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

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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$

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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