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

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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

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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.