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

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iimiiiiiMimi niMMinai □ JUNIORS Top Row Standing—Donald Krueger, Henry Heider, Clifford Michelson, Harold Oaks, George Gullickson, Tad Day. Second Row Standing—Alfred NieNfeldt, Klmer Achterkirch, Fred Batzel, Wilson Thomas, Cl a reng$ .Johnson. Bob Steensen, Mildred GarJ ck, MargaretSmeckpeper, A mabe JJJackburn. Third Row Standing—Donavan Rjjnge, Hilda Halverson, Leone Capper, Marian Dahl, Mary Griswold, Ruth,Dudley, Ruth Havens, Seren%JHass. v Front Row Seated—Inez Iiiddison, Ruth Larson, Adeline Bahnub, Leona Mitchell, Ethel Scafe, Norma Johnson, Harriet .gjjorondt. v --- HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Upon entering our Freshman year, we numbered forty-two. Sad to. say, a number of those who started with us dropped out before the end of the year so that when our trying ordeal as Freshmen was ended, there were left only thirty-six. Not long after our entrance, came the long awaited and much dreaded Freshman initiation. On this night, after being blindfloded, we were led as lambs to the slaughter and made to go through many embarassing acts for the amusement of our tormentors, the Sophomores. However, let it here be said, that it wasn’t as bad as we anticipated. Passing on to the other events of this year we come to the sleigh-ride to Bangor. Arriving at this town, we stopped at a restaurant, got a bite to eat, and hastened homeward in order that we might get to bed early. Poor little greenies—still treated as children. Another activity of this year was a class party in the high school gymnasium. The class officers of this year were Wilson Thomas, president; Mary Griswold, vice president; Carl Haverly, and later on, Minerva Bates, secretary and treasurer. When September came round once more, our class numbered thirty. As we were now Sophomores, we had the honor of initiating the new Freshmen. This initiation proved to be a very mild affair, something of a disappointment not only to our class but to the Freshmen as well. That same night we entertained the Juniors with the Freshmen and thus killed two birds with one stone. During the year we went on a truck-ride to Bangor to see our team win the basket ball game. On the way home a sleet storm occurred and grateful indeed were we for the canvas cover provided for the truck. The class officers of the year were Mildred Garlock, president; Tad Day i vice president; Adeline Bahnub, secre tary and treasurer. Our Junior year opened with thirty members. In December, the class presented “Cheer Up, Chad”, a three act play which proved to be a great success. So far our only activity of a social sort has been the Junior mixer which was moderately successful. The class is now making preparations for the prom which they hope will be thoroughly successful. Each member is taking a part on one of the various committees. The Juniors are represented in the field of athletics by Tad Day and Harold Oaks, regulars on the basket 1 ball team, and Clifford Michelson and I Elmer Achterkirch, subs. We hope to I be represented in the field and track meet. The class officers are Clifford Michelson, president; Norma Johnson, vice president; Serena Hass, secretary; Annabel Blackburn, treasurer. At the present time, we are looking forward to next year when we will be the “high and mighty seniors” of West Salem High School.

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SENIOR PLA1] “THE CHARM SCHOOL” THE CAST Austin Bevans . Frederick Meyer David MacKenzie .... Clarence Meyer George Boyd . . Rudolph Meyer Jim Simpkins . . Vernon Knutson Tim Simpkins . Owen Anderson Homer Johns . . Willis Klusman Elise Benedotti Marjorie Storandt Miss Hays Miss Curtis . . Evelyn Herman Sally Boyd Marion Wilson Muriel Doughty . Helen Diekroeger Ethel Spelvin . Verna Schwartz Alix Mercier . . Dorothy Smith Lillian Stafford . . Irene Rhodes Madge Kent ..... A mirth-provoking, three act comedy Class, May 9th and 10th. to be given by the Senior JUNIOR PLAlj “CHEER UP CHAD” THE CAST Chad Barnett...........................Bobbie Steensen Ramsey Fullerton.......................Wilson Thomas Sam Warren.............................Henry Heider Dexter.................................Alfred Niedfeldt Lawyer Bunker..........................Donavon Runge June Crawford.............................Serena Hass Sadie Jackson..........................Nonna Johnson Susie.................................Annabel Blackburn Mrs. Burton...............................Marion Dahl Vivian Westerman..........................Ruth Havens An entertaining three act comedy-drama given by the Junior Class on December 15th and 16th.

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(7|iiiiiiiii iiiiiHiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiin............................................ mu........................Q SCHOOL ACT1U1T1ES iiMiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiMiiimMMlMiMiMiiMMmMmMiiimmmmiMiimiiiiMmi HIGH SCHOOL MIXERS The first mixer of this school year was planned by the Senior class. A committee of Seniors arranged an interesting program. Four girls in masculine attire and four boys in becoming hats and dresses demonstrated the way in which popular songs should be sung. A radio broadcasting act revealed many of the seemingly secret affections entertained by some of the students. As another feature of this program a group of boys sang several popular songs. A few weeks later the Junior class followed with the second high school mixer. Baby pictures of many of the students and other exceedingly interesting pictures of the faculty and students offered much amusement. This was followed by an indoor Field and Track meet. Each class was called upon to choose members to take part in the contests. The representatives of the senior class succeeded in carrying away all the “honors”. Alfred Kinney sang several songs and Alfred Nied-feldt played several selection on the mouth organ. The next mixer was sponsored by the Sophomore class. The opening number was a comet solo “Melody in F” played by Billy Johnson. A reading “Two Black Crows” by “Abbie” Larson followed. The next number was a song sung “backward” by our talented quartet. Rudolph Meyer played two violin solos accompanied by Shirley Heider at the piano. The quartet in disguise again offered two selections. “The Raft” a one act play, the opening lines of which, spoken by Yale Naset were, “Lost! Lost on the Cari-bean sea, and not a woman in sight!” caused a great deal of laughter. Norma Johnson played the part of the rescued heroine. A silhouetted piano-logue, “Bridget O’ Flynn” by Leila Bechtold, Annabel Blackburn, Wilson Thomas and Shirley Heider was the next feature. Then followed the main event of the evening, a Womanless Wedding in which many of the High School boys took part. Martin Hass was the bride and Arnold Schmidt the frightened bridegroom. The Freshman class gave the last mixer. The main feature was the class championship basket ball game between the Freshman and Junior classes. Mr. Peters presented the hasket ball team with the letters won this year and the medals won by taking part in the Tournament at Sparta. He also presented the interclass championship shield to the Freshman class who won the game mentioned above. The other features of the program followed. Arnold Schmidt gave a reading and the quartet sang several songs. Elizabeth Schwartz and Yale Naset accompanied by the quartet, presented a Hawaiian scene. Four senior boys were called upon to participate in a high school entertainment of this kind for the last time. The act, however, did not seem very appropriate for dignified seniors since it was necessary for them to indulge in a pastime which they had not enjoyed since their baby days. A period of dancing followed each mixer after which refreshments were served. More interest in high school entertainments seems to have been shown this year than other years. The students derive much beneficial training in planning these entertainments and putting them across successfully. All the mixers were well attended and I think that every student will agree that all present had a good time at every mixer. THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The only musical organization of the high school is the Girls’ Glee Club. I ast year this organization under the supervision of Miss Lujean Colby and Myra Wilcox, pianist, reached the i height of its success by presenting 1 “The Gipsy Rover”, a musical comedy j in three acts. This was an artistic and impressive presentation which revealed much promising talent. This year the club organized with | forty members representing every | class in high school. The following • officers were elected: President—Leila Bechtold Business Manager—Marian Dahl Secretary-Treasurer—Mary Griswold The Glee Club meets every Monday and Thursday afternoons for rehearsal, under the direction of Miss Alice Lound. No operetta was given this year due to lack of preparatory time. How ; ever the girls appeared on two 1 occasions at P.T.A. and pleased the audiences by singing several se’ections : which were well selected and beauti-j fully executed. THE SPEAKING CONTESTS The local speaking contest was held Thursday evening, April 26, in the high school auditorium. The places awarded were as follows: Extemporaneous Reading First—Charlotte Meyer Second—Evelyn Herman Third—Mary Griswold Declamations First—Marjorie Storandt Second—Alvena Jones Third—Minnie Seeger Yale Naset and Allen Anderson will represent West Salem in the oratorical contest and Frederick Meyer in extemporaneous speaking at the District contest to be held in Holmen May 4th. A preliminary declamatory contest was held in the afternoon of Friday, April 20. Of the fourteen contestants six were selected to participate in the local contest. As this paper goes to press before the District Contest occurs, the final results cannot be published but we hope to bring back some of the banners. Pet Sayings of the Teachers Mr. Peters: “You can picture that in your mind.” Miss liound: “It comes all wrapped up in a neat little packet.” Miss Richardson: “Clarence, how did you do that?” Mr. Splitgerber: “How? What was that?” Miss Phillips: “Well, Infants!” Mr. Rowe: “Aw, go on.” Imagine! 1. “Prof” excusing all Senior girls from the Physics final. 2. The Senior girls not trying to vamp the Freshman boys. 3. Frederick M. staying in his seat the first period. 4. “Split” not picking on the seniors. 5. The Juniors being dignified. 6. Marjorie refusing a date with Hans. 7. Helen D. sitting in the sun. 8. Mildred G. forgetting her powder puff. 9. Don K. as a tight rope walker. 10. W.S.H.S. without the Class of 1928. A Freshie’s green on the surface A Sophomore polished a bit A Junior’s there if there’s fun in the air But a Senior is “simply it”.