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

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SOPHOMORE HISTORY Imogene McVaigh Monica Marshall Thirty-seven Freshmen started school August 28, 1944. They were properly initiated into West Salem High School on the evening of September 7. Shortly after school opened the following staff of officers were elected: President David Bratsch Vice-President Verla Jean Smith Secretary-Treasurer Gene Lynn Sergeant-at-Arms Louise McKinney, James Ahlfield Class Advisor Mr. Brandt The class colors were royal blue and gold and the class motto: “Tell the Truth and Don’t Be Afraid.” During the Freshman year we lost two members, Louise McKinney and Cleve Roy Pasley, and gained a new one, Charles Miller. Thirty-six Freshmen resumed school as Sophomores in 1945. Gene Lynn failed to show up and James Ahlfield, being interested in Spanish or perhaps the Spanish teacher, left us completely to continue school in Olney. We also gained a new mem- ber, Wanda Faye Gillard. Our Class officers are: President David Bratsch Vice-President Verla Smith Secretary-Treasurer Gene Marks Sergeant-at-Arms Dorothy Martin Class Advisor Mr. Betebenner Our class motto is “Tell the Truth and Don’t be Afraid.” Our class colors are blue and white.