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

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THE CARNIVAL A huge crowd attended the Carnival at the West Salem Public School Thursday evening, October 29, 1936. Elizabeth Oldenburg was crowned the queen, her attendants being Alice Mae Larson, Larene Garbers, and Jane Leicht. Her flower bearers were Eloise Brevwick and Jack Bean. N.N. Rowe was the general manager, Miss Pearl Richardson was head of the finance committee, and the Misses Zona Zimmerman and Ann Rauk were in charge of the main show. The floor show was under the direction of Misses Virginia Fish and Mary Bush. Miss Fish also had charge of the tea room. Mrs. Beatrice Lehr was in charge of the radio show and Miss Wilma Leide had charge of the fish pond. The rural exhibit was directed by Miss Eva Ashland: Mr. Geo. Nelson took charge of the carnival dance:Ward Fonstad had charge of the mid -way concessions: Principal H.G. Knudtson was head of the advertising committee: and Miss Ruth Schwartz had charge of crowning the aueen. FORENSICS The local forensic contest was held in the High School Auditorium March 27. Those representing our school at Mindoro on April 8, were Glenn Thomas, oratory; Lois Ann Bahnub, dramatic declamation; Rose Green, humorous declamation; Esther Hemker, extemporaneous reading; Frederick Nuttelman, extemporaneous speaking. Esther Hemker received first place in extemporaneous reading at Mindoro. She will represent West Salem at the contest in La Crosse. Glenn Thomas and Frederick Nuttelman received fourth place in oratory and extemporanious speaking, respectively, at Mindoro. G. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association, under the leadership of Miss Fish, organized this year with an enrollment of about 30 members. The officers of the year were: President-Betty Oldenburg, vice president- Evelyn Ehlo, secretary-Francis Vogel, treasurer-Nona Mae Dunlap. In the fall the girls went on a weiner roast to the sand pit. They also sponsored a candy sale at the Bangor-Salem basketball game. The G.A.A. meets once a month. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was again organized under the direction of Miss Fish. The following officers were elected: President —Betty Lee, vice president - Ida Mae Atwater, secretary -Esther Hemker, treasurer— Amelia Nelson. Our meetings were held twice a month, one being a business meeting and the other a social meering. The Club presented the operetta The Beauty Contest in Oct. Each member had some part in it. On Feb.the 24th, the Home Ec. Club girls and the Future Farmer boys enjoyed s sleigh ride party to Bangor. After returning to the High School, hot chili was served. Both organizations also entertained the students and faculty at a successful mixer which was given April 8. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was organized under the direction of Miss Zimmsr-man. The following officers were elected: President - Lois Ann John- son, vice-president — Florence Griswold, secretary — Lucille Storandt, treasurer - Harriet Jones. The club met twice each month. At these meetings, plays were given and games were played.