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

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1939 volume:

?1 ;v-; . P r-t : y $sf . y 6SG .A ..- - -. � � - V -.- V-Tc , «X fv ',•■ v sg x BhB -x . v• r r ■ '; i � ’ - -. ;y “■%!• _v ’Sv!ir. JV : ¥1 jXBh y;Vf 1 v| g £ i ■ %! f ,X eplf fei i� • ■fK r os lion 04 l� 3� I'ullliKlKMl l v The Sonior 4'la.ss Of Wi‘sl Sal« m I’agc I ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NAME OF ANNUAL We, the members of the Senior Class of 1939, wish to hereby establish the name of “Neshonoc” for our annual. Such an attempt was made in 1924, but the tradition was not carried on. Because of the meaning of the name, we think it would be an appropriate title for the presentation of this class project. It is our desire to have the succeeding classes recognize this act and carry on the name of “Neshonoc” for future annuals. Page 2 TIm History Of The Xame ••Xoslionoc ” The name Neshonoc is closely rela'ed to the histoiy of this community. During 1855, Monroe Palmer, with the aid of the County Surveyor, laid ou. the village of Neshonoc. That place is located cne mile north of the present village of West Salem on Highway 16. The name. Neshonoc, had its origin in a.i Indian name and indicates its locati n on the La Crosse River. The first building was used for hotel purposes. Incidentally, that building is still being used, for in later years, it was meved to West Salem and is now located on the north east cor ner of Leonard and Main Streets and is now being used as a home. In a short time the village of Neshcnoc ‘howed piospects cf a bight futu.e. Farther south, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railicad was built and the station of Salem was located. The name was later changed to West Salem, for in Kenosha County there was a village of Salem. A village was built at this site and because of the advantages cf the railroad, the population of Neshonoc was literally swept like an avalanche to the village of Salem. Merchant buildings and merchandise were removed and tran ferred. which made the future of Neshonoc ve:y glcoiry. For a while there was some competition between the two villages, but as the inhabitants continued to depart from Neshonoc, that village was soon abandoned. Today, highways 16 and 108 lead out of Neshonoc and there is located at that junction a rural school house, filling station and picnic grounds. The Neshonoc Light and Power Company, which is the source of electricity for West Salem an:l vicinity, is a .to located there. Page 3 Page 4 TO Principal H. G. Knudtson, who has strived to improve our school and to help the students better themselves, we, the Seniors, wish to dedicate this annual in appreciation and acknowledgement of the fine work which he has accomplished. Page 5 9 ' Jtv-ci Seniors Page 7 Back How Hill l’isohke, t'urtis Selbrede, Laver no Young. .1 n Johnson, Marlin Wallers. Second Row Richard Clark. Ixircne Garbers. Irma Niedfeldr. Joyce Tofson. I esHe Olson. Miss M. Stnky Kront Row Marian Meyer. I’hyllis Nelson, Arleen Clements. Helen Simonson. Viola Horninn. Marjorie Knngc. Not present : Betty Holder, Ralph Dunlap Annual Pilaff JTditor-in-chief ........... Assistant Editor............ Business Manager............ Assistant Business Manager Music ...................... Clubs....................... Classes .................... Athletics .................. Agriculture ................ Humor ...................... Snapshots .................. Art......................... Typist ..................... ................Viola Horman ................Betty Heider ...............Lorene Gar bars .............Marjorie Runge ................Joyce Tofson .Leslie Olson Helen Simenscn .................Irma Niedfeldl James Johnson. Phyllis Nelson .Ralph Dunlap, Marlin Walters ...............Curtis Selbrede .Laverne Young, Billy Pischke ..Marian Meyer. Richard Clark ...............Arleen Clements Pag ‘ 8 Seniors Page 7 Berk How Hill IMxcliko, Curtis Solbredo, I.nverno Young. J.n John son. Marlin Walter . Sooml How Klclmnl ’lark. I-o rone Garbers, Irma Niedfoldt. Joyce Tofson, I eslie Olson. Miss M. Siaky Front How Marian Meyer. 1'hyllis Nelson. Arleen Clements. Helen Simenson. Viola Horman. Marjorie Hun go. Not present : Betty Holder. Halpb Dunlap Annual Pilaff Editor-in-chief ......................................................Viola Honnan Assistant Editor......................................................Betty Heider Business Manager......................................................Lorene Garbers Assistant Business Manager............................................Marjorie Runge Music ................................................................Joyce Tofson .Leslie Olson Helen Simenscn ................Irma Niedfeldt James Johnson. Phyllis Nelson .Ralph Dunlap. Marlin Walters ..............Curtis Selbrede .Laverne Young, Billy Pischke ..Marian Meyer, Richard Clark ..............Arleen Clements Pago 8 Clubs...... Classes Athletics .. Agriculture Humor .... Snapshots . Art........ Typist .... HELEN SIMENSON—“Toot ” Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3, 4; GAA 1; Glee Club 1. 2: Operetta 1, 2: Class Play 3; Buskin Club Play 4; Forensics 1. 2, 3: Annual Staff 4. MVRON IIASS—“Mikr (AIA R1.1N WA1 rERS—Sweeter ” FFA 1, 2. 3, 4 : Judging Team 1, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Stage Manager 3. PFA 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 1 ; Class Sec.: Business Man- j Band 1 j ager 3. j M . i -r v j :rt L wife P ‘Utoh TuiiYbliivfc Vreaui 1. .‘K Stage MAnager S|CK . •3 ; Stage Manager .'JA Clues Pre£rd ; k. 5 4udging Tea;n 3.1 1 Vania tic ChAi 2-V 3 4: FFA h. 4 : FI'a HashvKSain Warn 3. 4 ; Clasfc. J fey t)Am L LESLIE OLSON—“Tufty” PFA 1, 2. 3. 4; Judging Team 4 : Forensics 1, 2: Annual Staff 4; Stage Manager 4. GILBERT SCHMITZ—‘•Bud Forensics 2; Orchestra 1. 2. 3: at Sparta Buskin Club Play 4 : Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 4. PHYLLIS NEL80N—“Phyl” Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3. 4; GAA I. 2. 3. 4 ; GAA Pres. 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Dramatic Club Treas. 4: Tumbling Team 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Cheer I oader 3: Librarian 1. 2; Class Play 3: Class Pres. 2. 4: Operetta 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Annual Staff, 4. 1 lit EN E GARB ERS— dart er� ” Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Home Ec. Club Sec. 1 ; Athletic Ass'n Treas. 3, 4 : News Staff 1 : Tumbling Team 3; Librarian 3; Class Pres. 3; Class Sec. 1. Class Treas. 2; Operetta 1. 2: Orchestra 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2; Mix-eel Chorus 3. 4: Chorus Treas. 3; Class Play 3, 4 ; Annual Staff 4. JOYCE TOFSON “Tiff Tumbling Team 3 : Forensics 3: Class Play 3, 4 ; Class See. 2. 4 : ('lass Treas. 3: Stamp Club 4; Operetta 1. 2: Orchestra 1. 2: tile. Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Band 3. 4 : Home Ec. Club 4 : Annual Staff 4. JOHN ENSRUD- Jennie Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Band Treas. 3; Orch. 1. 2; Photography Club 2; (ilee Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Stage Manager 3. VIOLA HORMAN—‘“Vi” Dramatic Club 1. 4 : GAA 1. 2, 3. 4: GAA Sec. 3: GAA Pres. 4 ; Home He. Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4 : Librarian 4 ; (’lass Play 3, 4 ; Annual Staff 4. trims sk Lint hi ns- -“Curt” Devil's Lake. N. I). 1 : Sparta High 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Annual Staff 4. ELIZABETH HEIDEIt “ltctti Home He. Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Home He. Club Treas. 4: Glee Club J. 2: Orchestra 1. 2; Operetta 1, 2: class IMay 3, 4 ; Librarian 3; Annual Staff 4 ; Class Vice-Pres. 3; ('lass Treas. 4. IIA It ICY SdlOMBERG— “8chombcrg,f Forensics 1. 2: .fudging Team 1. 4 ; Glee Club 1. 2; EPA 1. 2. 3. 4. WILLIAM PISCIIKE—“Bill” Dramatic Club 2; Class Sec. 3; Class IMay 3. 4; Forensics 1, 2; Baseball Team 1. 2; Basketball Team 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Annual Staff. MAR.TORIH KITN(;R— • Uarj” Forensics 1. 2: Class Play 3; Class Sec. 1 : Class Treas. 3; Glee Club 1 ; Band 1. 2. 3; Band Vice-Preg. 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2; Home Ec. Club Sec. 2; Home Ec. Club Treas. 1 ; At Melrose Dramatic Club 4 : Mixed Chorus 4 ; Annual Staff I ; ('lass Play 4. I EAN LA BPS—“Piejace” .fudging Team 1. 3. 4; FFA 1. 2, 3. 4 : Stage Manager 3; Class Play 4. KOSELLA DIKKHOKGHIt “IHeky” GAA 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1.2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Operetta 2; ('lass Play 3. RALPH Dl’NLAP “Secretary” FFA 2. 3, 4 ; FFA Basket Ball Team 2. 3. 4; Judglg Team 2. 4 : Stage Manager 4. DONALD SCI1 AMS- “Donnie” Band 2. 3; Judging Team 4; Forensics 1. JAM ICS JOHNSON—“Tim'’ Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Band Pres. 4; Glee Club l ; (’lass Vice-Pres. l : Forensics 1 : Basket I� a II Team 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Class Play 3, 4 ; Annual Staff 4 MARIAN M ICY HR -“Bangor' Home Kc. Club 1. 2, 3; Dnuibrtic Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee nub 1. 2 Orchestra 1. 2: Operetta : “’lass Play 3. 4 ; Librarian Club Play 4 ; Foren nual Staff 4. . rAVICRNE YOl’NG “Pern” Photography Club 2; Stage Manager ; Annual Staff 4. ARLEEN CLEMENTS—1 Una” Dramatic Club 1: GAA 3: Oper etta 1. 2; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3 ; Annual Staff 4 ; Class Play 4. HAROLD STRKRTON—“Tten ” FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Manager 3. IRMA NIEDFELDT—“Irmle Horae Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4; GAA 1. 2. 3. 4 : Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4 : Op-eretta 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2; Mixed Cborus 3. I : Tumbling Team 1. 2. 3. Class Plav'l: Librarian 1.. cpmi1 TJyJ ” RICHARD CLARK—f‘Richie” Draamatic Club Treasurer 3; Animal Staff 4 : Class Play 4. 1 MINNA HICIN JC 'Heinz 57” Operetta 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Class Play 3. 4: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4; Home EC. Club 1. 2, 3, 4. ROGER SC HE I VAN “Schehan” Forensics 1, 2: Stage Manager 3 Photography Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2 Glee Club 1. 2; Mixed Cborus 3. 4 Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4. GILMAN CDELL •amir” FFA 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3; Bund 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Orchestra 1, 2: Class Play 3: Basketball Team 1. 2. 3, 1: Baseball Team 2. Class Motto—We build the ladder on which we climb. Class Flower—Carnation. Class Colors—Black and Silver. The .Senior Mass llislorv When students become seniors, they are anxious to graduate. Our class is no different from any other, but as commencement day draws nearer and we begin to look back upon our High School days we feel a little differently. Summarizing our history we realize our class has been responsible for several successful events and members of our class have been represented in many organizations. When we were Freshmen our class was recognized for the election of the Carnival Queen, Lorene Garbers, one of our members, who was voted the most popular girl. We were glad when we became Sophomores so we would no longer be referred to as those ‘ green freshies. In our Junior year we really made history. First, with the presentation of our class play. “Miss Adventure.” Although it was predicted to be a mis-adven-ture it proved to be a grand success. The highlight of our Junior year, however, was the Prom. It was brought to a climax with the grand march being led by Prom King. Tim Johnson and his Queen, Sue McEldowney. The Senior year will be remembered for the card party which we sponsored. We producted a play entitled, “Going On Seventeen,” which also was a success. Now that we are Seniors we regret the fact that we must leave, but we are looking for more enjoyable years to come. ('lasses Third Row Kli ubcth Schomburg. Alice Larson. Sue McKldowne.v. Robert Powers. Richard Wilcox. Marlin Miller. Gordon Miller. Stanley Sherman. Virginia Uner. Kathryn Wedekinu .lean Twining Second Kow Stanley Thomas. Robert I axton. Arthur Anderson. Wilfred llemker. Richard Krohn. Frederick Nuttleman. Klmer Seeger. Harold lietland. I.a Verne Henson. Armin Wehrenberir. Mr. Nelson Front Row Leslie Indalil. Leonard Sprain. Mildred lee. Marlon Wege. Kira nor Sora'n. Ardell Herrick. Helen Anderson. Mary rose Keefe. Marjean Soltek, Kllen Fit lire. Th« Junior Class We. Jhe Junior Class, are quite proud of our accomplishments in the various school organizations during the last three years. The Juniors are represented in the field of athletics by Robert Powers, Richard Wilcox. Stanley Sherman, Wilfred Hemker, Harold Hetland, Armin Wehrenberg, and La Verne Densen as members of the first and second basket-ball teams. Imagine the band without Eleanor Sp ain. Jean Twining, Alice Larson. Sue Mc-Eldowney, Stanley Thomas. Leonard Sprain. Stanley Sherman, and Wilfred Hemker. Last December, the class gave its first class play. “Goin’ Modern. a farce comedy in three acts. It proved to be very successful. The present class officers are Gordon Miller. President; Wilfred Hemker, Vice-President; Arthur Anderson, Secretary; Elmer Seeger. Treasurer. Third How I .oilman Kricktsou, Mary Ironing. I « l.auros I’nixloy, DHnrox Voim ;. Ruby Rhodes. Minnotta ohiirii, Jeanne Sylvester. Alice Hroehowxke. Flizab«-tli lMsohke. Coraldlno I'eterxon. Hob Schroeder. Artis Ve;ie Second Row Rimer Hansen. Stanley Breiwick, Allison Brelwlok. Floyd (’arlson. I .ester Olson. John I.amp. Floyd Ilaucnstone. Hudolph Wehrenberjr. Harrison Storandt. Mr. Shlimovitz Front Row t'nlvin Sprain, Robert I.eieht. Kenneth Miller. Stanley Olson. Marlin Tauseher. Lorraine Achterkircli, Adell Hover. Lorraine ('lements. Betty Bnhnnb. Wyliss Vo:iel. Frances Johnson. Mania ret Ann Storandt. Beverly Man Till- So|iliomori� i'lnss You want me to tell you a story of the Sophomore class? The teachers say we all will pass, This year we are trying to make the goal, Under the guidance of the music maestro. There’s Lorraine Achterkirch who trips round like a fairy, Beverly Mau is always in favor of Barre, Stanley Breiwick is a shy lad. Stanley Olson likes to help his dad. Betty Bahnub with her clever ways, And Minetta Coburn who loves to act in plays,, Lorraine Clements flirts with all the boys. Jeanne Sylvester always makes the noise. Harrison Storandt a good judge of swine, Calvin Sprain can play just fine, Frances Johnson is a lover of biking, “De De” Paisley is tops at hitch hiking. Lehman Erickson from a farm came. Bob Shroeder will win basketball fame. Lester Olson likes to comb his head, Rudy Wehrenberg’s name is “Red.” Alice Grochowske with her dark black hair. Adell Hoyer never has a single care, Artis Wege left our class at the half. John Lamp now has to supply the laugh. Dei wood Clark is an artist, ’tis said, And Floyd Carlson has a very good head. Shirley Harmon is a very good seamstress, And Geraldine Peterson knows how to dress. Elizabeth Pischke leads the cheers, Ruby Rhodes never has any fears. Kenny Miller always loves candy. And Allison Breiwick is very handy. Delores Young has a brilliant head, Mary Loging’s favorite color is red, Floyd Hagenstone is a library hound. Bob Leicht is not many feet from the ground. Marlin Taucher is a quiet lad, ’mer Hanson never behaves bad, Margaret Ann Storandt thinks life is a joke, Wyliss Vogel the Ping Pong ball can poke. Now I’ve told you a bit about each and every one, We all work together and have lots of fun. Page 15 Third How- Maynard Meyer, Donald Khodes. F.dwin Seeger. Truiimn Stelloh, J:imes 11«� !« •. May hard Nelson. Wilfred Tauscher. NVarron Fans.. 1 yle Bolntnd. Merlin Kniidson. Boh I arson. Hubert Kruger. Second How Dale Meyer. Hubert Sampson. Marie ileniker. Inez l.abus. Deri rude Powers, (ihulys Schneider. Doris u!man. Hubert Die. roeger. Marlin Wc’irenherg. l.ouls Hein e, Wairen Miller. Mi ton Syvertson. Miss Jensen Front How Maynard t'nrlson. (’••melius Miller. Margaret Becker. Margaret Ann Miller, Certnide ' Irieii. Vio’a Nlemeier. Bernice Moniker. Charlotte Munson. Father True. Hose Dunlap. Jeanette Hanson, lots Kniidson. Made Johnson Tin Freshman ( hiss Beware! Here we are, the Class of '42. thirty-five green freshies. We enrolled on September 4. 1938 . Some have left and others have come since that time, but the sum end substance is still thirty-five. During the first days we made a few mistakes such as getting into the wrong seat or going to the wrong room at the wrong time. Class officers were elected as follows: President ...............................................Cornelius Miller Vice-President ............................................Truman Stelloh Secretary ..................................................Robert Larson Treasurer .....................................................Inez Labus The Sophomores had an initiation planned for us on September 23. The party was cleverly planned with stunts between the dances. After an enjoyable evening delicious refreshments were served. Our return party, on January 20, was in the form of a hard time party. Prizes were given for the best costumes. Many of our class are represented in the various club and musical organizations of the school. The class as a whole is improving every day and we think we will get to be Seniors and graduate just as all the rest do. Page 16 A« livif i vs I’iitfc 17 Hack How M. Keefe. M. Sobek, E. Pisohki . .1. Sylvester. V. Hu« r. I. Nie«lfeldt. A. I-arson. 1 . l� nis- le.v. .1. Twin hit:. I. Carbon . M. Coburn. A. Ilorriok Third Row E. Fuhre. E. Schomburg. A. Clements. II. Simenaon. I . Heln .e. M. Ixming, F. -lohnnon. B. Mail. R. I iekrm irer. E. Sprain. I. Ubns. Miss V. Jon koii Second Row I.. Clements. M. Wego. I . Xenon, W. Vogel. A. Moyer. M. 1.00. M. Miller. M. Moniker. Powers, .1. Hanson. I- Knudson. R. I linla) Front Row I. Acliter'klrcli, (i. Schneider. S. McEldowney. K. V l klng. D. Young. V. Morinan. B. Moniker. M. Johnson. M. Anderson lloitii l onomii� M I Inil The Home Economics Club is an organization that functions the year around and is under the direction of Miss Jensen. The purpose of this club is to develop leadership and broaden interests in the homemaking field. We hold a business meeting the third Wednesday morning of every month. At these meetings we have a program and often some entertainment. We also have social gatherings during the summer. A social which was in the form of a scavenger hunt and weiner roast was enjoyed by the F. F. A. and Home Economics members. The club played an important part in the carnival this year. They served good food to everyone at the Punkin’ Inn. During the cold winter months the Home Economics Club served Hot Lunches at noon. The Junior and Senior Class prepared them. The club sponsored candy sales and other means of earning money. With the money they made they bought dishes and equipment for the department. Thus the club is continuing in its active work. The officers are as follows: President...............................................Alice Mae Larsen Vice-President ...............................................Jean Twining Secretary ...........................................................Delores Young Treasurer .............................................................Betty Heider Page 18 Itiu-k Knw- II. Stornndt. ii. Miller. W. Ileinker. M. Walters. R. s -li« r. II. Schombenr. I� . Lnbus. .1. Ilolev Second Row It. Lewis. i. IMell. It. Wehrenbcre. K. Seeder A stone. L. Sprain. L. Frick non. L. Hoinze. Mr. N N. Rowe Front Row -C. Sprain. I., hulahl. (' Miller. M. Knndson. M. Seeder. M. Nelson. It. Kruger. S. Tbomas Dunlap. M. Hass. L. Olson. W. Tau Anderson. K. Nuttlenian. F. Hagen t'arlson. M. Meyer. It. Sampson. K. F. F. A. The purposes of this organization are: to promote the study of vocational agriculture in the Wisconsin High School, to promote thrift for recreational and educational activity for the students, to create more interests in intelligent pursuits in the state, to create and nurture for country life, to establish the confidence of the farm boy on himself and his work, to promote scholarship, to promote rural leadership, to encourage cooperative effort among the students of agriculture, and to develop dependable citizens. Future farmers of America include all boys studying vocational agriculture in Wisconsin. The F. F. A. state organization has built a camp on the shore of Jug Lake which is located in the Shawano National Forest. Each chapter may stay here four to seven days. Wilfred Hemker represented this chapter at the state F. F. A. convention held at Milwaukee. Wilfred also took part in an interview broadcast over the NBC network at Chicago. He was interviewed by the agricultural commentator on the farm news program. The objects of the West Salem F. F. A. chapter this year are: to buy fifty gallons of spray material and one hundred pounds of powder for spraying trees, to send two delegates to the F. F. A. meeting at Madison in the fall, to give a mixer for the high school, to give a sleigh ride party for all members, to buy a set of boxing gloves and punching bag for the members, to sell concessions at high school basketball games, to conduct an F. F. A. chapter column in the local news paper, to sponsor the Twelfth Annual Judging Contest in April, and to have an F. F. A. basketball team and kittenball team. OFFICERS President .............................................. Wilfred Hemker Vice-President ...........................................Marlin Walters Treasurer ..........................................Frederick Nuttleman Secretary and Reporter..................................Harrison Storandt Page 19 Hack Row- K. SchHvnn. (i. Udell. M. Walters. Miller. W. Hemker. F. Nuttleman. F. llaiceiiMtone L. Sprain Second Row- l� . Paisley. J. Tofson, S. McRldowney. F. Johnson. A. I .arson. .1. Twining. I. Nehlfeldt . Norman. I,. I arbors. M. ('obnrn. Miss Staky Front Row I . Rhodes. C. Sprain. C. Peterson. K. Wedoking. A. Herrick. L. Clements. W. Vogel. H. Hahntih, P. Nelson. M. Run 1:0. I.. Frick son. H. Lewis. Dramatic riuh The aim of the dramatic club is to gain knowledge of dramatics. This includes stage craft, stage presence, acting, and make-up. Attending this club creates interest in vocations dealing with dramatics. A play was given in November at Onalaska. This was one of a series of plays given by groups that were interested in drama. This play was not given by the dramatic club, but will be in future years. Those taking part were Marian Meyer, Curtis Selbrede. La-verne Denson, Gilbert Schmitz, and Helen Simenson. The club participated in a festival of one-act plays given April 15 at the La Crosse State Teachers College. The play they dramatized was “Mixed Dates.” The people taking part were: Jean Twining. Alice Mae Larsen, Sue McEldowney, Wyliss Vogel, Francis Johnson, Gail Twining, Wilfred Hemker, Gordon Miller, Frederick Nuttleman. Lehman Erickson. Calvin Sprain, and Donald Rhodes. CLUB OFFICERS President ..............................................Wilfred Hemker Vice-President ......................................Alice Mae Larsen Secretary ...........................................Sue McEldowney Treasurer ..............................................Phyllis Nelson Page 20 Third Row—J. Sylvester. J. Twining. I. NIedfoMt. M. Cohiirn. A. Ucrr’.ck. Second Itow H. I’ischke. M. Keefe, K. Johnson. I . Yount;. K. SchomhiirK. I . I’nisloy. It. Man, It. IMekroeger. I. I.ahus. Miss Jenson Front Row l . IIoin' .« I.. (Moments, I . No’son. V. Vogel. It. Itahiiuh. V. I ionium. M. Millor. M Hemker. K. Wedeking. J. Hanson. !� . Knudson, K. Sprain ii. A. A. The G. A. A. Club was organized in September under iho direction of Miss Jensen The purpose of the dub is to further our minds and interests in sports and athletics. Points are given for participation in the various sports and for the points earned the girls receive letters. During the year, the club sponsored skating parties. One party was an all school skating party and the other was just for the members. It also had charge of the pep meeting which was very successful. The officers are as follows: President ............................................................Viola Horman Vice-President .......................................Elizabeth Schomburg Secretary .........................................................Maryrose Keefe Point Secretary........................................................Jean Sylvester Treasurer ..........................................................Frances Johnson Page 21 OFFICERS President ...................................................John Lamp Program Chairman ...........................................Joyce Tofson Treasurer ........................................Truman Stelloh Membership Chairman ..............................Curtis Selbrede Page 22 The Stamp Club is a new organization that been begun this year. At their twice-a-month meetings, the members exchange stamps. The club has sent for stamp stories. Some members have general collections and others center their interests on United States stamps only. Tin l liili Music Page 23 ________________________________________________________________ President .............................................. Vice-President ......................................... Secretary .............................................. Treasurer .............................................. Librarians................................Alice Larsen, Beverly Mau. Margaret Ann Storandt First Assistant Director................................ Second Assistant Director .............................. Drum Major ............................................. James Johnson ..Joyce Tofson ...Alice Larsen ..Jean Twining Jean Twining, ..John Ensrud . .Joyce Tofson ..Joyce Tofson Music has always been called the universal language. No matter what station, race, creed, or religion a person may be. music will always speak if he will but listen. Those who most enjoy music are those who are able to produce music. Usually those who enjoy music to the utmost are those who have learned in their youth that good music is taught in schools; to bring children in contact with the music of the masters and to teach them to play it. The West Salem High School Band was organized in November . 1928l ,vnder the direction of Mr. Whitney Nicholls. Since then Salem has shown that its musical talent hasn’t been over-estimated. The youngsters of the West Salem High School Band have always shown remarkable ability in solo work and in ensembles. During the course of years we have had many good directors. The band has been steadily climbing, and. with the cooperation of the students, will continue to climb. During the past year the band has been progressing rapidly. Although band or chorus did not participate in the Western Wisconsin Music Festival in the fall, they will undoubtedly enter the Western Wisconsin Music Tournament to be held at La Crosse in the spring. For several years the band has done little or no marching until last year. When spring comes townspeople will probably be awakened again (if they are not already up) Ly the beat of drums and marked time of marching feet. Without the help of the Band Mothers the music organizations certainly would not be what they are today. Band Mothers—our thanks to you! Page 24 Back Row—M. ehrenberjr. B. Larson. L. Bolshoi. I.. Erickson. R. Schelvan. L. Sprain. F. Carlson I . .N lit Neman. J. Ensrud. J. Sylvester, .1. Tofson. S. MoKldowney. 1 . Mover, B. Man. C Sprain Fourth Row W. Miller, M. Nelson, (J. I dell. .1. Holev. R. Wilcox, (i. Miller. O. Schmitz C Sole-brede, N . Moniker, A. Wege. R. Uiekroeger. It. Loicht. I . Rhodes. M. Knudson. M. Carlson Third Row—I. Ualms. II. Anderson. M. Kunge. M. Wece. K. Sprain. L. Harbors. J. Twining K. Wedekind. I. Nie Ifeldt. V. Baer. K. Pischke. M. Keefe. Twining. K. Schomburg. V. Herman A 1 1 r son Second Row—A. Hover. I Nelson. I). Ilelnze. A. Herrick. M. Storandt. M. Johnson. E. Fuhre. D. Young. M. Heinker. It. Rhodes. 1). Paisley. M. Coburn. 1 . Cullman. W. Vogel. (J. Powers. P. Bahnuh Front Row—V. Niemeier. M. Becker. M. Miller. B. Ilemker. It. IMekroeger. L. Achterkirch. J. Hanson. F. Johnson. M. Login d. (L Schneider. It. iMinlap. I . Clements. L. Knudson Until Mr. Schlimovitz came as director of music, glee clubs were organized for the vocal work of the school. Mr. Schlimovitz organized what probably would have been two small glee clubs into a large mixed chorus. The chorus, as well as the band, has been steadily progressing and is becoming more and more well-balanced. Soon after the second semester opened this year. Miss Nelson, our third ?nd fourth grade teacher, took over the direction of the chorus. The class of 1939 sincerely hopes that the school will uphold the traditions of the music organizations, and keep striving for better music. CHORUS OFFICERS President ..............................................Beverly Mau Vice-President .........................................Marion Wege Secretary ............................................Frances Johnson Treasurer ...........................................Sue McEldowney Librarians ...............Minetta Coburn, Ruby Rhodes, Betty Bahnub Page 25 AlllU‘1 Q4 K Page 27 Itaskol liall Toam I i.rk How llnrrl.-on Mornmlt. .Mnnauer: Will'r« «1 Mcinkcr. John Lamp. Stanley Sherman. : ee lid I mv ! oh Sehroeiler. Hoh Powers. Kiehanl Wilcox. (Iwirae Nelson. Poach i rout How I’Ll 1’lnehke, Jim John non. (� illy Udell Tin hall Season Ncn- conference Games Dec. 16. 1938—West Salem 14 Nov. 1. 1938- West Salem 24 Bangor 16 Melrose 9 Dec. 22. 1938—West Salem 18 Nov. 11. 1938- West Salem 12 Onalaska 14 Ontario 10 Jan. 13. 1939—West Salem 22 Nov. 18. 1938--West Salem 21 Holmen 29 Norwalk 17 Jan. 27. 1939 -West Salem 34 Nov. 29. 1938- West Salem 20 Trempealeau ... 19 Tomah 26 Feb. 3, 1939 West Salem 18 Jen. 6. 1939-West Salem 10 Mindoro 7 Alumni 18 Feb. 7. 1939 West Salem 13 Conference Games Galesville 17 Nov. 22, 1938- West Salem 30 F.b. 10. 1939-West Salem 25 Trempealeau .... 5 Bangor 24 Dec. 2, 1938—West Salem 12 Feb. 17. 1939--West Salem 19 Mindoro 8 Onalaska 31 Dec. 9. 1938—West Salem 20 Feb. 24. 1939 -West Salem 6 Galesville 30 Holmen 21 Page 28 IHslri f Tournament The District Class C Tournament was held March 1-2-3-4 at Cashton. Norwalk 24—West Salem 23 I A Sual f fir ogar e, was ,a close one PIa 'ed with Norwalk on March 2. Salem led at the half 13 to 12 and kept the lead until the last 15 seconds of the game—the score then being 23 to 22 in our favor. Norwalk took the ball out under West Salem’s basket and worked a play which made them the victors. West Salem 15—Walton 8 Wilton met our boys March 3 for the privilege of playing Holmen in the Consolation Championship. The score at the half gave Salem only a 1 point advantage but their tight defense held Wilton to only 8 points. Holmen 21—West Salem 6 Salem met Holmen for the Consolation Championship Saturday, March 4. For some reason or t’other (See Coach Nelson personally) Salem didn't get going and as the gun went off. had only 2 field goals made by Bill Pischke. The Three Senior Stars. James Johnson. Bill Pi chke, and Gilly Udell played their last game that fateful evening! 44f ( vmnil4 When “Gym-nite was started six years ago the original plan was to allow every student in both the grades and high school to demonstrate before a crowd his accomplishments and individual abilities in Physical Fducaticn work. Out of this idea has grown our tumbling teams and class demonstration . Costvmes were not necessary because we were not putting on a pageant Instead, we intend to prove to parents that co-operative gym work is necessary no matter how much physical labor is done at home. All-around development of the bodv and happv dispositions, the sesult of gym classes, cannot be substituted by strong muscles alone. The state department requires gym wo� k of eve v pupil f om the kindergarten through high school. All during his yea� s of school training he must participate in the Physical Education Program. A doctor’s excuse is the only accepted excuse from gym work. Pupils who unfortunately are unab'e to participate in gym activities miss a lot of personal satisfaction in their own physical accomplishments. Our boys’ and girls’ gym classes are held two periods a week. This year again we demonstrated the exact work being done in our Physical Education Program in all grades and high school. Each class has taken a representative part of its work for this program. Special forms of exe cise such as basket ball and tumbling are given due credit, but this is not necessary to instill a feeling for rhythm and grace. Likewise, strong muscles and their feats of skill are not stressed, but rather how they may co-operate in both work and play so that some day they will become well-developed, healthy and happy men and women. Pttge 29 Instuction L onene fAn. vr d lAns,- t .-..ii: . „ :---•• .. -- L U ch s'«p 'i Vo« ;il ionsiE Dept. A “ r i uIf iiit l � |i«irI miknI NORMAN N. ROWE The Department of Agriculture under the direction of Mr. N. N. Rowe is a four-; ar vocational course. The Freshmen take up the study of Feld Crops, Plant Disease, and Soils. Animal Husbandry which is the study of live-stock in relation to the farm is taught during the Sophomore year. The Juniors and Seniors, having their class together, alternate in their study by taking Farm Shop one year and Farm Management and Farm Economics the second year. This year, the West Salem Vocational Agriculture students exhibited their swine at the Wisconsin State Fair. Minnesota State Fair, and the La Crosse County. Vernon County., and the Chippewa County Fai s wheie many top prizes were won. Mr. N. N. Rowe was in charge of the Fair exhibits, but he has said that if it were not for the fine spirit of cooperation, good resu’ts would not have been attained. Showing is only one part, the guiding of farm boys to raise swine of high quality is the better part. The West Salem Ag. boys, with Mr. Rowe, spent a week at the state fair where they sh'wed swine in both the Junior fair and the open classes, and took part in the Judging Contest. They brought heme $1,476 in cash prizes at the conclusion of the fair and sold all of their barrows at the Milwaukee stockyards. On the twenty-ninth of September, twenty-one boys, with Mr. Rowe and the drivers of the cars and trucks, departed for Madiscn to compete in the annual state judging contest for teams entered from Wisconsin High Schools. The three ratings given for the outstanding teams at this year’s con'est were “Superior. “Good, and ‘“Creditable.” Thhe following teams nvido the t ip to Madison: the Fat Stock Team, consisting of Frederick Nuttleman. Ralph Dunlap and Stanley Thomas, placed in the “Good” column; Poultry and Eggs. Calvin Sprain. Lehman Erickson, and Harrison Storandt. Jr.; Farm Crops. Co’-nehu® Miller. Wilfred Tauscher. and Maynard Meyer; Potato Judeino. Robert Kruger, Merlin Knudtson, and Edwin Seeger; Dairy Team. Leonard Sprain. Arthur Anderson. and Elmer Seeger placed in the “Creditable” section: Wilfred Hemker, Harry Schomberg. and Robert Laxton made up the Dairy Products Team which was awarded the rating of “Good”: the Meat Judging Team, Marlin Walte-s, Leslie Olson and Dean Labus, scored in the “Superior” division. The Poultry and Egg Team won the sweepstakes award in Poultry and Egg Judging in the state. As a reward, the team represented the state of Wisconsin at the American Royal, Kansas City. Mo.. October 15-22. At the Americal Royal, the West Salem Team placed 11th among a group of 30 teams in judging market poultry. Harrison placed ns second best judge of poultry in the nation. The cost of the meals, hotel, and entry fee was contributed by friends colleged by Mr. Floyd Larson from the West Salem business men. Page 32 Verna II. Jensen Home Economics is a subject that centers around the problems of the home and is an essential part of every girl’s education. During the summer all eighth grad? girls are contacted to acquaint them with the faculty and school activities. After an orientation unit the girls make a study of fabrics and apply this in selecting and making a lab?ra o’y uniform. Thus the girls have an appropriate ensemble for beginning food work. Here they learn to prepa e and serve nutritious breakfast foods and how to make cookies cakes, pies, and breads. Units in sewing are the making of lingerie and spring cotton dresses. In order that Home Economios nmv function in the home, each girl chooses for the summer a home project, which will give her nevr expediences and help develop the ability to take on new responsibilities. This also helps b ing the home and school into closer understanding because summer p’ans must b favorable with each mother who is coworker and helper with the homemaking instructor. Besides this introductory work of homemaking, the freshman girls make a s udy of infant hygiene and the pre-school child. In the Sophomore year, foods work begins with food preservation. The product? canned are used when preparing luncheon and dinners.' Clothing study is continued bv learning how to make old clothes serve a second vcar by making them look like new The first experience in making silk dresses for the Easter parade is included also in the Sophomore year. Four years of homemaking was offered this year for the first time. The advanced class is composed of Juniors and Seniors and the work i alternated every other year. The first semester of this year was devoted to art work. In this class a number of field trips were taken. On the first trip he class visited Red Wing. Minnesota, home of the pottery and shoe factories. They were also guest - of the homemaking department of the Red Wing High School. The county asylum was visited at which time the girls saw the kitchens wherein food for two to th� - e hundred people is prepared. The wards and laundries were also interesting to see. Dunne the ye� the eirls of this class have prepared hot lunches for the students who � emein at school over the noon-hour and have made a study of the quantity serving of Foods. Under the sponsorship of the Senior Class and homemaking departmen4. a delightful luncheon was served to the West Salem S‘udv Club on their 25th anniversary. The girls prepared the food and the boys did a splendid job of serving. It is through the rural vocational homemaking department that educational opportunities are given the farm girls and women to attend evening classes in homemaking. Interest in this work is growing. In all the Home Economics Department endeavors to be of real service to everyone who wishes to take advantage of the opportunity. Page 33 High Spots of fho Year - - -Your ll«‘ or«l of Outstanding Kvonls Page 34 Aesifl kmi llopiN. English is a fundamental subject which is now being taught all four years of high school. College requirements and the cultural value of English have made it necessary for each student to take four units of English in order to graduate. The students are benefited by this arrangement for a thorough knowledge of English is important for everyone. Like any other subject. English has certain objectives. Today, it is almost impossible for any person to go through life without expressing himself either in writing or m speaking. Therefore English has maintained these two means of expression as its foremost objectives. Thirdly, English presents to the students the various forms of literature which give the reader a vivid literary picture of the life and the times of the various ages. It is also the aim of English to acquaint the student with examples of good literature so that he might be prepared to accept and appreciate the works of all times. The first year of English is devoted partly to the study of the library and partly to grammatical construction and literature. Because the library is a vital element of any school and is necessary to the development of all phases of education, it is felt that each student should become acquainted with the books in a library and their places on the shelves. Thus, these necessities are learned the first few weeks. The objectives of English have laid great emphasis on written expression. In order to correctly and adequately express oneself, the fundamentals of grammar must be learned. Although it is impossible to include everything in one year, a concentrated study is made the freshman year. Literature is also studied during this year for the purpose of creating an interest in good reading. In their Sophomore year, the students begin to study the various forms of literature. Prose, such as biography, autobiography. escay. short story, letters, and the novel, and poetry, and drama are included in this study. At this time literature is studied in connection with the history course taught during this year to the Sophomores. Special a4-tention is paid to the development of human character as seen through literature. The Junior year is devoted to American literature. Since literature is an expression of the history of the human race, this American literature is correlated with the study of American history. All the various forms which have been developed to the present time are studied. The Seniors spend their last year in high school making a survey of English literature from the very earliest forms such as the epic Beowolf to modern English works and authors. With a background of the other three courses, these students are equipped to appreciate selections from pagan and medieval times to present day English literature. Pago 36 Pearl E. Richardson Mathematics and Geography are two of the cour .es offered in high school which are not necessary for graduation, but to enter college one should have had Algebra. Geometry and Advanced Mathematics, In the Freshman year Business Practice is offered, and in this course the aim is to study bookkeeping which includes common arithmetic, office preparation, filing, mailing and money handling which are important elements of office work. This year the Business Practice class has formed a Junior Savings Club. Every Tuesday any student in the high school may turn in his or her savings for the week, and the club deposits this money at the bank. At the end of the year the money will be returned plus the interest received. On May first, about 165 dollars had been deposited. This idea was established to help the students save money and to teach them the importance of saving. Algebra is offered in the Sophomore year which includes the study of useful equations in solving problems, learning accuracy, neatness and alertness. This year the Algebra class has had drills and class tests by the use of games and has gained a great deal by this method. Geometry is the mathematics subject which is taught in the Junior year. This course is one which requires reasoning and develops by logical steps proofs of statement. This year's Geometry class contributed many fine applications of proportion by enlarging pictures by scale for the annual high school exhibit. This course is elective but is recommended for a College Preparatory Course. Geography is an elective subject which is taught to Juniors and Seniors. This year’s class has done the usual map work and has gathered statistics of products by the use of graphs. This subject is recommended for a Commercial Course. In the Senior year. Advanced Mathematics is taught. This year there were five Seniors who started with the first year Algebra course and are finishing with th? Advanced Mathematics for which they expect to receive a credit and a half. Some years the first semester is devoted to the study of advanced Algebra while the second semester is spen in the study of Trigonometry or Solid Geometry. This course though not required is recommended for a College Preparatory Course. Page 47 George B. Nelson The Science Department, headed by Mr. George B. Nelson has had a very interesting year. The Freshman class studies General Science. This study is as its title suggests, a general study of science, which gives the student an understanding of the method of scientific investigation. He is shown the relation of science to his everyday life in regard to lighting, communication, food, fuel, and clothes. This course develops open-mindedness. It gives the student ideas of health control and methods of improving his health. The course as a whole makes for a better appreciation of science and shows the relation of science to history, literature and mathematics. In the Sophomore year the students have the privilege of studying Biology. This science is a study of the growth of plants, animals and insects. In this course, one celled .animals are studied and frogs are dissected to show relative positions of their organs as compared to the organs of the human body. In relation to the unit on plants, birds, and insects, field trips are made to study the actions of the organisms in their natural environment. This course instills in one an appreciation of nature not always gained by one whc; does not take the course. It enables a student to recognize plants and birds as well as other animals. A person with a good knowledge of biology is a more interesting person with whom to associate. The third year Scien e course is Chemistry. This science deals with the chemical characteristics of the elements. In connection with this phase of chemistry, experiments are made showing the actions of the elements end the changes they go through under different conditions. This science develops the imagination and promotes straight, clear thinking. A good imagination and straight clear thinking are needed to understand some of the theories encountered in the course. Even if the student does not use all the scientific knowledge gained in this class, he should have learned to think clearly and learning to think clearly is an important part of any education. The Seniors, with the background of General Science, Biology, and Chemistry have the privilege of studying Physics. This course is a more advanced form of General Science, dealing with mechanics, heat, electricity, sound and light. Physics as well as Chemistry requires an imaginative, clear-thinking mind in order to understand some of the theories especially those of electricity. Experiments are carried on to demonstrate theories which students are required to explain. Page 38 History An«l Social Scionn's Ezra B. Shlimovitz “History is the life story of man as revealed by his life activities, ideals, beliefs, and his accomplishments.” All History and Social Sciences taught in the West Salem High School are based upon this single definition. The monotonous routine of studying factual material is rapidly losing gound. In its place our instructors have introduced a modern system of teaching by story form. If social sciences are to be rightly taught their content must be connected in an interesting story form whereby students procure intelligible knowledge of the subject matter. The real purpose of teaching the Social Sciences in our school is not to teach only historical facts and social problems but to put to use the English, Mathematics and Sciences taught in the entire school system. There is a connection between all social sciences. A student cannot express himself unless he has received adequate training in other classes. This is true of all the subjects taught in this department. It is not the purpose of the Social Science Department to make historians or philosophers of the students but its aim is to make each individual conscious of what goes on about him, to think and to speak intelligently. The Freshmen, under the direction of Mr. Knudtson, study Civics, in which they discuss the following subjects: crime, local, national, and state government, and current topics of the time. In their Sophomore year, a study of the history of the world is made. With a brief survey of ancient history of the time of the early European invasions this class interests itself in watching the developments of man throughout the ages. From the height of the Roman Empire through the period of the awakening of Western Europe to the changes cf our modern times, this class studied not only the political events but also the social effects of these changes. After a survey of European history has been made, the next year is devoted to a study of our own American history. This course includes the study of the political and social changes of this country from the period of exploration and colonization through the period of the revolutionary and civil wars to modern events. During the Senior year a course in Social Problems is offered. In this course, the Seniors make a concentrated study of current problems which arise from every day events. One of the problems which has been greatly emphasized was the question of “Safety on the Highway.” After a complete study of the mechanics and maintenance of automobiles the students concerned themselves with the codes and laws of the highway. To help him in this study. Captain Stanley Olson of the Highway Patrol taalked to the Social Problem Class and to the student body. Another important question considered was that of vocations and vocational guidance to fit them for their tasks of finding work after graduation. Page 39 !v Jsi$ r«- r. jra}1