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

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1935 Although our class history isn't especially long, it is important enough to be included with our annual news. The assembly room was felt to be quite an uncomfortable place the first day, but happily, things grew from bad to better. After a few falls on Tom’s oiled floor and after Norma Asmus had walked into the assembly with her hat on, we felt that we had quite adequately deserved our modest places in the assembly room. The initiation was really a terrible thing to encounter. Every sophomore had as last, as they thought, arranged the best treatment for us. Each and every freshman walked boldy to the altar to meet his doom. But, if CLASS EDITOR—Albert Larsen the sophomores had expected gruesome results, they were sadly disappointed, for we all went home in excellent condition with the exception of the hot green pop’s after effects. The class officers, who were elected on the following Fridav. were: Albert Larsen, president; Bob Mau, vice president; Lillian Jones, secretary; and Beatrice Hanson, treasurer. After the first six weeks we seemed to work a little harder, probably because of the news which the report cards brought. The first mixer was quite an unusual event for us. Not manv tried their luck at dancing, but we cheerfully hoped to do better in the future, and all returned for the next gathering. Christmas vacation seemed weeks too short, for much of its atmosphere still remained after school had once more commenced. After the first semester things seemed a bit more difficult, but I cannot say, frankly, just how much harder we worked. When spring vacation had come and gone, the juniors began their plans for the Prom, and w e were much disappointed to hear we were not to be included among the guests, although some girls received jobs as punch servers. Nov- that the year is almost over, we find high school to be quite an enjoyable affair after all, desoite the hardships it presents to newcomers. With an ever growing lovalty to Salem High, we leave the freshman rows to take one more step towrard that day of sorrow and joy—Graduation Day. 8 - bp Row—Roscoe Young, Fay Cullmann, La Verne Losching, Rex Dunlap, Vernon Dyer, Harold Jandt, Robert Mau. Second Row—Carlet Miller, Harry Gilbertson, Wilfred Schomberg, Milton Schwier, Wilber Hauser, Ray- [tfyfKXA 0 aaJtUSA mond Diekroeger, Albert Larsen. Maynard Diekroeger, Lyle Vogel. } J j J‘Third Row—Ruth Schwartz, Richmond Griswold. Joseph Greene, Herbert Drecktrah, Harold Hanson, MUM Donald Miller, Willis Miller, Kenneth Storandt, Marlon Schwier, Henrietta Caulum Alice Gris- r f] , J. wold, Beatrice Hanson, Elaine Erickson, Jennie Griswold, Evelyn Kokkeby, Lillian Jones, Roseila Nuttleman. —Kathrine Jackson, Helen Albers, Verna Heck, Norma Asmus, Wilma Goedecke, Ruth Olson, e Atwater, Ardith McEldowney.

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SOPHOMORE MIXER SOPHOMORE ATHLETICS FRESHMAN INITIATION I J Safe (Ljl OLX) The sophomore class entertained the other high school students and teachers with a mixer on April first. A short program was opened by a boxing match between “Amos” and “Andy” with “Jack Dempsey” as referee. The next number was a play called “The Raft” by John Sid Steen-sen and Vera Mae Naset. Betty Norris and Lois Schwartz then entertained us with two songs. Rudolph Niedfeldt gave a humorous selection about “Christopher Columbo, who lived in Italia.” A group of girls sang a number of songs. They also played a few selections on some combs as an encore. The program was closed by a paper bag relay in which all were invited to take part. The rest of the even'ng was spent in dancing. The music was furnished by an orchestra composed of Mrs. McEldowney, Win-and Robert McEldowney, John id Steensen and Robert Mau. A delicious lunch of ice cream and cookies ended the evening. Wilhelmina Albers SOPHOMORES Uk ’'L I think that we shall never see JK Sophomore Class as bright as we. •7qup hea(js are full of knowledge crammed, Our memories with poems jammed. We sit and study all the day, With not a minute off for play. e go to school in rain or shine, When feeling punk or feeling fine. We gaily saunter off to class, (To find a test we’capnot pass.) e carry home our English books, And never give them seco'nd looks. Next morning in our class, we find hat we are sadly left behind, the class of thirty-four enobled the name of Sophomore! John S. Steensen If AW That w 9 If u WE SOPHOMORES We sophomores are a merry group, For marks, we never give a whoop. But just the same, we’re not so bad, So please don’t say so and make us sad. Wayne Friell X, Sid S: It won’t be long before 1”11 2 , be in the flower of manhood. ? Gerald idiot. Q: Shut up, you blooming Three sophomores were among the first ten men on the basketball team this year. They were Elmer Klos, Francis Capper, and Rudolph Niedfeldt. Each of these is entitled to a letter. Gerald Quackenbush, Billy Johnson and Freddie Weingarten played on the second team. Those who played in the class tournament were Freddie Weingarten, Gerald Quackenbush. John Sid Steensen, Clifford Hannum, Earl Linse and Billy Johnson. Francis Capper acted as coach. In the game which we played with the juniors we were defeated 29-0. The one-sidedness of the game seemed to be due to the fact that only three sophomores had had much training in basketball while several of the juniors were almost letter men. In the game with the freshmen we were also outplayed -5. The freshmen challenged the sophomores to another game a few weeks later. This time we outplayed them 12-8. 'I he three men on the second team are promising men for next year’s first squad. A few sophomores played on the high school baseball team which was organized in the fall of 1981. Some sophomores are expecting to take part in track work this spring. How We Answer Our Teachers: Freshmen—Huh ? Sophomore—What ? Juniors—I beg your pardon. Seniors—I did not comprehend the nature of your inquiry. —o— Boxing instructor (after first lesson): Now have you any questions to ask ? Roland Labus (dazed): Yes, how much is your correspondence course ? Prof: June, why haven’t you your history lesson today? June: Yesterday you said history repeats itself, and I thought the same lesson would do again. —o— Earl Linse: Why are girls like the letter L? Gerald Q: We can’t make love wjjh-out them. —o— Betty N: My mother has a new picture all hand painted. Harold J: That’s nothing. Our whole new fence is hand painted. On Friday evening, September 25, 1931, we, the sophomore class, escorted the timid freshmen into the gymnasium for their first real treat. Shivering and shaking, they were led across kernals of corn, w'ire door mats, etc. After having walked on cinders with their bare feet, they were then guided through the garage door, which leads to the manual training room. In the manual training room they were led under wet gunny sacks and across ladders. By that time they were willing to sit on a “hot chair.” After they had been shown to a more comfortable chair at last, and were still blindfolded, we told them that it had teen our luck to have an airplane crash near the sehoolhouse. Some of the sophomores had appeared on the scene of the accident, and had picked up some of the remains of the pilot, which included the brains (cooked oatmeal), the bones (wet sticks), one hand (a wet glove stuffed with cotton), and the eyes (grapes). These were passed to each freshman in turn to be examined as far as the sense of touch and imagination permitted. After this de-dightful inventory of the aforesaid pilot, dancing was announced and continued until the refreshment committee was ready to serve the lunch. It is a matter of record that no freshman had lost his appetite. What the faculty thinks: Freshman’s faults are many, Sophomores have only tw o: Everything they say, And everything they do. —o— Miss Richardson: How are you coming with your addition, Billy? Billy J: I can add the zeros all right but it’s the numbers that bother. —o— Quacky: Does this car always rattle like this? Rudy N: No, only when its running. Mr. Tweed (unwrapping a package before his biology class): 1 have here an excellent specimen of a member of the frog family. (He draws forth two hamburger sandwiches.) Dear me! I could have sworn I’d eaten my lunch. Miss Lound: What kind of a sentence that? Elmer Klos: A long one.

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FRESHMAN ACTIVITIES 0( '0 FRESHMAN ALGEBRA PRIMER A is for Algebra, the title of my story; B is for Binomials, which make us all worry. C is for Coefficient, there usually is one; D is for Division, which sometimes is fun. K is for Equations of all kinds and descriptions; F is for Formula—some call them prescriptions. G is for Grades, my, how they intrigue us! H is for Hypotenuse, some call it hippopotamus. I is for Irrationals, the square root of eight; J is for June; it’s then we’ll learn our fate. K is for Know all the rules and to study the samples; L is for letters we use in all examples. M is for Multiplying we try on every occasion; N is for Negatives and their wondrous relations. O is for Obey all signs of operation; P is for Proportions we learn are just equations. Q is for Quadratic equations of second degree; R is for Radical, a sign like the letter V. S is for Squares of binomials and other things, T is for Trigonometric ratios of triangles—not rings. U is for Unknowns, the things we are told to find; V is for Variables of numerous and sundry kinds. W is for work; we must keep at it, so they tell us; X is for X-ray—we think the teacher sees right thru us. Y is for Y-Axis, of graphs—oh, why worry ? Z is for zero and the end of my story. L. T. J. Mr. Rowe: What’s worrying you? Joe Green: I was just wondering how many legs you gotta pull out of a centipede to make him limp. It may not be proper etiquette to use opera glasses in a musical comedy, but it shows good form. AGRICULTURE Freshman agriculture is the study of different crops and soils and their care and needs. It is a course in horticulture (the raising of fruits) as well as agriculture. In the fall we studied inter-tilled crops, the first two of which were corn and potatoes. We also studied grains and clover seeds which we had a chance to judge at Madison. But in this contest our skill was not quite sufficient to bring home a cup. Next we studied the processes required for growing tobacco. We studied wheat in the spring and made a trip to Kruger’s mill to learn the many processes that wheal must go through to become flour. On every crop that we took up we found which types and varieties were best for this community. We next took up the raising of fruits, which included pruning, grafting, and planting as wTell as controlling diseases. The freshman Agric. boys believe that this course of the first year is helpful in learning the correct and modern methods of agriculture and horticulture which is entitled to successful farming of the present time. We therefore give Mr. Row'e grateful credit for the work and teaching he has done for us. Carlet Miller WILBUR HAUSER Wilbur is a funny lad; If you tease him, he gets mad. He does own a water gun With which he has a lot of fun. He certainly is a naughty boy Whether or not he’s full of joy. Each student at noon-hour he does shoot And thinks himself especially cute. Marlon Schwier INITIATION They stood in the Ag. room and waited, This green little freshman class. Each trying to picture the future, Each little laddie and lass. “Now what are you waiting so patiently for?” You would ask a freshman bright. “Why don’t you know'”, this person would say, This is initiation night. Albert I.arsen FRESHMAN ATHLETICS The freshmen contributed largely to athletics this year. During basketball season there were eight men out, and one received a letter. In the Inter-Class Tournament the frosh w'ere tied w’ith the seniors for second place. In the first game they were beaten by the seniors by a narrow' margin, but they came back strong and beat the sophomores. There are a large number of freshmen out for track, and we feel sure they will do big things this year. Fay Cullmann The freshman class of ’35 Sometimes acts more dead than alive. But this, I think, is partly due To those sophomores they sit next to. The sophomores act so very sedate, But just the same they come in late; They love to whisper and love to hiss, And next we see them in Prof’s office. The juniors, givers of the Prom, Would not let the “freshies” come; Therefore we “freshies” rise up in arms And wush them all the worst of harms. The seniors next to the windows sit, They 11 soon be gone, and we’re glad of it. They hog the whole floor at a dance And make us sit as in a trance. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB A bit of tuning, a fair enough start, Skillfully they skip each flat and sharp, While agonized we listening sit, Painfully bearing the sound of it. Jennie G. “He’s perfectly quiet”, said the livery stable man to Jennie Grisw'old and Joyce Atwater, who were hiring a horse, “only you must take care to keep the rein off his tail.” When they returned he asked how they got along. “Splendidly”, they exclaimed. “We had one shower, but w'e took turns holding the umbrella over the horse’s tail.” Miss Gay: George Washington was born on February 22, A. D.. By the way, Emil, what does A. D. mean? Emil: I’m not quite sure, but I think it means after dark.