. There are six, besides myself, who go under these titles.-Chubby, Chipper, Os- car, Maytag, Pete and then there is one whom we have no permanent nickname for so I will call her I reckles', and myself Cheesit which makes seven. I don't see anything Lucky about us as far as K.P. is concerned but as Mr. Wing calls us the Lucky Seven, I'rn sure you have our compliments. 'l3-o-:-- F I F I The Bookshelf I I By Mary Lou Anton I I I A fitting book, especially for our Junior High students, is Trooper U. S. Army Dog by Helen Watson. Trooper, a white German shep- herd, is Buzz and Bonnie's ideal. Buzz hopes to buy Trooper but is curtailed from his work because of an accident. Robert, an older broth- er, solves the problem when he comes home from college awaiting his Army call. He works at the kennels and buys Trooper for Buzz as a parting gift. Buzz is delighted by Trooper's cleverness. His opinion of Trooper is further boosted when Trooper saves Bonnie's life. Trooper reports for duty in the Army when Buzz and Bonnie re- ceive notice that Robert is missing in action. Excitement ensues in the dog's training at Fort Royal. Trooper and her soldier master fur- nish the climax of the story in the battle on Guadalcanal. Thus ends the thrilling and true to life narra- tive of a dogls life in this World. --e0-c-- I D I I I Office News I I I . I Supt. C. T. Holland and Dean Parsons will attend the state con- vention of the S.D.E.A. at Aberdeen on December 7 and 8. Dean Parsons is the delegate chosen from the lo- cal S.D.E.A. Superintendent Hol- land is an ex-officio delegate. Supt. Holland was absent from school Monday due to illness.