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

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1940 volume:

The Neshonoc NINETEEN FORTY Published By The SE NIOR CLASS WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL West Salem. isoonsin % Miss Margaret L. Staky, who has helped us, not only with the publication of this annual, but in every phase of school work, and who has at all times given us a feeling of sympathetic understanding of our high school problems, we dedicate this second issue of the Neshonoc. Classes Clubs Sports Humor C-O-N-T-E-N-T-S Between 8 and 4 O'Clock Mr. Knudtson I wish to express my sincere good wishes to each and every member of the graduating class of 1940! The publication of this Annual illustrates what is meant by the necessity and the need of intelligent, cooperative effort which is so essential if we are going to maintain a desirable and democratic society. Each of us must continue to live with our memories and conscience every day of our lives. The experiences we have had. the work we have done, the habits we have formed, the thoughts we have thought, are all a distinct part of ourselves, we must live with them each day. My aim, and that of your teachers, has been to guide you through your four years in the West Salem High school. How well we have done this job can be measured only by your achievements and influence in whatever community you may affiliate yourselves. Youth is the period of high hopes and aspirations; this is as it should be. Beyond that is the world of reality. It is here that we must measure up to the standards of a not too lenient social order. My message to you is one you have heard often: “Begin early to build your personality and character. Select a goal, and strive to achieve it.” Choose your friends and associates carefully. Affiliate yourself with those institutions in society which have as their goal the development of a Christian character. This last thought is one v hich I picked up many years ago and I believe it is still applicable. “When the mind stops working, the head begins to swell.” Pa e Kiv$ Who's Who In Faculty . . . . lie hurries about to get everything done. Yet his work is never through. He rushes to judgings and meets. To make sure all he hears is true. We really scarcely know her yet. We like her that we know. If she can teach the hoys to cook She's succeeded in our show. A very patient, hard-working teacher Blest with virtues ever. Her head is seldom in a whirl. A better helper never. He likes his music very much. He can make a piano sing. When our lessons get a little tough. He helps with everything. She is always busy with classes. Debates, plays, and declams. But wouldn’t we give a great big yea If she’d be too busy for exams! Teaching the dangers of acid And all about vertebraes and such. He is the solver of everyone’s problems For with him we all get in touch. He is the mainstay of the school Working without a fret. He has the worry of the entire group. A better organizer, we’ve never met. FIRST ROW— M. j. Staky, A. K. McDonnell. 1 K. Richardson. SECOND ROW- H. G. Knudtson. E. A. Alliman.G. B. Nelson, N. N. Rowe. Rage Six Anderson, Arthur Art” Sec. 3; Chorus 1; F.K.A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Treas. 4; Judging Team 1, 2. 3; F.F. A. Basketball 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3; Track 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4. Anderson, Helen Vice l’res. 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1; Glee Club 1; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Forensics 1. 2; News Reporter 3; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4. Baer, Virginia “Vicky ’ Chorus, 1, 2, 3-Accompanist 4; Operetta l; Vocal Quartet 4; Girls Glee Club 1; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1; (LA.A. 1, 2; Forensics 1, 2; News Reporter 2. 3; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2. 3. Denson. La Verne Friday' Band 1, 2; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Photography Club 1; Class play-stage mgr. 3; One-act plays 3. 4; Track 3; Tumbling Team 1. 2; Annual Staff 4. Fuhke, Ellen Fuhre Chorus 1, 3. 4; Girls Glee Club 1; Orchestra 1: Operetta 1; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 1; Annual Staff 4. Harmon, Marjorie Transfer from Mindoro. Hemker, Wilfred Bill Vice Pres. 3; Band 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3-Pres. 3; Dram. Club 2. 3-Pres. 3: Class Play 3; One-act Play 4; News Reporter 2; Has-ketball 3. 4; Track 3. Hetland, Harold “Sig Chorus 1, 2; Band 1; F.F.A. 1, 4-Basketball: Baseball 1. 2; Tumbling Team 2; Annual Staff 4. OUR Indahl. Leslie Fopeye Treas. 2; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4-Sec. 4; Judging Team 2; News Reporter 2. Keefe, Maryrose Keefe Sec. 4; Chorus 2, 3; Home Ec. 2, 3. I-Pres. 1; Dram. Club 4-Pres. 4; G. A.A. 3, 4-Sec. 3; One-act Play 4; Forensics 2; News Reporter 2. 3; Librarian 3; Annual Staff 1. Transferred from New Lisbon. SENIORS MAKE Krohn, Richard Louie9 Band 1, 2; F.F.A. 1; Basketball 4. Larsen, Alice “Ike” Class I’res. 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 1-Sec. 3; Librarian 2. 3, 4: Qirls (Ilee Club 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 1-1’res. 4; Operetta 1; Clarinet Quartet 3. 1; Home Kc. Club 1. 2. 3-Pres. 3; G.A.A. 1. 2-Vice Pres. 2; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3-Vlce Pres. 3: (Mass Play 3; One-act Play 3; Forensics 2; News Reporter 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Girl Scouts 1. Laxton, Robert Hob” Chorus 1; Ag. Judging Team 3, I; Annual Staff 1. Lee. Mildred Milly” Transfer from Mindoro. Home Kc. Club 3; Dramatic Club 1. McEldowney, Sue Mac” Class Sec1. 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 1-Sec. 2: Chorus 1. 2. 3-Sec. 3; Girls (ilee Club Pianist 1; Orchestra 1; Operetta 1; Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3-Sec. 3; G.A.A. 1; (Mass Play 3; One-act Play 3; News Reporter 2. 3; Tumbling Team 1: Annual Staff 1; Librarian 3, 1; Girl Scouts 1. Miller, Gordon “Gordy” Class Pres. 3; Chorus 1, 3; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4-Basketball Team 3. 1-Sec. 2. Pres. 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3; One-act Play 4; Ag. Judging Team 4; Basketball 2; Track 3; Annual Staff 4. Nlttleman, Frederick “Fritz” Chorus 1, 2. 3; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. I-Yice Pres. 2. Treasurer 3; Judging Team 1. 2. 3; F.F.A. Basketball 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3; (Mass Play 3; One-act Play 2; Forensics 1; News Reporter 2. 3; Annual Staff 4. Powers. Robert Chorus 4; Basketball 3. 4; Track 3. Sc H ( M B ER(ELIZA BET11 Sch om m ie Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Home Kc. Club 1. 2, 3. 4-Historian 4; Operetta 1; G.A. A. 1. 2. 3. 1-Vice Pres. 3-Point Sec. 4: Class Play 3; Tumbling Team 2. 4; Annual Staff 4. Seeger, Elmer Seeder (Mass Treasurer 3-Vice Pres. 1; F. F.A. 2. 3, 4-F.F.A. Basketball 2. 3. 1: Ag. Judging Team 3. 4; Baseball 1; Annual Staff 4. THEIR LAST APPEARANCE Sherman, Stanley Stan” Treas. 4; Rami 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3; One-act Play 4; News Reporter 2, 3; Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 1, 4; Tumbling: Team 1. 2; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4. Sprain, Eleanor Sprain” Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls Glee Club 1; Vocal Quartet 4; Home Ec. 1. 2, 3; Dram. Club 4-Sec. 4; G. A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1; One-act play 4; Forensics 2. 4; News Reporter 2, 3; Annual Staff I; Scouts 1. Sprain, Leonard “Sprain” Band 1, 2. 3, 4-Pres. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Ag. Judging: Team 1. 2. 3: Dram. Club 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4. Stringer, Barbara Barb” Transferred from Stanley. Home Ec. 4; Dram. Club 4; One-act Play 4. Thomas, Stanley Tommy” Treas. 1; Band 1. 2, 3. I; Chorus 1, 2. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3: Ag. Judging Team 2. 3; Dram. Club 2: Class Play 3; Forensics 1. Twining, Jean Twining” Vice Pres. 2; Band 2, 3, 1-Vice Pres. 4; Librarian 2, 3. I; Chorus 1, 2. 3-Treas. 3, 4; Girls Glee Cllub 1; Clarinet Quartet 3. 4; Home Ec. 1. 2, 3-Yice Pros. 3: Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Vice Pres. 2: Class Play 3: One-act Play 2. 3; Tumbling Team 1. 2, 3. 4; Athletic Assoc. Treas. 4; Annual Staff 1; Scouts 1. Wedekinc, Kathryn Kate Sec. 2; Glee Club 1: Chorus 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1; Home Ec. 1. 2. 3, 4-Treas. 4; Dram. Club 3; G.A.A. 2. 3; Class Play 3; Forensics 2: Annual Staff 4; Scouts 1. Wege, Marion Mege” Pres. 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4-Vice Pres. 3; Operetta 1: Home Ec. 1. 2. 3. 4-Vlce Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1: Class Play 3: Annual Staff 4 W'ehrenberg. Armin Chorus 2: F.F.A. 3. (Basketball; Track 4. Wilcox, Richard “Willie” Glee Club 1; Chorus 2, 3; Photog-raphy 1; One-act Play 1; (Mass Play 3: Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 4; Annual Staff 4. Page Nine SENIORS High School! This word once held an inspiring meaning. A senior seemed so grown-up, but now, that we, the class of 1940, are seniors and graduates the significance doesn’t stand out distinctly and our trials seem less severe. Sometimes we hear an older person tell that his high school days were among the happiest of his life, so even now as we breathe a sigh of relief at the thought of school responsibilities. we feel in our hearts that they are nothing compared with the responsibilities of life. But we are not going out into life totally unprepared, for school has given us as much preparation as we can hold. Our regret is that we did not try harder to accept the education offered to us. On September 5, 1936, thirty-nine frightened Freshmen trooped in to occupy the section of the assembly vacated by the preceding class. A short time, later, a party was given in our honor by the Sophomores. Vie were forced to wear green bibs on which baby pictures were pasted. Mr. Nelson led us in a grand march. Of our Sophomore year we remember little except that we introduced the Freshmen into the school by initiation. The Junior Class Play was held December 6th and 7th. 1938. the title being 'Coin' Modern.” It was a success due to the persistent efforts of the coach and cast and the splendid support of the school and the public. The greatest social event of our Junior year, the Prom led by Victor Newburg and Marjorie Bunge, proved to be a crowning success. It was held in the gymnasium and was well-attended. The music was furnished by Bob Cundy’s Orchestra. The gym was decorated in modernistic manner using streamers of black and silver, the colors of the class of 1939. When we became Seniors on September 6. 1939, we found a new member with us, although we had lost a few the previous year. The Senior class contributed largely to the basketball squad the last two seasons. We gave the squad its Captain this year. There is a touch of sadness in our hearts as we bid you. our dear Alma Mater, a fond Farewell. To the West Salem High School! Vivat! Crescat! Floreat! (May it live! May it grow! May it Hourish! ) I ’ajy'e Teq (1) Hold it Willie! Smile for the birdie. (2) Rulers studious? (f� ) How about some music? (6) Plaving Faithful. (9) Coatless Coach. (10) What have -(13) Guess who? of the grades. (3) Cross your fingers! (4) Aren’t they second fiddle? (7) Future Chemists of America? (8) Old here? (11) No talking please! (12) How about a cheer! Page deven THIRD ROW—C. Sprain, H. Storandt. R. Schroeder, J. Lamp, K. Miller. L. Olson, A. Breiwick. S. Breiwick, F. Carlson. SECOND ROW—L. Achterkirch, R. Leicht, W. Vogel, L. Erickson. L. Clements. S. Harinon, E. Hansen. B. Mau, S. Olson, M. Login ;. FIRST ROW—R. Rhodes, E. Pisohke. F. Johnson, D. Paisley. M. Storandt, D. Young, J. Sylvester, M. Coburn, G. Peterson. Mr. Nelson. JUNIORS Joyful Unpredictable Noisy Initiative Observing Raring to go Studious As Freshmen, we came into High School full of pep and ready to have a good time. We still have our pep although we have also settled down to studying. We think that so far in High School we have accomplished many things. When we were Freshmen we planned and gave the first ‘ eighth grade day”. Since then other freshmen classes have done the same thing in an attempt to make this program a school tradition. I his year our class was awarded five dollars for selling the most carnival tickets. I he class published cheer books which contained the songs and yells of our school. The purpose was not only to raise money for the class but also to increase the school spirit. Upon looking at the personnel of the band, the basketball team, and other school activities, the names of several Juniors can be found. Here’s to next years Seniors! President...... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer...... .....Lestor Olson .......John Lamp .....Wyliss Vogel De Lures Paisley Pago Twelve FOURTH ROW D. Rhodes. R. Diekroeger, W. Ta Uscher, E. Seeger, M. Nelson, M. Carlson. THIRD ROW—R. Larson. L. Rolstad. J. Holey, T Stelloh, L. Heinz. W. Miller, M. Wehrenberg D Meyer. M. Meyer. SK V)NT) ROW—V. Niemeier, I. Lahus. M. Knudson, R. Hcmker. C. Miller. M. Becker. M. Miller L. Knudson. M. Syvertson. FIRST ROW—G. Rowers, C. Munson, M. Johnson, M. Hemker. Miss fetaky, (I. Twining, G. Schneider J. Hanson. I). Cullman, R. Dunlap. SOPHOMORES Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen and Kids! ! ! I’m going to give you some hot off the wire news flashes about the Sophomore class. As the class of 12 juite a vote was put up on who should he president, hut Corny Miller was finally chosen. Truman Stelloh was chosen as a sub (in case Corny couldn’t he there). Bob Larson did first-hand hand writing as their secretary. and Inez Lahus certainly could collect their money. They put on a mixer, only they called it a ’‘Hard Time Part) . In the spring they carried out the idea of the 8th grade da for the second time and made a success of it. The Junior Business Class was the first to inaugurate a banking club, so on Tuesdays they collect the savings from the whole school. The Ag. boys challenged the Junior Business hoys to a three-game tournament of basketball. After winning three games, the Ag. boys declared themselves champions. This year only thirty-three of those beautiful hoys and gals came hack. After a lot of “campaigning’ Wilfred Tauscher became president and Bud Miller is— what they call the vice president. Margaret Ann Miller keeps the records, and Marie Hemker makes them pay their taxes. The class is a prosperous class all the credit goes to their advisor. Miss Staky. Karl) in the year the) tortured the Freshmen at the initiation. In January, they gave ever) girl in school her chance by sponsoring a Leap Year party. They’re represented in ever) club or organization in the school —guess that's all for now. “Good luck. Sophomores.’’ Page Thirteen THIRD ROW K. Sprain. M. Grabon. M. Hertker, L. Hicks. H. Hoppmann, D. Syvertson, W. Selbrede, F. Coburn, G. Gilbertson. S0OOND ROW—H. Albers. R. Knudson. L . End r, V. Friell. J. Wilcox, L. Dogring:, M. Mades, R. Schroeder, I). Roden be rg E. Huxsahl. FIRST ROW—Miss Alliman. M. Hetland, S. Achterkirch. E. Woge, V. Horstrnan. D. Groth. M Dovenberg. M. Miller. M. Walters. Not Included: Clarice Carlson, Hruce Carlson. FRESHMEN On September 6. 1939. a class of twenty-seven freshmen enrolled in our West Salem High School. We had finished our eight years of elementary school and now that we were “ Fresh ies we felt quite important, although the upper classes perhaps did not think so. The first few days were not very encouraging because of our inexperience and bewilderment, hut we soon adapted ourselves to our new environment. One of our first duties was to elect our class officers. The following were elected: President. David Syvertson; Vice President. Harry Albers; Secre- tary. Evelyn Wege: and Treasurer. Mary Walters. Miss Alliman is (Hass Advisor. On September 29. 1939. we were initiated, the anticipation of which caused us all more worry than the initiation itself. On that day the girls wore curlers to which green ribbons were attached in iheir hair. The hoys wore their shirts backwards with a green ribbon in front. In the evening we were blindfolded and led into the various rooms where we were put through a service of initiation tricks. This was followed by games and dancing in the gym. Our course of study consists of English. Science, ('ivies. Home Economics for the girls and either Agriculture or Business Practice for the hoys. With the beginning of the second semester, two more pupils were added to our class. They were Bruce and Clarice Carlson who came from Ely, Minnesota. Although we are often reminded of our greeness by the upper classmen, we are looking forward to the time when we shall bring honor to Salem High! Pag Fourtoon No matter how dull we feel during the day. we like to go home at 4 o’clock sharp. The technical name for snoring is sheet music. Wanted: Several pairs of used rollar skates to supply the passengers of my Model T — Boh l axton. W e never saw a vitamin W e never hope to see one And. gosh, we can’t say whether we Would rather C than B-l —Scholastic. The buzzer rings The students rise But slowly shuffle to class. Mr. Knudson gets out his watch to time— So in front of him— W e quickly pass. At last I admit Thai its foolish to cry; The thing I must do Is get over the guy; It s hopeless to dream. Because in this case The answer’s as plain as The “no’s” on his face. HUMOR ODE TO THE EMPTY PURSE Oh thou, my one time friend, Thou art so Hat. W ith sides that inward bend. W hich once were fat. Oh. thou, my empty one. I need a hat. And all I get’s a dun— Now think on that! Oh. Center of my hope, Give me some cash. I need a cake of soap. I need some hash. Oh, thou, my poor, this purse. Don't be so Hat. Go find thyself a nurse. And get thee fat! —Sunshine. INDICTMENT ACQUITTAL Boys are always bragging. Of the great things they can do. But wouldn’t it be a pleasant world. If these things all were true? Girls put their best self forth. When new folks are around. But wouldn’t it be an awful shock. If true nature would be found? POOR SENIOR Here lies a classman of 1940 I am sorry to sa he is no more. Quizzes, experiments, problems and such Ruined his health and his brain pretty much. In Physics exams he was quite wise. In Math, if he passed, it was a surprise. In English h is standings sure were great. But in History he choked on a date. Before he died this poor Senior said. “No quizzes for me when 1 am dead.” Alas, if teachers would realize How we kids dread and despise. To hear the words “Take the paper and pen” They never would say those words again. Exchange, 1 he saddest words of tongue or pen Are those before you've counted ten! The girl who thinks there is not a man good enough for her may be right, but more often than not she is left. RECIPE A peach at his right A nut at the wheel A turn in the road Fruit salad! —Scholastic. W e re anxious for each day to start. We wonderful students, we— But yet the final hell sounds good. Because then we know w e’re free. on shouldn't curse, you shouldn't cry If grapefruit squirts you in the eye. In fairness now. you must admit It's pure defense you started it! PROBLEM IN AESTHETICS Oh. How regrettable to see A lady running. Can it be She doesn t know the female faction Is seldom at its best in action? Behold her sprinting down the street I pon her silly sandaled feet. Her toes turned in. her knees a-knocking— I ruly the spectacle is shocking Ah. better had she missed the bus Thrice over, than to gain it thus. —Post. Page Fifteen After 4 O'Clock__ SECOND ROW—L. Ender, T. Stelloh, R. Diokroeger, D. Rhodes. FIRST ROW—M. Ora bon. Miss Richardson. R. Rhodes. R. Larson. THIRD ROW— L. Sprain. G. Miller. F. Nuttleman, S. Sherman, R. Wilcox, H. Hetland. SECOND ROW—A. Anderson. M. Keefe. A. Larsen. E. Schomberg, E. Sprain. M. Wege, E. Seeger. FIRST ROW—Miss Staky, E. Fuhre. J. Twining, K. Wed king, V. Baer. H. Anderson. NOT INCLUDED—S. McEldowney. Laverne Denson. Bob Laxton. Page Seventeen STAMP CLUB The stamp club was organized in 1938 by a group of students who were interested in stamp collecting as a hobby. These future collectors desired to have a chance to collect samples of the various stamp issues and because of this interest formed an organization new to West Salem High School. The club is using the book, “America’s Story As Told in Postage Stamps.” This book telling about commemorative American Stamps serves as material for special topics at the regular meetings. These meetings are held twice a month. Members also exchange stamps and look up the histories concerning certain varieties. A collection of stamps was shown at the annual school exhibit. The officers of the club are: Truman Stelloh, president: Kobert Dickroger. secretary and treasurer; and Ruby Rhodes as program chairman. At present there are twelve members in the club. ANNUAL STAFF Co-Editors—Sue McEldowney, Jean Twining Business Manager—Elmer Seeger Music—Leonard Sprain, Eleanor Sprain Clubs—Gordon Miller, Alice Larsen, Elizabeth Schomberc, Frederick Ni t- TLEMAN Athetics—Stanley Sherman, Richard Wii.cox Classes—Helen Anderson. Arthur Anderson Humor—Alice Larsen, Harold Hetland Snapshots—Marion Wege, LaVerne Denson, Bob Laxton, Art—Kathryn Wedeking, Ellen Fun re Typists—Maryrose Keefe, Virginia Baer Page Eighteen FOURTH ROW—L. Groth, V. Horstman, M. Dovenberg, G. Schneider, I. Labus, B. Hemker, M. Miller. THIRD ROW—B. Stringer, M. Walters, E. Schomberg. L. Loging. D. Paisley, F. Johnson, M. Johnson. M. Hemker. SECOND ROW—L. Achterkirch, M. Wege, M. Keefe. J. Wilcox, K. Wedeking, E. Fuhre, G. Twining. ,K Hanson. M Miller. FIRST ROW—Miss Alliman, M. Hetland, E. Wege. R. Dunlap, M. Loging, G. Powers, L. Knudson. L. Clements. THIRD ROW—L. Erickson. L. Sprain, A. Anderson. F. Nutt Ionian, G. Miller, W. Tauscher, A. Wehrenberg. M. Nelson, L. Hicks. SECOND ROW—C. Sprain, L. Indahl. M. Wehrenberg, E. Seeger, R. Powers. C. Miller, H. Storandt, E. Seeger. FIRST ROW—Mr. Rowe, H. Albers, K. Sprain, M. Knudson, F. Coburn, M. Meyer, M. Grabon, G. Gilbertson. ( Page Nineteen FUTURE HOME MAKERS OF AMERICA There is no problem, either within the home or school that is more important than achieving right and happy human relationships. The modern Home Economics training strives to help each girl solve this problem in her own experience. The courses in homemaking as offered in the high school give each girl practical work in clothing construction, dress design, and foods. Not only do they study clothing construction and foods, but by the demonstration method are given actual work in the various fields. The outgrowth of the Home Economics Department led to the Home Economics Clubs. The Home Economics Clubs have been organized into joint organizations throughout America and are now known as the Future Homemakers of America. The candlelight service was used for initiating eleven new members to the club. The initiation was very impressive with the officers dressed in colored robes. A historian was elected this year for the purpose of keeping the Home Economics Club news collected. The club sponsored a Bake Sale and also served Hot Lunches during the winter months. The F. F. A. and the Home Ec. (dub exchanged parties which were enjoyed by the groups. President....................Maryrose Keefe Vice President....................Marion Wege Secretary....................Jeanette Hanson Treasurer.................KaTHRYN WEDEKINC Historian...............Elizabeth Schomberg FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Vocational Agriculture Department was organized to afford boys an opportunity for vocational farm training. A four year course helps the boys receive a much needed background which is necessary for successful farming operations. A new course of study for farm boys which is designed to give a broad survey of general agriculture in the Freshman year was offered last fall by the department. Formerly, the course of study for Freshmen was limited to field crops. Linder the new course, students taking only one year of agriculture will find the course well balanced and worth while and will have a good background for advance study if they choose to take the full four year course. In the Sophomore, Junior and Senior yeai more concentrated problems of field crops, live stock and farm management are offered and new subjects are introduced. To supplement the usual class work the boys of the department have formed a chapter of the National Organization, the Future Farmers of America. Yearly various judging teams are organized which compete at the annual state judging contest at Madison. This year out of approximately 225 competing teams, the meat team placed second with Wilfred Hemker gaining the distinction of being the best student judge of meat in the state. James Holey placed seventh in meat judging and Maynard Meyer placed fourth in the poultry judging contest. Of the other teams that competed, the Meat and Poultry teams were rated superior, the Potatoe team was rated good, and the Dairy Products and Dairy Cattle teams were given creditable mention. The boys have been very active in project work and last summer they showed five carload of swine at the State Fair and brought home over a thousand dollars in premiums. They also perform services for the surrounding community, by holding rural judging contell- for rural grade school children and by demonstrations to farmers in the improvement of their crops and livestock. Agricultural education pays. Farming has made more progress in the last century than in all the centuries man has tilled the soil. This is due to the fact that modern farmers are better educated and better served by the products of scientific skill. President.........................GoRDAN MI LI.ER Vice President....................Calvin Sprain Treasurer....................Arthlr Anderson Secretary.........................Leslie Indahl Pace Twenty THIRD ROW—B. Stringer. I.. Olson. C. Sprain. L. Denson, J. Sylvester. SECOND ROW- M. Lee. G. Peterson, K. Sprain. .1. Twining. G. Twining. FIRST ROW—Miss Staky, D. Paisley. F. Johnson. M. Keefe. I. Uihus. M. Johnson. THIRD ROW—L. Groth. V. Horstman. M. Dovenherg. K. Pischke, (J. Schneider, F. Johnson, 1. Rabus SECOND row— L. Loging, M. Coburn. I). Paisley. J. Wilcox. J. Sylvester. ;. Twining J Hanson I FIRST ROW—Miss Alliman. M. Hetland. JE. Sprain. L. Knudson. M. Keefe. W. Vogel. L Clements B Miller. Man. Page Twenty-One DRHMflTIC CLUB The great grand daughter of the first dramatic club. “The Fizaro Club;” I rather impressive title) was organized this year. Descending from the high sounding nomen of the old days (1934) the name has degenerated into just plain simple “Dramatic Club.” The activities however have not changed. The purpose is to acquaint the student with the many activities related to speech and play production. To the ordinary onlooker the meetings would probably appear to be elite rows with the leader trying to keep the so-called discussion down to a roar. It has always been that way and always will be the same. But in spite of the seeming confusion, things are accomplished and the following results have been attained. A one-act play contest was sponsored by the club with try-outs open to the entire school. Three plays competed—“Almost Seventeen.” a comedy of typical home life including the usual brotherly-sisterly spats; “Leave It to the Seniors.” a comedy of high school activities in which the senior class took over the management of the school: “Wings of Darkness.” a drama of home tragedy. The plays were presented to the public and “Leave It to the Seniors” was selected to represent our school at the Coulee Conference Contest held at Onalaska. November 15. Student directing also furnishes much training to the directors and also to those participating in the plays. !’resident........... Vice President........ Secretary............. Treasurer............ ......Maryrose Keefe ......Jeanne Sylvester ......Eleanor Sprain ..........Gail Twining GIRLS' HTHLETIC RSSOCIRTION The Girls Athletic Association is a recreational organization making it possible for girls to get credit for the different outdoor and indoor sports in which they partake. This club operates on a point basis. Athletic achievement is rewarded by pins and letters. All forms of recreation are tabulated with points for the amount of time which is spent on each unit. This club was organized to give recreation to all high school girls. One aim of the club was to make possible swimming during the winter months. Another aim was to furnish opportunity for the girls to play volley ball, basket ball, and table tennis during the noon hour and after school. This year the organization was invited to the Annual Play Day which was held at Bangor. All neighboring schools were invited to participate in Play Day. During the day. the girls met with the members of other athletic associations to discuss their recreational plans and to exchange ideas to further interest in this activity in all the schools. We have benefited a great deal by this type of meeting. President......................Elizabeth Pischke Vice President...................Minetta Coburn Secretary..........................Beverly Mau Treasurer..........................Gail Twining Point Secretary.............Elizabeth Schomberg Pagre Twenty-two FOURTH ROW W. Selbrede. Holey. L. Erickson. K. Miller. R. Diekroeger, N. Pischke. I). Rhodes, T. Stelloh. H. Storandt, J. Lamp. R. I irht. I). Meyer. THIRD ROW- L. Thompson, F. Coburn. D. Cullman. I). Peterson, M. Miller. W. Miller. M. Dovenberg. N. Rowe, B. Justin. L. Sprain, B. Mau. C. Sprain. E. Sprain. SECOND ROW—M. Johnson. G. Hanson. E. Betthauser. M. Knudson, G. Twining. L. Ender. J. Twining. R. Larson W. Vogel. S. Thomas. F. Carlson, I). Syvertson. M. Storandt. FIRST ROW—C. Carlson. J. Hanson. L. Hein . J. Wilcox J. Klos, E. Pischke. M. Carlson. M. Coburn K Sprain Larsen. J. Sylvester, D. Wilcox. NOT INCLUI)E3D—S. McEldowney. Mr. McDonell. FOURTH ROW Achterkirch. V. Niemeier. M. Becker. J. Hanson, I. I abus, B. Hemker. K. Wedeking H nderson E. Fuhre. A. I trsen. (5. Twining. .1. Wilcox. C. Munson. M. Loging. THIRD ROW—L. Loging. M. Coburn, D. Young, M. Hemker. M. Dovenberg. W. Hemker. L. Erickson L Bolstad J. Holey, M. Johnson, V. Horstman. K. Schoml� erg, D. Paisley. SECOND ROW— M. Walters. L. Groth, G. Powers, M. Miller. G. Schneider, J. Twining. D. Mever M Knudson C Sprain. J. Sylvester, E. Pischke. B. Mau. R. Rhodes. F. Johnson. D. Cullman. FIRST ROW—M. A. Miller, L. Achterkirch, E. Sprain. M. Wege. E. Wege. M. Hetland, R. Schroeder. H. Albers K Sprain. F. Coburn. R. Dunlap. L. dements. L. Knudson. V. Baer NOT INCLUDED- Mr. McDonnell. I I 1 1 'age Twenty-three MUSIC DEPARTMENT Music jor every child—every child jor Music” Nineteen hundred and forty represents a peak of attainment in our own public school music. Music today is a part of every child's education and of all educational planning. Better civic ideals, finer citizenship, richer home life, and more wholesome enjoyment are the attainments for which every music program is striving. We desire the ultimate aim of learning music to be one continuous series of happy memories, pleasurable experiences and joyous conquests. West Salem's efforts to give her future citizens a richer, more comfortable and satisfying life through the knowledge, enjoyment, production, and appreciation of music are accomplished through participation in band, chorus, ensemble work and in the grade school music programs. It is necessary to insist on accuracy in intonation and technique as much as possible. School music does not hope to develop professional musicians but rather to direct a sincere respect for accomplishment of a worth while task and to develop a wholesome love and appreciation for music through varied musical experiences. During the past year in keeping with a long term program for developing well balanced instrumentation, two french horns have been added to the band. This addition, plus the new members constantly coming in from the Junior Band to augment the other sections, has increased the enrollment to fifty members. The performance record of the band shows that it has been particularly active this year, having played for the County School Board Convention, the Guernsey Breeders Association. the Study Club at which time the various instruments and sections were demonstrated, the afternoon Carnival Program, and having given a final fall concert in the local park and a midwinter Sunday afternoon concert. The band has also taken part in the W estern Wisconsin Music Festival by playing a concert and by sending students to participate in the Mass band. West Salem was again represented at the Wisconsin School Music Association Tournament to compete with bands from surrounding communities in the playing and marching events. Through the last number of years the Band Mothers’ Organization has done much to aid our music program th ough their untiring efforts to increase music and and achievements. Vocal music for the most part has been neglected over other school music. In order to maintain a well-rounded music program, a vigorous attempt is being made to bring the standard of the chorus up to that level which makes it an asset as a performing and training group in the school and community. During the past year, the chorus has done considerable work in sight reading and church singing, and carried out an exchange program w ith neighboring schools. The chorus, too. was represented at the Western W isconsin Music Festival and the Wisconsin School Music Association tournament at La Crosse. In addition to programs in the school and community, the chorus has hopes of concluding its year’s work by presenting an outdoor operetta. BAND OFFICERS I'resident..............Leonard Sprain Vice President...........Jean Twining Secretary...........................Bob Leicht Treasurer......................BEVERLY MaU CHORUS OFFICERS President.......................Alice Larson Vice President...................Jean Twining Secretary...........Jf.annette Hanson Treasurer............W ii.FRED Hemkek I'age Twenty-Four (1) Wings of Darkness ' (2) Diamond Dandies (3) Almost Seventeen (I) Where’s Davey? (5) K. I . Special (6) Eight easy eyefulls! (7) De Doss (S) None Better (!� ) I eave it to tin- Seniors (10)' Us in a bus! ((11 Uittle Miss (12) Merry Christmas (13) Future Chefs (II) Can’t l e beat! (15) Working hard? 1 ) Dish pan hands! (17) Tumbling tumbleweeds (18) Waiting for the Whistle (li ) In charge? Page Twenty-Five Hoops and Baskets___ SECOND ROW—H. Storandt. Mm'.. B. I.eicht, L. Olson. U. Nelson, Coach. FIRST ROW—B. Powers. W. Hemker, S. Sherman. R. Wilcox. J. I .amp, B. Schroeder. NON-CONFERENCE GAMES Vi . Salem. . . ...23; Cashton ... . ... 14 W. Salem.. . . .20: Tomah .. . . ....24 W. Salem. . ....23 W. Salem. . . ...30; Alumni . . . ....26 Vi . Salem. . . . .24: Norwalk .. 15 Vi . Salem. . . ...32; Alumni . . . Conference Games .. 19 w. .17: Onalaska .... . .20 W. Salem. . . . . 18 W. Salem. . . . .22: Galesville ... . .32 . . 18 W. .38: Bangor . .20 W. Salem. . . .28; Trempealeau . .. 9 w. Salem . .. .11: Trempealeau . .. 8 W. Salem . . . .. 12 w. Salem. . . .39: Mindoro .... . .24 W. Salem.. . .23; Holmen . .25 v. Salem. . . .24: Holmen . . 18 Coulee Conference Games Vi on 8: Lost 4 ; Standing: Tie for 2nd Place Total Games Won, 15; Lost, 6 Page Twenty-Seven THE TOURNAMENT West Salem was picked to meet Onalaska in their first game at the Class C District tournament at (iashton. Although our boys fought hard throughout the game, they lost 32 to 28 in a whirlwind finish. Salem met Wilton in the second game and the team made up for the defeat of the previous night by defeating Vi ilton 46 to 16 in the consolation bracket. Saturday night, the team tackled .Norwalk for the Consolation Championship. West Salem was ahead by a narrow margin throughout the game and came out ahead 26 to 21. The coach and each member of the team received silver medals. West Salem was the highest scoring team in the tournament, scoring 100 points in the three games played. Forty-six points in one game is also a record in the four years the Cashton tournament has been held. Four seniors. Stanley Sherman. Richard Wilcox, Robert Powers, and Wilfred Hemker played their last games for their Alma Mater. Below are the individual records of team members during the 1939-40 season. Name Quarter Points Fouls Free Tried Throws Made Field Goals Sherman 75 150 41 67 30 60 Schroeder 75 153 20 45 21 66 Wilcox 79 41 35 30 9 16 Powers 66 43 33 18 9 17 Lamp 57 75 18 25 11 32 Hemker 67 81 16 38 19 31 Leicht 20 26 11 6 4 10 Olson 17 5 6 2 1 2 Diekroeger 14 9 4 6 1 4 Rolstad 8 2 4 6 2 0 W. Miller 2 0 2 0 0 0 Hetland 2 0 1 1 0 0 k. Miller 1 0 0 0 I) 0 Vi ehrenberg .... • 0 1 0 0 0 F riel 1 ( 8 3 1 0 4 Stelloh 7 2 0 9 0 1 504 595 195 254 107 243 ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Page Twenty-Ei ht INTRHMURHLS Intramurals were again conducted this year during the noon hour as in the past years. Four teams were organized in a league and played softball in the spring and fall and basketball in the winter. As an added improvement this year, each member of the teams agreed to give ten cents so that small bronze medals might be awarded to the members of the winning teams. SKATING MEET Last winter a boys and girls skating meet was held at the skating rink at the Park. The awards were furnished by the Scholastic Magazine. They were gold plated pins resembling ice skates and a knit skating cap for the winning boy and a parka hood for the winning girl. Four events were held for the boys and four for the girls. They were the 220 yard and 140 yard race, the backward race, and the novelty race. In each event the individual coming in first received 5 points; second H: and third I point. The boy and girl with the most total points were the winners. Alice Larsen won the meet in the girls division and LaVerne Denson was the victor in the boys division. Bfl'SEBflLL basebal1 team was reorganized at the request of the boys in the High School, five games were scheduled in the fall with return games to be played m the spring. The boys showed much enthusiasm for the sport despite the lack ot some of the equipment and a good park in which to play their games The team won three out of five games played in the fall. Below are the scores of the games played in the fall. West Salem 1() W est Salem () W est Salem 4 West Salem ]() West Salem Q Bangor 4 Mindoro 7 Galesville 10 Onalaska 0 Mindoro 1 Page Twenty Nine THIS 'N THAT ■ ■ ■ ■ CHLENDHR OF EVENTS Sept. 6—Dear Hilma. Poor Freshies had to come a day earlier. Remember four years ago when our knees knocked when we entered the high school and thought everyone was looking at us? Times have changed, haven't they? Sept. 7—What do you know—everyone came to school today, and the Freshies weren’t even sacred. They sure were lucky to be able to come to school a day before. Sept. 14—After being dismissed at 3:15. the rest of my afternoon was spent washing and wiping the breakfast dishes. Then the) wonder why I don’t like vacation. I he band played a concert in the park. It sounded pretty good—even though we can’t give credit to all the individual practicing that has been going on! ! ! Sept. 19—The Grade School was dismissed to go see “The Wizard of Oz.” The faculty decided the movie was a little too deep for us. Our minds need a rest! Sept. 22—Gee, the teachers felt good today—no tests, no heckling, no nothing. I wondered why—then I saw Ruth come with the checks. Who wouldn’t feel good? Sept. 23—Hilma. please have mother send the foot tub! The hand marched and played for the Bridge Dedication at I-a Crosse. I thought I could take it—guess I'm getting old! ! ! Sept. 25—Had first fire drill, right in the middle of a test at that. P.S. Got an “A” in the test! ! ! Sept. 30-—Mr. Rowe took Ag. boys to Minneapolis. He would have to take Archibald along. Oct. 23—Today was Visiting Day—and we all played while teachers got ideas at Williams Bay. W onder what they have that we haven’t-—W illiams Bay, I mean. Oct. 30—Seniors were excused today to have their pictures taken. Conclusion boys are worse “primpers” than girls. Oct. 27 The great Carnival was held at the village auditorium. Everyone was there with dates except me. All had a wonderful time but those on the clean-up committee. Nov. 3—First report cards—Guess I don’t like school as well this year. Nov. II—Dear Hilma. we had the Armistice Day Program at school and the assembly was filled with about 12 people. That’s what Saturday does for our patriotism. Nov. 15—All students who participated in One-act Plays attended One-act Play Contest held at Onalaska. Because of my extraordinary talent I was restricted from the contest. Nov. 17—The chorus motored to Bangor and warbled before the High School. Nov. 22—The band played a joint “jam session with Onalaska in their gym. Boy, did we show them up! ! ! Nov. 23—Today is the first Thanksgiving. Certainly is nice having a choice! Nov. 25—Western Wisconsin Music Festival held at l.a Crosse. Every hand was out of tune except the W est Salem Band. Nov. 29—Bangor Chorus returned our warbles. Nov. 30—W hat, another Thanksgiving? Really it’s getting boring. Oh. well. I should kick on a few- days vacation. Dec. 18—G. A. A. went paddling in the pool at Central. Dec. 20—Dear Hilda—Hauled out my lantern to sing Xmas Carols. By the end of the fourth block my Hutelike soprano had changed to something between a croak and a rasp. Dec. 22—Xmas vacation. Wish I hadn’t broken up with Archibald—Might have gotten a present from him. Page Thirty-one Calendar of Events (Con't.) Jan. 8—School again. Jan. 19—School was closed because the temperature dropped to 10 above. Jan. 23—Hilda—Entered Skating Tournament-result-am eating off the mantle- piece. Everyone skated past me in the contest. I wonder why? Jan. 26—Leap Year Mixer! ! ! The chance of a life time and me without a date. When asking for a date the boys said they had a headache. Jan. 27—Basketball game at Galesville. I won’t mention the score. It was a good game anyway. Jan. 30—Happy Birthday F. I). H. Feb. 14—I sent Archibald a 5 lb. box of candy. Archibald sent me a card. Am contemplating suicide. Feb. 22—We had a Washington Program which as usual put most of us to sleep. Following the program, school was dismissed for the remainder (?) of the day. Feb. 28—Amory “Bud” Waite related some of his experiences when he went to the South Pole with Admiral Byrd five years ago. Imagine fifty men and not a woman in sight! ! ! Am packing my bags immediately. Feb. 29—Chugged to Cashton in breezy school bus to see Salem play Onalaska at Coulee Conference Tournament. Mar. 15— Dear Hilda—F. F. A. and the Home Ec. Club gave a St. Patrick's Day Mixer. Archibald doesn’t belong to F. F. A. so I didn’t go. And I wouldn’t have gone with any other boy if I had gotten the chance—or would I? Mar. 15- Easter Vacation starts. A swell vacation for the seniors—most of them haven’t decided what the subject of their thesis is to be yet. Mar. 29 Freshmen Mixer! ! ! How those Freshmen girls get around the Senior boys! ! ! Soaked my feet when I got home. Can’t understand it. As usual I was so popular I sat out every dance. April 3- We really heard music that was music today. It was furnished by the James Scott Company. April 4—1 entered the Coulee Conference Forensic Contest held at Holmen. After sucking on a dozen lemons I got up and completely forgot the first two paragraphs of my declamation. April 5—Senior Class Card Party! ! ! I won first prize playing Old Maid. W onder why the seniors have circles under their eyes. Can it be they stayed up late last night working on their thesis? April 15—Hilda—Because I had to arrange the material for the High School Exhibit most of my projects were displayed. The subject of the exhibit was Conservation and we all flew around the last minute getting things ready. That’s what I call conserving your energy! May 3—Oh. the exercises the students went through on gym nite. I bet the sale of rubbing alcohol will jump by leaps and bounds. May 15—School was closed because the teachers wanted to go fishing. You guessed right, the students were the suckers. May 31—The Junior Prom! Yanked on last year’s formal. Archibald said I looked elegant. Prom King.................and his Queen................ did a nice job of leading the grand march. Fill in the blanks, my mind is failing me. June 2—Baccalaureate and.....................preached to the seniors on the subject of....................at Again my mind’s a blank (?) June 5—School Picnic—as usual Mr. Nelson ate all day. June 7 Commencement! ! ! Seniors commenced with and without knowledge. I'a e Thirty-two For Christmas she bought me Some green and red ties: Her heart's in the right place. But where are her eyes. INSEPARABLES Boh Powers and his candy Mr. Knudtson and his notebook The Freshman girls and their make-up Arthur Anderson and his heel clips Calvin and Margret Ann Mr. Nelson and his bragging Mary Vi alters and her gum Arinin W.: You woke me out of a sound sleep. Victor N.:I had to. The sound was too loud. Gail: “Do you mind if I borrow your tweed coat? Jean: “Certainly not. But why all the formality of asking per- • • O” mission : Gail: “Oh. I can't find it. Wyliss Vogel: T hear that the chief of police is going to try to stop necking.” Kenneth Miller: ‘‘I should think he would a man of his age.” Stranger: Is your mother at home?” La Vern Denson: “Of course; do you suppose I’m mowing this lawn because the grass is long?” HUMOR Success has turned more heads than halitosis. A portrait is something which looks like you. and if it doesn’t, it’s good. You can trust any number of men with your money, but very few with your reputation. FRESH PAINT There is something fascinating in the chiding sign. “Fresh Paint” Tempts us all to see for certain if it really is or ain't. Time and time again the placard has been wrongly misbelieved. Ever mounting is the number of those not to be deceived; Touch the painted surface lightly, nothing w rong in that you know. Just to satisfy your feeling by the proving that it’s so. Leave your print in testimony that you, too, thought it a jest, W it ho ut credence in the placard you’re a sucker at the best. Exchange. LATEST BOOKS by Famous Authors Tots at the typewriter Mary rose Keefe If You Need Relaxation Harold Hetland Cosmetic Comedy Ellen Euhre I he Self You Have to Live W ith Frederick Nuttleman I ake It Easy— Bob Von ers Bluffing and Its Uses— Richard Wilcox Oh. Doctor, My Feet! Sue McEldowney How to Live Beyond Your Means Cordon Mil lei Blond Hair and Its Grooming- Leonard Sprain How to Blush Elizabeth Schomberg And Then Came Ford Robert Lax ton Leading a Double Life - Kathryn II edeking QUEER I’ve often stopped to wonder At fate's funny ways; For nearly all our big men W ere born on holidays. LEAP YEAR SONG Sing a song of six girls. A pocketful af cash; Four and twenty berries, Spent for fancy hash. When they took a taxi. The boys gave three long “rays' Tt’s leap year, girls, you know,” he said— “The woman always pays.” —Exchange. Truman Stelloh: What did you do during the summer? Bob Larson: I worked in the store. What did you do? Truman Stelloh: Oh. nothing either. Lois Groth: Last night George gave me his heart. Verda H.: Well, he gave you damaged goods, dearie, because the night before he told me I had broken it. Vernon Friel 1: Can I lead a good Christian life in New York City on SIS a week? Mr. Rowe: My boy. that's all you can do. John Lamp: Did you notice how my voice filled the hall last night? Bob Leicht: Yres. John, in fact. I noticed several people leaving to make room for it. Page Thirty-three Page Thirty-Four S E N I O R SCOPE NAME OUGHT TO BE AMBITION PET SAYING FAVORITE HANG OUT Arthur nderson Tap Dancer Aviator Oh, Gosh Show House Helen Anderson Vivacious Teacher For Pete's Sake Metzger’s Virginia Baer More Quiet Nurse You Can’t Prove It Kewpee’s La Verne Densen Photographer Mechanic Hold That Pose Station Ellen Full re Less Bashful Beautician Cat Sakes Beauty Shop ‘Marjorie Harmon More Prompt Stenographer Oh, Rats 9 9 9 9 9 • • • • • Wilfred Hemker Famous Banker Oh. I say Now Viking Dance Harold Hetland On Time Big Leaguer Hub? Skating Parties Leslie Indahl Straighter Cabinet Maker Well, I’ll Tell Ya! School Mars rose Keefe A Concert Pianist Secretary Not Only That But Office Richard Krohn Shorter Second Tom Mix A up! Charlies Alice Mae Larsen Serious To Grow Taller Oh, I Don’t Know Ford V8 Robert Laxton Noisier Aviator Do We Have To? Model T Mildred Lee On Stilts Beautician Wow! Gerry’s Sue McEldowne) In Love Leap A ear Catch Well. Honestly Foot Doctor Gordon Miller Less Bashful To Be “It” Gee W hiz Groth’s Victor Newburg A Shiek Carefree Life No Kiddin? Neisens Frederick Nuttleman Taken Down a Notch To Sleep Holy Snort! Pool Hall Robert Powers Awakened (ihef Oh. Shucks No! Kitchen Elizabeth Schomberg Sober Beautician Oh, You Pill! Everywhere all at once Elmer Seeger Boisterous Farmer Huh? Bert's Stanley Sherman Typewriter Mechanic W ood W orker Women Are Poison??? Holmen Restaurant Eleanor Sprain Taller Nurse You Dog-gone Tootin’ Onalaska Leonard Sprain Watched A Handsome Duke Ta’ Heck Larsen’s Barbara Stringer More Talkative Stenographer Oh, Nuts! ? ? ? ? ? Stanley Thomas Spanked Plumber W ho Me? Euhler’s Jean Twining Uninquisitive To Be Tim’s Oh, You’re Silly Drug Store! Kathr n Wedeking Tamed To Be Irv’s My Irvin Nuttsies Marion ege I rv’s Stenographer Ach! ? ? ? ? ? Annin W ehrenberg More Studious Yet to Come! Why Study? R unge’s Richard W ilcox Lawyer Marines Gosh. I Laughed Any Place for a Good Time