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

Text from Pages 1 - 194 of the 1948 volume:

HI-LITE� � � Presented by the Se4uch GlaU o]j 1948 Weil Salem Community, cUiylt School FOREWORD Memories fade and grow dim. It is for this reason that the Senior Class of 1948 has prepared this Hi-Lite. May it ever bring back pleasant memories of West Salem High School and the days spent there. THE HHMTEb published by 4 in. CitASS of 1948 WEST SALEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL West Salem, Illinois HI-LITE STAFF Editor Assistant Editor David Bratsch Business Managers.................... Verla Smith, John Boevve Sports..............Wanda Gillard, Frank Barnhart, Gene Marks Art Editor Monica Marshall Snapshots History Will Phyllis Greer, Barbara Douglas Helen Libke, Marie Roland Neoma Johnson, Harold Wiseman Prophecy Calendar Mary Ellen Cunningham, Ray Marks Max Boewe, Bob Orrel Senior Activities . Margaret Weber, Loren Pixley Senior Features Thelma Hardy, Harold Hayes Music and Extra Curricular..... Mary Wiseman, Willard Lemke Advisor......................................... Mrs. Kinglsey FACULTY ; Mrs. $Cing$Ui commerce Wlr. XiayeUy P. MATH. SCIENCE U RAR AN Mr. Vunaarl coach P. e. SOCIAL SCIENCE Mr. JckrcabaHiar PRINCIPAL MATHEMATICS PHYSICS Mr. Jikkcns MUS C Commerce English English PE. H STORY SOC AL. SCIENCE _ Faculty RALPH FEHRENBACIIER, B. A. M. A University of Illinois Principal, Mathematics, Physics VIRGIL KINGSLEY, A. B. Spring Arbor, Michigan, Junior College Greenville College Science, P. Math., Librarian ELLEN MARIE KINGSLEY Greenville College Indiana University Commerce HAYES KENNARD, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teachers College Oakland City College Butler University Coach, Social Science, P. E. WILFRED J. BRANDT, B. Ed. E. Illinois State Teachers College English, History VERA MARIE LINDSEY, A. B. Greenville College Indiana State Teachers College English, Social Science, P. E. RALPH O. JIBBEN, B. A. M. A. W. State College of Colorado University of Colorado University of Kansas Music, Commerce West Salem, Community ujt $clwal THE CLASS OF ’48 � � � xUai'ie Halatu) 'Vevh 5milk pxfs p£ r 48 JttklZ src- - m rs. . f T'AJu’ cJiltjfA Hatmalu Marrietra. RS 7 auJa Cjiltan) SEN I □ floier} iVJar BMiojR Activities Margaret Weber Loren Pixley MARJORIE ANDREWS To write Shorthand is Marjorie’s delight She loves it with all her might. We-Sa Club, Glee Clubs, 1, 3, 4. FRANK BARNHART Frank loves to play a prank, But never play one on Frank. We-Sa Club, “Finder’s Keepers,” Speech Contest, Hi-Lite. NORMA BENNETT Waiting for Paul is her chief aim, But she’ll never make honor roll fame. We-Sa Club, G. A. A. 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Sophomore Play. JOHN BOEWE Typing is his great delight, Especially when “yours truly” is out of sight. We-Sa Club, “Finder’s Keepers,” Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Speech Contest, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4, Student Council 4, Hi-Lite. RONALD MAX BOEWE He loves to have a ball game in a clench, Especially when Wanda is on the bench. We-Sa Club, Softball 1, 2. 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club, Sergeant-at-Arms 3, Hi-Lite. DAVID BRATSCH David drives a Chevrolet, But only “Bob” can he slay. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Class President 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Student Council, Hi-Lite. JANE CHAPMAN Someone new in our crew, Jane we’re glad to welcome you. Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4, Federal Homemakers of America, Band 1, 2, 3, G. A. A. 3. BARBARA DOUGLAS She wants to be a secretary or clerk, She has chosen this as her life’s work. We-Sa Club, “Finders Keepers,” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Student Council, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3, Speech Contest, Sergeant-at- Arms 4. t PHYLLIS GREER We all have an appetite and how. Whenever Phyllis serves the chow. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 4, Junior Play. EDDIE GILLARD A new Romeo has come to our school, He’s just another fish in the pool. Sophomore Play, Basketball 1, Softball 1, 2, 3, Junior Play. WANDA GILLARD A blonde little gal with plenty of pep. And when she’s with Max she’s really hep. We-Sa Club, G. A. A. 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Junior play. THELMA HARDY Number please” keeps her on needles and pins. But someday her ship will come in. We-Sa Club, G. A. A. 1, 2, Glee Club 1, Hi-Lite. KENNETH HARRISON Always laughing, having fun, Kennie’s liked by everyone. We-Sa Club. IMOGENE HASEWINKLE Of all the class she is the smallest, What if some day she would be the tallest. We-Sa Club, Band 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 3. HAROLD HAYES Harold, author of our school bus motto, “Never feud and fuss in this auto.” We-Sa Club, Softball 4, Sophomore Play, Junior Play, Hi-Lite. NEOMA JOHNSON To be a nurse is Neoma’s plan, If I get sick she can hold my hand. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Freshman Play, Junior Play, Hi-Lite. HAROLD KING Typing class is Harold’s delight. Especially when typing letters right. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1. WILLARD LEMKE Willard plans to lead a band To bring him fame throughout the land. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4, We-Sa Club, Softball 1, 3, Fresh- man Play, Junior Play, Hi-Lite. HELEN LIBKE A cute little blonde with eyes of blue. In restaurant work she will surely do. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, 2, Hi-Lite. WILMA MAIDLOW Out in the park, one person on a bench, Look close, just Don and Wilma in a clench. We-Sa Club, G. A. A. 3, 4. GENE MARKS Gene Marks has a Studebaker car, It helps a “little” in his woman power. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4, Softball 3, 4, Junior Play, Band 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 2, Vice-Pres. 3. ROBERT MARX Outside his desires for Ellen as mate. Trucking seems to be his fate. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, Sophomore Play, Junior Play, Hi-Lite. MONICA MARSHALL To draw pictures is Monies job, But soon she’ll draw first for Bob. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, Hi-Lite. CHARLES MILLER School, he always will hate, A hermit with 49 wives is his fate. We-Sa Club, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Play. IVA LORENE MYERS She works at the show with her boy friend, But she will be a housewife in the end. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MERRIL MYERS To own a store is Merrill’s desire, He wants to hire as well as fire. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1. ROBERT ORREL Bob’s ambition is to be A strong man as you can see. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Play. LOREN PIXLEY To finish school is his first aim, Later a school teacher and fame. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Sophomore Play, Junior Play. MARIE ROLAND Quiet and sei’ene, we all agree, We’d like a personality like Marie. We-Sa Club, Freshman Play, “Finders Keepers.” IVAN SAMS Ivan aims to raise wheat and corn, In the country where he was born. We-Sa Club. VERLA SMITH Verla is lonesome around old H. S. halls. Without dear Clayton to comfort her at all. We-Sa Club, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Freshman Play, President 4, Vice-President 2, 3, News Editor 4. RICHARD SCIIWARZLOSE Richard, who plans to be a mechanic, Will keep this world in a panic. Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, We-Sa Club, Sophomore Play. JEANNE WEBER The youngest girl in our Senior class. In popularity she doesn’t rate last. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Sophomore Play, Hi-Lite. MARY ALICE WISEMAN A friendly girl in her own quiet way, She’s nice and courteous day by day. We-Sa Club, Sophomore Play, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Hi-Lite. HAROLD WISEMAN He drives a Chevrolet to school, When it comes to Physics, he’s no fool. We-Sa Club, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Junior Play Play, Sophomore Play, Hi-Lite. .I I(IOR ©LASS HlSTCRT Helen Libke Marie Roland On August 28, 1944, thirty-seven green Freshmen started a high school career. They were properly initiated into West Salem High School on September 7. The following officers were elected for that year: President .......................-.......... David Bratsch Vice-President .......................... Verla Jean Smith Secretary-Treasurer.............................Gene Lynn Sergeant-at-Arms ....................... Louise McKinney James Ahlfield Class Adviser................................... Mr. Brandt During the Freshman year we lost two members, Louise McKinney and Cleve Roy Pasley and gained a new one Charles Miller. When school started August 31, 1945, thirty-six Sophomores gathered in Mr. Betebenner’s classroom to start a new term. We lost one student, Gene Lynn, and gained one, Wanda Gillard. Our class officei's during the year were: President...........................-....... David Bratsch Vice-President .......................... Verla Jean Smith Secretary-Treasurer ........................... Gene Marks Sergeant-at-Arms .......................... Dorothy Martin Class Adviser.............................. Mr. Betebenner During the year James Ahlfield quit to continue school in Olney. On September 2, 1946, thirty-seven Jolly Juniors resumed their studies in Miss Shaffei’’s class room. We gained three new students, Frances Jennings, George Short and James Ahlfield. Imogene McVaigh, living in a different section, attended Olney school. Officers elected this year were: President .................................... David Bratsch Vice-President ................................ Gene Marks Secretary-Treasurer ..................... Barbara Douglas Sergeant-at-Arms ........................ Ronald Max Boewe Class Adviser..............-............. Miss Isabel Shaffer During the year Frances Jennings put in her preference for matri- monial life. George Short also discontinued at the first of the year. On September 1, 1947, thirty-six Seniors came back to finish their last step of education at W. S. C. H. Phyllis Greer joined us from Albion, Eddie Gillard joined us from Olney, and Jane Chapman joined us from DuQuoin. As a usual Senior project our class conducted a magazine sale contest composed of two competitive sides, the Maroon and White. The winning side. White, was given a party by the losers. On November 7, we sold ads in West Salem, Olney, and Mt. Carmel, to provide a way to finance our annuals. Class officer chosen were: President..................................Verla Jean Smith Vice-President ....................................... David Bratsch Sergeant-at-Arms .......................... Barbara Douglas Secretary-Treasurer .......,.................... John Boewe Class Adviser................................. Mrs. Kingsley For four years we have carried our class colors, Blue and White, and our class motto, “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” This we have felt to be a worthy motto, for the world has much need always of men and women who are not afraid to speak the truth without fear. During the year we lost four members: Shirley Ann Clodfelter, Dorthy Martin, Louise McKinney, and James Ahlfield. EMioR Crass Prophecy Mary Ellen Cunningham Ray Marks Marie Roland picked up the evening paper and began reading. Her husband, Ivan Sams, came in with one of his favorite murder stories, and sitting down opened his book and started to read. Just then Marie called his name. He looked up to see a grin on her face. “What is it, dear?” asked Ivan. “Ivan, you remember Harold Hayes, one of our old West Salem classmates? The paper reads that Roy Rogers has been put out of pictures because of him. Can you imagine that? But, I always knew he had a way with horses.” “We had a lot of fun with our old classmates, didn’t we, Marie?” asked Ivan. “Yes, and I often wonder what became of them. Do you suppose we will ever know?” At that moment the door bell rang, and the mail man handed Marie a registered letter from the King and Queen of Sweden. Who, to Marie’s surprise, proved to be none other than Mary Alice Wiseman and Richard Schwarzlose. She ran into the room and told Ivan the news. Then she began reading the letter which went like this: My Dear Classmates: My husband and I just arrived home after a six-month’s tour of the world. During my visits I met and talked with all of the graduating class of 1948. Our first stop was on the coast of England in a little town of “Lizzarhead.” There we ran across Kenny Harrison who was selling pocket knives to cut the fog. When we left Lizzarhead, Kenny was there to see us off to our next destination, New York. When we arrived there we found that Margaret Weber had a tea room, but we discovered that most of the tea she sells comes in quarts, pints, half-pints, and sometimes shots. While in New York we went to Niagara Falls and while we were there Merrill Lee Myers made headlines by going over the falls and forgetting his barrel. While motoring through Indiana we heard the sad story of how Max Boewe became a midget racer driver. It was said that he missed the Bennington Bridge trying to outrun a 1968 48” cylinder Deluxe Benzine with his ’41 Chevrolet. He decided to take up a career of midget racing. In traveling on to Detroit we heard about what had been happening to the Ford business. Monica Marshall and Wilma Maidlow are now in charge of it. They enjoy the work because of their love for Fords in their high school days. Chicago was the next stop and we were very surprised to find Thelma Hardy. She told us she had won first prize in a hog calling contest and was now entering the national. She hopes to come out with another first. We found when we entered Iowa that the greatest doctor of all times was making his home in Oskaloosa. It was none other than “David, cure-um or kill-um Bratsch.” As we were going across the great plains we saw two horsemen coming toward us. They were well-armed and we found it was a hunting expedition, led by Iva Lorene Myers and Marjorie Andrews, hunting buffalo. After leaving the plains we started through the “Big Horn Moun- tains” of Wyoming. There we found Norma Bennett and Mr. Strine happily married and owning a 1000 acre goat farm. (You should see all the little kids running around.) After leaving Wyoming we chartered a boat going up the Columbia River and we met Loren Pixley. Loren is one of the biggest men in the fishing industry in Washington. In Roseburg, Oregon, we found Frank Barnhart, who is a temper- ance lecturer on “Whiskey,” and as usual, Frank is full of his subject. Upon arriving in San Francisco, California, we were invited to have dinner at the “Club 21” by my brother, Harold Wiseman, who is now taking Frank Sinatra’s place, singing there. While we were still in California we visited the M-G-M studios and found that Willard Lemke was Harry James’ right hand man. He carries his horn to and from work for him. Leaving California we journeyed to Reno, Nevada, where we found a new home being built. The owner, Wanda Gillard, after her fifth divorce, decided to move there to keep from making so many trips. While we were still in Nevada we found that Bob Orrel was living in Butternut, Arizona. He has just finished one of his greatest publi- cations on the “Demons of Whiskeys and Evils of Women,” based on his earlier life experiences. Sarsaparilla, Mexico, was having a big Fiesta when we arrived and we had quite a shock. While we were waiting for the greatest bull fighter of all times to step out into the arena, out walked Harold King. When he came out into the ring in his long underwear, the bull was frightened to death, so Harold won another death-daring fight. We came into Nyder, Texas, and found Neoma Johnson learning the Indian language. She is speaking her first word, “Uugh.” We then decided to take a tour through the Ozark Mountains. There we found John Boewe “A-Feudin’, A-Fightin’, an A-Fussin’.” Going back to Illinois we came through St. Louis on our way to Edwards county. There we saw a large factory bearing the sign, “Dumbo, Jumbo, Rolls That Satisfy.” Being curious to see the owner of such a large concern, we went in, and found it to be owned by none other than Jane Chapman. When we reached Edwards county they were having a weight lifting contest. The winner was Gene Marks, or his stage name, “Mr. A. Fly Speck.” As we came into the thriving city of West Salem we could hear a commotion above the tumult of the noisy factories. Then we saw where it was. There was a neon sign which read “Blacksmith Shop.” The noise was the cry of men, whom Barbara Douglas, the prop., was branding instead of horses. West Salem has enlarged their police force. Helen Libke and Imogene Hasewinkle seem to like tracking down men. Helen is Chief and Imogene is the No. 1 detective. The greatest business man of Kentucky is Robert Marx. He runs a large lime trucking company in the mountains. Also, he just finished a great musical tune, “Lime Spreader Boogie.” In Spartanburg, South Carolina, we found Phyllis Greer at her summer home resting. She is now a famous inventor. She invented a way to find if the light in the refrigerator goes off when the door is shut, llow did she do this? Phyllis cut a small hole in the door. Along the way through Alabama we stopped to watch the cotton pickers picking cotton one of the largest plantations in the whole state. Owned by Charles “Chuck” Miller and Eddie Gillard. They won it in a card game. And if you remember Charles and Eddie, it wasn’t just luck. Verla Jean Smith is now modeling bathing suits in Florida and she really has a milk bottle figure. Ann Clodfelter was in Florida also, trying to get that new look. But it still looks old to everybody else. That ends our trip, and we are sorry we did not get to visit you so we thought writing to you would be almost as good. Write and tell us what you have been doing. Love from, Mary and Richard, King and Queen of Sweden. enior Features NAMES AND NICKNAMES HOBBIES PET SAYINGS AMBITION VALUABLE ASSET Marjory (Margie) Andrews Collecting sheet music Derned if I know Singing with a band Figure Frank (Bull) Barnhart Women Go away Carpenter Being slim Norma (Norm) Bennett Getting new clothes Shoot Housewife Making speeches John (Johnny) Boewe Bug collecting Now look Zoologist Salesmanship Ronald (Max) Boewe Wanda I’ll be diddley dad • burned Pool player Wanda David (Shavey) Bratsch Telling jokes Heck Vet Being class Pres. Jane (Shorty) Chapman Drawing Cartoonist Class ring Barbara (Bob) Douglas Getting into meanness Oh my cow Secretary Men Phyllis (Phil) Greer Singing Ain’t that awful English teacher Short dresses Eddie Gillard Women Durned if I know Engineer Courteousness Wanda (Suzie) Gillard Going to the show Durn To be a Boewe Maxie Thelma (Butch) Hardy Collecting pennies Gosh yes kid To be a moron Fast typing Kennith (Kenny) Harrison Horseback riding Darn Pilot Anger Imogene (Lucy) Hasewinkle Giggling My goodness Druggist Drug store clerk Harold (Buck) Hayes Collecting pennies Shoot a button Farmer Ersel Neoma (Mae) Johnson Talking in study halls I’ll be durned Nurse Sundav school teacher Harold (Stud) King Motorcycle riding I don’t know Blacksmith Motorcycle Willard (Cluny) Lemke Eating Piddle Bandleader Chewy Helen (Kathleen) Libke Singing Oh my gosh Typist Being single Wilma (Wilrn) Maidlow Collecting postcards Well I reckon Housewife Don Johnson Gene (Little Pernie) Marks Piano playing I’d reckon Algebra teacher Studebaker Robert (Bob) Marx Making model trucks Shoot Truck driver Ellen Monica (Monnie) Marshall Drawing Do da do da do da Raising Beehns Green Ford Charles (Chuck) Miller Hunting Not printable Bigamist School work Iva Lorene (Ivy) Myers Collecting letters Gee whiz Be Mrs. Kaiser A Mr. Kaiser Merrill (Morley) Myers Testing cream Bet your life 1st class hobo The girls Robert (Stevie) Orrel Driving oil trucks Heck fire Truck driver Dad’s car Loren (Pic) Pixley Teasing Can’t see it Farmer Slenderness Marie (Re Re) Roland Listening to Perry Como Jeepers Bookkeeper Loud talking Ivan (Ike) Sams Teasing “Duh” 1st class bum Shorthand Verla (Veil) Smith Playing the trombone By George Dietician Trumpet playe” Richard (Dick) Schwarzlose Training coon dogs Fiddle sticks Coon hunter Coon dog Margaret (Harry) Weber Bug collecting Sounds good kid Teacher Nickname Mary Wiseman Music For heaven’s sake Housewife Slang terms Harold (Wise) Wiseman Singing Fooy Farmer John Deere jbmioj Features DID YOU KNOW? That the Senior Class is the largest class of all four years. That Mary Alice Wiseman is not a WISE MAN. That Harold King is not a KING and he doesn’t have any hope of becoming one. That Mr. Kennard say’s that if Wilbur Short doesn’t work harder he will fall SHORT of the MARKS that Ray Marks made in history last year. The we have sixteen sets of brothers and sisters in school. They are as follows: Dale and Donnie Webster; Margaret and Lyle Dean Gibson; Mar- garet and Bob Orrel; Donald, Iva Lorene, and Merrill Lee Myers; Virginia and John Boewe; Robert and George Aldridge; Wanda and J. Clive Gillard; Billie, Jessie, and Kenneth Harrison; Eleanor and Neoma Johnson; Alice and Donald Wisner; Helen and Imogene Hase- winkle; Ray and Gene Marks; Herschel, Ersel, and Ivan Sams; Erma and Wilma Maidlaw; Harold and Mary Alice Wiseman; and Patty and Wilbur Short. That Monica Marshall is distantly related to Secretary of State George Marshall. (Through Adam and Eve.) That Mrs. Kingsley is a QUEENsley instead of a KINGsley. That the teacher says, “Verla Jean SmITh down!” That Richard SchWARzlose is not the warring type of individual. That Max Boewe is Wanda’s BOeWe. That Harold Wiseman is supposed to be a WISE MAN. That Harold Hayes HAYES while the sun shines. That the III-LITE never lights up. That we have had five pupils to quit school this year. They are as follows: Ann Clodfelter, James Ahlfield, Louise McKinney, Dorothy Martin, and Pat Bradley. That Harold King will be the second KING in two years to graduate from the West Salem High School. That David Bratsch is a BRATsch. That the Webster boys are no relation to Noah Webster. That Wanda GilLARD is not fat. That Marie RoLAND has no land of her own. That we have had two pupils to move from this school. Dotty Poynter moved to Albion at the beginning of the second quarter. Mary Cummins moved to Ohio in October. That Mr. Kingsley is a KINGsley. I heard him say that he was sitting on top of the world. That Gene Marks makes good MARKS in school. That Patty Short is SHORT. That I think Melvin Baker would make a good BAKER. That you ought to see some of the things that Loren PIXley up. That we have had three new seniors join us this year. Eddie Gillard came from Olney in December. Phyllis Greer came from Albion in October. Jane Chapman from DuQuoin in January. That the senior class has two sets of brothers and sisters who are not twins. That Neoma Johnson is not a JohnSON but a JohnDAUGHTER. That Wilma MaidLOW is not low but of average height. That Thelma Hardy is the HARDY type of person. That Charles Miller is not a MILLER because he doesn’t want to get dust in his eyes. That Frank Barnhart is Napoleon III. (Well, anyway I heard Mr. Brandt say he went down in history.) That Mr. Brandt’s name means “To Burn.” He comes from a long line of arsonists, it is reported. That all the great men in history are flat-footed. (Anyhow, Mr. Brandt is consistently referring to them as coming out flat-footed to say something.) 1948 Neoma Johnson Harold C. Wiseman We, the Senior Class, in this year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and foity eight, do ordain, and pass on to our inheritances, the Junior class, our last will and testament, signed, sealed, published, and honored by us in the presence of witnesses. I, Verla Smith, will my love for “cornet players” to any girl who wants one. We, Gene Marks and David Bratsch will our love for all girls to Louie Libke. I, John Boewe will my love for “P’burg” gals to Hershel Sams. I, Barbara Douglas will my everchanging moods to Norma Morrison. I, Loren Pixley, will my excess weight to J. T. Dorney. We, Thelma Hardy and Monica Marshall will our sophisticated ways to Mary Ellen Cunningham. We, Marie Roland and Helen Libke will habits of “quietness” to Marlyn Cutright. I, Imogene Hasewinkle will my “giggles” to Ersel Sams. I, Frank Barnhart will my wavy hair to all guys with “crew cuts.” I, Kenneth Harrison will my ability to always be “on time” to Melvin Baker. 1, Margaret Weber will my latest hair-do’s to Betty Stark . We, Richard Schwarzlose and Harold King will our “woman-slaying” powers to Clyde Ahlfield and Monte Gawthorp. I, Iva Lorene Myers, will my iiickname “chubby” to Jean Provine. We, Charles Miller and Neoma Johnson will our ability of always managing to carry on a conversation in History Class, to all future history students. I, Ivan Sams will my “soft” masculine voice to Ray Marks. I, Harold Wiseman will my singing ability to all future Glee Club members. I, Phyllis Greer will my ability to attract all the boys in fifth and sixth period study halls to Helen Hasewinkle. I, Harold Hayes will my ability of talking excessively and saying nothing to Adrienne Clodfelter. I, Wilma Maidlow will my love for “Fords” to Frances Ann Mason. I, Merrill Myers will my back seat in the Senior Room to any Junior lucky enough to get it. I, Mary Wiseman will my “never failing” ability to flirt with boys to Margaret Gibson. I, Bob Orrel will my “gigantic” ears to Jim Orrel. I, Norma Bennett will my love for “cider” to Gene McDowell. I, Robert Marx will my leadership ability (being Editor, of course) to Ellen Bratsch. I, Wanda Gillard will my love for “tall, dark and handsome” basket- ball centers to Joretta Luthe. I, Max Boewe will my “powerful” vocabulary (which I use with “great” ease) to Imogene Fritchley. 1, Margie Andrews will my excess typing to Margie Weber. I, Jane Chapman, will my ability of being lucky enough not to have but one semester at W.S.C.H.S. to any Senior of the coming years. We, Eddie Gillard and Willard Lemke will our wavy locks to Mr. Kingsley and Mr. Fehrenbacher. We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty Eight, have hereunto set our seal, on the first day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1948. Signed: Harold C. Wiseman Neoma Johnson UNDERCLASSMEN � � , juniors ; . ' . v ‘ v ■'V i V ■ Junior Crass History Adrienne Clodfelter Jean Provine On August 28, 1945, thirty-one green, but eager freshmen, enrolled in the West Salem Community High School to seek a higher and better education. The usual initiation of the freshmen was held on September 28, at the high school gymnasium. All departed after refreshments were served, ready to continue their high school course. During the year one new member appeared, Robert Mason, and one, Allen Schmidt, dropped out. On September 7, officers were elected as follows: President .............................. _..... Gene Smith Vice-President ............................ Mildred Berlin Secretary-Treasurer .......................... Janet Giese Sergeant-at-Arms ........................,...... Jim Mills Class Adviser ................................. Mr. Brandt Class Colors............................... Red and White On September 2, 1946, twenty-six came back as sophomores. Mildred Berlin, LaVerne Webster, George Koertge, Francis Berlin, Annabel Ibbotson, and Maxine Deischer did not return. We gained three new members, Noi'ma Ahlfield, Norma Lou Morrison, and Betty Stark. President ..................................... Ray Marks Vice-President ...................... Frances Ann Mason Secretary-Treasurer .................. Mary E. Cunningham Sergeant-at-Arms ......................... Herschel Sams Class Colors ...................... Green and White Class Adviser ............................ Mr. Kennard Motto ................................... Always Forward On September 1, 1947, twenty-four came back as Juniors. Gene Smith, Norma Ahlfield, Barbara Stoffer, and Jim Mills did not return. Soon after school started Patsy Bradley dropped out. We trained two members, Imogene Fritchley and J. T. Dgrney. The class officers were elected as follows: President ............................. Frances Ann Mason Vice-President ................................ Ray Marks Secretary-Treasurer............................ Janet Giese Sergeant-at-Arms...............................J. T. Dorney Class Adviser.................................. Miss Lindsay Class Colors..............................Green and White Motto .................................... Always Forward They are (right to left) : Top Row: Janet Giese, Ray Marks, Frances Ann Mason. Second Row: Norma Morrison, John T. Dorney, Marilyn Cutright, Clyde Ahlfield, Margaret Gibson. Third Row: Mary Ellen Cunningham, Louie Libke, Helen Hasewinkle, Melvin Baker, Ellen Bratsch. Fourth Row: Ersel Sams, Betty Stark, Gene McDowell, Marjorie Weber, Imogene Fritchley. Fifth Row: Jean Provine, Jim Orrel, Adrienne Clodfelter, Hershel Sams, Joretta Luthe. Monte Gawthorp from Mahomet, Illinois, joined us after the first semester. Sophomores They are (left to right) : Top Row: Don Couch, Mary Ann Farmer, J. Clive Gillard, Mildred Higgins, Galen Talley. Second Row: Margaret Witte, George Auldridge, Jr., Erma Maidlow, Robert McGaha, Jessie Harrison, Frank Pixley. Third Row: Imogene Vaughn, Verdayne Seals, Alice Wisner, John Tomblinson, Dona Feldman, Charles King. Fourth Row: Virginia Boewe, Vernon Johnson, Jr., Joyce McKinney, John Spray, Patsy McKinney, Dick Funkhouser. Fifth Row: Carol Blood, Gerald Hinman, Wilma Kerster, Wilbur Short, Patsy McDowell, Clifton Harris. Sixth Row: Joyce Knust, Billie Harrison, Eleanor Johnson, Bill Webster, Elaine Bowers, Don Wisner. . ioPHOMORB Crass History Virginia Boewe John Spray On September 2, 1946, thirty-four eager freshmen gathered together in room 6 to start another year in their education. We attended an initiation party on September 27. What a mess, with lipstick and all. During the school year we lost three members, Bernadine Gillard, Lavern Haumesser, and John Strine. We gained one, Mary Cummins. We elected our class officers as follows: President .......... Vice-President...... Secretary-Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms .... Class Adviser....... J. Clive Gillard Mary Ann Farmer Mildred Higgins ...... Don Couch ...... Mr. Brandt After much thinking we chose our class colors as blue and gold. Our class motto was “Semper Fidelis”—Always Faithful. On September 3, 1947, thirty-six came back as sophomores. We had gained four new members: Elaine Bowers, Billy Webster, Alice and Donald Wisner. We lost one member, Mary Cummins. The new officers elected were as follows: President ................................ J. Clive Gillard Vice-President ............................. Frank Pixley Secretary-Treasurer ...................... Mildred Higgins Sergeant-at-Arms..........................Verdayne Seals Class Adviser .............................. Mr. Kennard We chose as our class colors, Purple and White. Our class flower is the white rose. Our class motto is the same as last year, “Semper Fidelis”—Always Faithful. We sincerely hope that we can be faithful to our school duties, to our friends, to our community, and to our nation. Freshmen Crass History Margaret Orrel John Meisenheimer On the second day of September, 1947, our school year began. There were 27 very green, eager freshmen enrolled to learn what they could. This class realizes the world’s need for educated men and women, and are determined to do our best to enable us to be wise and under- standing members of society. During the first quarter two pupils dropped out to continue school elsewhere, Don Halbeck at Grayville and Dottie Poynter at Albion. On September 26, we were initiated during the day and were welcomed with a wiener roast that night. We elected class officers as follows: President ................................... John F. Boewe Vice-President ........................ Rosemary Gawthorp Secretary-Treasurer .................... John Meisenheimer Sergeant-at-Arms........................ Lyle Dean Gibson Class Adviser..................................Mr. Brandt We chose for our class colors, blue and gold. Our class motto is “Hitch your wagon to a star.” This, we realize, is a high ideal, but we hope we may be able to follow it through our lives. They are (left to right) : Top Row: John Meisenheimer, John Boewe, Rosemary Gawthorp, Lyle Dean Gibson, John Ibbotson. Second Row: Jean Gentz, Leslie Anderson, Patsy Short, LeRoy Biehl, Margaret Orrel. Third Row: Robert Auldridge. Freda Mae Seibert, Jim Wolters, Marilyn Gadau, Jack Maas. Fourth Row: Nadine Johnson, Donald LeRoy Myers, Delores McKinney, Gene Kaericher, Wilma Jennings. Fifth Row: Don Webster, Imogene Ahlfield, Dale Webster, Delores King, Kenneth Bunting, Jimmie Clodfelter. S3IXIALX3V I ■ ' ■ ■ v f £ • -r -s -V ?; • • -v -t . - .. •-£ vXT - v . - v v frsrti .- - - _ ■ %• « . • . -«v . • _- v . -w .- : ♦? iCHOOL (jALl IlLAl; SEPTEMBER 1. Opening Day—poor teachers. 4. Dismissed one day for Edwards County Fair. 8. Class officers chosen. 9. Assembly—saw a picture. 11. Softball game with Lancaster—We won! 20-1. 17. Rev. Longbons spoke in assembly. 19. Softball game with Allendale—We did it again! 10-3. 20. Started Magazine Campaign—Senior “Salesmen.” 23. Softball game with Bone Gap—Another victory! 15-1. 25. Physical exams for P. E. classes and basketball—we are in shape. 26. Softball game with Keensburg—Boy what a game!! 7-6. 26. Initiation party for Freshmen—What a time!! 30. Magazine drive came to a close—we made $198. Good for us. 30. Softball game with Crossville—Hurray for us! 13-5. OCTOBER 2. Assembly—Rev. Enicks. 2. Seniors ordered Class Rings. 3. Softball game with Browns—One more victory. 9-2. 10. School was dismissed for teachers institute. 13. Basketball practice begins. 22. Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. 31. End of first quarter—Examinations. NOVEMBER 5. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 10. Juniors sponsored a pie supper—A big success. 11. School was dismissed for Armistice day. 12. Seniors ordered Announcement Cards. 13. Softball Trophy came for first place in Conference—It’s a beauty. 14. Basketball game with St. Francisville opened season—we won!! 18. Basketball game with Keensburg—another victory! 19. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 28-29. School dimissed for Thanksgiving vacation. .DECEMBER 3. Assembly—Rev. Longbons. 5. Basketball game with Albion—lost that one! 8. First Band Concert of the year. 9. Basketball game with Enfield—We worr! 10. We received a new Coke machine—hurray for our school. iCHooio Calendar 12. Basketball game with Browns—one more gone. 15. Collected for the Red Cross—we did very well. 16. Basketball game with Bone Gap—lost by 2 points, a good game. 17. Basketball game with Allendale—another bad night. 18. Assembly—Rev. Enicks. 19. Alumni basketball game—we did it this time! 22. Tuberculin tests for the Seniors—we got the point! 23. Basketball game with Grayville—another one gone! 24. School had assembly and exchanged Christmas gifts. 24. School dismissed for Christmas vacation. JANUARY 5. School resumed after Christmas vacation. 5. Seniors received class rings—Oh boy! 6-7-8. Little Ten Tourney. 7. Lost first game in Tournament with Bone Gap—Too bad, good game! 45-46. 7. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 16. Semester exams. 17. Basketball game, Sumner. We won! 20. Basketball game with Enfield. Cancelled. 28. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 30. Basketball game with Browns. FEBRUARY 3. Game with Allendale. We did it this time! 6. Game with Lancaster. We did it this time! 10. Game with Sumner. They beat us bad. 12. Dismissed, Lincoln’s Birthday. 13. Basketball game with Bone Gap. We won! 16. Assembly with Rev. Longbons speaking. 17. Basketball game at Keensburg. 20. Basketball game at Crossville. 24. Basketball game at Albion. MARCH 3. Assembly—Rev. Stoltz. 8. Band Concert. 12. Third quarter exams. 17. Assembly—Rev. Koch. 26. Dismissed. Good Friday. 29. Band Concert. CHOOL Calendar APRIL 1. Assembly—Rev. Enicks. 3. Music Solo and Ensemble Contests. 10. Band and Chorus Contests. 14. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 28. Assembly—Rev. Smith. 30. Junior and Senior Banquet. MAY 7. Class day. 14. Semeter exams. 16. Baccalaureate Service. 17. Semester exams for underclassmen. 20. Commencement. 21. Dismissed for the year. AMEN! Junior Se nior Banquet On April 30, 1948, the high school gymnasium donned a new atmosphere and became the scene of a gay Mexican Fiesta where the Junior-Senior Banquet was a highlight of the school year. The honored guests were ushered through the rose covered trellis of the Mexican Hacienda to the gayly trimmed festival tables of the Fiesta. There in the gardens by the Mexican adobe house, the Fiesta presented a gay entertainment. After a welcome to the Senior Class, the charm- ingly dressed Mexican waiters and waitresses served a delicious Mexi- can meal of: — Menu — Sopa (soup) Polio (chicken pie) Papas (potatoes) Legumbres (vegetables) Ensalada de tomate (tomato salad) Mantequilla (butter) Tortillas (Mexican bread) Cafe (coffee) Bollo y anana (cake and pineapple) Confiteria Homeopatica (mints) A Mexican singer entertained the guests as they dined. The guests left their Mexican Fiesta and entered the American World as their Mexican friends bid them Adios. E.OT Cires Choruses The Boys’ and Girls’ choruses were combined into one group which has made it better for four part harmony. Last year several boys and girls attended the music contest at Bridgport, Illinois, and are getting ready to participate again this year. Chorus members are as follows (reading from left to right) : Marilyn Outright, Joretta Luthe, Dottie Poynter, Delores King, Marjorie Weber, Norma Bennett, Betty Stark, Donna Feldman, Janet Giese, and Mary Ellen Cunningham. Patty Short, Imogene Vaughn, Helen Hasewinkle, Jean Gentz, Wilma Kerster, Mildred Higgins, Mary Alice Wiseman, Imogene Ahlfield, Freda Mae Siebert, Margaret Witte, Rosemary Gawthorp, and Director Ralph O. Jibben. Phyllis Greer, Marjorie Andrews, Imogene Fritchley, Gene Ivaer- icher, Harold Wiseman, Galen Talley, Willard Lemke, John Boewe, John Ibbotson, Margaret Orrel, Mary Cummins, and Margaret Weber. The West Salem Community High School Band is made up of members from both High School and Grades. The band played for the following events: The Albion County Fair, the Mt. Carmel Fair, the Rotary Convention which was held at Carmi, 111., and State Fair at Springfield, 111. During the summer months the band gave weekly concerts in the West Salem public square which were very much appreciated by the large crowds that attended them. The band played at all the home basketball games. The baton twirlers also displayed the fine art of baton twirling during half time. The band received a large trophy at the Rotary Convention; second in the District Music Contest which was held at Bridgeport, Illinois, last April. The soloists and ensembles received first and second ratings as follows: First Cornet, Clayton Brant; Second Trombone Solo, Verla Smith; Clayton Brant, Don Couch, Willard Lemke, and Verla Smith, second for a Brass Quartet. Clayton Brant received a one plus in the State Tournament. The members of the band in the picture are as follows: First Row: Janet Giese, Patsy McDowell, Margaret Orrel, Iva Lorene Myers, Marilyn Cutright, Joan Renolds, Marjorie Weber, and Frances Mason. Jack Schernekau, Larry Brandt, John Meisenheimer, Jeanie Feld- man, Virginia Boewe, Carol Blood, Neoma Johnson, Charles King, Gene Marks, Eleanor Johnson, and Shirley Gawthorp. Chet Orrel, Joe Clodfelter, Galen Slunaker, Jim Walters, Verla Smith, Rosemary Gawthorp, John Boewe, Imogene Hasewinkle, Joan Moudy, Imogene Vaughn, Don Giese, Margaret Witte, Erma Maidlow, and Prof. Jibbens. Dick Funkhouser, John Boewe, Willard Lemke, Don Couch, Marilyn Gadau, LeRoy Myers, Galen Talley, John Spray, Imogene Ahlfield, Herman Ahlfield, Sarah Spray, and Helen Hoeszle. tudbnt Council A plan for a student government in high school has been mentioned before this year, but the plan was actually put into effect at the beginning of the ’47-’48 school term. The class officers of each room are the members of the council and their duties consisted of planning the various school parties, electing of cheer leaders, and school name, and the selling of pop and candy at the basketball games. The Council also had a part in getting the Coke machine for the school. The main purpose of a Student Council is to teach good citizenship and co-operation. The Council has proven to be a good thing and we hope it will continue on in future years. The officers for this year were: President.....................................David Bratsch Secretary ................................ Verla Jean Smith They are: (back row, left to right) Lyle Dean Gibson. John Meisenheimer, John Boewe, J. Clive Gillard, Ray Marks, Frank Pixley, John Boewe, and Verdane Seals. David Bratsch, Verla Smith, Frances Mason, Barbara Douglas, Mildred Higgins, Rosemary Gawthorp, Janet Giese, J. T. Dorney, and Mr. Fehrenbacher. Cheer Leaders This year we elected two teams of cheer leaders. This was to train one group for future years. The first team has charge of the cheering for first team games. The second team has charge of the second team games. The cheer leaders are elected by the student body. The first team is as follows: left to right: Wanda Gillard, Barbara Douglas, Mary Ann Farmer, and Neoma Johnson. The second team members are, left to right: Janet Giese, John Boewe, and Imogene Fritchley. Three High School members of the band have been training for baton twii'ling. In competition thus far they have won first place in the district, second in the state, and a blue ribbon at the state fair. They also have twirled at several county fairs, basketball games, and other various community events. Left to right, they are: Marjorie Weber, Janet Giese, and Frances Ann Mason. The? Annual Staff Every year the High School edits an annual. Several new features were used this year. The staff co-operated very well to produce this annual. The officers are elected, or selected, from the senior class with the exception of two Juniors who are elected by the Junior class to write the prophecy. They are, left to right: Back Row: Max Boewe, Frank Barnhart, Bob Oriel, Willard Lemke, Ray Marks, Loren Pixley, Harold Hayes. Second Row: Gene Marks, Wanda Gillard, Mary Ellen Cunningham, Helen Libke, Barbara Douglas, Marie Roland, Neoma Johnson, Jeanne Weber. Third Row: Mary Alice Wiseman, John Boewe, David Bratsch, Mrs. Kingsley, Bob Marx, Verla Smith, Monica Marshall, Thelma Hardy. Ijjr® 2 L® 2 %.« The G. A. A. started their activities this year with a “Buddy Supper” for the admission of new members. The year’s activities for those working for awai'ds consists of hikes in September and October; basketball in November, December, January, and February; softball in March, April and May. Awards for those completing their work will be given at the Mother and Daughter Banquet, held in the spring. Our officers this year are: President ................................... Barbara Douglas Vice-President .................................. Janet Giese Secretary-Treasurer ............................. Frances Mason Officers chosen for the following term will have a chance to visit a G. A. A. camp during the summer vacation. The Fall Play Day was held in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Those partici- pating from West Salem had an enjoyable trip. G. A. A. members are as follows (reading from left to right) : Marilyn Outright, Margaret Witte, Margaret Orrel, Imogene Fritchley, Carol Blood, Janet Giese, Barbara Douglas, Frances Mason, Joretta Luthe, Wanda Gillard. Miss Lindsay, Instructor; Norma Bennett, Wilma Maidlow, Betty Stark, Adrienne Clodfelter, Jean Provine, Imogene Ahlfield, Dottie Poynter, Erma Maidlow, Joyce Knust. Jessie Harrison, Delores King, Virginia Boewe, Nadine Johnson, Marjorie Weber, Alice Wisner, Marilyn Gadau, Patsy McDowell, Delores McKinney, Mary Ann Farmer, Joyce McKinney, Donna Feld- man, Mary Ellen Cunningham. West Salem’s softball team had a very successful season, winning seven out of seven games. This year softball was introduced into the “Little Ten Tourney,” as basketball is. A nice trophy was presented to the school for having the highest conference standing—seven played, seven won. We had a fine battery. Boewe did the pitching and Bratsch was behind the plate. All other positions were taken care of in nice shape. The outstanding feature of the season was in the game played with Keensburg. West Salem was at bat, two out in the last inning, West Salem trailing by a score of 3 to 6, a pop up in the infield, which through an error, was a hit, and a homerun brought the score from a 6 to 3 in favor of Keensburg, to a 7 to 6 in favor of West Salem. Members of the squad are as follows (right to left) : Max Boewe, David Bratsch. Richard Schwarzlose, J. T. Dorney, Bob Orrel, Charles Miller, J. Clive Gillard, Don Couch, Gene McDowell, and Frank Pixley. Donald Myers, Loren Pixley, Harold Hayes, Clifton Harris, John Boewe, Louie Libke. Ray Marks, John Spray, Gene Marks, and Hayes Kennard,the Coach. Prank fix leg basketball team DaviJt Bralsck forward Wax Baewe Guard Wages funnara coach Charles Miller Guard Hauie fibke foaward IBASKETBAjLId esl Salem s basketball team had one of its better seasons, ending up in a tie with Grayville for second place in the “Little Ten”' confer- lost when we were defeated one point by Bone Gap in the “Little Ten ence standing. We won 13 out of 20 games played. Two more were tourney” and when Crossville defeated us with a high score of 74 to 63 in the regional tournament at Carmi. SQUAD CHARACTERIZED RONALD BOEWE—The leading scorer on the first team, with the height of 6 feet and a weight of 165. This is his last year as center on the first team, a position which he filled very well. BOB ORREI---The tidiest man on the first team. He is 6 feet 1 inch and tips the scales at 176. This is his last year on the team. He is a good pivot and rebounder. DAVID BRATSCH—The shortest man on the team who is a senior and plays a fast position as forward. He weighs 145 and reaches the height of 5 feet 6 inches. David reached his peak at the end of the season. FRANK PIXLEY—Another tall lad, 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 160. A sopohomore with two seasons left, he plays the position of forward very well. DON COUCH—A clever ball handler who hits around 5 feet 9 inches and balances the scales at 130. He plays a good game now and has two more years for improvement. LOUIE LIBKE—A junior playing the position of guard on the second team and is the seventh man on the first team. He balances the scales at 135 and reaches the height of 5 feet 10 inches. He is the most improved man on the squad. CHARLES MILLER—A small but clever ball handler. He plays the position of guard and weighs 140 and reaches the height of 5 feet 6 inches. He is also a senior. GENE MARKS—5 feet 10 inches and tips the scales at 140. He does a fine job playing forward on the second team and makes a good sub- stitute for the first team. This is Gene’s last year on the team. GENE McDOWELL—A junior playing guard position on the second team and substituting for the first. He balances the scales at 145 and is 5 feet 8 inches. J. CLIVE GILLARD—Flays guard position on the second team and substitutes for the first. lie balances the scales at 145 and is 5 feet 8 inches. He is a sophomore. RAY MARKS—A junior reaching the height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 135. He plays on the second team and substitutes for the first team. urr 0U ' 1 K ff MI )0- 2C d. fi e c e_s i IT' P d£tLdstS w- uut (- {t y Q ipA %)tAsrrU IhUzd (Ifottlc rrO ' -7� Jl.uJjsO', tud-- juuU uAJ Jj-et-vCs JLr ’• - „. £jj jf dUo HjjMs aocy LOVING dyyviJLs t' jlJ u jd Cfi+JL ‘ Wu silil O Oa U tuc JL 5 Record Of Gifts To School Class of Gift 40-41 a Radio 41-42 .... 42-43 .... $50 Bond 43-44 Servicemens’ Roll of Honor 44-45 .... Electric Clock 45-46 .... 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