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

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.--gi E - F O PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WESSINGTON SPRINGS CITY SCHUOLS I VOLUME SEVENTEEN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1946 Y NUMBER TWENTY-ONE TOURNAMENT T0 BE I , I ol GIRLS' BB CONTEST FEBRUARY 22-23 L 1945- 46 PLACUI-TY NOW IN PROGRESS The annual basketball tournament for District 21 will be held at Woon- socket on Friday and Saturday, Feb- ruary 22-23. School will be dismissed Friday af- ternoon to enable students to attend: students' season tickets are on sale at the office. Games scheduled for Friday are: 2:30-Wessingon Springs vs Alpena 3:30-Artesian vs Fedora 7:00-First round of consolation 8:00-Forestburg vs Letcher 9:00-Lane vs Woonsocket Games to be held Saturday are: 1:30-Consolation game 2:30-Semi-finals Cwinner of Springs -Alpena game vs winner of Artesian vs Fedora gameb 3:30-Semi-finals Cwinner of the Forestburg-Letcher game vs winner of Lane-Woonsocket gameb 8:00-Consolation finals 9:00-Championship finals Fedora is the only non-conference team playing in the tournament. Spartans Receive Defeat From Alpena Wildcats The Spartans dropped to third place in the conference when they were defeated 30-32 by the Alpena Wildcats in a very close game on February 13. This game was the Spartan's fourth defeat this season, and Alpena gained second place in the conference because of it. From the very beginning the score was close, and it remained the same throughout the game. At the half, the score stood 18-18. During the last half there was harder fighting, especially in the last quarter, but Alpena won by two points. The Spartan seconds also lost their game with a score of 20-29. Fitzgerald tossed in 19 for the Springs while Peterson was high for Alpena with 13. Wessington Springs and Alpena play the first game of the tourna- ment at 2:30 Friday afternoon. CLASS NEWS English II class is studying forms of pronouns in grammar and poetry in literature. World history class is studying the history of the Scandinavion coun- tries. American history class is studying the financial system of the United States. I I Mrs. Lawrence Eagle Mrs. Eagle who is one of our own community is teaching for her sec- ond year in Wessington Springs Grades. Previous to these two years of teaching, she has spread know- ledge in many rural schools of Jer- auld county and spent three years in Lane High School. A graduate of Wessington Springs High School, a student of Wessing- ton Springs Jr. college, a graduate of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado, makes, up her education along with some extension work at the University of South Da- kota. As her hobby she has singing, but she says it's purely for her own amusement. Blue is her favorite color and her favorite food is steak and pie a' la mode. Unecessary noise is her pet peeve. DORM DITTIES By Arlene Kraft A St. Valentine's Day party was held February 14. Folk games were played all evening. Lunch was ser- ved consisting of ice cream decorated with candy hearts. Lloyd Reindl visited the dormi- torv last Thursday. K. P. volunteers helped out with work last week. Perhaps everyone will know better than to go up town after a game. E Ag. II class is studying the feed- ing and feeds of beef cattle. Wednesday, February 13, the girls basketball contest began with the Juniors playing the freshmen at 3:15 and the- sophomores playing the seniors at 4:10. The line-up for the classes was: Freshmen: Forwards: Beverlee Durnil, Alyce Hille, Guards: Donna Sickler, De- loris Voigt, Centers: Geraldine Rhodes, Norma Schwabauer. Subs: Betty Conklin, Barbara Magee, Vel- ma Yttreness and Mavis Thimpson. Sophomores: Forwards: Alta Rogers, Anna Mae Bult, Guards: Doreen Krueger, Doris Clifton, Centers: Jean Leischner, Ruth .Ann Hodgson. Subs: Elaine Sheffield, Betty Sefrna and Virginia Webb. Juniors: Forwards: Irene Weber, Phyllis Wood, Guards: Beverly Hanson, Hermine Wheeler, Centers: Beverly Knightand Darlene Ochsner. Subs: Beverly Breland and Lois Hawley. Seniors: Forwards: Pat Pinard, Lois Haw- ley, Guards: Helen Raabe, Inez Hull, Centers: Mary Lou Anton Jose- phine Schroeder. Subs: Zilpha Shoff and Annette Radke. In the first game between the jun- iors and freshmen- the juniors were victorious. Phyllis Wood was high point player for the juniors. Bev- erlee Durnil and Deloris Voigt tied i for the freshmen. The seniors defeated the sopho- mores in the second game with Pat Pinard scoring high for seniors and Alta Rogers for the sophomores. Friday, February 14, the juniors and seniors battled for the tourna- ment championship. The juniors won a two point victory over the seniors in a three minute overtime game. Both line-ups were the same as in the previous games. Wood scored high for the juniors and Pinard for the seniors. The consolation between the sophomores is to be played on Wedensday, Feb- ruary 20, at 3:15. The members of the Physical Edu- cation classes appreciated the co- operation and fair refereeing of the games which was done by Richard Bradley and Bob Winegarden. Government class has written our senators and congressmen relative to their stand on current economic and social problems. General science class is studying the principles and functions of sim- ple machines.

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I I I I NOTICE I I I I The whistle will be blown one long blas at 8 o'clock if there is to be no schol in the first six grades. This applies only to the grade school. High school will be held re- gardless of the weather. - MARCH OF DIMES j During the time the late Presi- dent Roosevelt was in office, he founded an organization which is comparable to the Red Cross, but directed mainly for the benefit of one group of people-people ill or crippled with infantile paralysis. This more familiar March of Dimes carried to the far corners of the states, gives everyone their chance to forward the efforts by contributing their nickels and dimes in various drives. By now you have all undoubtedly invested in the small containers which are placed at the business es- tablishments for the purpose of col- lecting the small change which is so plentiful. The money brought in from this drive is distributed be- tween the county and various other departments when it is needed. We must all remember that we could be the next victim, placing ourselves in an unfortunate condition it is far easier to give. So, when the drive comes to a close, letls support our late presi- dent, and make this 'tMarch of Dimes more successful than ever. -1-so-Q-i H- I I I The Bookshelf I I By Mary Lou Anton I I I I Mary Roberts Rinehart has pre- sented her greatest mystery novel to us in The Yellow Room. Recuperating from a leg Wound, Major Jerry Dane was not entirely satisfied with the summer colony at Crestview. It was not that he was yearning for his former job in the F.B.l. or the excitement of war, but he was just restless. Dane, then became involved in the settlement of a murder. He assisted Police Inspector Floyd to identify a dead body found in Carol Spencer's closet. A charred and badly dis- figured body was found in the linen closet of the yellow room. Carol Spencer became involved in the net of inscriminating circum- stances, when the dead woman in- quired for her in town. Jerry also took an active part in the plot by discovering influencing evidence as well as falling madly in love with Carol. Love and humor are intermingled in this daring murder mystery. Algebra I class is working with the miltiplication of polynomials. Here is - something with some senseg Man is made of dustg dust settles. Be a man! -...v .... .. .-HJIL. Q oua MIGHTY szmoas I By Zilpha snuff .. .4 .. Helen Raabe Helen Raabe is of medium height with dark hair. Her nick name is sparky. By the way having nick names is her pet peeve. Collecting miniature dogs and snapshots is her hobby. Helen's favorite actors are Dennis Morgan and Danna Andrews. The movies she most enjoys are those with these actors in them. Green and brown are her favorite colors, though she likes most every color except orange. 'fDay by Day and f'Symphony, rate tops as songs. Helen, would like to study to be a doctor, or a nurse. Anything that has to do with science. ' Ada Faulhaber 'The seven o'clock buzzer at the dorm is my pet peeve, says Ada Faulhaber. Coming from the farm probably has much to do with her liking to dance, hunt and go horseback riding. She also enjoys collecting stamps on the side. Ada likes the song 'Tm Always Chasing Rainbows, as does she like the colors brown and rose. The male that appeals to this se- nior must have a pleasing person- ality and be well groomed. Taking up most of Ada's time are bookeeping, shorthand II, and Eng- lish IV, with library, Glee club and chorus to-boot. After she finishes her education, Ada plans to be a farmerette on her Dad's farm. ..,-1-Q-el I I I I News In A Nutshell I I By Phyllis wood I I I I Due to an agreement made at Yal- ta, Russia has access to an annexa- tion of the Kuril Islands and south- ern Sakhaliu. The Kurils lack im- portant natural resources, but are important because of their location. This places the Russians right in the middle of the shortest air route from Alaska to the Far East. After the agreement was revealed com- ments from the U S. dealt with why cannot the U. S. annex such bases as the Marshalls, Marianas and Okinawa instead of putting them un- der UNO trusteeship. The labor situation is no better as the steel strike is still on, along with General Motors, which is in its third month. It seems strikers are still holding out for higher wages. Some people have a theory which increases prices and gets production going to DORM DITTIES By Arlene Kraft Monday: Vernon Reisland makes his usual return to the dining room for his cud of gum. He should learn to eat and chew gum at the same time. Mrs. Kearton asks girls to turn off the radio. I admit it was late but we girls were having Jolly Joe lull us to sleep. Tuesday: Weather is outrageous. Everyone threatens to stay home from school and then goes after all. Wednesday: Harold Mettler's girl friend calls him up. Mr. Wing is suspicious. Thursday: Mrs. Hoerner visits the dorm. Friday: Everybody gets ready to go home. Another week of Dorm Life? Notice: Lost, a jersey skirt. If found, 'return to Genevie Arnott. GRADE NEWS First Grade: Mrs. W. McWilliams visited Thursday. I Valentines are being made this week. I I One reading group is reading the second primer, Fun with Dick and Jane. Last fall the children planted daf-' fodil bulbs and the flower bloomed this week. Second Grade: Donald Roberts is a new pupil. The class wrote the valentine poem: Valentine Day is fun, Then I will run- Run to get a heart, And maybe a tart. A Valentine I like, I will call it Mike. My Valentine is read- I love you, it said. I Third Grade: The class gave a valentine pro- gram for Mother's Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Roland Wood, Mrs. E. Voigt and Mrs. Joe Atkins treated the class to cup cakes and cookies after the program. The class had perfect papers in spelling Friday. Mrs. Roland Wood and Mrs. Sid- ney Sedgwick were visitors on Thursday afternoon. Fourth Grade: Valentines are being made in class The valentine box is decorated, and the party is to be held Thursday afternoon. School was dismissed on Tuesday noon and reconvened on Wednes- day noon. Mrs. B. Eagle stayed with Mrs. H. 1Jenkinson on Tuesday night because iof the storm. 1Fif!h 8: Sixth Grades: Mrs Dale Powell is a substitute keep inflation from hitting us. Iteacher for Miss Boese gliietnldf Bsgaiiicgfigys' Hlnflatlon grows dalgliss Boese expects to return Tues- --3,.L.i.. ...,..,...... Ag. I class is beginning the judg- Biology classes are studying here-- ing of grains and farm seeds. dity.

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l TOURNAMENT The realization that tournament time has again rolled around seems vague and impossible to compre- hend, but the actuality comes this week end in the match between the Pony Conference teams. We know every team will be over there representing their school and team.-Let us do likewise! Com- pare our school with atrain. An en- gine with any cars must pull hard and will make little progress, but with five engines and many cars backing it up, it will go swiftly. With much behind us, we to will go over the hill to victory. There is no doubt about it. This important conference tourna- ment comes only once a year so ev- erybody be there to yell and to help win. Need I say more? Students Entertained In Two Assemblies The student body of W.S.H.S. was entertained by a group of Huron College students on February 14. The group as a whole were representa- tives of the Huron College Spanish classg they sang several Spanish songs. Two members of the group sang solos, and their accompanist played two piano solos. Mr. Charles D. Bullock, of Sioux Falls, spoke in the high school as- sembly on temperance on February 11. Mr. Bullock is educational di- rector of the United Temperance League of South Dakota. GRADE NEWS First Grade: The first grade had a Valentine party on Thursday. The third grade gave a Valentine play for the party. Second Grade: Mrs. Frank Bell visited the room this week. The third grade presented The Valentine Tarts to the second grade an Valentin'e Days Third Grade: The third grade class enjoyed a Valentine party in the second grade room Thursday. The arithmetic class has been di- vided into three teams, each player scoring one point for his team if he receives 100 per cent on his paper. Fourth Grade: A Valentine party was enjoyed on Thursday afternoon. Trudy Lou Kieser treated the room to frosted cup cakes and cookies. Mrs. Eagle served frosted heart shaped cookies to the room. Mrs. Byron Kieser and Billy visit- ed Thursday afternoon. Colonial transportation is being studied in history. Letter cutting is being done in art class. Fifth 8: Sixth Grades: The Racing Wildcatsu' won over the Wizards in arithmetic last week. In science posters on fire were made. -. H ,. u .. H I OUR MIGHTY SENIORS , I By Zilpha Shoff I n Q. .. I. u .- Eihel Jane Powell With brownette hair and brown eyes, is Ethelulane Powell, our first mighty senior for this week. Shetakes typing, English IV, book- keeping and economics, and as for extra-curicular activities, Glee club. mixed chorus and Timp. lessons. Someone who thinks he is better than everyone else makes Ethel very peeved. She enjoys blue as a color and Peggy Ryan and Don O'Connor as actors. She likes any movie, although musical ones appeal to her most. It is really hard for her to say what she will do after graduation, but she and Beverly Hein will be either telephone operators or stew- ardesses. Deloris Fuers! Our other senior of the week is Deloris Fuerst, who is small, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She states that Let it Snow appeals to her as a song, as do pink and blue as colors. She likes Dennis Morgan and Eli- nor Parker on the screen and angel food cakes with lots of whipped cream and strawberrieson the table. This senior's favorite show was Laddie, Son of Lassie. She would like to be a dressmaker, unless she decides to go to college to become a secretary. 1 --...... .Business English classes are con- tinum their review of rammar 8 g . 'At present the students are studying Voice and mood of verbs. , Diff ly O e 4 I33' 3 ro I PA I . ,-5' X l l WITTY-Wlrs I I By Wickre I B l l Howdy Friends, guess what? Spring is here, or, anyhow, it looks that way. Boy, everything is just fine, except for losing the game to Alpena last Wednesday. Too bad, but wait till we meet them in the tounament tomorrow. Here are a few answers I got when I asked the students how they liked my column, Myron Mebius- T'ain't bad. Junior Schryer- Ain't bad if you write aboutthe right things leaving my name out. ' Doris Clifton- It's okay, only get more things about the kids. Alia Rogers- Corn! Corn! Vernon Reisland- It's okay, but leave me out! Irene Weber-'tLet me see now.- Well! Me- Tis the first thing I read in the paper so I ll have something to sleep on. ' By the way, me stands for Don- ny Hemmelman. From the looks of if almost everyone favors it. Oh, mama, buy me a hat one size larger, my head's swelling! Washington was supposed to be a great man, but, from the way I un- derstand it, he wasn't a great lover, an believe it or not they said that he was turned down by six women and married by the seventh. Tsk, tsk! Tournament's right around the corner, so let's everyone spend a dollar and buy a season's ticket for both day's games, remember, Springs is going to win that tournament. Boy, there must be a man power shortage, because I noticed this little sign on the board the other day. Lost: Brave Men. Return it to the school library. Yuk. Yuk. By popular request this column has been cut short. -is-Q-4-,i I I I I News In A Nutshell I I By Phyllis wood I I I I The Russians and English do not seem to be getting along too well. The Russians are not in favor of the British maintaining an army in Greece. They claim it is endang- ering peace. In most of the controversies be- tween the big five of the Security council, Stettinius has acted more or less as a mediator. He offered a compromise which was acceptable to both countries. Russia would drop her charges against Britain if it gvould not be recorded in the rec- or s. Spanish class are writing Spanish themes. For Friday they are to write a theme on Nuestro Pois, or Our Country.