West Salem High School - Neshonoc Yearbook (West Salem, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1916 volume:

THE SPIKE YEAR ...BOOK... | i , . ) I PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class 19 16 VOLUME IV. The Annual Board, Before Finishing • ?S e Editor. ®- Casterline. Asst Bjs. Mgr. Chas. Stivin. Athletic Editor. E. Congdon, Bus. Mgr .R. Storandt, Asst. Ed. H. Kuehn. Editor-in-Chief. R. Cassel. Contest Editor. j. E. Gilbert. Art Editor. To Harry Bender who has been to us a true friend and helpful teacher in our Freshman and Senior yerrs, we do gratefully dedicate this book. Our School Board GEORGE W. DUDLEY President MRS LOVIL A. BROWN Clerk HARRY D. GRISWOLD Treasurer A TOAST TO THE FACULTY Here’s to the Faculty so stern and gruff, Here’s to the Faculty whom students can’t bluff, Here’s to Mr. Saubert, our base ball coach, Here’s to Mr. Gilbert, whom none can reproach, Here’s to Miss Best, our teacher of Math. When she becomes angry she chokes in her wrath. Here's to Miss Leissring, who makes good things to eat Out of honey and sugar and everything sweet. Here’s to Miss Holford. 'Though we didn’t know it. She is a genius and a poet. Here’s to Mr. Bender, so stately and tall. He’s jolly, good natured and the best of them all. D.L.B. ’17 History of the Class of 1916 When the old school bell sent forth its warning peal on that bright September morning in 1912 a new class was gathered together to begin-its career in the iVest Salem High School. Seven of our fourteen members came from the eighth grade and seven from other schools. As I was not one of the number until 1912, I shall not attempt to sketch the history of the class prior to its Freshman year. The greetings “Hello Greenies’’ and “Oh you Freshies” came mostly from the experienced Sophomores. We felt rather strange among so many superiors, and we sometimes forgot that when the back of one of our worthy pedagogues was turned we were being watched by some one else. We had heard how Freshmen are treated at their first class meeting and we decided to keep ours a secret. We were successful in holding our first meeting for the only opposition was the interruption of a few Junior girls. When the upper classmen learned that the meeting had been held they looked rather disappointed and were forced to admit that they had been planning orf having a good time when the Freshmen organized. Things went on smoothly and we soon became so accustomed to the ways of the school that the teachers often found it necessary to inform us that we were only Freshmen. Thus ended our first year in high school and there is no doubt but that each and every one of us would be glad to live that year over again. When we commenced our Sophomore year our number was decreased to ten. Our spare time was taken up watching the Freshmen as we had been watched the year before. But of course we never thought of talking to them as we had been talked to. Upon the commencement of our Junior year we were joined by Russel Colman and Charles Stiven whom we were glad to welcome into our midst, and thus increased our number to twelve. As Juniors we realized our position and duty to our dignitaries and watched them with all interest and respect. We realized what our duty as Seniors would be the next year and wishing to become acquainted with the task decided we would learn as niuch as we could from our upperclassmen. No one can tell how we felt our responsibility upon entering the Senior year. The place which we as Freshmen had looked upon with envy and the goal toward which we had been striving, was now reached. The good times which we have had are numberless and altho we are happy to complete our high school course, we regret leaving the place of so many pleasant memories. The memory of our school will always be dear to us and we hope that each succeeding class may enjoy its high school course as much as we have enjoyed ours. E. F. C. T6 Florence Carlson “Flo” English Course. Class Play (4) “She is wise but doth talk little.” Reuben Cassel “Rube” German Course. Class Play (3) (4) Annual Staff (4) Track (2) (3) (4) Baseball (1) (2) (3) (4) Stock Judging Team (4) “To work or not to work, that is the question-” Ethel Congdon “Connie” English German Course. Class Play (3) (4) Annual Staff (4) Class Secy-Treas. (4) Secy. Entre Nous (4) Girls' Glee Club (1) (2) (3) When there’s nothing else to do evenings, I study-” Anna Hagaman “Annie Laurie” English German Course. Class Play (3) (4) Salutatorian. My brain is clouded by the dust of education.” Hilma Kuehn “Himo” English German Course Class Play (3) (4) Annual Staff (4) Class President (2) (3) (4) Declamatory (2) (3) (4) Girls Glee Club (1) (2) (3) Secy. Entre Nous (3) Valedictorian. She, the hearts of men beguile, with first a pout and then a smile.” Florance Leavitt “Flossie” English German Course. Class Play (3) (4) Annual Staff (4) Declamatory (2) (3) (4) Girls Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4) Entre Nous. There’s nothing so sweet in life as love’s young dream.” Beulah Pfaff “Puff” German Course. Girls’ Glee Club (1) (2) (3) Entre Nous. “Not a whale, but a good sized shark.” Charles Stiven “Cholly” English Course. Class Play (3) (4) Annual Staff (4) Athletic Association Secy. Stock Judging Team (4) He says common things in unusual ways. Ruby Vick “Giggles” English Course. Girls Glee Club (I) (2) (3) Entre Nous. Let no man accost me unless he hath a mighty reason.” V aledictory. It is with mingled joy and sadness that we, the class of 1916, bid farewell, as a class, to schoolmates, teachers, parents and friends,—sadness that after years of companionship as classmates we realize that never again will we be together as a class and joy in that we have reached our goal. We have finished our school life and have come to the threshold of life’s great school. We have striven as best we could to be worthy of the many benefits and privileges offered us by our parents, teachers and friends and we have tried so to conduct ourselves in our work that we would have no occasion to look back with regret at our high school career. To you, citizens of West Salem, we owe thanks for the opportunity that thru you, has been offered us. We hope that we have merited the privileges we have received from the institution which you have helped to maintain. To our dear parents, who have so willingly endured sacrifices that we might receive the benefits of education and to the school board who have accorded us so many advantages to make our work easier we also extend our many thanks. We are very ..grateful to you, our teachers,-who have been so patient and have so faithfully guided and encouraged us. There may have been times when we were seemingly unappreciative but tonight we realize more than ever before what help our teachers have been to us. Often our many tasks have seemed almost more than we could perform, and work seemed to pile up in every direction. At those times we have had the helpful support of our teachers and we hope that their efforts have not been in vain but that they have seen some advancement and growth in each and every one of us. With you, our fellow students, we have shared many a good time and in our departure from school we hope not to be forgotten by you. In a short time you will have reached the place where we are now and will understand what it means to bid farewell. Our school life has been, on the whole, very happy and beneficial. We have often found the way difficult and have been more than once tempted to give up. We are about to enter into a new life. What lies before us we do not know but in life's school let us all remember that truth and honesty are the surest roads to success. Dear classmates, the time has come when we must bid farewell. Our lives lie not in the same paths, but let us retain the ties of friendship which have linked us together in our school life. May we never forget the four happy years which we as classmates, passed together in the West Salem High School, but fnay they remain among our fondest memories and a well-spring for our future years. And now we part—classmates, schoolmates teachers, friends—farewell. Hdma E. Kuehn, T6 Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1916, of the Village of West Salem, County of LaCrosse, and State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, we order, and direct that our Executor, hereinafter named, shall pay all our just debts and funeral expenses as soon after our decease as conveniently may be. Second, after the payment of such debts and funeral expenses, we give and devise as follows: To the Senior class of 1917, the seats on the south side of the room formerly occupied by the Seniors of 1916, on condition, that they so improve in wis-‘ dom, scholarship and dignity, during the summer £ vacation, that they will be able to set an example to the class of '18, similar to that which has been presented to them, during the year. ■ To Virginia Williams, Ana Hagaman leaves her industry and perseverance. Florance Leavitt dedicates to Frances Coburn her latest book entitled New and Modern Methods of Working the Faculty.” This book, the result of four years of successful experience on the part of the author, if wisely used, will prove of great value to Frances. Rueben Cassel bequeaths to Lydia Nuttleman his talent along.the line of testing horses and cattle, and hopes1 itSyill be of service to her in future Agricultural classes. To Lyle Quiggle, Florance Carlson bequeaths her .poetical genius together with all poems begun by her during the year. In as much as Elaine Grunner frequently during her two years of High School course, has been imposed upon by the members of the faculty, because of her meek manner and of her gentle voice, to prevent such calamities during her senior year, Beu- lah Pfaff wills to her her commanding voice and dignified bearing. To Gertrude Seegar, Charles Stivens leaves his habit of blushing, which habit has caused him so much embarassment on many occasions, the verity of which statement may be proven by looking at Charles now. Because of the talent Ruth Storandt has already displayed in argumentation, and to enable her to become more and more proficient, Ethel Congdon bequeaths to her her vast ability in this line, on condition that Ruth refrains from displaying this talent for the purpose of confusing the teacher in Grammar class. Hilma Kuehn bequeaths to Boyd Casterline the experience gained during the year 1916 in the presidential management of the individual members of the class, hoping that with this assistance said Boyd will be spared the difficulties the aforementioned Hilma, has encountered. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint the class of 1917, of the W.S.H.S, of the Village of West Salem, County of LaCrosse and State of Wisconsin, to be the executor of this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, made by us. In testimony whereof, we have hereonto subscribed our names, and applied our seal, this second day of June, in the year of our Lord 1916. (SEAL) Senior Class of 1916. This instrument was on the date whereof signed published and declared, by said testators, the Senior class of 1916, to be their last will and testament in our presence, and have at their request, subscribed our names thereto as witnesses. In their presences and in the presence of each other. Frances Holford and Harry Bender-R. B. V. Salutatory Classmates, schoolmates, teachers and friends, in behalf of the class of 1916 I salute you. As we are assembled here this evening for the last time as members of the West Salem High School, our hearts are filled with both joy and sorrow- Sorrow for the days that ne'er return and joy because the long sought goal is won; the goal for a glimpse of which our eyes have ever looked forward into the hazy future as we climbed steadily upward, thru successive days, weeks, months and years, each day bringing us nearer the long sought prize. In the beginning of this our High School career, how far distant the events of this evening seemed. Could we succeed in climbing the hill? Would we ever gain the summit? Labor hath sure reward”-and tonight as we are assembled for the last time as classmates and schoolmates, four years older in years and in experience, we realize that really we are just beginning life's fitful voyage and that dur-in the last four years we have laid the foundation for a successful future life. Let us hope that these foundations prove strong and durable. Let us not be discouraged if we have not accomplished all that we had planned; for if we have done our very best, our conscience is then clear. To the underclassmen, who have been our schoolmates, we extend a greeting. Patience and courage schoolmates, and you too will reach the goal but do not deem yourselves at the end of your journey in the maze of knowledge, for in reality it will only be your commencement. Take heart and push forward and you will receive your reward in such measure as you deserve- To our teachers, who have been our guides throughout our course and who have smoothed our way for us, we wish to extend thanks. But for you we would have been struggling in the slough of despond. To our friends who have taken such kindly interest in us and our high school progress and who have by their deeds of kindness lessened the difficulties of our school life, we offer a welcome and thanks for your support and aid, for to you we owe a debt of gratitude and we shall ever retain very pleasant memories of you and the true friendship you have shown us. To our dear parents and other relatives we owe our greatest praise. Were it not for you who have guided, comforted and loved us, how poorly we would be prepared today to enter the wide, wide world with its dangers and mysteries. Tonight as you are with us we hope that -we have in some measure fulfilled your expectations and that we will continue to do so, that we may be a joy and not a disappointment to you. Friends and patrons of this school, we are very pleased to see so many of you present with us tonight to witness our step “Out of School Life, into Life’s School Anna B. Hagaman. Class I come not here your evening hour to sadden For I have never deemed it sin to gladden. But tonight there comes into our utmost hearts A sad feeling that we now must part. From friends, schoolmates, and teachers dear, And childhood days that seem so near. How dear to our hearts is the memory of past As we leave this school with its fun and task. Now the lights of memory flow back in streams. We see the magic of our youthful dreams. Years have rolled on and left their trace. Deeper care and thought have taken their place. School, thy spirit has left on me An impress that Time will not soon set free. And now as the gates of school behind us close, Of a fl our carefree days now to dispose, We’ll think of those whose kind help we had, And for our High School Experience we will always be glad. So year Kfter year beheld us in silent toil, Poem Each year we have striven and grown thru the moil. As together we worked day after day Remembering the motto: ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ At last we have reached the top of the stair And from school’s peaceful to life's troublesome air God flings us from His hand as the farmer his grain And we grow from the soil upon which we have lain. Though we part, each in heart shall present be. And dear old school we will think of thee, Of our education that we were steadily rounding And of days that knew no clouding. Now with warmer heart than look or word can tell Dear old school we must now bid you farewell. F. J. C. Seniors as Seen by Their Friends The Junior Class From Origin to— As the old school bell sent forth its warning peal in September, 1913, it called together a new class to start their journey through High School. I was one of the seventeen lucky ones who held a ticket that entitled us to a trip through this wonderful land. We found the road very rough at times: Algebra, a large province in this world, became especially uncontrollable; nevertheless, we came out ahead. But alas! when we counted over our list to begin our second conquest, we found that Frieda Curry, Lynn Olson, Louis Miller and Harry Garbers had been slain by the Algebraic soldiers and that among our numbers some exceptional pupils who liked the land through which we were passing so well that they lingered one more year to learn more of its wonders. . The second span of our trip began with one new member, Lorena Meyer, and a little change in the traveling company, as the seventh and eighth grades then enrolled themselves with the tourists-This increase in numbers had ijl effects on some of our number, for occasionally weS ould see Edward or Ruth following the grades into their classrooms. At last however we decided on a plan that would keep our absent minded ones from going astray; we would put Frances in the lead, then we could always see her towering above the rest and if we followed her we would be sure to get where we desired to be. This year we thought things would be easier. And they were, to some extent, but just the same, Ancient History is no snap. However, through this perilous region we were lucky to have a good guide, Miss Holford, who knew all of the crooks and turns in the road; so we added another scalp to our belts and the second year ended. Then began our year which we have not yet completed -our Junior year. We were very sorry at the start of this most desperate of all undertakings to conquer King Euclid and his elements of Geometry with his strong allies of German soldiers, to find Milton Martin, William Potter and Lorena Meyer were missing from our ranks, but we were also happy to count Doris Bishop, a Viroquin, Elaine Grunner and LaVerne Battis with our number. We hope in this most daring undertaking to put King Euclid so far out of somewhere that none of the following classes will have any trouble with him, altho there is a probability that we may lose a few of our most noble soldiers in doing so. We at least hope not. As we draw near our Senior year we look toward it with sorrow, for we know that it means the end of our first great adventure. Altho we have had our troubles, we have also had a great deal of fun. We do not intend, however, to let quest and pleasure spoil our opportunities, but we are dete mined to make the last our banner year and to turn oik a class that will make the future and past classes sit up and take notice of the Champion Voyagers. • A. B. C. The Junior Class A. Johnson W. Cassel L. Battis M. Diefenthaler B. Osborne M. Upham R. Storandt F. Coburn H. Storandt B. Casterline E. Moran L. Nutt’eman D- Bishop G. Seegar E. Grunner Junior Philosophy Boyd Casterline: No one ever saw a more perfect talking machine. Ruth Storandt: The hand that follows intellect can achieve. Marjory Diefenthaler: Think twice before you speak and then don’t say too much. Blanche Osborne: Thy modesty is a candle to thy merits. Lydia Nuttlemann: Would there were more like you. Margaret Upham, A good word for a bad one is worth much and costs little. Doris Bishop: She laughed at the wagging of a straw. Alma Johnson: Nothing is more useful than silence. Elaine Grunner: All work and no play isn’t the life for me. Harold Storandt: Farewell exams, nothing gained is nothing lost. Winnie Cassel: A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Edward Moran: 'Tis feared he’ll die of over- work . Gertrude Seegar: She had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade and a hand to execute any mischief. LaVerne Battis: A right jolly good smile had she. Frances Coburn: Better to wear out than rust. THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET Rueben Hardacre, known to everyone as Uncle Rueben, a farmer with a heart as big as his body, lives happily with his good wife, his son, a square, upright chip of the old block, and two orphan relatives, Lizzie and Emily Lawrence, children of a cousin and old friend, at the Hardacre farmhouse. Life has moved on in the usual quiet, eventless way from season to season, until the advent of Mark Hayward, a book agent and a man of education but incidentally a hypocrite and the villian of the play. As the little rustic church is without a preacher and as Hayward is a good talker, altno only a layman, the trustees have secured his services for a series of Sunday talks, thinking of course, that he is what he represents himself to be. Hayward does not ring like true metal to honest Uncle Rueben, who, however, does not suspect that the younger man is lingering because of Lizzie Lawrence, a sweet, pretty young woman, serious and high-minded, who has received a better education than those around her. She and her sister, Emily, or Teddy, as she is called, a merry, charming young girl, were educated at the school in their home town before the death of their parents, when they became wards of Uncle Reuben. Hayward’s good looks, superior education and attractive ways have captivated Lizzie, who looks upon him as a superior being. Arthur Ames, a young artist who in a sketching tour about the country, came upon the old-fashioned well and begged to sketch it, has lingered at the home of the hospitable farmer because of his interest in Teddy. He is an honorable young man, much in love with the girl, but very poor in this world's goods. Jake Tompkins, a hired man is also in love with Teddy, but she laughs at his pretentions. Tom, the strong manly son of the house, has a deep affection for Lizzie but does not care to express his feelings openly, believing she does not care for him except as a friend. The father of the girls was a distant relative and lifelong friend of old Uncle Rueben Hardacre, who loves the girls as though they were his own. When at the beginning of the second act, it is discovered that Lizzie has eloped with Hayward, Uncle Reuben’s heart is bowed with grief. He sends Arthur Ames away, not believing in his intentions, and the young man cannot say much as he is poor and has his way to make in the world. Sapphira Scriggins, a mischief making old maid, with a sense of humor and not quite the right idea of truth, bobs in and out of the Hardacre home with her gossip. Tom goes to find Lizzie, but does not succeed. She comes back, however, having discovered that Hayward is a villian, is forgiven and taken back by the dear ones who love her- Teddy who has grown grave and sad because of the events that have come into her life, but who still turns down the proposals of poor Jake Tompkins, is suddenly restored to happiness, not only by Lizzie’s return, but Arthur Ames has come back from abroad to claim her. He has attained success and a name with a picture of a girl standing by an old well, which he entitled “The Old Oaken Bucket . The girl on the canvas, which had brought him fame was Teddy. Lizzie’s entrance causes a disturbance among the narrow minded neighbors. Tom asks Lizzie to marry him and the curtain falls on the rural drama “The Old Oaken Bucket.“M. U. ’17 Cast of Characters. Reuben Hardacre....................Mr. Bender Aunt Martha..............................Doris Bishop Tom Hardacre............................Reuben Cassel Lizzie Lawrence................Frances Coburn Emily Lawrence.................Elaine Grunner Arthur Ames....................Boyd Casterline Mark Hayward ..............................Roy Cullman Jake Thompkms, ..................Edward Moran Sapph1 ra Scriggins.............Ruth Storandt Mr. G Whilhkins................Harold Storandt Mrs. G. Whilhkins..............Gertrude Seegar Miry Jones......................La Verne Battis Ezry Babb .... ................Adolph Sprehn Rev. William Mason.............Earl Knudtson The Sophomore Class C. Cutlmann C. Larson A. M. Ottersen N. Wilcox S. Cullmann C. Bergum 0. Morkwed V. Williams E. Jackson E. Knudson R. Cullmann R. Jandt V. Young B. McDonald V. Marshall A. Sprehn V. Herman A. Kittleson Sophomore Suppositions. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN 1. If Bernice passed Bechtold’s tin shop without stopping? 2. If Mr. Saubert didn’t ask Anna Marie’s opinion? 3. If Virginia would forget to study and go to the show with Adolph? 4- If Elva forgot to chew gum? 5. If Cecil learned the art of application? 6. If Rose lost her composure? 7. If Vera answered Mr. Saubert directly? 8. If Clarence used a chamois? 9. If Ceona forgot she was a student? 10- If Ned didn’t dispute one of the teachers? 11. If Verna didn’t gossip? 12. If Sophia hadn't received a box of candy for Xmas? 13. If Amanda went to the show, with the same person twice? 14. If Clarence and Olive could agree? 15. If Earl would grow? 16. If Adolph didn’t provoke Miss Holford? - 17- If-Vera and Elaine cauld follow a recipe in Domestic Science? 18. If Ned could make use of his davenport? 19. If Virginia received a piano bench from the Manual Training Department? 20. If Berneice couldn’t tell all she knew? 21. If Anna Marie found her equal? 22. If Vera would ask a sensible question? 23. To Amada if there were no glass-blowers? 24. To the Sophomore boys if there were no win- dows in the English room? 25. To Sophia if Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra would ask her to play with them? 26. To the Girls’ Glee Club if giggling went out of style? 27. To Berneice if Mr. Saubert were a mind-reader? 28. To Roy if Doris‘had-stayed in Viroqua? 29. To Sophia if-she-learned how to wink? 30. To Vera if she forgot how to dance? 31. To Ceona if she could whistle? 32. If Virginia fell down if front of Uneeda Theatre and received a Sprain? 33. If Amanda were Kittles-son could Vera be Her-man? CAN YOU IMAGINE I. Rose missing a Barre Mills Dance? 2- Ear! getting to town without his horse balking? 3. Vera saying what she means? 4. Olive with a sweet temper? 5. Clarence as a Professor? 6. Virginia without a set idea? 7. Sophia with a beau? 8- Mr. Saubert cheerful in school? 9? Adolph not entertaining the girls? 10. Ned with his Hair shingled? II. Elva not giggling? 12. Anna Marie not drawing pictlres? 13. Amanda sober? 14. Elva as a minister’s daughter? 15. Cecil and Anna Marie as good friends? 16. Berneice Standing still two minutes? 17. Clarence with a girl? 18. Berneice not writing a letter? 19. Berneice without a pimple? Sophomore Limericks Sophia plays the piano at night To help the movies so pretty and bright-In Orchestra or Glee Ciub she's always found. No finer girl in the country round. Vera Herman with specks so bright Sure presented a splendid sight To Mr. Burholz of the Northwestern line. When he saw her dressed up so fine. Rose Jandt is a tall thin girl With eyes of blue and teeth of pearl. Her tone is questioning when in doubt Whether to whisper or whether to shout. Of all the girls in our class, There’s one we must not pass. This is Verna, tall and pert. Whose eyes and ears are ever alert. Bernice is shy, We wonder why. Some say her hair is red. She plays and sings most any thing. Of her nice things are said. Clarence is tall, Clarence plays ball, Clarence can saw wood. But lie can't make eyes, though hard he tries. Who ever said he could? A bright eyed boy, his name is Roy. He likes the girls, you bet. Base ball he roots, Cornet he toots. They say he’s tooting yet. There was a young lady named Vi, Who oft was known to sigh For a lad named “Ceace , who disturbed her peace-We cannot tell you why. Ceona plays the fiddle, Heigho-te-dum-te-diddle. She likewise sings a bit. Though not so tall. In fact quite small, ; But still she's always in it. Of all the girls I ever saw. There’s none like Elva J. She jokes, she shouts, she laughs, she pouts, And always wants to play. Girls like Amanda are very rare. She’s nice and sweet and very fair. She braids her hair so long and fine, Oh how I wish that she were mine. Earl Knudson is quite a lad, His figure straigh, his looks are sad. His eyes are black, and penetrate The things that come his way thru fate. We have before us a medium sized girl, Whose hair is ever bound to curl. Of her grades Virginia has little to kick Because she studies until she is sick. Ned is a lad who is jolly and fat, Who is very good behind the bat. He saws and hammers very well. Of him there still is much to tell. She is nice and Sweet, and hard to beat, She hails from out the west. And all the rules, that are learned at school Olive will stand the test. Anna Marie is a fair little dame. At books she leads the class, She sings and plays, she reads quite well, In fact she’s quite a lass. Though quite a poet, He’s made the go-et Of many a joke that’s fine. He likes the girls, if they have curls; Adolph plays on the baseball nine. A fellow that’s jolly and likes his fun. I’m sure that Cecil is the one. He dresses well and looks quite neat, In fact, he's rather hard to beat. Freshman Class FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ......... Donald Moran Vice President........ Secretary and Treasurer.................Ada Cassel Alice Rhodes Class Motto: Upward and Onward.” Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: White and Violet FRESHMAN JOKES C.S.—Oh, Miss Holt'ord, what kind of a flower is that you are wearing-? Miss H.—A Daffodil. C.S Oh, aint it cute. H.P.— (Coming breathlessly into the room) Oh, Miss Holford I couldn’t find Clara’s handkerchief A little yellow dog must have run away with it- Mr. S. What other forms of electricity are there beside the Dynamo? B.R.—Oh, charms. E.R.—Say Ada how does it feel to be pet? A.C.—Oh fine. Why? E. R. -Isn’t it a kind of tickling in the stomach? H.P. (Carelessly throwing Clara’s handkerchief out of the window.) Miss H. Harold you may go right outside and pick it up. Miss B—Harold what are you reading? H.P.—Nothing only a little book. Miss B Well you better put it away or Santa Claus wont bring you a book for Christmas again if you annoy your teachers by reading it in school. R.G. What is a shrew? Miss H.- A bad woman and you better watch out for you may get one yourself some day. The Freshman Class G. Horman R. Garbers E. Bechtold E. Ranney N. Betts A. Kittleson G. Buol H. Pfaff C. Smith A. Rhod s D. Moran H. Wehrs H. Wehrs L. Quiggle A. Cassel B. Krucke P. Knudtson B. Rhodes Eighth Grade President ............................. Lydia Twite Motto:.................“To be rather than to seem” Colors: ............................Pink and White Flower Pink Rose Our class in September in the fall of 1909, began to climb the ladder of High School. My! but we were proud. Ves, we were really going to school after teasing our mothers into submission. Our instructor the first year was Miss Hodge, from Ona-laska. We look back now and wonder at the patience she must have had. In our fourth year two of our classmates, Lester Wakefield and Roy Herman, left us and are now miles away, going to school. Also in this year, Lydia Twite, spending her first years of school in LaCrosse, joined us and is now our faithful president. One Of the interesting features of our sixth year was the writing and giving of a play, The Discovery of America.”, arranged by different members of our class, to which we invited the high school We were exceedingly proud to have them with us. Our seventh year was spent in the High room, as Manual Training was adopted in the school so the seventh and eighth grades were moved to the high room for lack of room. Thus we kept on gaining a rung of that great ladder each year, until at last we have gotten as far as the eighth grade where Glenn Roberts added one more to our small class, already noted for its quality and not quantity. But alas! we lost two, when William Nordolz and Louis Garbers dropped out in the latter part of the year. Now our class consists of: Lydia Twite, Margaret Bolles, Gladys Ellis, Merle Knudson, Pearl Johnson, Marguerite Trimbel), Esther Johnson Floyd Buol, Leslie Fox, Edward Nuttlemann, (Glenn Roberts). Miss Best has charge of the following studies: Arithmetic, History, Grammer, Reading; Mr. Sau-bert: Civics, and Physiology; Mr. Bender; Agriculture;; Domestic Economy for the girls, Miss Leiss-ring; Manual Training for the boys, Mr. Gilbert. JOKES. Miss B. Our next lesson in description will be first to describe a flower garden and then a hat. (Why not combine the two?) Mr. S.—Name a department of the municipal government. W.N. Dept, of Safety First. (Dept, of Public Safety.) Miss B.—Give me an equivalent of three-thirds. W.N.- (Pausing a moment) (Oh, ninty-nine and three-thirds. Mr. B. in Agriculture—Give three ways to keep milk Clean. M.B. Always keep the barn utensils and cows clean. Clean them with boiling water. (Refering to the utensils) Miss B.— What kind of a pronoun is this? E. J.—A parsonal pronoun, meaning (personal.) Teacher—Give a sentence using the word adhere F. B. The job was hard but I adhered to it. Teacher What does abandon mean? M.K.—A Small chicken. Ti e Eighth Grade Class V. ForJhclz E. Nuttleman l.Fox F. Buol L. Garbers G. Roberts C. Mlis F. Johnson 1. Twite P. Johnson M. Trimbell M. Belles M. Knudtson SEVENTH GRADE. President .......................... Aileen Stubbs. Colors: Purple and Gold. Flower: Violet. The pupils in the Seventh grade at present are as follows: Della Deen Diefenthaler, Ruth Sieden-berg, Aileen Stubbs, Lillian Ayars, Emma Losching, Scena Kittleson, Marion Dahlby, Donald Taylor, Lloyd Moran, Lawrence Young, Vilas Young, Er-vine Nuttleman, Clarence Kittleson, Walter Ender, Elmer Pertzsach, and Roy Bechtold. Of these sixteen, Marion Dahlby, Emma Losching and Elmer Pertzsch, are new pupils coming from Mindoro school, West Salem German School and Sparta Schools, respectively, Marion Dahlby and Emma Losching entering the first of the year and Elmer Pertzsach in March, 1916. The subjects under study are, English, History, Agriculture, Geography, Arithmetic, Domestic Economy, and Manual Training. The teachers are Miss Holford for English, Mr. Bender for Agriculture, Mr. Saubert for History and Geography, Miss Best for Arithmetic, Miss Leissring for Domestic Economy and Mr. Gilbert for Manual Training. As would be expected of children, the girls of the grade like Domestic Economy and the boys like Manual training. But tho they are children, the seventh grade have the same spelling as the seniors, and keep up their position in the Junior High school, with the intention of one day being model seniors. By 8. K. and M. D. The Seventh Grade Class D. Taylor I. Nuttleman V. Young L. Young L. Moran C. Kittleson L. Ayars M. Dahlby A. Stubbs R. Siedenberg D. Diefenthaler S. Kittleson E.Loeshing W. Ender R. Bechtold Senior Class Play ‘•ESMERALDA Uneeda Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21 Music by the West Salem Orchestra CAST OF CHARACTERS Elbert Rogers, (a Carolina farmer) J.E. Gilbert Lydia Ann Rogers, (his wife) Hilma Kuehn Esmeralda Rogers, (his daughter) Florence Leavitt Dave Hardy, (a young Carolinian) H. Bender Mr.Estabrook, (a man of liesure) Rueben Cassel Geo. Drew, (an American speculator) Chas.Stiven Jack Desmond, (an American Artist) ... ................Boyd Casterline Nora Desmond, ( Jack's sister).... Ethel Congdon Kate Desmond, (another sister) Anna Hagaman Marquis De Montessin, (a French Adventurer)...... Chas. Stiven Sophie, (a maid) ............Florence Carlson SYNOPSIS OF THE PLAY Act 1—In front of Mr. Rogers' home near Old Bald Mountain in North Carolina. Act II—Home of Jack Desmond in Paris, one year later. Act III—A room in the Rogers home during a ball. Two weeks later. - Act IV—Same as Act D, One week later. M A N A G E M E N T Coach............................J. E. Gilbert Business Manager.................Reuben Cassel Prompter.............................Ruhy Vick Stage Manager ...........................Beulah Pfaff Property Manager...........................Eula Wilcox Leader of Orchestra..............Peter Michelson Presentation of Esmeralda” Yielded Good Results Passing out with the throng that witnessed the presentation of Esmeralda by the Seniors of the High School, it was impossible to mistake the agreeably surprised and thoroughly satisfied note in the remarks made on the play- As a dramatic effort it was far above the average. The rendition of the several parts showed careful direction and a deal of hard work on the part of the players and Mr. Gilbert. For “Esmeralda is by no means the usual material of the producer of home talents. It is “heavy stuff requiring the real quality of work in every act. On the financial end, the class has done if anything, a little better than in former years, and they are thankful to the public for its support. “Esmeralda” Act I. Horoscope Name Nickname Favorite Saying Distinguishing quality Likes Most Hang Out Fault Ambition Florence Carl on “Flo “Why really 1 cant. Vanity Fun Before the mirror Her walk To join the heavy weights Reuben Cassell “Rube “What’s the main difficulty? Good looks “Kuehn In the north sect’n of Salem Deviltry To make a happy home Ethel Congdon “Connie “I’m so tired. Giggle Her Bert Cozy corner Too loving To move from Mindoro Anna Hr.gaman Annie Laurie” “What did you get? Eyes 100’s Over a book Inquisitivness To enter an old-maids’ home Hilma Kuelin “Himo “Poor nut. Hair (red) Castles Post Office Late hours To maintain a dignified propriety Florance Leavitt “Flossie “Whoops!” Side burns Back seats At Kuehn’s Her laugh To Live Beulah Pfaff “Puff “Oh gosh! Size Boys Bangor Trying to look well fed To be an agent’s wife Charles Stiven “Cholly “Gol darn it. Horse laugh To experiment Lab. Blushing To have a girl love me Ruby Vick “Giggles “Good night!” Her giggle Candy On the street Penmanship To have a fellow Mr. Bender “John “You dont say? Pompadour Brunettes Coburn’s Girls To raise beef cattle Miss Best “Jen “It makes me so cross.” Her walk Louie In a Ford Ears To land “Him Mr. Gilbert “J.Edward “Now what do you think about it? His precision D. E. Room Jones Norris Too many accomplishments To get a wife Miss Hoi ford “Holly “Come back. Dignity Poetry At the piano A critical eye To go to Norwalk Miss Leissring Rudy” Well how do you do!!!” Her clothes A good time La Crosse Her popularity To settle down Mr. Saubert “Putch “Aw, shoot! His walk Girls Marshall's Fussing To be a dentist H. S. Orchestra Notes Our High School Orchestra was first organized by several times appearing before the critical pub-in 1912, by Mr. Bender. Our membership was not lie and the fact that our organization still exists large and our experience very little, so that altho is sufficient guarantee that we are a real orchestra we rehearsed regularly we did not appear before and no longer just an organization, the public. Our membership is as follows: The following year we did not have a director. Name. Instrument and so did practically nothing. The third year we Sophia. Cullmann.................................Piano rehearsed under the direction of Miss Stathem and ceona Cullmann .........................1st Violin made good progress but did not feel ready to make fteneice McDonald ......................1st Violin our debut in the musical world. Edward Nuttleman ...................... 1st Violin Last fall several new, would-be musicians en- Margaret Bolles.........................1st Violin tered the ranks increasing the membership to Theodore Bolles.........................2nd Violin fifteen. A special meeting was called and a re- Leslie Fox .............................2nd Violin organization took place in which the following James McEldowney........................2nd Violin officers were elected: Mr. Gilbert, Director; Mr. Birdie Krucke...........................2nd Violin Bender, President: Roy Cullmann, Treasurer; Ed- Marguerite Trimbell ................... 2nd Violin ward Moran, Secretary, Berneice McDonald, Li- Frances Coburn ......................................Cello brarian. Roy Cullmann...................................1st Cornet We have met regularly every Monday evening Maynard Heider.................................2nd Cornet throughout the year and under the splendid direc- Mr. Bender.........................................1st Horn tion of Mr. Gilbert, have made rapid progress. Edward Moran...................................2nd Horn We have made our entrance in the musical life Mr. Gilbert...................................Director W. S. H. S. Orchestra The Girls’ For many years the Girls’ Glee Club has been an important organization of the school. Prominent among its directors are Miss Pearl Cook, (now Mrs. Wakefield) and Miss Ethel Oltman. In the previous years the club has had a membership of about thirty. Public appearance has been at meetings in the High School, such as the Teachers’ and Parents’ Meetings and often at general public meetings. Worthy of note is the Japanese Operetta. In the year 1913 the club held a May Festival on the school grounds. The members in the program represented the different months of the year. The Festival was a success in every way. Half of the proceeds went to the grades to help pay for the lower room piano and the other half was given to the High school. The club also had a number of informal parties and a good time was reported by all present. In the year 1914 the club was not organized until the second semester. No regular practice was done and as a result not a great deal accomplished during the year. However the club appeared several times before the public. In the fall of 1915, about two weeks after school began, the club was re-organized with Amanda Kittleson as President, Elaine Grunner as Secy- Treasurer, Frances Coburn as Librarian, Berneice McDonald as Pianist and Mr. Gilbert as Director. Tuesday was chosen as Glee Club night. Glee Club Then came the assignment of parts: First Soprano Elaine Grunncr, Vera Herman, Violet Marshall and Florence Leavitt. Second Soprano—Sophia Cullmann and Anna Marie Ottersen. First Alto (Jeona Cullmann, Amanda Kittleson and Lydia Nuttleman. Second Alto Frances Coburn and Eula Wilcox. The club made its first appearance at the parents’ meeting, and has since appeared at the church and at various programs at the school. The school meetings in January, February and March were spent in preparation for the recital given at the Congregation church the 31st of March. The following program was rendered: March: War Eagle and Gavotte, In the Olden Days by the Orchestra. Come where the Lili es Bloom, Carmena and Poor Little Lamb, Girls’ Glee Club. Overture, Gems nom the Ooera, Selection, Supplication bv the; Orchestra. Fairyland Waltz, The Shower and Fairest Evening by the Girls’ Glee Club. Selection, A little Bit of Heaven, Selection, Serenade by the Orchestra and Glee Club. Overture, Rays of Gold by the Orchestra. Caledonia Cradle Song and Twilight by Glee Club. March, Heroes of War, Orchestra. For its success, the club feels itself much indebted to the leadership of Mr. Gilbert. It is expected that in the coming year the number will be increased and a number of younger girls added to provide for the permanency of the Club. Girls’ Glee Club J. E. Gilbert F. Leav'.tt V. H;rminn S. Cullmann C. Cullmann L. Nuttleman E. Wilcox V. Marshall E. Grunner A. M. Otterson B. McDonald A. Kittleson F. Coburn THE MAIL QUARTET Base Ball Team Stiven Casterline Moran Wilcox Storandt Knutson Cassel Saubert (Coach) Cullmann Sprehn Smith Athletics On the 13th of September the Athletic Association held its first meeting. The officers elected were Ruben Cassel, President, Roy Cullman, Vice-President and Chas Stiven Secy-Treasurer. Mr. Saubert, a graduate of LaFarge High School and State Normal at LaCrosse is our coach. His ability in athletics was shown in his pitching for the Normal team and also by putting our team on its feet again. The coach (Putch) scheduled four games with Trempeleau and Bangor. Of these games we played three, winning two. The scares were: Trempeleau 9 West Salem 11 at Trempeleau: Trempeleau 13,West Salem 5 at West Salem; Bangor 3, West Salem 10 at Bangor. Basket ball was started last fall but as no hall could be obtained to play, hopes of a basket ball team fled. Track and baseball was continued this spring as soon as the weather was suitable. With but the high school campus for a field the bovs have been held back from efficient practice. We are glad now to learn that Mr. Trimbell has consented to support the boys in hiring Knudtson’s field for a ball diamond. On April 15th four cars transported the team and rooters to Melrose. The boys played a very successful game even if the score was 5 to G in favor of Melrose. On the return, the girls gave the boys a picnic supper at the foot of the Mindoro hill. On the 29th of April a game was scheduled with Onalaska, but because of rain was called off. Mr. Saubert has been trying to get a game with Bangor but for some reason they wish to avoid a game with us this year. The games yet to be played are Ona-I iska at West Salem, Melrose at West Salem, Sparta at West Salem and Sparta at Sparta. Track work as entered into with much enthusiasm by most ; 11 the high school boys. The annual track meet will be held at Cashton May 6. The boys who tried cut for track events here arc: Rueben Cassel and ,:oy Gulmann, shot put; Clifford Smith and Lyle Ouiggle pole vault; Roy Cullmann. Adolph Sprehn, Uifford Smith, running broad jump; A. Sprehn, Edward Moran, Boyd Casterline, high jump; R. vassel, C. Smith, 100 yard dash: R. Cassel, C. Smith, 220 yard run; B. Casterine, Chas. Stiven, 440 yard run; R. Cassel, C. Smith, C. Stiven, R. Cullman, relay. The boys chosen for the meet at Cashton are Reuben Cassel. Roy Cullmann. Clifford Smith, Adolph Sprehn, Edward Moran, Charles Stiven and Boyd Casterline, who are hoping to win many honors in the events. ' The Athletic Association wishes to thank the high school faculty, grade teachers and all those who helped to make the Carnival a success and so aided them in paying for their base ball suits. The Base Ball Line-Up. Catcher, Edward Moran Pitcher, Roy Cullmann 1st Base, Reuben Cassel 2nd Base, A. Sprehn Short, Boyd Casterline 3rd Base. Chas. Stiven Center F, Cliffird Smith Left F.Earl Knudtson Right F, Raymond Garbers Substitute, Leslie Fox Substitute Don. Moran C. E. S. T6 Track Team Cassel Casterline Moran Wiltox Cullmann Storandt Stiven Quiggle Smith Saubert (Coich) Sprehu Moran � Entre Nous The Entre Nous Sewing club, which was organized in the fall of nineteen hundred and fourteen, under the direction of Miss Leissring, has proven a success in every respect. The purpose of the organization was to earn money for the installation of electric lights in the Domestic Economy Room. At each regular meeting a committee of three has served refreshments, the number of dishes being limited by the rules of the club. Each year a bazaar and candy sale has been given to promote the finances of the society. At the, first twenty-six dollars and a half were taken in of which about ten dollars was profit. The second sale netted considerably more than the first, although the girls were paid for all materials used in eon-stuction of the articles for the bazar. The pro- ceeds were fifty-six dollars of which twenty nine dollars was clear profit. With the money earned electric lights have been placed in the Manual Training and Domestic Economy rooms, one and a half dozen silver knives, forks and spoons and thirty trays have been purchased for the use of the club and two picnic suppers and one party have been given. Each one in the club has enjoyed its’ many meetings and feels that she owes a great deal to Miss Leissring, it‘s able sponsor, for the success of the “Entre Nous. Officers: President, Ruth Storandt: Vice-President, Lydia Nuttlemann; Secretary, Ethel Cong-don; Treasurer, Margaret Upham. R. I. S. T7 Entre Nous Club Coburn PfafT Leissring Storandt Nuttier an Diefentlraler Bishop Congdon Vick Hermann Seeger Giunner Kuehn Cassel Williams Johnson Upham Marshall Jack sen Otterson Kittleson Cullmann Best Wilcox Cullmann Leavitt Bergman Tenderfoot Boy Scouts of West Salem On Nov. 7ih, a meeting was held to organize a grolup of Boy Scouts. Mr. Bender was chosen Sco.ut Master and Mr. Saubert and Charles Coburn chosen his assistant Scout Masters. There were two patrols organized which were called number one and number two. Number one chose their animal name as the Silver Fox and grey as their color. No. two chose their animal name as the Otter and brown and white as their colors. Boyd Casterline was chosen patrol leader of troup number one and Adolph Sprehn his assistant. Ned Wilcox was chosen patrol leader of troup number two and Roy Cullmann as assistant leader. On the same evening the examination was given to the Scouts. The following boys passed the examination and took the Scout Oath: Troop No. 1, Boyd Casterline, Adolph Sprehn, Clifford Smith, Donald Taylor, Walter Ender and Edward Nuttle-man. Troop No. 2, Ned Wilcox. Roy Cullmann, Harold Pfaff, Lyle Ouiggle, Lloyd Moran, Leslie Fox, William Nordholz and Elmer Pertzsch. But later Harold Pfaff resigned. Donald Moran was chosen Secretary and yell master. Mr. McKee and Mr. Gilbert also are members. On the first Saturday in December a hike was planned by the Scout Master and his assistant, that we should go to the second table rock. When we reached there the Scout Master told the patrol leaders to give each of their scouts something to do toward building the fire. Later we roasted meat and had lunch. About four o’clock we put out the fire and started for home. Donald Moran started about ten minutes before the rest and we tracked him in the snow. We have been on three hikes since and have enjoyed ourselves each time by practicing the Scout r ce and throwing tomahawk. The Boy Scout Motto is Be Prepared” and we have eight laws which are what the Scout should be: 1. Honest. 2. Thrifty. 3. Clean. 4. Obedient. K. Kind. fi. Courteous. 7. Do a good turn daily. 8. Be prepared. We are planning to take a long hike this summer. Familiar Scenes Declamatory Contest The annual •; D ecja majory Contest was in connec t i o n with the one in Oratory on the evening of the 19th of April, in the parlors of the Congre-gat’nal church. A very interesting program was rendered. Several musical numbers were introdu-cd for the sake of giving variation. There were five girls entered to t for honors in speaking. Miss E 1 a i ne Grun-ner, Miss Anna Marie Ottersen, Eula Wilcox, Miss Hilma Kuehn, and Miss Florance Leavitt. All of the participants having had training in previous contests, the work rendered by them was far from that of amateurs, but rather like that of professionals. The selections as a whole were rendered beautifully and the interpretations were excellent. A great share of the credit is due Mr. Gilbert, the coach, who has great ability in that line of work. As the declamations were given, one by one, it became evident to the audience that the com- petitors were very well matched and it was not an easy task to rate their, merits. The first speaker was Miss Elaine Grunner, who gave “The Lance of Kanana.” One needed only to look at the faces of the spectators to draw his conclusions as to her delivery. She held the audience without the least effort and carried them away back to the days in early History when the Arabs and the Greeks were fighting for supremacy. Miss Anna Marie Ottersen, the next speaker, delivered “The Sign of the Cross, in a manner that did great credit to herself and her coach. It is the first time that Anna Marie has given a selection of the dramatic nature and to say that her new venture was successful, is putting it mildly. Miss Eula Wilcox, the next speaker, gave the selection “Inja.” The theme of the piece was so entirely different from the preceding ones and the delivery so natural and strong, that it provided variety as well as entertainment. “On Trial for His Life, ’ given by Miss Hilma Kuehn, was the next selection given- The interpretation and delivery was truly artistic in every sense of the word. The last speaker was Miss Florance Leavitt, whose selection was “Ole Mistus. There is an old saying that “the last is always the best, and this was no exception to the rule. Although the piece was an especially hard one because of the negro dialect in it, Florance more than did justice to it. After the last reading was rendered the decis-sion of the judges was given. Florance Leavitt was awarded first place, Elaine Grunner second, while Anna Marie Ottersen and Hilma Kuehn tied for third honor. The winner, Miss Florance Leavitt, will represent West Salem High school in the League contest to be held at Cashton, May 6th, where we are anticipating she will take first place as she did at Norwalk last year. R. L. Miss Florance Leavitt Oratorical Contest Charles Stiven Oratory is not a new department in our sciiools. For many years we have been represented in the League contests- This year two contestants entered the preliminary contest.Charles Stiven gave Patrick Henry,-the Agitator,” and Adolph Sprehn delivered John Brown.” The coaching was done by Mr. Bender and to him the credit belongs. Both of the boys made an excellent showing at the contest. Charles Stiven was given a unanimous first by the judges, Rev. Hogan of Sparta: Mr. Liddle of Onalaska and Mrs. Bosshard of Bangor. The contest was held in connection with the Declamatory contest on the night of April 19th and special music was rendered by members of the High school. The League Contest was held at Westby, April 29th. Five other schools were represented, Bangor, Norwalk, Cashton, Onalaska and Westby. The judges were Messrs. Nurse, Goff and Sherwood, all from the LaCrosse Normal. The contest was of splendid type and all orators spoke well. West Salem was given fourth place by the judges, although one judge gave our contestant first. Mr. Gilbert and Adolph Sprehn accompanied the contestant. An enthusiastic bunch of rooters were at the train to cheer, and gave the party a merry send off. With the enthusiasm gleaned from this year's attempt, the school should do bigger things next year. It is hoped that a larger number of boys will enter the field. We have an excellent opportunity to build up this phase of our work and there is no reason why Salem should not receive first place next year. Stock Judging Contest R. C'assel E Moran H. Bender R. Cullmann C. Stiven We had no more than started our second semester s work in agriculture, animal husbandry, than Mr. Bender, our instructor, received a letter from Mr. Campion, principal of the Onaiaska school of Agriculture .inviting a team of three to enter into a stock judging contest. We accepted the kind invitation although we had only two weeks to study up the different breeds we were to judge. It seemed as if those two weeks Just flew by and we were on our way to Onaiaska. When we reached the depot We took a stroll to the Agricultural school and registered. We then went to the lecture room and stayed there until noon. After eating a light dinner wt took a valk to the stab! ■ and looked over some of the stock before the contest which began at about 2:30. We judged tince classes of horses. We had intended to to judge lard hogs and dairy cattle, but no such classes had been arranged for so we could not finish the contest. The teachers of the three schools, Sparta, Onaiaska and West Salem, decided to complete the contest at West Salem the next Tuesday: the winning team was to represent LaCrosse county in the State contest at Madison. Mr. Patterson, the horse judge, from the University who placed the horses in the horse show, also graded our papers. The result was that the West Salem team were the winners by twenty point: . So we left Onaiaska, planning our trip to Madfson (if we won the next Tuesday.) Sunday morning Mr. Bender received a telephone message fiom Mr. Campion saying that it was no more than right that the sontest should be decided on neutral ground and he had made arrangements with farmers near Bangor, so we again left our native village. After arriving at Bangor Tuesday noon, we were sent to Mr. Atwate.’s laun, half-way between Bangor and Salem. Here we judged a class of dairy cows and three classes of hogs. We were then taken back to Bangor, where we judged a class of Holstein cows. After wo had finished the awards were placed by a judge from Madison. He also graded our papers and said he would call up each school as soon as he had finished. About 7:J- we received a call from him saying Salem had won first place. Onalaska. second and Sparta third. ? That night and the next morning we were busy getting ready to go to Madison. We left Wednesday noon and after a pleasant but shaky ride, reached our destination. We felt it our duty as soon as we arrived to let our school mated know we were still alive so the next day we wrote the following letter: Madison. Wis.. Feb. 10. 1916. Beloved of the W.S.H.S: We are seated for the occasion to drop you a few lines from a great altitude. We arrived in this metropolis last eve after a pleasant trip, made more pleasant by a series of cribbage games. (Result of series not published.) _ , Mr. Campion and Prof. Mortimer met us at the depot and gave us the glad hand, as well as instructions pertaining to the contest. They omitted, however, to secure bunks for us. so we immediately started in search of the afore-mentioned necessity. It was well that we had an early start for we made one grand tour of the hotels only to find that they were all flllpd. This was very encouraging, but we were not to be cheated out of a place to lay our weary heads. Mr. Bender had an I DBA. strange, but nevertheless, true. He called up an old friend of h s and arranged for a fine suite of rooms. We were jolly well pleased and after disposing of our excess baggage we hastened to the Dairy Lunch where we proceeded to supply the demands of our empty regions in the vicinity of the belt. This stupendous task be5ng accomplished, we meandered in the direction of the Capitol and wandered about it’s spacious halls and balconies, gazing at the wonderful architecture and more wonderful paintings. The Capitol building, which had been turned over to the University for the Junior Prom, was beautifully decorated and a large orchestra was playing all evening. We spent a pleasant hour roaming about and listening to the music. Absolutely nothing is to be omitted from this report, so we must tell you that we went to the movies, where we saw a splendid comedy picture. We then adjourned to our place of rest, and after another series of cribbage. we drew aces to see who would sleep on the bed and who under it. Messrs. Cassel and Bender were the lucky ones and out of respect for their size the unfortunates calmly succumbed to the situation and let the more fortunate have the bunk. Afer a lively session of pillow fights, rubber tossing, and various other efforts to make it uncomfortable for the other fellow, the Sandman came along and we slept the sleep of the just until 7 A. M.. when the occupants of the bed were unceremoniously aroused by a feline quadruped (cat) meandering swiftly with sure footed stride across the coverlet. Well, we AROSE. Then, having brokeji our fast, we registered and received our numbers and thence to the stock pavilion, where we observed at our leisure a most wonderful exhibit of grains and dairy products. We wandered aimlessly about the farm buildings until ten o’clock, when we assembled at the dairy barn, and the judging began. Two classes of lard hogs and two of dairy cattle were judged. There were sixteen teams competing for state honors. Friday morning two classes of draft horses will be judged and Saturday morning we will get the report of the contest. There is an end to everything” some wise man said, so this report must be brought to a close. We fear that a more lengthy epistle would upset the equilibrium of your daily routine. Having sworn before the Postoffice .t Madison that this report covers completely all ouv adventures and is in all respects a true record of our conduct while away from your protecting care, we are. with clean consciences, yours, in a paroxysm of spasmodic attachment. Stiven Cullmann Bender Cassel. P.S. The boys really did splendid work this morning and whether we get a place or not I am mighty proud of them. Bender. Slipped by the Board of Censorship. (All intoxicated) The next morning after judging two classes of draft horses all the teams met in front of the main agricultural building and had our picture taken. After our pictures were taken two of us packed the suit case, the other two bought a small lunch, we got to the depot in time to catch the noon train for Salem. After lunch the table or rather the suitcase was cleared off and we all became interested in another series of cribbage games which lasted until to our surprise, we heard the conductor calling Next stations Bangor, West Salem and La Crosse, we stop twenty minutes for lunch.” So we tucked away our cribbage board and enjoyed the beautiful scenery until the train let us off at our old home town. R. C. Domestic The Domestic Economy Department of the We s t Salem High Sc h.o o 1 was organi zed in the fall of 1912 in place of the Latin Course. It was' under the su-pervi s i o n of Prin. Geo. E. Sanford and under the direction of Miss Marguerite Peters. The room in the Northeast part of the building, previously used for the Crammer Grades was converted into one for thi s department. As only one room was thus available it was necessary to equip it to accommodate both Domestic Science and Domestic Art. The front of the room was equipped with four sewing tables, sixteen small chairs and a Singer sewing machine for the accommodation of the sewing classes, while the other half of the room was fitted out for cooking. The work tables were built in the shape of a hollow square, which left a space in the center for the supply table to be used for the materials necessary for each days cooking. These tables were built to accommodate sixteen girls, each girl hav- One hour and twenty minutes of Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday was set aside for the sewing, and of Thursday and Friday for cooking. The first year no definite course of study was made out. In sewing, models were made to illustrate a few of the fundamental principles and several articles of plain sewing were completed. In cooking, a course in elementary cookery was followed out. The following year the department changed hands. Miss M. Peters being succeeded by Miss R. Leissring. That year the department was reorganized and a course of study in both cooking and sewing was adopted which has been followed since that time.The first years work was divided into Science ing a breadboard and one drawer equipped with the necessary utensils. A system of gasolene stoves was installed whereby eight single burner stoves were put in at the back of the w ork tables, each one for the use of two gi rls. A wood and coal range was put in to supply the oven demands. model and plain sewing. The model sewing teaches on a small scale the principles to be used in plain sewing. Some of the most important are seams, plackets buttonholes, patching, darning and the methods of setting in insertion and sewing on lace. For this work notebooks are required. The plain sewing teaches students the making of plain articles of wearing apparel, consisting of a suit of undergarments, including combination suit, underskirt and nightgown. After the completion of these garments, waists, and dresses are made to finish up the first year’s work. The second years work in sewing is made up of a course in dressmaking. The articles that have been made are winter kimono, sateen underskirt, winter waists, spring skirts and summer dresses. Occasionally work in Art needlework is introduced. This work is best brought in at Christmas time. The cooking was divided as follows: The first years work gives a course in elementary cooking in which the following sequence of lessons is followed out: vegetables, cereals, fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and elementary baking lessons. The advanced cooking simply follows out the sequence of lessons starting with a short review -of. the -first years cooking with the addition of meats, gelatin, scalloped dishes and souffles, advanced baking, salads, sandwiches and frozen desserts. Together with work in cooking, work in housekeeping is given-The girls take entire care of the kitchen and the work is divided up among them so that each girl has a definite housekeeping duty to perform each week. The freshmen have the greater share of the cleaning, having one day a week set aside for it. The second year classes have one day a week for food study work, which includes the study of foods, the planning of meals, training in correct setting of the table, rules for serving, duties of the hostess, etc. Training is also given in planning, cooking and serving of meals. The first year several large dinners were served by the classes. The second year a reception, two dinners and a Business Mens’ Banquet were given by the department. The third year, the second year class gave a luncheon for their mothers and this year the girls gave a dinner for the Board of Education and faculty, one for the Manual Training boys and one for the mothers of the girls in the advanced class. It is customary to give at some time during the year an exhibit of the work done in sewing. The second year an exhibit was given in the large display window at the Farmers Store, one at the Village Hall and a model show at the theatre to display the hats and dresses made. This year, there has been an exhibit at Onalaska and one in connection with the Manual Training department in the Village hall. During the third year in connection with the sewing department, a sewing club called the En-tre Nous”, was organized for the purpose of appropriating money by a Christmas Bazaar and candy sale lor the installment of lights in the Domestic Science and Manual Training rooms. The club is still in existence and with the money from the annual bazaar this year they bought a set of silverware to be used in the department. Since the installing of the Domestic Economy at dTlerent times there has been added new equipments. With the prize money from the exhibit at Onalaska a large mirror was bought for the sewing cl •sscs, two Free machines have been purchased, and this year the Manual Training Department has co-operated with us in making a sewing cabinet and two large screens both of which have proved very useful. To supplement the equipment for cooking, a set of pretty dishes, a water set and dessert glasses have been purchased, also cooking utensils, plain dishes and towel racks. Another year we hope to be able to put in a supply of linen with the money from the Christmas Bazaar. Violet Marshall. Manual Training Department After many years of agitation the question of having a Manual Training department in our school was settled. In the fall of 1914 the old gymnasium was equipped for Manual work. Several hundred dollars were spent in tools, benches and other fixtures. Our first instructor was C. J. Ducke. The care and handling of tools was our first lesson. Then came mechanical drawing. During the last semester the boys had the privelege of choosing a practical article to make. Some well made cabinet work was turned out. A center table, wagon box, skees, writing desks, footstools, and tabour-etts were among the projects. These articles were exhibited in the Village Hall, which proved to the public the value of our Manual Course. Mr. Gilbert, a graduate of Kansas State Normal (A. B.degree) and of Stout Institute was our next instructor. The course of this years study was divided as follows: drawing six weeks: group work, twelve weeks, individual work, eighteen weeks. The mechanical drawing, mainly architectural in nature, and consisting of drawing the different types of brick, stone and masonry work, also skeleton frame work of buildings. In Group work the class as a whole made some useful articles needed in the school, a set of screens and a sewing cabinet in the Domestic science department, numerous articles for the agriculture class, besides a filing cabinet for the English Department and other smaller articles for use in the various rooms. The advanced class selected individual projects in cabinet work the last semester. Besides the construction of the project, the drawing to scale, finishing, cost estimating, etc., was taken up. Among these projects are tables, foot stools, a hall rack, ward robe, piano bench, chiffonier and davenport. The Freshman class chose the construction of Roman Vstools- Drawing, construction, finishing and upholstering were the main problems. The last six weeks were spent in working drawings. The grade manual was along the same line as the High school, only smaller and simpler projects were chosen. The Domestic Science Department was also a great help in making our shop more convenient by installing at their expense electric lights in our room. At various times they also cheered us by sending down many choice samples of their work in cooking. It is also with a deep feeling of thankfulness that we express our appreciation for the excellent dinner given to the Sophomore class in Manual Training. We feel that Manual Training has taken a deep root in our school and that it is practicable, will grow and be continued- C. E. S. 16 September. 13. Once more we are seen on our way to school. One would think it St. Patrick's day from all the green he sees around. 27. “Who is itt hat likes grapes so well?” This is the general question. 28. Those who cooned grapes are expecting to break stone at Waupun soon. 29. School dismissed on account of La Crosse Fair. 30. Dreadfully cold ??? today. So Prof, decided to give us a vacation this afternoon. There really was water in the basement. October. 2. We are delighted to hear that the score of the ball game with Trempealeau was 7 to 9 in favor of West Salem High School. The coach and Rube are especially interested in Trempealeau. We wonder why? 7. Kidnappers Late hour—dark night. Two outlaws—two lovers strolling. A short chat at the door, muffled screams and lovers are parted-Discovered that this is a false alarm and then a jolly, good time. 8. Delegates are arriving for the C.E.Convention. Furnace smokes today. Bad habit it is getting into. 9. Ball game with Trempealeau. The W.S.H.S. boys were so fussed over their new ball suits that it would be best for Trempeleau to tell the score. 11. Weiner roast tonight at the Sandpit. Rube's heart has departed for a small Eastern town. 16. Ball game at Bangor. We now have won a victory over Bangor. Score 4 to 11- 22. Weiner roast tonight at the Sandpit. Joyride until the early hours of the morning. Only a few were present. 27. Econom’c students and teachers enjoy a fresh air class today. November. 1. Mr. Saubert and Miss Holford find the settee in the hall very useful. 2. American literature class dined at Sandpit. 5. Carnival parade this noon. Carnival great success although it did fuss Prof. 12. By the looks of Mr. Saubert's socks we judge him color blind. 24. School closed at noon so that the different persons wishing to spend Thanksgiving out of town would be able to reach their destinations. 29. The Seniors selected their class play tonight. December. 6. Irish don’t feel so badly. There are others in this big, wide world. 7. New Case” discovered among the Faculty. Mr. S.is seen frequently in the D. E. Room. 8. C. R. U. is at home. Oh we knew that by the smile on Violet's face. 9. Skating tonight at Bacon's. Ned has all the light on the subject and prefers to be on the good side of the mathematics teacher altho he does not take mathematics. Also we expect to hear of Vera keeping Creamery time. 10. Entre Nous Candy sale and bazaar. Band dance-Doris and Roy make first public appearance. 11. Skating this afternoon. Irish is able to be out after a weeks illness and comes home from the pond with a smile on his face. 14. We learn that Frances objects to Senior play practice ALL the time. It does monopolize the time of the cast of characters we know. 17. School closes for Christmas vacation. January. 3. Back to work again. Some of the freshmen have tear-stained faces. There must have been some broken dolls and toys. 15. Senior play practice is getting monotonous. 20 21. Senior play. Poor Dad Rogers fell out of the door. Hilma entertained cast and few others after play. Mr. Bender has a hard time. 24. Seniors are all in and exams are staring them in the face. 26 -27 -28. Exams. Exams. Exams. 27. Basket sociable. Miss Best and Miss Bergman are robbing the cradle. February. 1. Exam papers returned. Many sad and dismal faces also new resolutions. 5-9. Stock judging team win at Onalaska Bangor. 8. Junior sleigh ride. Boyds motto:“Never let your right hand know what your left hand does”. 9. Manual Training boys complete a locker cupboard and two screens for D.E.room, For which Mr. Gilbert and the boys have a feed in view. 10-11-12. Judging team goes to Madison. No returns but they are happy losers. 10. Skating at Ray Lewis’. We expect that Meyers’ store will have a special attraction for Doris. 14. The two Miss B’s are thinking of starting a kindergarten. 21. Prof, loses his best friend and relieves his feelings by writing Ode to a Departed Mustache-Miss L. celebrates her birthday at La Crosse. 22. Washington’s Birthday. No school. 25. No school because of teachers’ meeting at La Crosse. 28. Compartments for rubbers are numbered and one given to each pupil. If your rubbers are too big place one in a compartment not numbered. March. 1. E.N. received silverware today. 6. Profs birthday. We wont disclose his age. 8. Mr. Gilbert and many of the students are drowsy today because of the night before. 10. A party of H.S.students attended the Orchestra concert given at Bangor. 16. E.N.Club entertain H.S. boys and teachers at a picnic supper. 17. St. Patrick’s Day. Signs of green ribbon and greenness are noticeable. Cecil Larson’s birthday. Edward entertains Juniors at supper. 20. The measles germ is now floating by. See that it does not stop at your house. 31. Girls Glee Club and H.S.Orchestra give Recital. Many Compliments. April. 3. No spring vacation. The days seem so long. ' Irish refuses to sprcchen Deutsch langer. Cecil L. has packed his books. 5. Notice: The main room is no play ground.Sparks were seen flying in the laboratory. 7. The Agriculture and Eighth Grade classes under the supervision of Messrs. Bender and Sau-bert visited the Listman Mills, Packing House and Brewery at La Crosse today. 11. The Domestic Economy class gave the Marumi boys a dinner. 15. First base ball game of the season at Melrose. The score was 5 to 6 in favor of Melrose. 19. Declamatory contest tonight Elaine is lonesome 21. The Domestic Economy classes gave a dinner to the board of Education. Hilma and Florence decide to go to Bangor even if it rained and spoiled their new spring togs. 22. Mr. Saubert is forced to take Northwestern noon train for LaCrosse. 27. Boys’ Athletic Association have basket social. $44.00 are fair proceeds. 29. Charles speaks at Westby. Big watch party at high school. Long distance message at eleven o’clock tells us he received fourth place. May. 6. Declamatory contest and track meet, Cashton. 27. Junior class play, “The Old Oaken Bucket.” 28-June 2. Commencement week. Sunday, Baccalaucate. Tuesday, Faculty reception to Seniors. Thursday, Senior Class night. Friday, Commencement Exercises. Junior Prom. Jokes First day of school: Miss H. Well, Boyd you haven't even given me a smile. B.C., Neither have you given me one. Miss Holford: Cecil is it within your power to keep still? Cecil: 1 don't know. I’ve never tried it. Deep Wisdom—Swelled Head. Brain Fever He’s Dead. A Senior. Went Skating—Bumped Head. Craked Skull He’s Dead. A Junior. Fair on False—Hope Fled. Heart broken—He’s Dead. A Sophomore. Milk Famine Not Fed. Starvation He’S Dead. A Freshman. Mr. S. (Economics class) What did our forefathers have to do before they could get to this country? R.S., Cross the ocean. Theorem: A poor lesson is better than a good one-Proof: Nothing is better than a good lesson. And, A poor lesson is better than nothing- Therefore, A poor lesson is better than a good lesson. Very warm in the English room. Miss Holford: Cecil Larson its a wonder y 5u haven’t lost your mind. Cecil: Well it’s a wonder it hasn’t fried out. At Onalaska in the Agricultural school the Sophomore class were walking through the hall of the first floor and catching a glimpse of a palm, Virginia frankly exclaimed “Oh look at the Christmas tree”. Physics class. Reuben gave a monkey wrench to Florence and said, “It is a left handed monkey wrench. Mr. Bender couldn't use it.” Florence said, “Oh, I can.” Miss Holford: When should you use ihr” in German? Pupil: When you want to hear something. Womens’ faults are many. Men have only two— Everything they say Everything they do. Miss H. We don’t care about the exact date of Jonathan Edwards, but approximately where is he? E. G. In his grave. Mr. S. (Med. History) How was this hawking carried on? E. G. Search me, I don't know. Roy was changing his seat to sit in front of Violet-Violet, to Mr. Bender:Is he going to sit by me for ever? Mr. B.: You’ll have to ask him that. D.B.: Oh pshaw, I remember him ever since before I met him. Failed in German, flunked in Math, They heard him softly hiss: I’d like to find the guy who said That ignorance is bliss.” Mr. S. (Med. History) The powerful cause of the crusades was their love (pause) of adventure. Violet, taking part of a citizen in the book entitled Julius Caesar read the passage,.“We’ll hear him, we'll follow him, we ll die for him.” Anna Marie: Its supposed to be “ die with him. Violet: I don’t want to die with him, it’s bad enough to die for him. Here come Bert and Ethel, walking up the street . We do wonder how in thunder they get time to eat. Out for a walk, white pigs the object in sight. Violet: If I had one of those little white pigs, I’d kiss him in the snout. Bernice: You couldn’t tell which pig was kissing the other then. Miss H. (English class) Charles did you have your hand up? C.S. No, I didn’t have time. Sun shining on his brain a little, Adolph in English class: Hey, pull down that curtain, sun’s affecting my brain- Miss H. (pulling down curtain) Is your brain improving or is it too far gone? From Indian Summer Rivers” The sobered robin hunger-silent now. Miss H. Why do you think the robin is hunger silent? Violet: Why because he’s filled with summer. Olive to Violet: Clarence likes Verna awfully well. Verna (overhearing): It takes two to do that. Sophia, in domestic science class, patching the place where the sleeve had been pulled from the waist she had previously made, asked Miss Leiss-ring: W’here in the dickens did all those threads go? Freshie, Freshie, dig right in, But do not copy—it’s a sin. Reap your harvest with your hand And soon high wages you’ll demand. M.D. (reading a sentence in English class) It was her turn to make me feel that here was desperate poetry. (Meaning deepest poetry. Bernice M. When I put my hands on my hips, my insides just seem to go all around in me. Miss H.: Where is Magellan’s Straights? Adolph: Way down South. Miss H. (referring to work in class) Come back, now. C. S. I aint been no place yet. H.K. (giving history topic) They dug ditches and built britches, (meaning bridges.) Mr. B. (walking down the street) Where do you live now? The answer was: In a house. Miss H. How do you say a man in German? Pupil: Amen. Mss H. Why did you say du hist?” G.S. Because it was a kid. Miss Best: Oh no, William- (Shows where your mind wanders, Miss Best.) Mr- B. Why is the calorie called the C.G.S.unit? F. C. Because it is. E.M. (starting Emerson’s American scholar) Gee, this stuff is so dry I guess we better soak it in water for about a month. Mr. Saubert: Doris, what was that date? You seem to be the one who has the most dates. R.C. (studying spelling) judgment then cemetery It will be open on judgement day. Irish: There is a place for everything and everything you place. Talking about .heat in Physics class. Florence L : Why do they use flat irons if water will hold heat longer than iron? Mr.B. Well, they couldn't use water. E.M.Graminer (read.ng a sentence) I lent the gin to the kmu. ( nstead of 1 lent the knife to etc. His Last Week. The year had gloomily begun For Willie Weeks, a poor man's Sun. He was beset with bill and dun For he had very little Mon. “This cash, said he, won't pay my dues. I've nothing here but ones and Tues. A bright thought struck him and he said “The rich Miss Gotrox 1 will Wed. But when he paid his court to her She lisped and firmly said, No Thur. “Alas,” said he, “Then 1 must die.” His soul went where they say souls Fri- They found his coat and vest and hat, And the coroner upon them Sat. Exchange. English F, picking out words in a piece from Lochinvar, implying action. Miss Holford: Yes, I believe you call drink one, because it causes action- St. Peter: Well, who are you? Candidate: I am a student of the W. S. H. S. St. Peter: Did you read the spike? Candidate: I did. St. Peter: Did you subscribe for it? Candidate: I did not. St. Peter: First elevator Down. Miss Holford: Have you ever read Goldsmith's Poem, “The Deserted Village?” Adolph: Naw, but I’m living in one now. On No. 2, the Sophomore class came from La Crosse and having spent a pleasant evening, were all comfortably seated in the rear of the coach throwing nut shells at one another: a negro porter passing thru the coach arrived in time to hear the exclamation from Violet as she leaned over the edge of the seat, especially emphasizing the first word: “Hit the nigger baby in the eye.” Miss Holford: 1 think you are taking altogether too many privileges. Cecil: I thought this was a free country. Miss Holford: Wie lange lernen Sie schon Deutsch? E.M.: That it was, pretty Dutch. B.C.: 1 skipped one hundred pages. Miss H: Why did you? B. C: Because it was all love business. Silently, one by one, in the record books of the Teachers, Blossom the lovely zeros, the forget-me-nots of the Freshman. Miss H: Let us grow bigger in our estimations of these characters. Adolph: My clothes wouldn’t fit. Lament of the Juniors. This life is most distressing, It's driving us insane. Whenever we see Geometry We have a woeful pain. German steadily grows worse, We don’t know what to do; We fear you'll find us in a hearse Before the year is through. History's simply awful: English just the same. If the rounds of the ladder are all like this We’ll never climb to “Fame. Pupil: I don't see no difference between the progressive and emphatic forms. Miss H: (misunderstanding) You can’t stand difference. Freshman—Grassey Sophomore -Sassy Junior— Brassy Senior—Classy Of all sad words I ever did hear, the saddest are these: Bender's not near.” —Frances C. Bernice: (telling a story in German class) When I fell I landed in the cow’s manger, you know. Adolph: Gee, but 1 bet the cows got sick when they saw that red hair. Class Stones. Freshman -Emerald. Sophomore—Grind stone Junior—Blarney stone. Senior—Tombstone Of all sad words that ever were said, the saddest are these: “Your hair is red.” Bernice McDonald- Miss H: (assigning Second year English lesson) Shew your appreciation. Pupil: I ain’t got any. M ss H: Think of other wrongs on the throne” besides those you have mentioned. Some having been given as Liquor, Labor of children under 16, the War, etc. Amanda: Woman's Suffrage. Class of 1916. As Freshmen ........................Irresponsible. As Sophomores.......................Irrepressible. As Juniors...........................1 rresistable. As Seniors.........................Irreproachable. Miss H: Gertrude, translate “You are a pupil.” G.S: Dubist der Schuler. F.L: Guernseys are noted for their skin. Mr. B: If you use a cow for beef lirst you cannot ire her for milk. (Strange, but true, John.) F. C. Oh, don’t make me laugh, my toe hurts. Mr. B:What is the highest type of domesticated animal? H. S.: Man. As you wonder and comment, on the pages of this book. Just think if you had made it, how awful it would look. Exchange. Notice to the General Public. Contrary to custom, the annual staff will remain in town after the publication of the annual and w.ll be assisted by .the bull dog in receiving callers in the official office. rJ,0 the members of the faculty, to the annual board, to the various members of the high school, and to all others who have helped to make this annual a success, the editor wishes to express her heartiest thanks for their assistance.