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

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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”.

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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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0..., 0 SOPHOMORES Top Row—Vera Smeckpeper, Laura Young, Shirley Heider, Annette McDonald, Yale Naset, Ruth Granum, Charlie Green, Lucille Bishop, Arline Hauser, Annette Duetnch, Nora Schneider. Second Row Standing—Marine Horstman, Anna Drecktrah, Muriel Fuller, Eloise Naset, Irene Niedfeldt, Minnetta Nuttelman, Luella Diekroeger, Ruby Morkwed. First Row Seated—Mildred Shane, Charlotte Meyer, Lilah Atwater, Margaret Buol, Edna Hoier, Alvena Jones, Irene Stelloh, Elizabeth Schwartz. Front Row Seated—Stephen Diefenthaler, Alton Sherman, Raymond Hoyer, Herbert Weingarten. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On a certain bright September day in 1926 there arrived in the West Salem High School a group of timid, shy-eyed students, thirty-five of them. Of course, there were upper classmen who scornfully observed that there was a certain verdant freshness about this group of newcomers, but this malicious insinuation may be attri-uted to jealousy, which is always present when a new—and beautiful— Freshman class enters school. Not only was this class unusually ornamental, but they soon showed themselves to be possessed of a good deal of initiative and power of action. They soon organized with Annette McDonald as president; Yale Naset, vice president; Eloise Naset, treasurer; Muriel Fuller, secretary; and Miss Hibbard and Mr. Peters as the class advisors. The class was formally received into the arms of our Alma Mater when the Sophomores initiated the Freshmen. There were whispered rumors that the Frosh had been greatly disappointed in that the initiation had been such a tame affair. In courteous acknowledgement of this party the Freshmen invited the Sophomores to a picnic at Neshonoc. There was great rejoicing among the Frosh, when with the assistance of two eighth graders, they defeated the Sophomores in two basket ball games. When will Freshmen ever cease to celebrate with wicked glee any triumph they may have over Sophomores ? Then there was the sleigh-ride to Bangor, a gala occasion when one of the Junior boys deserted his classmates to receive the sunny smiles of one of the popular Freshmen girls. Come to think of it, a number of romantic episodes opened at this time, episodes which are flourishing even yet. The next fall this gay band duly became Sophomores. It is strange what a different opinion they had formed of Sophomores since the preceding year. They calmly proceeded to have the class election when Laura Young became president; Eliz- abeth Schwartz, vice president; Herbert Weingarten, secretary and Muriel Fuller, treasurer. Miss Quackenbush and Mr. Rowe were advisors. The first important event of the Sophomore schedule of social activities was the initiation party, a truly delightful occasion and one which thoroughly subdued the rebellious and irreverent Frosh. The Sympathy Orchestra played for the dancing. The Sophomore mixer was an outstanding success in all respects. The superb acting of Yale and Norma in the little playette, “The Raft” was followed by the Mock Wedding, Bridget O’ Flynn, the delightful songs By the quartette and dance music by the Largul Band. The class basket ball team defeated the Juniors and Seniors but only received third place in the Inter-Class Tournament. The Sophomore class, so soon to be Juniors, have enjoyed two pleasant years in the West Salem High School. With such a reputation in the past a brilliant future seems to be assured for them.