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

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0 ilium immiiii .0 FRESHMEN Top Row Standing—George Wolters, Tilman Knudson, Fillmore Storandt, Willard Drecktrah, Luella Nehls. Second Row Standing—Lester Drogseth, Raymond Rhodes, Earl Quackenbush, Winton McEldowney, Elvira Garbers, Dorothy Selebrede, Estella Krohn, Eloise Hebron. . 4 Third Row Standing—Helen Kruger, Martin Hass, Rudolph Hulberg, Wilson Cassel, Irene Hagan, Elsie Peterson, Minetta Becker, Eunice Pierce, Marie Paustian. • „ ,, . ... . ... First Row Seated—Emelia Xesseth, Elsie Shane, Dorothy Larson, Hulda Brocade, Esther Klos, Lawrence Halverson, Havward Rhodes, Marcus Schwartz, Rudolph Lee. 4 , . 0 ,,,,.,1 ,, Front Row Seated—Eldor Miller, Paul Linse, Willis Schomberg, Allen Anderson, Louis Spacek, Donald Miller, Arnold Schmidt. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On Sept. 5. 1927, 39 new-comers | enrolled as Freshmen. Of course they were green about their new surround-! ings as freshies would be. Never was there a class that looked as bewilder- ed as they did. No one knew where to go to his classes, no one understood the ringing of the bells, and instead of trying to find out they sat and gazed. It was a great relief to thorn when Mr. Peters explained the general system of the school. The freshies’ knees shook on the night of September 30—initiation. The Sophomores were the masters of the situation and they took every occasion to impress on us the gruesome side of the affair. The girls as well as the boys wore overalls. The entire class was blindfolded and lead down slippery stairs where soap suds and hot and cold water were mysteriously encountered as we groped about in the darkness. Eggs were broken over our heads ami we were painted up worse than Indian chiefs. “Freshies 1927” was the inscription painted in green letters on our foreheads. The predominating color throughout was green,. The gym was decorated with green streamers. The refreshments consisted of green pop, sandwiches with green cabbage leaves for filling, and cake with green frosting. This was one of the most exciting events in the history of the Freshman class. Mr. Splitgerber was our adviser ami at our class meeting we elected Fil-more Storandt president, Marcus Schwartz vice president, and Marie Paustian secretary and treasurer. It has generally been conceded that Freshmen are inferior to upper class- men. There may be a good basis for this claim but the Freshmen class of 1927 showed its readiness to adopt the rules and regulations of the institution of which it is now a part and the night that our team won the Inter-Class Basketball Shield we were indeed a happy ami proud class. On April 5th we had the Freshman mixer. It was last but not least of the high school parties. The program consisted of the championship game which we won and other interesting and amusing numbers. After an hour -pent at dancing, refreshments were served. As a whole we consider our first vear in high school a big success and we hope to do great things before we graduate. High School days are filled with delights But best of all are high school (k)nights.

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Qiiiihmiii 11111111111 IIMIIIIIti llll IIII11911 III •• I III I III I III III Mil 111! Ml | a|| | PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION FIRST MEETING Friday evening Oct. 21 about 100 persons attended the Parent-Teacher meeting held in the gymnasium of the high school. There was an interesting program, election of officers and a buffet lunch. Harry Jones presided at the meeting which opened with the reading of the minutes. Mrs. Ruppenthal, accompanied by Mrs. Waite, sang a solo and responded to an encore with “There’s a Little Bit of Heaven Called Ireland.” Both were sung with charm and precision. George M. Snodgrass, president of the La Crosse State Teachers College, gave a 30 minute talk along educational lines and explained some of the contributions of psychology to modern methods of education. The speakers definitions were made in the precise wording of an upper class room but his illustrations and explanations shed much light upon his meaning. He questioned whether students should study things they did not like. Because a student can reason out the solution to abstruse mathematical problems it does not follow that he can give the answer to the other problems of life. “Education,” he said, “should make desirable things pleasant and inhibit their opposites.” This is another way of saying that education should fit men to enjoy good things and hate those which are harmful. People used to believe that practice made perfect but educators think now that to learn one must practice with satisfaction, in other words enjoy his work. Of course it follows that the man who finds joy in his work can have no greater happiness. The points brought out were interesting and well presented. D. E. Peters had a set of slides showing views of the World War and put them on while the luncheon committee was preparing the tables. The following officers were elected: President—G. W. Garlock Vice Pres.—Mrs. Orma McEIdowney Secretary—D. E. Peters Treasurer—Miss Richardson The date of the next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 6. The result of the standard test in the local school will be ready for presentation at that time. The following were appointed as a program committee: Mrs. Elizabeth Drecktrah, Mr. Rowe, Miss Schrankel, Mrs. Lorna Tofson and J. W. Thomas. ......................... SECOND MEETING In spite of snow and adverse weather conditions almost a hundred people were present at the second meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association held in the high school gym Tuesday evening December 6th. The program included the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, a group of songs by the high school glee club, a piano solo by Elmer Mau, and a report of the standard tests by Mr. Peters. Following the program the parents who had children in the grades were given an opportunity to examine the papers turned in during the test period. Both musical numbers on the program were good and the first appearance of the Glee Club with its 30 or more young voices was especially interesting. The Club sounded very promising Tuesday night and under Miss Lound’s direction should develop into an organization we shall wish to hear often. The standard test as explained by Mr. Peters is a series of test questions in the various grades. These questions are given out to the pupils without previous warning of their nature. The percentage of correctness in answers is compared with a standard figure reached through averaging the results of similar tests of many thousands of pupils in other schools. The tests here reveal the progress made in local teaching methods. Given in the early months of the school year, they reveal deficiencies which can be corrected during future months and are a valuable guide to the teachers. At the same time they give local tax payers a standard by which they may measure the progress and success of the school. Mr. Peters announced that no public Christmas program would be given in the school this year. There has always been much doubling up of preparation where school pupils participate in both school and church programs. This year the plan of leaving such programs entirely to the church will be followed. Mr. Peters also revealed that the operation of the drivers license law is likely to keep several high school pupils out of school after Jan. 1. They are too young to secure a license and without it have no way of coming to school. There are one or two such students who would like to stay in town and assist in work around the house for their room and board. Mr. Peters will be glad to give names to any person who can lend a helping hand in this problem. IIMIIMIIIMIIIMMIMMIIIIIIIIIHIimillllHMMIMMIIIIHMIlMIIMHIHM THIRD MEETING Tuesday evening April 3 an audience of a hundred people came out for the third Parent-Teachers meeting and heard Dr. A. E. Frederick of Sparta deliver an address filled with eloquence, high ideals and sound sense. Dr. Frederick’s subject was “The Neglected Child.” He saw the child as the man and woman of tomorrow. The child that is starved physically, morally, socially or educationally is handicapped in the battle of life. Healthful food, clean play, self restraint in social contacts, work, saving, wise spending, self reliance and an awakened sense of moral values are essentials in the life of the youngster who is to train for success. Dr. Fredericks address was keen, virile, warmed with ideals and illuminated by an insight into real life. Dr. Frederick is a graduate of Wisconsin and Georgetown Universities; for seven years was the State Humane Officer; served in the war as a commander of a company of infantry; has been a member of the legislature; has been admitted to the bar and is divorce counsel for Monroe county. He is a candidate for congress from this district, but his address was wholly non-political. Following the program the refreshment committee, lead by Mrs. Capper, served cake, coffee and sandwiches. Lester H.—Let’s get tied. Dorothy S.—Let’s knot. Annette Me.—Why do the Scotch like basket ball ? Yale—They enjoy the free throws. Verna S.—Any mail waiting for me? Elizabeth—Yes, I saw an “Auburn” outside. E. H.—Why do you call Rnute “Humpty Dumpty”? H. D.—Cause he fell for me and it broke him. Lives of Seniors all remind us We can make our lives sublime And in asking foolish questions Take up recitation time.

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plmnmtminiiinnnuuniMHMiuHiininHHiimiMiiHHnniiim Results of the Basket Bull Season West Salem 20—Bangor 11 West Salem 13—Bangor 9 On Dec. 2nd Salem engaged its old traditional rival, Bangor, on the latter’s floor in the first conference game of the season. The game was very fast and was characterized by many well executed plays on both sides. The half ended 12 to 7 in Salem’s favor. In the second half Salem successfully maintained her advantage and the final score was 20 to 11. The return game was played on the local floor, Jan. 27th. This game was very close and hard fought. In the last half the score see-sawed back and forth but at the crack of the gun Salem was on the long end of a 13 to 9 count. West Salem 16—Galesville 9 Galesville 15—West Salem 10 On Jan. 6th, Salem played at Galesville, winning by a score of 16 to 9. In this game West Salem showed the best team work of the whole season. The game started out evenly but as the end of the half drew near Salem forged ahead for a 10 to 6 lead. In the third quarter Galesville fought desperately to overcome Salem’s lead, but were unsuccessful and during the last quarter Salem added four more points to her score. The second game with Galesville proved to be the championship contest and was played on the local floor Feb. 17. The game was very close and in j the third quarter the score was repeatedly tied. In the final quarter Salem seemed to slow up somewhat, gathering only one free throw while Galesville gained 5 points ending the j game 15 to 10 in their favor. West Salem 9—Holmen 5 West Salem 17—Holmen 6 In a great defensive battle Salem | overcame Holmen on the latter’s; floor Dec. 15. There was little scoring; done on either side and the half ended 5 to 2 in our favor. Holmen quickly tied the score at the start of the second half but Salem won the game by adding a field goal and a pair of free throws to the tied score. Holmen was met on the local floor Feb. 3rd, in a game that was fast and hard fought. Holmen held its own the first quarter, but after that was helpless due to Salem’s air-tight defense. Salem then loosened up with a brilliant offensive which netted them a substantial lead that was maintained to the end of the game. West Salem IS—Melrose 4 West Salem 19—Melrose 10 On Jan. 13. Salem trounced Melrose on the home floor. The local boys were in command of the situation from the I IMMMIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMIMMMMMMIMH BASKET BALL beginning. In the second half Melrose was held scoreless while Salem ran up her score to 18. “Klussie” was the high scorer with a total of 13 points. Salem engaged Melrose in the return game on Feb. 23. The first half was slow, and found the Salem boys entirely oflF form. In the second half our boys found their stride and the final score was 19 to 10 in our favor. Mindoro 15—West Salem 11 Mindoro 21—West Salem 20 On Dec. 21 Mindoro surprised the whole conference by turning back our boys on our own floor. Salem led at the half 8 to 4, but in the last half Mindoro showed unexpected power and came to the front by scoring 11 points while we only made 3. That left the final score 15 to 11 in their favor. Salem journeyed to Mindoro on Feb. 10, bent on averaging the defeat previously suffered. The game was quite fast with few fouls called on either side. Salem led until the last quarter when Mindoro crept up and in the final minute of play landed a field goal that won the game for them by one point. West Salem 14—Onalaska 13 West Salem 15—Onalaska 8 On Feb. 6, Salem met the Onalaska quintet on the latter’s floor and nosed out the highly taut canning city five by one point. The game was a thriller throughout, neither team being able to piie up a safe lead. Onalaska was in the lead till the last few minutes of play when Salem dropped in two pretty field goals that gave them the game. On March 2 Salem again played Onalaska. This time our boys took an early lead. In the last half the referee called the fouls very close and there was a continual march to the free throw lines. The final score was 15 to 8 in Salem’s favor. La Crosse Vocational 16; W. Salem 11 W. Salem 29; La Crosse Vocational 13 The first game this year was a non-conference game with the La Crosse Vocational School. Being the first game our team showed a lack of experience and La Crosse won the game with a score of 16 to 11. When Salem played the return game two weeks later, they completely defeated the Vocational and piled up the biggest score of the entire year, which was 29 to their 13. Summary of the Basket Ball Season The basket ball season as a whole was very successful, West Salem being runners up to the Galesville quin- iimmmmimmmmiimmiiimmimmmmmmmimimmmiimimmmmmmmiQ iiimiiiiimmmimmimimimimmmmimmmmmmmmmimiimiimmmmmmii tet who won the Coulee Conference cup by the narrow margin of one game. West Salem was picked as one of four teams to engage in an elimination contest held at Sparta. In the first game of the afternoon Salem rode rough-shod over Westby for a 23 to 7 victory. Wilton also beat Wonewoc in the second game of the afternoon. Salem met Wilton in the evening and the game was a thriller with a nerve-wracking finish. The final score was 17 to 16 in Salem’s favor but the crowd was brought to its highest pitch of excitement in the last minute of play when the ball rolled around the edge of Wilton’s basket and then fell out. Being the winner of this elimination contest Salem was eligible to play in the District Tournament which was also held at Sparta. The first team that Salem met in the Tournament was the powerful Sparta five, who turned back the orange and black by a score of 20 to 12. Our boys were unaccustomed to playing in a large gym and began to tire during the last half when Sparta ran up its lead. On the following afternoon .Salem played Tomah and were again defeated by a score of 33 to 16. Although the boys did not get far in the Tournament, they received valuable experience and it must be remembered that this is the first time Salem has ever had a team get that far. Financially the year was a big success and the Athletic Association has a surplus of funds on hand. We want to thank everybody who supported our games and we hope they will continue to do so in the future. The Track Team The boys are now practicing for the Coulee Conference Track Meet to be held at Galesville, May 11. Our prospects have been somewhat dimmed by several of the boys being sick, and adverse weather conditions that have made it impossible to go out on the field for practice, but we still hope to make a good showing at Galesville.