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

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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.

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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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 o t . Mil Hill III • • • I• I I• n• 1111»Iil • l ,I . Mill IIIIMIMIMIIIIIIIIIII I MIIMIIIII Illlfil BASKET BALL Standing, left to right—Mr. Tweed, Robert Mau, Francis Capper, Robert Peterson, Rudolph Niedfeldt, Elmer Klos, Dougald Blackburn. Seated—Melvin Olson, Raymond Hemker, Karl Havens, Roy Havens, Robert McDonald. BASKETBALL West Salem has finished another successful season of basketball. The team won nine out of seventeen games during the season. The team tied with Galesville for fourth place in the Coulee Conference. It won third place in the tournament at Vir-oqua by winning the consolation series. For this they received a fine silver trophy. Every man on the, ten played his required four games, so each wins a letter. The second team also has shown very good work, having won seven out of twelve games and therefore having won third place in the Coulee Conference second teams. Onalaska’s second team won first and Bangor’s second. Conference Standing Won Lost ° r Holmen 10 0 1.000 Bangor 7 3 .700 Onalaska 0 4 .600 West Salem 3 7 .800 Galesville ------3 7 .300 Mindoro 1 9 .100 SCORES West Salem 16—Vocational 11 Wrest Salem 26—Cash ton 15 West Salem 20—Cashton 17 Wrest Salem 15—Holmen 26 Wrest Salem 17—Onalaska 24 West Salem 2 —Galesville 10 We d. Salem 16—Bangor 13 Wre ?t Salem 15—Mindoro IS West Salem 0—Ho'men 15 West Salem —Onalaska 23 West Salem 2°—Tomah Indians 12 West Salem 16—Galesville 17 West Salem 12—Bangor 32 West Salem 36—Mindoro 17 Wert Salem 11—Viola 17 West Salem 21—Soldiers Grove 12 W’est Salem 23—Cashton 20 Total W. S. 320—Opponents 299 Second Team Scores West Salem 13—Cashton 11 West Salem 12—Cashton 15 W'est Salem 7—Holmen 4 Wrest Salem 8—Onalaska 11 West Salem 15—Galesville 9 West Sa’em • 7—Bangor 5 W’est Salem 12—Mindoro 11 West Salem 7—Holmen 9 West Salem f—Onalaska 9 West Salem 11 — Galesville 7 Wfest Salem 7—Bangor 1°. West Salem 19—Mindoro 3 Total W. S. 124—Opponents 107 BASKETBALL T()URNAMENT On March 17th, 18th and 19th a basketball tournament was held at Viroqua. The following eight teams were selected to play: Cashton, Kendall, Lone Rock. Ithaca. W’est Lima, Soldiers Grove, V:ola and West Sa’e . We played our first game with Viola Thursday evening at 9:C0 o’clock. The first half was poorly played, and our team was behind by a score of 12-3. In the second half Salem outplayed the Viola team, but, with a lead too great for us to overcome. they beat us by a score of 17-11. In the other games which were played on Thursday Kendall defea'ed Cashton 14-12 in an overtime game, Ithaca won from Lone Rock 20-M, and Soldiers Grove lost to W’est Lima by a score of 16-12. On Friday, the second day of the tournament, we played Soldiers Grove at 4:CC o'clock in the afternoon. The two teams played on even terms during the first half and left the floor with the score tied 8-8. In the second half, however, our team “got going’’ and completely swamped them. The final score was 21-12. In the other Friday games the Ca hton-Lone Rock ga!me was very one-sided with’.Cash-ton winning 22-6; Kendall won from Ithaca in a thrilling double overtime game; and W’est Lima, after leading for over three fourths of the game, lost a hard fought battle to Viola. On Saturday evening we played Cashton for the consolation title. The game was very close and hard fought. Cashton was leading at the half 11-8. In the second half our team came from behind to win a hard-earned victory bv a score of 23-20. This was one of the fastest and best played games of the tournament. The crowd was brought to its feet several times by the brilliant shooting of both teams. 0. Homestad of Cashton and E. Havens of Mfest Salem, two of the outstanding players in the tournament, led the scoring with 13 and 16 points, respectively. A trophy was awarded to our team, and each player received a silver medal. In the championship game Kendall lost to Viola after plaving overtime. Kendall led most of the time, bu a late rally by the Viola team won the championship trophy, and each player a gold medal. The Kendall plavers received silver medals.—Roy Havens