West Salem High School - Hi Lite Yearbook (West Salem, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1945 volume:

THE HI-LITE published by THE CLASS OF 1945 WEST SALEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WEST SALEM, ILLINOIS HI-LITE STAFF Editor . . Assistant Editor Dick Miller Business Managers Margaret Strine Eunice Douglas Sports . . Mary Jane Miller Art .... Frances Hardy Louise Gibson History . Dorothy Kerster Will Florence Higgins Prophecy Calendar Stanley Seibert Jokes . . . Aileen Vandever Eloise Lynch Music . . . Advisor . Bernice Bassett DEDICATION To Homer Moudy, our classmate in the navy, we, the Seniors of 1945, dedicate this edition of the WEST SALEM HI-LITE. s 134 aiiSMs a OF WEST SALEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ARE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY B ; . ALUMNI IN SERVICE (As of February 1, 1945) Class of 1924 Kenneth C. Sperry Glenn Marshall Class of 1925 Vernon E. Farmer Chesney Q. Voigt John David Lopp Carroll M. Sperry Class of 1926 Grace McConnell Joe Crews Clifton Sams Roy M. Luthe Joe G. Ronalds Class of 1927 Colonel C. Yates Roy K. Myers Emil C. Gaede Roger Alan Lopp Class of 1928 Clifton S. Myers John H. Schmidt Class of 1929 Byron L. Dush Harold E. Fildes Burnis Orel Class of 1930 Claybourne I. Ridgely John Allen McDowell Harry E. Howard Harry K. Hainz Class of 1932 Eugene Rodgers Charles Birkett Clyde Miller Barbara Ann Shelton Lester McKinney Irvin E. Schonert Clyde Hedrick Harold Ginther Wallace Markman Class of 1933 Melvin Boewe Class of J934 Joy Woods George Luthe Robert Couch Glenn Hainz Allen Hedrick Class of 1935 Charles B. Matthes Walter T. McConnell Harold C. Hain Glenn Knackmuhs Calvin J. Mallinson Paul Gawthorp Robert Giese Raymond Pixley Edwin Payne Class of 1936 George E. Payne Arthur C. Lemke Robert V. Luthe Harley P. Meek Max G. Harris Robert O. Lance Class of 1937 Herman C. Murvin Donald L. Smith Leon Bradham Kenneth Paiton L. D. Rot'nrock Russell S. Roland Glenn Clark Claude Schmidt Class of 1938 Clarence Yonaka William Daubs Gene Thompson Howard L. Pixley Mason Boewe Craver Harris Malcolm Smith Roy Lemke Robert Clodfelter Harold Gray Robert Hinman Audrey J. Greathouse Class of 1939 Clyde Kaencher Richard Goodart Clyde Lemke Kenneth Giese Verne Boewe Victor Pixley Aleta Smith Clifford Sperry Earl Pixley Charles Campbell Dale Massie Howard Gaede Jimmie Woods ALUMNI IN SERVICE Class of 1940 Vernon Ibbotson Verne Newcomb Max Newcomb Robert Beehn Clifford Clodfelter Harry Read Gene Talley Marshall Steffy Eugene Inglis Sidney Clodfelter Ernest Hossel Donald Howard Chester Greathouse Henry Weagle Owen Leeds Richard Elliott Kermit Kaericher Jack Berry (As of February 1, 1945) Class of 1941 Herschel Giese Herbert Roby Harry Williams Paul Schilt James Pool Jim Greninger Eugene Ellis Eldon Seals Nile Blood Class of 1943 Class of 1942 Ralph Brant Earl Smith Tommy Cunningham Allen Ahlfield Raymond Harrison Charles E. Boewe Lloyd Stevens William Thorp Marion Collins Class of 1944 Don Doty Dale Lindsey Vernon D. Ahlfield Jack Joiner Donald E. Yedtman James McDowell Jim Litherland Bernard Marks Nile Douglas Jack Lodwig Russell Greathouse ‘Wesi Salem Community iHtyh School ACULTY FACULTY Ralph Fehrenbacher, B. A., M. A. University of Illinois Principal Science, Math. C. Donald Betebenner, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teachers C. Assistant Principal Coach, Social Science Odessa Van Horn, B. S. Central Mo. St. Teachers C. Kansas City Teachers C. Science, Math. Isabel Shaffer, B. A. McKendree College History, English Girls P. E., Librarian Wilfred J. Brandt, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teachers C. English, History Bettye Winternheimer Evansville College Music Bernice Bassett, B. S. E. Illinois State Teachers c. University of Illinois Lockyear’s Business College Commerce SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1941, twenty-six meek Freshmen entered the W. S. C. H. S. During the year two parties were enjoyed—Initiation and Halloween. It was a great event in our lives to elect our first high school class officers. Those chosen were: President .................. Margaret Strine Vice-President .............. Frances Hardy Secretary-Treasurer ....... Mona Jean Roby Class Advisor____________________ John LaFief Of the twenty-six Freshmen only twenty-four enrolled as Sophomores in 1942. During this year we lost Norman Lindsey and Samuel Swartzfeaugh, but Thoedore Poyn- ter from Texas and Donald Johnson from Parkersburg came to fill the vacancies. During this year the Faculty honored us with a party for our excellent work in gather- ing scrap materials in a nation-wide drive. We collected 10,985 pounds of scrap material. We also had a class party, each inviting a guest. During the year a farewell party was given for Dick Miller who left for Marion, Illinois, but later returned. Our class officers for our Sophomore year were: President..................... Frances Hardy Vice-President .............. Margaret Strine Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Meisenheimer Sergeant-at-Aims Homer Moudy Class Advisor C. Don Betebenner The Sophomore Class came back as Jolly Juniors in 1943 with several members absent. Joan Collins moved to Vincennes where she is attending school. Theodore Poynter discontinued his school work. Mary Jane Miller left us to continue her schooling at Noble, and Homer Moudy discontinued school to join the Navy. One of our former students, Dick Miller, from Dayton, Ohio, moved back and is now finishing school here. We had only one class party at the gym, and all the faculty were invited. In order to raise financial means for our Junior-Senior Banquet our class sponsored a pie supper. Our banquet was a great success. Our class officers for the Junior year were: President________________________ Margaret Strine Vice-President ................Florence Higgins Secretary-Treasurer ______________Frances Hardy Sergeant-at-Arms _________________ Homer Moudy Class Advisor__________________ Isabelle Butt In August, 1944 we came back to finish our last step of education at the W. 3. C. H. S. Eunice Douglas came from Parkersburg and Mary Jane Miller came from Noble to finish our last year. Everyone else stayed with us, but Margaret Meisenheimer, who discontinued during the second quarter, for the step of Holy Matrimony. We had an Army and Navy contest on the sale of magazines to get money to help finance the Annuals. Due to the Army victory, the Navy honored them with a party. Ads were sold for the Annuals successfully, at Mt. Carmel, Olney, Albion and West Salem. Senior class officers are: President _____________________ Richard Miller Vice-President ..........Margaret Meisenheimer Secretary-Treasurer ..... Eunice Douglas Class Advisor _________________Bernice Bassett Class Color_______________________ Blue and White Class Flower __________________ White Carnation Class Motto..... “Hitch Your Wagon to a Star.” CLASS PROPHECY Hey! Why all the commotion?!! Well, look what’s here—a copy of the good old West Salem Advocate just off the press. Glancing down the “Ten Years Ago’’ column we see listed all of the 1945 graduates of W. S. C. H. S. and we remember that— Ermagene, who for the past few years has been dancing with the world renowned Rochettes In Rcckfeller Center New York, has been chosen to do a tap, ballet, and fan dance be- fore the king of Siam. After reading Stanley and Livingstone. Dick Miller has become a medical missionary in the heart of Africa. He stated that conducting the Philadelphia Philharmonica Orchestra and playing both violin and harp were more strenuous than his present station in the medical field. Eloise, who was jilted in June of 1945, went into an Abbey becoming a Nun. The Ec- cliastical sister has been assigned to teach Greek in St. Louis University. She is very outstand- ing in this field as well as in Latin and various dialects of the Chinese and Burmese. Stanley Seibert, who has been coaching under the able leadership of a world famous dramatics coach has finally broken into cinema circles. He will take Bing Crosby’s piace as crooner and actor. Mr. Murray says of his famous protege, “I knew he’d do it. He’s got what it takes.” All the statement Mr. Seibert would make was, “Gee, Mom, this sure is exciting.” Thrice-married Dick McDowell is about to embark on a fourth venture. Tommy Man- ville has given him a job as corporation lawyer in order to help meet expenses. Dick said, “I just couldn’t make a living off the fines for violation of the curfew in West Salem.” Floyd Ellis, who graduated from Annapolis is only a few short years ago, was given a very important post in the Mid-West. He is to be commander at Pork Hob, Bompas. “The only trouble,” he says, “is keeping all this gold braid and brass buttons shiny in these muddy regions?” Dorothy Kerster has become a great newspaper woman on the Chicago Sun. She is chasing fire engines and writing as Beatrice Barefax, “Advice To The Lovelorn.” Aileen Vandever is now a Captain in the the recently organized Women’s Air Corps. ’ Lee Lemke has taken the role as Figaro in the Opera, “The Barber of Seville”. When asked about his work he commented, “Opera brings out the best in me, but I still play the harmonica for relaxation.” Florence Higgins has the distinction of being understudy tor the famous Helen Hayes. After the star was taken ill, Miss Higgins stepped into the leading role. The New York Times dramatics critic said, and we quote, “Miss Higgins promises to be one of the finest actresses since Bernhardt.” Frances McConnell has become a very famous specialist at John Hopkins, where she is noted for her work in the field of preventatives for anemia. She says that her discovery, extract of frog’s liver will soon be available to the general public. Mona Jean Roby, whose personal postwar problems were great, finally settled the prob- lem by marrying a civilian and has settled at Parkersburg. From station P. K. S. B. G. located in that city, she makes daily talks called “Helpful Hints to Housewives or How to Live with a Hus- band and Like It.” Mary Jane Miller has taken a job as a Powers model in Oiney. The Janet and LaRulh Shops both say that they cannot understand how they did without a model for so long. Frances Hardy acquired so much experience as telephone operator that she was recently appointed the first Lady Secretary of the Interior. Virginia McVaigh and Gail Stevens have teamed up on a radio and stage show called. “Roll Along Little Doughboys, Roll On.’' This is a happy combination of cowboy selections and soldiers’ philosophy that interests so many. After leading cheers for Illinois University for two years, Eunice Douglas eloped with the current football captain. When asked if she had anything to say, she commented, “I guess its just like that old song. You have to be a Football Hero to get along with the Beautiful Girls.” Don Johnson is now private owner of a trucking fleet. His motto is “When better truck- ing is done the Johnson truck line will do it.” Louise Gibson is now private secretary to President Roosevelt’s dog. Fala has been re- ceiving so many letters from other Scotties relat.ve to the secret of his success in dogdom. Margaret Strine, it seems, is still waiting for her ship to come in. At present she is liv- ing a secluded life west of her old home town. West Salem, and disputing whether to join the WAVES or the w. W. W. (We wait and wonder) Well, that’s all of them. Quite a progressive class, wouldn’t you say? But my! How time changes everything! THE CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of W. S. C. H. S., being of sound mind and memory and exceed- ingly strong will, do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our will and testament. I, Lee Lemke, will my Women Slaying” ability to the Slunaker Twins as if they need it. I, Mona Jean Roby, will my ability of raising the roof when singing tc Ruth Pixley and Norma Jean Meisenheimer. I, Frances McConnell, will my man slaying powers to Clarabel Clodfelter, Mary Ann Marx and Roberta Brant warning them not to do too much of it. I, Dorothy Kerster, will my ability for ignoring the opposite sex to Adamae Weber and Bertha Pixley. I, Aileen Vandever, will my ability of talking too much in class to Evelyn Lawrence and Elizabeth Mason. I, Eloise Lynch, will my future farm problems to Dot Fritchley and Winifred Koertge. I, Floyd Ellis, will my bashfulness in typing class to Harold Hardy. I, Mary Jane Miller, will all my knowledge of Shorthand to all Juniors who have in mind to conquer Shorthand. I, Dick McDowell, will my privilege of being late to school to Everett Beehn (I wonder why?) I, Margaret Strine, will my future navy problems to Sylvia Jean Orrel, (Stating, only anchor one at a time.) I, Dick Miller, will my loving affections for the West Salem girls, to all boys who are in- terested. I, Louise Gibson, will my ability of always being absent on test days to LeRoy Clark and Inez Poynter. I, Frances Hardy, will my ability for wooing all Mt. Carmel boys to Mary Provine and Camilla Clodfelter. I, Virginia McVaigh, will my ability of making errors in Typing to Bonnie Giese and John Howard (Too many isn’t good, and I’m not a kidd’in!) I, Stanley Seibert, will my shyness toward the feminine sex to Gail Stevens and Jack Grobleben. I, Don Johnson, will my Horse Laugh” tc Bill Kerster. I, Eunice Douglas, will my cheer leading ability to the cheer leaders of W. S. C. H. S. We, Ermagene Myers and Florence Higgins, will our ability to write class wills to whom- ever may be responsible for them in the future Senior Class. SCHOOL CALENDAR Men., Aug. 28—Registration—School begins. Thurs., Sept. 7—Softball game with Lancaster. A victory, 11-3. Fri., Sept. 8—Class organization—officers chosen. Fri., Sept. 3—All school party—poor Freshman!! Wed., Sept. 13—Assembly—Rev. Grabow. Fri., Sept. 15—Softball game at Lancaster. Another victory, 26-7. Thurs., Sept. 21—Softball game with Bone Gap—we won 13-12. Fri., Sept. 29—Softball game at Browns. Won 10-1. Tues., Oct. 3— Softball game here with Browns. We won again 12-2. Wed., Oct. 4—Assembly—Rev. Ellis. Thurs., Oct. 5—Softball game at Bone Gap. Bone Gap cancelled the game (afraid). Tues., Oct. 10—Softball with W. S. Independents. They failed to score, 11-0. Thurs., Oct. 12—Election of cheer leaders. Fri., Oct. 13—Institute at Bridgeport. Fri., Oct. 13—Softball with Independents again. They forgot to score, 5-0. Mon., Oct. 16—Official basketball practice begins. Fri., Oct. 27—First quarter exams. Fri., Oct. 27—Entertainment Film. Fri., Oct. 27—Parkersburg here. We won 22-13. Fri., Nov. 3—Parkersburg there. We won 33-12. Tues., Nov. 7—Keensburg there. First team lost 23-25; Second team won 26-11. Thurs., Nov. 9—Assembly—Rev. Poe. Tues., Nov. 14—Bone Gap here—lost 28-18. Tues., Nov. 21—Allendale there—lost 52-23. Wed., Nov. 22—Entertainment Films—“Land of Liberty.” Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 23-24—Thanksgiving Vacation—School dismissed. Mon., Nov. 27—Carnival—Junior Class. Some fun!! Tues., Nov. 23—Lancaster there—won 25-21. Fri., Dec. 1—Bellmont here—won 45-15. SCHOOL CALENDAR Wed., Dec. 6—Assembly—Rev. Wilson. Fri., Dec. 8—Class Assembly—Freshman play. Fri., Dec. 8—Browns here—lost 42-37. Fri., Dec. 15—Crossville there—lost 43-38. Mon., Dec. 18—Band Concert tor uniforms. Gym. Wed., Dec. 20—Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. Thurs., Dec. 21—Keensburg here. Won 34-18. Fri., Dec. 22—Entertainment Film—“Target for Tonight.” Dec. 25 to Jan. 2—Christmas Vacation—School dismissed. Fri., Dec. 29—Alumni—two games here. Two victories for High School. Tues., Jan. 2—School resumed. Fri. and Sat., Jan. 5-6—Little Ten Tourney at Grayville. w. S. eliminated by Allendale. Tues., Jan. 9—Browns there—Maroon and white predominent over Brownies. Wed., Jan. 10—Assembly—Rev. Ellis. Thurs. and Fri., Jan. 11-12—Semester Exams—Oh! Boy! Half Gone! Tues., Jan. 16—Allendale here. Lost .30-15. Fri., Jan. ID—Assembly—Rev. Poe. Fri., Jan. 19—Lancaster here. Won 20-16. Tues., Jan. 23—Class Assembly—Seniors (One act play). Fri., Jan. 26—Entertainment Films—“South of Pago Pago.” Fri., Feb. 2—BeJImont there—Won 36-16. Fri., Feb. 2—Class Assembly—Junior Play. Sat., Feb. 10—Crossville here. Won 29-27. Mon., Feb. 12—Lincoln’s Birthday school dismissed—Only once a year—What a shame! Wed., Feb. 14—Assembly—Rev. Wilson. Fri., Feb. 16—Bone Gap there (Another victory? We hope so any way). Mon. and Tues., Feb. 19-20—Class Tournament—Yea, Seniors! Seniors vs Sophomores. Junior vs Freshmen. Fri., Feb. 23—Teacher’s Institute. School dismissed. Wed., Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 28. Mar. 1-2—Regional Tourney at Mt. Carmel. SCHOOL CALENDAR Fri., Mar. 2—Class Assembly—Sophomore Wed., Mar. 7—Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. Fri., Mar. 9—Third Quarter Exams. (Can’t be over to soon for most of us!) Wed.. Mar. 21—Assembly—Rev. Ellis. Fri., Mar. 23—Entertainment Films. Thurs., Mar. 29—Assembly Program by Miss Winternheimer and Music Students. Fri., Mar. 30—School dismissed. Good Friday—Isn’t It? Wed., Apr. 4—Assembly—Rev. Poe. Mon., Apr. 16—Band Concert and Glee Clubs at Gym. Wed., Apr. 18—Assembly—Rev. Wilson. Fri., Apr. 27—Junior-Senior Banquet. Fri., May 4—Class Day (Tigers vs. Lions.) Sun., May 6—Baccalaureate. Thurs., May 10—Commencement—Gone. Forgotten? “Hitch Your Wagon To A Star.” Fri., Feb. 23—Teacher’s Institute. School dismissed. Wed., Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 28, Mar. 1-2—Regional Tourney at Mt. Carmel. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Evelyn Lawrence Adamae Weber Thirty-four green, but happy freshmen enrolled at the West Salem Community High School in 1942 to start their high school career. During the year we had three ail-school parties and one class party. We lost one pupil. Mary Louise Headley and gained one, Eloise Daniels. During the first week of school we elected the following class officers: President....................... Bertha Pixley Vice-President _______________________ John Howard, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer ..... Dorothy Fritchley Sergeant-at-Arms ________,_______Gail Stevens Class Advisor_______________________ Mr. Brandt Thirty-three of us survived to be sophomores. We had gained three new pupils from Parkersburg, Roy and Ray Slunaker and Winifred Koertge. Three students, Esther Mills, Wilfred Baker, and Harold Deisher, decided to discontinue their scholastic work and Bette Collins moved to Vincennes to continue. We attended one all school party and one class party during the year. The class officers were as' follows: President ....................... Inez Poynter Vice-President ____________________ Dorothy Fritchley Secretary-Treasurer ________________ Bonnie Mae Giese Sergeant-at-Arms................. Harold Hardy Class Advisor __________________________Mr. Betebenner Twenty-seven Jolly Juniors entered Room Seven August 28, 1944. Over vacation we had lost three pupils, Genevieve Bradley, Francis Reid and Esther Mills. We also gained one, Jim Rich. During the year we lost two of our students, Marion Boewe, who decided he liked married life better and Jim Rich who joined the Navy. We elected the following class officers: President ___________________ John Howard, Jr. Vice-President .............Evelyn Lawrence Secretary-Treasurer ________________ Bonnie Mae Giese Sergeant-at-Arms _________________ Clarabel Clodfelter Class Advisor ........................ Mrs. Van Horn There are twenty-five of us left who hope to be dignified seniors. They are as follows: ROW 1—John Howard Jr., Bonnie Mae Giese, Bill Keister, ROW 2—Jack Grobleben, Dorothy Fritcnley, Jim Rich, Sylvia Jean Orrel. Roy Slunakei, Inez Poynter, ROW 3—Norma Jean Meisenheimer, Everett Gene Beehn, Mary Ann Marx, LeRoy Clark, Evelyn Lawrence, Harold Hardy, row 4—Ray Slunaker, Camilla Clodfeiter, Gail Stevens, Adamae Weber. Marion Boewe. Roberta Brant, row 5—Mary Ellen Provine, Ruth Pixley, Bertha Pixley, Clarabel Clodfeiter, Elizabeth Mason, Winifred Koertge. OF 1945 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Lois Gaede Duane Smith When the West Salem Community High School opened August 30, 1943, thirty-two con- fused but eager Freshmen assembled in Room 6, ready to begin their High School studies. On September 10 an all school party was held on the grounds. The Freshmen were initiated with plenty of burnt cork and lipstick. After the games and initiation, soda pop was served and the Freshmen became acquainted with their fellow students. During the first week of school class officials were elected as lollows. President __________________________ Jim Bennett Secretary-Treasurer_______________ Virginia Maas Sergeant-at-Arms_____________________________Bill Stevens Class Advisor_________________._____Mr. Brandt During the Freshman year we lost three members of our original class, Joan Hallbeck, Madeline Davis, Junior Lynch. Two new members appeared. Twenty-four Freshmen again en- rolled as Sophomores at the beginning of the 1944 school year. Six of the former class failed to show up. They are the following: Roy and Eugene Mc- Vaigh, Arthur Pool, Carl Johnson, Paul Strine, and Edgar Cole. Two new students appeared: Dorothy Warren and Virgie Barnhart. Virgie later discon- tinued school at West Salem to start anew at Bone Gap. Class officers for the year 1944-1945 are as follows:: President___________________________Duane Smith Vice-President______________________ Lois Gaede Secretary-Treasurer _______________ Velma Libke Sergeant-at-Arms____________________ Don Miller Class Advisor_____________________Mr. Betebenner The class coiors and the class motto for the two years were the same. They are as fol- lows: Colors, blue and gold. Motto, “God Give Me Hills to Climb and Strength for Climbing.” The Sophomore class consists of the following students: ROW 1—Duane Smith, ROW 2____Doyle Newcomb, Dorothy Warren, Eugene Gibson, Virgie Barnhart. Hubert Weber. Velma Libke, ROW 3—Lois Gaede, Carl Eugene Hayes. Iva Jean Shelby, Jim Bennett, Virginia Maas, row 4—Russell Winchell, Donald Maas. Fondalene Roby. Bill Stevens. Marie Libke, Rus- sell Provines, Dorothy Deisher. row 5—Betty Hall, Donald Miller, Mary Nell Auldridge, John Luther, Bernice Ibbotson, Donald Ellis. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Monica Marshall Imogene McVaigh When West Salem High School opened August 28, 1944, thirty-seven eager Freshmen as- sembled in Room 6 to search for a higher standard of education. On the evening of September 7, the Freshmen were initiated at a party with plenty of burnt cork and lip-stick. All departed after a few games and refreshments. The officers were elected as follows: President ....................... David Bratsch Vice-President _______________ Verla Jean Smith Secretary ---------- _--------------- Gene Lynn Sergeant-at-Arms ............. Louise McKinney James Ahlfield Class Advisor ______________________ Mr Brandt During the past year the class lost two members who were Cleve Ray Pasley and our Sergeant-at-Arms, Louise McKinney, whose office James Ahlfield is now taking. One new mem- ber has appeared, Charles Miller. After several months of thinking, we selected our class motto and class colors. Our class colors are royal blue and gold. Our class motto is, “'Tell the Truth and Don’t Be Afraid.” The members of the class are as follows: ROW 1—David Bratsch, verla Jean Smith, Gene Lynn, ROW 2—Ronald Boewe, Necma Johnson, f rank Barnhart, Marie Roland, Ivan Sams, Marjorie Andrews, ROW 3—Louise McKinney, Bob Orrel, Thelma Hardy, Gene Marks, Imogene McVaigh, James Ahlfield, ROW 4—Kenneth Harrison, Dorothy Martin, Richard Schwarziose, Barbara Dougias, Wil- lard Lemke, Helen Libke, ROW 5—Ann Clodfelter, Harold King, Wilma Maidlow, John Boewe, Margaret Weber, Merrill Lee Myers. ROW 6—Harold Hayes, Monica Marshall, Melvin Baker, Imogene Hasewinkle, Bob Marx, Mary Alice Wiseman. ROW 7—Charles Miller, Norma Lee Bennett, Harold Wiseman, Iva Lorene Myers. BASKETBALL This year’s basketball season can be labeled as a successful and cooperative year. This year we have defeated teams that the past West Salem teams very seldom defeated. We owe much of our good playing and cooperation to the management of Mr. Betebenner, our newly hir- ed coach. Mr. Betebenner accepted the job only to help out the shortage of physical education teachers. Mr. Betebenner brought out a good hard-working team. The second team has gone a full season without a defeat, and made strong substitutions for the first team. We were honored to meet with the West Salem Rotary Club for two grand suppers, given to us for our excess of winnings over losses. The squad members and Mr. Betebenner wish to thank the Rotary Club for their fine backing and support. SQUAD CHARACTERIZED DICK MILLER: 5’ 9y2” tall, weighing 148. Dick is a regular first team man playing guard position, and does a fine jcb. DON JOHNSON: 5’ 7y2” tall, weighing 150. Don, a regular second team man playing the position of guard, plays a fast and hard game. JOHN HOWARD: 5’ 10” tall, weighing 150. John started as a first team man after Jim Rich joined the Navy, playing the position of guard. EVERETT E.EEHN: 5’ 9” tall, weighing 147. Everett is a regular second team man playing a good guard position. JIM RICH: 5’ 7” tall, weighing 135. Jim played as a first team man until enlisting in the Navy, doing a swell job at the position of guard. JACK GROBLEBEN: 5’ 6” tall weighing 135. Regular second team man playing forward position, playing the position well. RAY SLUNAKER: 5’ 5y2” tall, weighing 150. Ray is a first team man and a good shot, making him a forward. ROY SLUNAKER: 5’ 5 2” tall, weighing 145. Roy is a first team man playing forward position. Roy is our high point man. EUGENE GIBSON: 6’ tall, weighing 160. Eugene is a first team man, playing a good guard position. DAVID 3RATSCH: 5’ 4” tall, weighing 125. David is a regular second team man, playing a gocd forward position. MAX BOEWE, 5’ 11” tall, weighing 150. Max is a hard working center and has been im- proving the whole season. He plays center position. GAIL STEVENS: 6’ tall, weighing 165. Gail is a hard playing center on the second team. SCHEDULE Date Team Place We Rivals Fri., Oct. 27 Parkersburg Here 21 11 Fri., Nov. 3 Parkersburg There 33 12 Tues., Nov. 7 Keensburg There 23 25 Tues., Nov. 14 Bone Gap Here 18 28 Tues., Nov. 21 Allendale There 23 52 Tues., Nov. 28 Lancaster There 25 21 Fri., Dec. 1 Bellmont Here 45 15 Tues., Dec. 5 Calhoun There 55 30 Fri., Dec. 8 Browns Here 37 42 Fri., Dec. 15 Crossville There 38 43 Thurs., Dec. 21 Keensburg Here 34 18 Fri., Dec. 29 Alumni Here 37 35 Jan. 5-6 Tournament at Grayville, Allendale Rivals 31 52 Tues., Jan. 9 Browns There 35 30 Tues., Jan. 16 Allendale Here 15 30 Fri., Jan. 19 Lancaster Here 20 16 Tues., Jan. 30 Calhoun Here 48 15 Fri., Feb. 2 Bellmont There 36 16 Sat., Feb. 10 Crossville Here 27 29 Fri., Feb. 18 Bone Gap There 20 46 SOFT BALL For the first time in the history of our school we can proudly say that we have had an undefeated team in athletics. Our soft ball team finished the year with 7 wins and no losses. This was due to good playing and cooperation between the players ana coach. The players were as follows: David Bratsch, catcher; Max Boewe, pitcher; John Howard, first; Dick Miller, second; Everett Beehn, third; Jim Rich, short stop; Gail Stevens, left field; Eugene Gibson, field; Don Johnson, center field. They We Sept. 7 Lancaster 3 11 Sept. 15 Lancaster 7 26 Sept. 21 Bone Gap 12 13 Sept. 29 Browns 1 10 Oct. 3 Browns 2 12 Oct. 5 Bone Gap Canceled (afraid) Oct. 13 Town Team 0 5 Oct. 20 Town Team 0 11 The boys on the preceding picture are as follows, left to right: SITTING: Roy Slunaker, Don Johnson. Bob Orrel, Jack Grobleben, David Bratsch. KNEELING: Jim Rich, Lee Lemke, Ray Slunaker, Doyle Newcomb, Marion Boewe, Richard Scnwarzlose, STANDING: Jim Bennett, Dick Miller, Everett Beehn, Eugene Gibson, John Howard, Max Boewe, Gail Stevens, and C. Don Betebenner. G A A The Girls’ Athletic Association is completing its fourth year as an active organization in our High School. The officers this year were elected at a wiener roast held at the home of Dorothy Lee Fritchley. This followed a long hike on the black top. Dorothy Lee Fritchley was chosen as president; Frances Hardy, vice-president; and Bonnie Mae Giese, secretary. Miss Shaffer was our sponsor. During the fall we participated in all out-door sports. When the weather prohibited we used the gym for basketball and volley ball. Each week one evening after school the girls met at the gym to work for their letters. In the spring ten members participated in the state basketball shooting contest. A pot luck supper was held at the home of Miss Shaffer and a party was given for the basketball boys. We hope that the Girls’ Athletic Association will continue to be one of our schools most active organizations. The G. A. A. picture on the preceding page shows the following; STANDING: Thelma Hardy. Mona Jean Roby, Fondalene Roby, Bertha Pixley, Frances Hardy, Betty Hall, Ruth Pixley, Inez Poynter. KNEELING: Louise McKinney, Virgie Barnhart. Dorothy Lee Fritchley, Sylvia Jean Orrel, Bonnie Mae Giese, Mary Provine, Isabel Shaffer. and Extra-Curricular Activities WEST SALEM BAND The West Salem Band of 1944-45 started their playing season just one week after school opened with around thirty members. They had the privilege of playing for the Edwards County Fair, under the capable leadership of Miss Bettyc Winternheimer, formerly of Evansville, Indiana. Following this concert they played at a Union meeting at the Christian Church, and on the fol- lowing night, December 18, gave a concert in the gym for the purpose of raising money to buy- uniforms for the band. The band has been faithful in playing for the basketball games and had the honor of playing for the “Little Ten Tourney” at Grayville, January 5. They will have a spring concert be- fore school closes. CORNETS Everett Beehn David Bratsch Willard Lemke Hubert Weber John Henry Boewe Mary Ellen Cunningham CLARINETS Jack Grobleben Louise Gibson John Howard Ruth Pixley Charles King Don Couch Marilyn Gadau Rosemary Gawthorp Shirley Gawthorp Sue Evans TROMBONE Dick Miller Verla Jean Smith John Boewe Mary Ann Farmer Jim Bennett FLUTE Bertha Pixley ALTO HORN Inez Poynter Donna Feldman BARITONES Mary Ann Marx Roberta Brant DRUMS Patsy McDowell Marilyn Outright Louise McKinney CYMBALS Fondalene Roby SAXAPHONES Mona Jean Roby John Meisenheimer BASS Virginia Barnhart ANNUAL STAFF The annual staff pictured on preceding page are: Row Standing: Stanley Seibert, Mona Jean Roby, Aileen Vandever, Eloise Lynch, Florence Higgins, Ermagene Myers, Dorothy Kerster, Frances McConnell, Virginia McVaigh, Bernice Bas- sett, Floyd Ellis. Row Seated: Louise Gibson, Frances Hardy, Don Johnson, Margaret Strine, Dick Miller, Dick McDowell, Eunice Douglas, Margaret Meisenheimer, Lee Lemke. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club assisted in a Band Concert on December 18 and for the Thanks- giving Service which was held at the Christian Church. A group from the Girls’ Glee Club sang for the Union Meeting at the Moravian Church Sunday evening of February 4, 1945, ending the Youth Week. Before the school year is out they will participate in the Spring Concert and Music Assembly. The members of the Girls’ Glee Club as shown on the preceding page are: Row l—Frances McConnell, Aileen Vandever, Eloise Lynch, Ermagene Myers, Margaret Meisenheimer, Mary Ann Marx, Mary Provine, Dorothy Deisher. Row 2—Dorthy Kerster, Florence Higgins, Margaret Strine, Mona Jean Roby, Barbara Douglas, Fondalene Roby, Norma Jean Meisenheimer, row 3—Velma Mae Libke, Verla Jean Smith, Thelma Hardy, Winifred Koertge, Clara- bel Clodfelter, Adamae Weber, Ncoma Johnson, Row 4—Helen Libke, Monica Marshall, Imogene McVaigh, Ann Clodfelter, Row 5—Mary Alice Wiseman, Marjorie Andrews, Bertha Pixley, Margaret Weber, Roberta Brant, Inez Poynter, Dorothy Lee Fritchley, row 6—Bettye Winternheimer, Iva Lorene Myers, Eunice Douglas, Imogene Hasewinkle Betty Hall, Marie Libke, Louise McKinney, Frances Hardy, Bonnie Mae Giese. BOYS’ CHORUS The Boys’ Chorus also had a successful year and participated in the same events of the year as the Girls’ Glee Club. The members of the Boys’ Chorus as shown on the preceding page are: Row 1—Harold King, Bill Stevens, Max Boewe, Gene Lynn, Donald Miller, Marion Boewe, Row 2—Harold Wiseman, Harold Hardy, Jim Bennett, Willard Lemke, James Ahlfield, Bob Marx, Row 3—Bettye Winternheimer, David Bratsch, Merrille Lee Myers, John Boewe, Harold Hayes, Richard Schwarzlose, Gene Marks. THE SENIOR PLAY On January 22, 1945 the Senior Class presented a play, “Exclusive Model.” Winnie Vin- cent, had just bought a ridiculous hat which meets with the disapproval of her husband. During the evening the couple ax-e visited by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hamilton, and when Ethel Hamilton arrives, she has on the same identical hat!!! As if this wasn’t enough trouole the Vincent’s maid enters wearing a hat just Jike the other two. Yes, folks, the same hat!! What trouble!! Winnie Vincent, the young wife____________________________________________ Frances McConnell Robert Vincent, the young husband ....................................... Dick Miller Girda, the beautiful Scandinavian maid___________________;---------------------Frances Hardy Ethel Hamilton, a friend of Winnie’s ......................................... Louise Gibson Jack Hamilton, the thick-headed husband_____________-_________________________Dick McDowell Directed by, the capable and lovely______________________I___________________ Isabel Shaffer Don Johnson was master of ceremonies. A reading was given by Eloise Lynch A trio composed of Mona Jean Roby, Florence Higgins, and Margaret Strine sang, “Don’t Fence Me In,” and “San Fernando Valley.” Lee Lemke honored the occasion by seme harmonica numbers. The program was a big success. THE JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Class play, “The Ghost of a Show”, was given February 4. The plot cf the play was a group of young high school pupils who were trying to rehearse the play, “Romeo and Juliet,” without much success until Shakespeare’s ghost scared them. Helen, director of the play _________________ June, playing part of Juliet_________________ Bob. playing part of Romeo __________________ Alfred, the book worm________________________ Tubby, paints scenery and is chased by Pinky Pinky, play prompter ________________________ Clarissa, high school girl __________________ Peggy, another high school girl-------------- Mac, a recent graduate ______________________ Anthony, high school janitor----------------- Directed by__________________________________ Bill Kerster was master of ceremonies. To add to the program Gail Stevens, Roy and Ray Slunaker, and Don Miller sang Cowboy songs, complete with guitar and costumes. Bertha Pixley, Evelyn Lawrence, Mary Provine, Roberta Brant, Ruth Pixlev, and Winifred Koertge did some “kid” songs. It was enjoyed by all. ___________________________ Mary Ann Marx ................ _...... Dottie Fritchley _____________________________Jack Grobleben ________________________ LeRoy Clark ............................ Harold Hardy _________________________ Adamae Weber ....... Camilla Clodfelter ............................. Inez Poynter .................. William Kerster ............... I...... Junior Howard ... .................... Isabel Shaffer THE FRESHMAN PLAY The Freshman Play, “Here Comes the Bride,” was given Friday, December 8. The story takes place in a small railroad station, where Lois Allen and Maurice Danforth fall in love at first sight. Both are hurrying west to stop the same wedding—the wedding of Lois’ sister, Betty, to Maurice’s brother, Bertie, who are on the same train already married. Cynthia Carson meets Hiram, who is looking for her, at this station. Hiram thinks he 13 gypted and Cynthia gets mad but at the end they are happily in love. After such a mixup things end happily. Cynthia Carson, an old maid_____________________________________________________ Monica Marshall Betty Allen, the bride ________________________________________________________ Neoma Johnson Bertie Danforth, the groom, a dashing young college boy___________________________David Bratsch Lois Allen, Betty’s sister____________________________________________________ Verla J. Smith Maurice Danforth, Bertie’s brother________________________________________Ronald M. Boewe Hiram Hawkins, a country jake ...._............................................ Frank Barnhart Peter Hawkins, the station agent............................................ Willard Lemke Directed by............._.......................................... _. Wilfred Brandt To complete the program Louise McKinney sang some popmar music. The applause showed that the play went over big. The Sophomore Class Play “A Bachelors Eaby,” was given in February to the High School Assembly. The story starts when Dick Summers while at the railroad station has a baby thrust upon him. Not being able to find the mother, Dick takes the baby home with him. His landlady accuses him of being the baby’s father. He denies that, but is on the spot when his fiancee drops in. The baby is placed hurriedly behind a screen only to be revealed when a policeman comes to charge Dick with kidnapping. The German mother rushes in, grabs the child and all Dicks difficulties are at an end. Dick Summers, a struggling young artist------------------------------------------—— Don Miller Elizabeth Clarkson, his fiancee ................................................. Fondalene Roby Miss Smithers, his landlady........................................ -............ Dorothy Deisher The Baby __________________________________________________________________________________ A doll The Baby’s Mother................................................................ Bernice Ibbotson The Police Officer .......................... ,____________________________________ Jim Bennett Directed by ..................................................................... Isabel Shaffer THE SOPHOMORE WIT AND WISDOM Miss Shaffer: “Harold, what do bats do in the winter”? Harold Hardy: “Split, if you don’t oil ’em. Willard Lemke: “Boy oh boy, am I happy; a bundle of joy arrived at our house last night! Mr. Eetebenner: “Congratulations! What was it, a boy or a girl?” Willard: Neither, it was last months laundry. Father: “Why were you kept in at school”? Ray Slunaker: “I didn’t know where the Azores were.” Father: Well, in the future just remember where you put things.” “Down on our farm,” said Ermagene Myers. “We grew a pumpkin so big that when we cut it my mother used one-half of it for a cradle.” “Well,” smiled Mona Jean Roby. “That’s nothing. A few days ago, right here, two fullgrown policeman weie found asleep on one beet.” Mr. Brandt: We will begin by telling the number of each word. Johnnie, you take the first one and tell me whether it is singular or plural. The word is “trousers;” John Luther: (after much thought): “Singular at top and plural lower down.” Mother: “I heard you talking to yourself while you were taking your bath, David. That’s a bad habit.” David Bratsch: “I wasn’t talking to myself: I was talking to the soap. I slipped on it.” Iva Lorene Myers: “There! broke my looking-glass! Now I suppose I shall have seven years bad luck.” Dorothy Deisher: “Don’t believe it A friend of mine broke hers, and she didn’t have seven years bad luck. She was killed in an explosion next day.” Miss Shaffer: ‘Do you use toothpaste? Bernice Ibbotson: “No my teeth aren’t loose.” Mr. Betebenner: “You have such a broad mind it should be on a man’s shoulders.” Frances Hardy: ft sometimes is.” Mr. Brandt: (discussing Civil War): “Lee wore his sword and was handsomely attired in full uniform, while Grant had on nothing but an old ragged Union Suit.” Louise Gibson: “They say I’m the best dancer in the country.” Floyd Ellis: “You probably are—in the country.” Bill Ksrster: “Women don’t interest me, I prefer the company of my fellow men.” Roy Slunaker: “I’m broke, too, brother.” Professor: “Now remember that thinking is said to draw the blood to the head.” Dick Miller: “Is that why, when you think twice about some things, you get cold feet?” Jchn Boewe: “What we got for lunch today?” Ivan Sams: “Two old maids.” John: “Ugh, left-overs again!” WIT AND WISDOM Verla Jean Smith- '‘Is it dangerous to drive without one hand?” Hubert Weber: “You bet. more than one fellow has run into a church doing it.” Mrs. Van Horn: “If there were Mr. Jones, and Mrs. Jones, and the baby, how many were there?” Gene Lynn: “There were two and one to carry. Freshman: “I don’t know.” Sophomore: “I’m not prepared.” Junior: “I don’t remember.” Senior: “I don't believe I can add anything to what has been said.” Lee Leinke and Floyd Ellis after the first game of cards: Floyd: Don’t play cards with a fool he’ll outsmart ye. Lee: I can stand it; go ahead and deal them out. Keep your eyes open before marriage; half shut afterwards.—Poor Richard. LeRoy Clark who applied for a job as a movie usher was immediately rushed into uniform, put to work. But he was back an hour or so later: “I’m quitting.” “What’s the matter, son?” asked the proprietor. “Aren’t the hours and pay good enough for you?” “Sure. But I’ve seen the picture.” Dot Fritchley turned up at school the other morning wearing two officer’s silver bars pinned to her sweater. One of her school mates asked, “Is your boy friend a captain?” “Goodness, no,” she said. “Two lieutenants.” As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.—Demosthenes. Gail Stevens: “See that big substitute down there on the bench? I think he’s going to be our best man next year.” Virginia McVaigh: “Oh, darling, this is so sudden! Harold King: “I can’t eat this soup.” Waiter: “I’ll call the manager.” Harold: (when manager arrives)—“This soup, I can’t eat it.” Manager: “I regret that, sir. I’ll call the chef.” Harold: (when chef arrives)—“I can’t eat this soup.” Chef: “What’s the matter with it?” Harold: “Nothing. I have no spoon.” Bill Stevens: “That waiter is either a fool or a humorist.” Winifred Koertge: “What’s the matter?” Bill: “I ordered extract of beef and he brought me a glass of milk.” Stanley Seibert: coming from school): I’m like Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson—” Pop: “Why?” Stanley: “I went down in history.” Traffic sign just out of West Salem: “Slow. No hospital. WIT AND WISDOM An English youth came to a farmer to borrow a lantern. At first he refused to say why he wanted it, out eventually confessed that he wanted it to go courting. The farmer was scornful. “I did my courting without a lantern.” “Yes,” replied, the youth, “and look at your missus.” Motner: “LeRoy, did you get that loaf of bread I sent you for? LeRoy Clark: “No, store was closed, mom.” Mother: “What! Closed at this hour of the day?” LeRoy: “Sure. There was a sign on the door that said Home Baking.” “Next.” “Who, me?” Born?” “Yes, sir.” “Where?” “Greece.” “What part?” “All of me.” “Why did you leave Greece? “I couldn’t bring it with me.” “I only got one father.” “Business?” “Rotten.” “Where is Washington?” “Where were your forefathers born?” “He’s dead.” “I mean the capital of the United States!” “They loaned it all to Europe.” “Now do you promise to support the Constitution?” “Me? How can I9 I got a wife and six kids to support!!”—A Dignified Senior. Before we can be sure of peace in the hearts of nations, peace must prevail in the hearts of men.—Stanley Baldwin. We wish to extend our most sincere appreciation to those who made it possible financially to compile this book. Without the co-operation of the following advertising it would have been utterly impossible to pub- lish this volume which has been a custom for many years. Please patronize our advertisers. 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