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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1941 volume:

THE NESHONOC West Salem, Wisconsin Published by Class of 1941 West Salem High School DEDICATION In appreciation of the help and advice you have given us, we, the Class of ’41, dedicate this annual to you, the faculty of the West Salem High School. At times, we have sorely tried your patience and have seemed ungrateful towards the assistance you have generously given. With this publication we wish to express our realization of your efforts and the inspiration you have given us. SERIOUSLY SPEAKING ★ ★ ★ ★ FACULTY CLASSES MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1941 s I feel deeply that my duty to you as a teacher and as your principal throughout your entire high school experience has been to point out to vou both in word and in deed the best way of life as I see it. No doubt at times my mo-i- lives may have been misunderstood, and I may have failed miserably in this duty. However, may I leave this final thought with you. 'Re hear much of Democracy in our day, and wre should cherish the fact that we are allowed to enjoy its blessings. � However, you and I must keep in mind that Democracy strengthens the individual by requiring much of him and that Democracy does not make one man as good as another; it merely seeks to remove all artificial barriers and to assist every man to amount to as much as his ability, character, and industry permits. This is our heri-I tage; cherish it with your whole being. : Pajre Five Mr. McDonell Miss Staky Miss Hill Miss Rich rdson Mr. Nelson Mr. How THE FACULTY Mr. Knudtson is our Principal Ah! Blond and handsome Nelson He has no horns, he has no wings. But he sure is good At explaining things. When he stands in the gym. Every girl sincerely wishes Her date looked more like him. Miss Staky is a little miss— But it’s not size that counts. For precious things are always Done up in small amounts.” Mr. McDonell teaches music And knows what it’s all about. If there’s any music in you He’s sure to bring it out. Poor Miss Richardson has endurance. Four years she has fought To teach us Mathematics. Four years all for naught! Mr. Rowe is always in a hurry Going here and there. Those pigs must he winners When he takes them to the fair. Miss Hill hasn't been here long We don't know her very well. Hut judging by her cooking We know that she is swell. None of them are perfect. But we love them every one Having them for teachers Surely has been fun. Page Six Lorraine Achterkirch . . . Good as Gold.” Homo Ec. club 1. 2. 3; G.A.A. 4: Class play 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 Lib. 4; Class sec. 4. Lorraine Clements . . . “Good things come in small packages.’’ Homo Ec. club 1, 2, 3. 4-Sec. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Class play 1, 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Dramatic club 1, 2; Librarian 2. Lehman Erickson . . . “Today I am a man.” Chorus 1, 2. 3; F.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Treas. 2; Dramatic club 1, 2; Band 2, 3; Class play 4; Judging Team 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic club play 2. Floyd Carlson . . . He wasn’t made to Hurry. Chorus 1, 2: Band 2. 3. 4; Class play 4. Minnetta Coburn . . . Here, there, and everywhere.” Home Ec . club 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4 -Vice Pres. 3; Class plays 1. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4-Lib. 1, 2. 3: Dramatic club 1, 2; Band 3. 4; Tumbling team 1. 3, 4; Class Treas. 1; Lib. 2; Annual Staff 1: Dramatic club play 3. Shirley Harmon . . . Anything that is worth doing is worth doing well.” Transfered from Mindoro. Librarian 4. Frances Johnson . . . A friendly heart with many friends.” Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4-Sec. 2; Dramatic club 1. 2. 3: Home Ec. club 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4-Treas. 2-1 t. Sec. 4; Tumbling 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Pres. 1; Class plays 1. 2. 4; Dramatic club plays 2. 3; Annual staff 4; Librarian 2; Girl Scouts 1. John Lamp . . . If they had let Adam's rib alone, my troubles would be less.’’ Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Stamp club 2-Pres.; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Class plays 3, : Annual Staff 4; Class V. Pres. 3; Boys’ Cooking class 3. Elmer Hanson . . . He’s a very likable fellow.” Band 1: F.F.A. 4. Mary Loging . . . She’d rather dance than eat.v Home Ec. club 1 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3, 4. Page Seven Bob Leicht . . . •‘The world would be duller without him. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Dramatic club 1; Band 1, 2. 3. 4-Sec. 3; Class plays 3. 4; Annual staff 4; Class V. Pres. 4; Stamp club 2; Baseball 1: Boys’ et oking class 3. De Laures Paisley . . . Sincere in everythin ? she does G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Home Ec. club 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic club 1, 2, 3; Tumbling? team 1; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Class plays 1. 3; Dramatic club play 3; ('lass Treas. 3; Librarian 3; Girl Scouts 1: Treas. Athletic Assoc. 4. Marlin Miller . . . Words can’t describe him. ’ Chorus 1, 3, F.A.A. 1; Boys cooking class 3. Geraldine Peterson . . . “Give her a book and she's content.” Chorus 1; Dramatic club 1. 2, 3; Class play 4. Lester Olson . . . Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.” Basketball 1. 2. 3; Class Pres. 3; ('lass plays 1. 3. 4; Dramatic club plays 3; Annual Staff 4; Dramatic club 1. 3; Chorus 1. 3; Boys’ cooking class 3. Beverly Mau . . . “Busy as a bee.” Home Ec. club 1. 2. 1-Hist. 4 Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4-Pres. 2; Banc 1. 2. 3. 4-Lib. 2. 3-Treas. 3 G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4-Sec. 3: Tumb ling team 3. 4; ('lass plays 3 4; Dramatic club play 3; An nual Staff 4; Class Vice Pres 1. 2; Forensics 3; Librarian 2. 3: Girl Scouts 1. 2. Kenneth Miller . . . Why worry—lifes too short. Cheerleader 1: Chorus 1; Class plays 1. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Elizabeth Pischke . . . A girl with a smile is a girl wort hwhile.” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. club 1. 2: Dramatic club 1: Cheerleader 2. 3; Tumbling team 1; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4-Pres. 3; Class Sec. 2; Class play 3; Annual staff 4; Girl Scouts 1. Stanley Olson . . . “He isn’t as bashful as he looks.’’ Ruby Rhodes . . . Why should a Senior be sad? Tumbling team 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4- Lib. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; Home Ec. club 1; Class plays 1. 3: Stamp club 3; Librarian 4; Girl Scouts 1, 2. Page Eight Hob Schroeder . . . “Hero of girls, idol of boys Basketball 1. 2. 3. I; Class Pres. 2: Class plays 3, 4; Annual staff i: Baseball 3. i Boys cooking class 8. Jeanne Sylvester . . . “It’s easier to smile than frown.” Girl Scouts 1; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Ne vspai er staff 2; Band 2. 3; Home Ec. club 1. 2; Dramatic club 3-Vice Pres.; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Pt. Sec. 2-Sec. 4; Tumbling team 1; Class plays 3, 4; Dramatic club play 3; Annual staff 4; Class Sec. 1; Class Pres, i; Librarian t. 2. 2. i: Carnival queen 4. Harrison Storandt . . . When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash.’ Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4-Sec. 2; Judging team 1. 2. 3. 4; B. B. manager 2, 3. 4; Class plays 3. 4; Annual staff 4; Dramatic club play 1. Margaret Ann Storandt . . Her laugh is contagious.’’ Band 1. 2. 3. 4-Lib. 2. 3: Chorus 1, 2. 3; G.A.A. 4; Class play 1. 3. 4; Tumbling team 2. 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Dramatic club play 3. Calvin Sprain . . . He's always ready for a good argument.” Dramatic club 1. 2. 3; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4-Vice Pres. 8-Sec. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3 4: Class plays 3: Dramatic club play 3; Judging team 2. 3. 4. Wyliss Vogel . . . Short but sweet.” Dramatic club 1. 2; Home Kc. club 1, 2; Chorus 1. 2: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Sec. 3; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Class plays 1. 2. 4: Annual staff 4: Forensics 3; Tumbling team 3. 4. r Dolores Young . . . If there’s work to l e done she’ll do it.’’ Home Ec. club 1. 2,-Sec. 2; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2: ClassTreas. 1: Girl Scouts 1. 2. Page Nine THE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto—Out oj the harbor into deep channels Colors—Emerald Green and While Flower—Sueet Pea Vie, the Seniors suddenly realize that four years have speedily passed—four years with their pleasures and struggles, and we have gained our first goal. Four years ago we started out on a long voyage to gain this goal. And as we look over those four years we realize that our class and its members were responsible for several successful events and have taken part in many extra curricular activities. As Freshmen we organized the first eighth grade day which has since become an established custom and which was greatly praised by the state inspector. We also presented a class play '‘The First Shave,” that was made possible through the Dramatic club. Our Sophomore year was one of less activity. Although this was only our second year, many were taking part in organizations such as band, chorus, clubs, basketball and other sports. In 1939. the class, much diminished, moved on to undertake the load of Juniors. This year was a busy and exciting one. for we were the first class to give our clas's plays at the high school. Vi e presented three one act plays in which many took part. The climax of our Junior year was the Prom with the theme “Moonlight and Roses.” Bob Leicht, who was chosen as the Prom King, and his Queen. Evelyn Vi ege. led the grand march in great style. Nowr in 1940 and 1941 we are Seniors. Three one act plays were also given this year. Our candidate for Carnival Queen was victorious this year and reigned as Queen Jeanne of the Carnival. Each member of the class has worked very hard preparing a vocational thesis. Now that we are Seniors we regret the fact that we must leave, but we are looking for more enjoyable years to come. CLASS ADVISORS Miss Verna Jensen........................Freshmen Year Mr. E. B. Shlimovitz....................Sophomore Year Mr. George B. Nelson.......................Junior Year Miss Pearl E. Richardson...................Senior Year MEMBERS OF THE ANNUAL STAFF Beverly Mac ...... Minnetta Coburn.. Dolores Young.... Wyliss Vogel Jeanne Sylvester. . Harrison Storandt John Lamp ........ Lester Olson...... Bob Leicht........ Frances Johnson.. Elizabeth Pischkf. , Bob SchBoeder. ... ...........Editor . .Assistant Editor business Manager ............Clubs ■.........Classes ......Agriculture | Pictures .............Humor .Home Economics .............Music ...........Sports Page Ten THIRD ROW—1. I4lbus; G. Powers: M. Nelson; W. Miller: E. Seeger; W. Tauscher: G. Onsrud: R. I)iekr � s;er; R. Adams; M. Johnson; M. Hemker: G. Schnieder SECOND ROW—M. Becker; M. Miller; I). Cullman; L. Knudson; M. Wehrenberjj: M. Knud son; J. Holey; J. Hanson; G. Twining; B. Hemker; V. Niemeier. FIRST ROW—M. Meyer; IX Meyer: M. Carlson; R. I arson; IX Rhodes; E. Bolstad R. Onsrud; C. Miller; Mr. Nelson NOT PRESENT—T. Stelloh C. Munson CANDID SNAPS OF THE JUNIORS By Senior Snooper, the eyes and ears oj Salem “ f' Warren Miller...............Dictator Lyle Bolstad. ..Min. of Propaganda Robert Larson..............Assistant Bernice Hemker_______Min. of Finance George B. Nelson............Ambassador at iMrge At the time this stupendous masterpiece is going to press, next year’s seniors are very cocky but have not shown much life this year. However they do show a little spurt of pep every once in a while. Early this fall they entered Margaret Ann Miller as their candidate for Carnival Queen. Although she was not queen, the class sold the most carnival tickets and thereby received the handsome sum of five “bucks” for their hearty endeavor. After this the Juniors had a relapse and were not brought out of this slump until the Seniors sponsored the Annual subscription sale, which, incidentally, was won by the Juniors. Shortlx after the successful senior popcorn ball sale, the Juniors sponsored one. Besides this the individual members of the class are very active in basketball, baseball, intramurals, band, and chorus. There are seven Junior boys on the basketball squad. This should be of special interest, for they, as seniors, will be the foundation for the first team, and as time will not permit us seniors to play in the new auditorium, we hope there will be a good team to carry on for us. Best of luck “Next Year's Seniors!” (You're going to need it! ) Pagre Eleven FOURTH ROW—V. Frtell; M. Hemker; D. Sy vert son; F. Coburn. ... _ . THIRD ROW—K. Huxsahl; 1). Rodenberg; H. Hoppmann; B. Carlson; I-. Hicks; W. sei-brede; L. Bouska: I . Ender; R. Knudson _ _ , „ f SECOND ROW—H. Albers; K. Sprain; B. Stalsberg; I. Wolter; C. ( arisen; M. Miller; M. Mades; G. Gilbertson; M. Grabon , , . , _ rM . ... M FIRST ROW—B. Wege; V. Horstman; L. Loging; S. Achterklrch; J. Wilcox; L. Grotn. M. Hetland: Miss Staky CANDID SNAPS OF THE SOPHOMORES By Senior Snooper, the eyes and ears of Salem “Hi Bruce Carlson.............President Mary Ellen Hetland.....Secretary Kenneth Sprain.......Vice President Gerald Gilbertson............Treasurer Miss Staky.......................Class Advisor After the election of class officers, the Sophomores made ready for the horrifying Freshman initiation. These plans were heard by all in school, for on the day of initiation the Freshies had to get down on their knees, bow, and say ‘Allah” to any Sophomore whom they might meet. Some time after the initiation, plans for the Carnival were brought into prominence and the Sophomores chose Mary Wolter to be their candidate for Carnival Queen. This class, being a very enterprising one. has sponsored many successful candy sales throughout the entire year. Besides having many of their class members in the extra curricular activities of the school, the class also has contributed three of the five boys who are in the popular “Crackerjack” orchestra. One member of the class plays on the ‘'first” basketball team. We seniors sincerely hope you will continue to have the vitality and pep which you have shown in the first half of your high school life. Best wishes to an energetic class! Page Twelve 1 f V In memoriam of Margaret Dovenberg who is deeply missed by her classmates and all of us of the W est Salem High School. PEOPLE LIKED HER People liked her. not because She was rich or known to fame; She had never won applause As a star in any game. She was not a brilliant style, She had not a forceful way. But she had a gentle smile. And a kindly word to say. Sort of girl you’d like to be: Balanced well and truly square: Patient in adversity, Generous when her skies were fair. Never lied to friend or foe. Never rash in word or deed, Quick to come and slow to go In a neighbor’s time of need. Never rose to wealth or fame. Simply lived, and simply died. But the passing of her name Left a sorrow, far and wide. Not for glory she’d attained, Nor for what she had of pelf. Were the friends that she had gained. But for what she was herself. Edgar Guest Page Thirteen FOURTH ROW—N. Kickhoff: N. Rowe; V. Severson; L. Semlar; K. Betthauser; L. Mix; J. Klos; E. Olson THIRD ROW— K. Larson; R. Buol; D. Malzacher; A. Niedfeldt; N. Rischko; I). Denson H. Rhodes; A. Cullman; G. O’Brien SECOND ROW D. Wilcox; D. Rusk; E. Knudson; B. Justin: M. Hougen; J. Johnson; B. Niedfeldt; L. Fuller FIRST ROW—M. Sprain; C. Barclay: M. Wehrenberg; E. Indahl; M. Horst man: B. Onsrud L. Moe; A. Meyer NOT PRESENT f . Meyer; G. Meyer; R. Miller; H. Schmitz; R. Sommerfeld; R. Twining, Miss Hill CANDID SNAPS OF THE FRESHMEN By Senior Snooper, the eyes and ears of Salem Hi Norman Eickhoff.........Manager Violet Severson........Tax Collector Norman Howe.............Assistant Beverly Justin..............Scribe Miss Hill.........................Overseer On September 9. 1941 “wee” little Freshies stumbled and staggered into the assembly. After the usual scarry and frightening initiation given by the Sophomores, the Freshies began to feel more at home. Soon it was discovered that many of them were musically and athletically inclined, and our established organizations received new life from them. After getting acquainted, the Freshies decided that Violet Severson. their tax collector, would be their candidate for Carnival Queen. Seeing that the upper classmen would pay due respect to them, the Freshmen decided to give a return mixer for the Sophomores and invited the rest of the ”hi” school. This is about the extent of the class activities to date, but plans are now being discussed on preparation of “8th grade day” started by this year’s seniors. It doesn’t seem as if we could have ever been freshmen, but that’s what they tell us. In fact, the teachers even tell us (sometimes) that we still act like Freshies. Lots of luck in your next three years, and more power to you! Page Fourteen f ANNUAL STAFF BACK HOW—H. Storandt; L. Olson; Miss Staky; .1. Ump; B. Schroeder; B. l eicht: .1. Svl-vester; D. Young. SKATED—F. Johnson; 15. Mau; M. Coburn; W. Vogel; K. Pischke. G. A. A. FOURTH ROW—C. Barclay; (I. Schneider; L. Uoging; L. Semlar; .1. Sylvester; G. Twining; E. I ischke; W. Vogel; M. Coburn; 1). Young. THIRD ROW—M. Miller; G. Powers; L. Fuller, A. Meyer; K. Knud son; M. Horstman; B. Hemker; M. Storandt; R. Rhodes; L . Achterklrch. SBCQND ROW—D. Wilcox; I. Labus; B. Onsrud; I . Paisley; J. Hanson, B. Justin; C. Carlson; V. Severson; K. Bettliauser; B. Mau. FIRST ROW—I,. Moe; L� . Groth; F. Johnson; V. Horstman; M. Hetland; I,. Knudson; R. Clements; D. Cullmann; J. Wilcox. NOT PRESENT -Dorothy Denson. Page Seventeen HOME EC. CLUB FOURTH ROW_____H. Hemker; M. Wolter; NI. Johnson; V. Horstman; L. Semlar; M. Miller; L. Losing; M. Hemker; G. Pow- ers' B. Onsrud; I. Labus; I. Horstman; D. Denson. THIRD ROW—IX Wilcox; L. Moe; C. Barclay; L. Fuller; D. Rusk; A. Meyer, E. Knudson; J. Johnson; M. Hougen; B. Niedfeldt; N. Pischke; S. Achterkirch. SECOND ROW—C. Carlson; M. Loging; B. Stalsburg; D. Paisley; J. Hanson; B. Justin; V. Severson; M. Wehrenberg; I. Betthauser; M. Becker; G. Schneider. FIRST ROW____M. Sprain; L. Mix; E. Wege; M. Hetland; L. Groth; B. Mau; L. Clements; F. Johnson; E. Indahl; M. Miller; L. Knudson. NOT PRESENT D. Moyer. F. F. A. THIRD ROW- E. Erickson; Wehrenberg. SECOND ROW—G. Grabon; FTRST ROW H. Albers: M. L. Hicks; E. Hanson; E. Seeger; J. Onsrud; M. Miller; M. Hemker; R. Twining; (� . Meyer; M. M. Knudson; F. Carlson; B. Carlson; M. Carlson; F. Coburn; R. Boul; K. Larson. Meyer; W. Tauscher; C. Sprain; M. Nelson: J. Holey; H. Stordant; Mr. Rowe. NOT PRESENT—H. Schmitz; R. Sommerfeld. Page Eighteen HOME ECONOMICS CLUB In order to save time organizing the Home Economics Club in the fall, this year’s officers were elected in the spring. The following girls received the honors: Jeannette Hanson..............................President Lois Knldson.............................Vice President Lorraine Clements.............................Secretary Mary Wolters..................................Treasurer Beverly Mau...................................Historian The club met the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30 o’clock. The sewing project in the Home Economics daily course was considered so practical that different phases of sewing were carried out after each business meeting. There were various types of entertainment at the meetings, but the most popular was the social dancing in the gymnasium. The Home Economics clubs have been organized into joint clubs throughout America and are known as the Future Homemakers of America. A few ways of making money were instituted by the club. The girls sold sandwiches for noon lunches and prepared supper for the two hundred F.F.A. boys who came here from all over the state on March 5, for a joint meeting. During the year the F.F.A. and the Home Economics club exchanged parties which were enjoyed by both groups. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Throughout the past year the Future Farmer chapter has again been one of the most active organizations in the school. The organization’s objectives are to promote the study of Vocational Agriculture, promote thrift, provide recreational and educational entertainment for students, create a love of country life, and establish confidence of farm boys in themselves. Many major activities have been carried on by the F.F.A. during the past year. Members of the chapter exhibited two carloads of swine at the Vi isconsin State Fair and received a total of 81.710 in premiums. In addition. 81,560 worth of stock was sold. This fall seven teams from Vest Salem entered the State High School Judging Contest held annually at Madison, Wisconsin. Due to much keener competition and lack of time for the necessary training, only four teams received ratings of Superior, Creditable and Good. The Meat team received a Superior rating. It was headed by Harrison Storandt. who placed first in the State in the meat judging contest. The Dairy Cattle and Livestock teams were rated as Good with James Holey and Maynard Meyer placing 15th and 10th in the state on their respective teams. The Poultry and Egg team was given a rating of Creditable. Immediately following the Judging Contest, the chapter sponsored the Vest Salem Harvest Festival which attracted the attention of 2.000 spectators. This festival featured the Horse Pulling contest, Colt and Calf show, and the Crop exhibit. The Annual Ilural Judging Contest was held again this year and provided a da) of entertainment for the rural school children. A very fine sports’ program was sponsored, for during the year, basketball and kittenball games were scheduled w ith other schools. In addition to this, members of the chapter spent a week camping in northern Wisconsin. The Central Western Wisconsin F.F.A. Leadership Conference was held here at which M r. Boss, national F.F.A. secretary, spoke to nearly 200 F.F.A. members from V est Salem and surrounding chapters. OFFICERS H ARRisoN Storandt..........................President Maynard Nelson.........................Vice President Calvin Sprain...............................Secretary James Holey.................................Treasurer Wilfred Tauscher.............................Reporter I’age Nineteen MUSIC The band, chorus, and orchestra have been established in the public school for its students. As a group experience, these organizations provide a means of educating the student in a Democratic way of life. By Democratic way, we mean that the student receives training in submerging his or her self-interests for the good of the entire group. Indirectly, the student is receiving individual benefits through the good showing of the group in which he or she is taking part. The reason for this definition is obvious. It is because the success of the band, chorus, or orchestra is judged and criticized in concert or at a festival not on the capabilities of each individual, but rather by the results obtained with the entire group. Therefore, much of the work in the school’s musical organizations is devoted to this Democratic development through teaching tolerance, responsibility, cooperativeness, and unselfishness. However, the home and the parents furnish the other essentials necessary for a student’s well-rounded musical education, namely, the direct development of the student through home practice. This is necessary, because an individual must bring some contribution to the school group in order to justify his or her inclusion in it. For those students of music who desire some measure of extra recognition of their ability there is provided ample opportunity to prepare and play in public a solo selection for their particular instrument. Ensembles also present possibilities for small groups of students to “shine” on their respective instruments. This year the band was represented at the Western Wisconsin Music Festival. November 16, and the Wisconsin School Music Association Tournament. May 3, at La Crosse. Several of the members played in the Massed Band. During the past summer the hand entertained the public by giving concerts in the park on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The members of the band and Mr. McDonell traveled to Cashton via the Greyhound bus during January for an exchange concert. There have been several other concerts given in the gym during the year. Until this year, the chorus has not received the recognition the band has always had. However, the chorus has improved by “leaps and bounds” and consequently, it is now on the same footing as the band. The chorus as well as the band was represented at the Western V isconsin Music Festival. December 7. and the Vi isconsin School Music Association. May 3. at I.a Crosse. Several of the members participated in the Massed Chorus this year. The A cappella choir took part in the morning services at the Presbyterian Church and gave a complete evening concert at Our Savior's Lutheran, February 16. Although an orchestra has not been organized this year. Mr. McDonell has been working with the string groups in small ensembles. Some of the instruments are the viola, violin, violin cello, and the string bass. The Band Mother’s Association has been reorganized; the new group, known as the Music Parents Club, has taken its place. Every parent who has a child participating in some musical organization belongs to this organization. This club has been exceptionally busy. Beginning in February, a drive for the uniform fund began. Card parties, bake sales, and the Minstrel show were some of the means of earning money. A selected band, chorus. Tonnette band, soloists, and ensembles of the high school participated in the Minstrel show which was a great success—thanks to the dark-faced comedians and the interlocuter. Rev. I’itz. BAND PERSONNEL Flute L. Finder K. Miller Vibraphone E. Knudson N. Rowe W. Miller J. Holey Cornets W. Vogel G. Twining M. Coburn R. Adams D. Wilcox H. Rhodes Drums I). Syvertson E. Betthauser Horns R. Larson I). Rhodes M. Miller J. Vi ilcox B. Justin R. Diekroeger J. Klos D. Cullman R. Leicht J. Lamp L. Garbers J. Hanson D. Meyer VI . Selbrede M. Johnson N. Pischke Trombones N. Eickhoff Baritones C. Carlson T. Stelloh Clarinets M. Knudson Basses H. Storandt B. Mau D. Peterson F. Carlson F. Coburn M. Storandt Saxophones M. Carlson K. Sprain L. Thompson E. Pischke C. Sprain Page Twenty e r CHORUS FOURTH ROW— Mr. McDonell; L. Bo Is tad; U. Sprain; M. Knudson; .1. Holey; B. Carlson; F. Johnson; J. Sylvester; C. Carlson; W. Selbrede; N. Kiokhoff; N. Rowe; F. Coburn: K. Sprain. THIRD ROW—M. Becker; B. Onsrud; B. Hemker; I. Labus; M. Hemker; L. Eoging; D. Young-; C. Barclay; M. Wolter; R. Rhodes; J. Wilcox; l . Paisley: L. Knudson; L. Achter-kirch; I). Cullmann; M. Horstman. SECOND ROW—D. Rusk; U. Mix; M. Hougen; B. Justin. V. Horstman; E. Betthauser; N. Hschke; V. Severson; G. Schneider; M. Ix ging; L. Moe; I . Wilcox; B. Niedfeldt; D. Denson; E. Knudson; M. Coburn. FIRST ROW—M. Miller; M. Wehrenl erg; E. Wege; M. Hetland; E. Groth; L. Fuller; G. Powers: A. Meyer; S. Achterkirch; M. Johnson; K. Indahl; E. Clements. NO!' PRESENT—I). Meyer; B. Mau; C. Munson; E. Pischke; I . Rhodes; L. Semlar; B. Stalsbcrg. Pagre Twenty-one TOW ROW—Queen runner up; Better Duck!!; Pedagogues; Queen candidate. SECOND ROW Carnival candidate; He means business; Future cagers; Studying hard. Bud?; Campus cuties. THIRD ROW—Two against one; Next year’s firsts??; Freshies?; Goin’ Home. FOURTH ROW—Young and Youthful (grades 5 and 6); Way back when! BOTTOM ROW—Little Folks (grade 2); ‘Buddy”; Brim and Proper. P f Page Twenty-two ACCELERATION—Byword of the class of 1941 ADORATION—A feeling that seldom exists between many members of the same class. ATHLETE—One who plays on the team to see the surrounding country free of charge. BIOLOGY—The hygienic care of insects. BLUFF—Freshman's idea of a brilliant refutation. BRAIN—That organ which decides that I shall or I shall not (study my lessons). BY-PRODUCTS- Class marks. CAN’T—Greek to all Seniors. CROONING___Device much used in the back part of the assembly. DANCE—Hopping march. DOOMESDAY—Exam day. DOZING—Habit indulged in during class lectures. EARTHQUAKE—For illustration see Bob Larson when laughing. ELASTIC—Flexible truth. EMPLOYMENT—Keeping main room teacher busy. ENGLISH—Language in a dress suit. ESTIMATION—Calculation as to the extent of the teacher's patience. EXAM—Semi-annual guessing contest. FLUNK—Process of changing a 2 year course into a 3 year course. GREENESS—Chief characteristic of a Freshman. GYM—Series of contortions to reduce the waist measure. HEAD—Most prominent part of a Senior. RECITATION—A general disclosure of ignorance by the pupils. SYMPATHY—The rare delight felt by pupils on the announcement that there will be no class on account of the illness of an instructor. TEACHER____Natural enemy of the pupils. VACATION—A short period used to obliterate from the mind the inconvenient facts accumulated in school. W ithout telling you. You know whom I mean. Who su’eeps the floor And keeps things clean? W ho trims the hedge And mows the lawn? Who builds the fire Long before dawn? CAN you GUESS? VICE VERSA Slippery ice—very thin; Pretty girl—tumbled in; Saw a fella—on the bank; Gave a shriek—then she sank; Boy on hand—heard her shout; Jumped right in—pulled her out; Now he’s hers—very nice; But she had—to break the ice. —Exchange. Who paints the signs To advertise? Margaret B.—Did you count with a daisy to see if Calvin loves you? « «' i If fV !_J___1 It Who has a heart Of extra size? Margaret Ann M.—No. indeed. It might have turned out wrong. I used a three-leaf clover. W ho’s always there When there’s a job to do? You know who it is. I needn't tell you. ‘'Zoup sir?’’asked Betty? “I don’t know what you’re talking Who sometimes barks But never bites. about,” said the diner. “You know what hash is '‘yes.” Well Sometimes argues But never fights. zoup is looser. Who puts up the stage And helps with the prom? Kenny—That’s not filling, that’s my collar bone. Dentist—I think I have struck an old filling. I needn’t tell you. You all know it’s Tom. Page Twenty-three TOP ROW—Swing: it Bud!; Hold that pose; Batter up ; Stamp club; All set to go. SflBOQND ROW—Smiles; Tough guys; What’s the rush?; On parade. THIRD ROW—The Nelsons; Queen Jeanne; Tiny Tots (grade 1); “Who Gets the Car Tonight?’’ BOTTOM ROW—Growing up (grades 3 and 4); Out of the Darkness Into the Light Little Big Shots (grades 7 and 8). Page Twenty-four PET SAYINGS OF THE FACULTY 1r. Knudtson .............There’s a time and a place for everything. Mr. Nelson ................There you sit with your teeth in your mouth. Miss Staky.................Now you people hack there get to work. 1r. McDoneli...............By George! Miss Hill .................i hat looks anemic. Miss Richardson............We’re going much too slow. Mr. Rowe ..................You kids keep quiet. What do you think this is? GENRAL STORE GROCERY DEPT. Peaches—Senior Girls Prunes—Junior Roys Dates—Sophomore Girls Cracker Jacks— Gilbertson’s Orchestra Ni ts—Kenny M.. Bob. I eicht Sweets—Mary W.. and Evelyn Y. Pea rs—Ca I vin - Marga ret A n n Donnie R.-Lois K. Norman R.-Violet S. Peas—Paisley. Pischke. Peterson Sugar Cured H ams—George O’Brien, Merlyn Grabon Cookies—Franny. Lorraine C., Wyliss Spices—Bob. S.. Corny M., Lorenzo H. Eggs— Bev. J.. Clarice, Lois G. MISCELLANEOUS DEPT. Robbie Pin- -B. Leicht. B. Larson. B.. Adams. B. Schroe-der. B. Diekroeger. B. Sonimerfeld Dolls—Junior Girls Cards—Kenny M.. Bev. J. Pills—Senior Boys Coasters—Gail. Lester. Bruce Overalls—Faculty WOULDN’T IT BE FUNNY IF- Wilfred Taucher studied hard “Do Do'’ flunked a test Gail didn't make a weekly trip to the office Boh. S. didn’t play basketball Mr. Knudtson’s watch stopped There wasn't a Freshman in the library Harrison didn’t tease Margaret Ann The Senior girls got Boy Friends 'The Coburns got to school on time The assembly was quiet at noon Johnny and Gladys forgot to read the green sheet Elizabeth missed a dollar day The typing class didn’t make a mistake Mr. Nelson: Ants are the most in- dustrious insects in the world. Bruce: Then how do they hind time to go to all the picnics Mr. Justin: See that you leave the party at a reasonable hour. No more coming home with the milk man. young lady. Bev : Of course not. dad. He won’t be there. Mr. McDonell: I am going to speak on liars today. How many of you have read the 25th chapter of our lesson? Nearly every Sophomore raised his hand. Mr. McDonell: Good. You are the group to whom I wish to speak. There is no 25th chapter. Mrs Stokandt: How children’s tastes do change. When my two were small. Harrison loved soldiers and Margaret Ann was crazy about brightly painted dolls. Now Marget Ann is crazy about soldiers and Harrison runs after every painted doll he sees. Salesman: “I say. sonny, is your mother at home? Norman R.: “Yes. sir.” Salesman (after knocking in vain): I thought you said she was at home?” Norman: “Yes, Sir. but I don’t live here.'’ Miss Staky: Can someone define the word ignorance? Clarice: It’s when you don’t know something and someone else finds out. A car of Barre students slowed to a crawl to pass a primitive wagon driven by an ancient graybeard. Donnie R.: Look at Rip Van Winkle! Say. Grandpa, did you ever ride in an automobile? Old Man: Sure I did! It was a dandy one. too—a five wheeled one. Donnie: Good for you. But why the fifth wheel? Old Man: To steer with, Smarty. Giddap. Buck! I wish I were a moment In my professor’s class. For no matter how idle a moment may be. It always seems to pass. Pa e Twenty-five STANDLN(i L. Bolstad; T. Stelloh; ( Miller; H. Storamlt (Mjrr.); Mr. Nelson. SBATKD—H Diekroeger, V. Friell; J. Ump; B. Sohroedcr; B. ljcicm. SEASON RECORD Won 9 Lost 15 Salem .... .. .22: West by .33 Salem 16; Onalaska . .. . .19 Salem .... ...16: Cashton Salem 15; Galesville . . . . .20 Salem .... .. .33; Cashton .22 Salem 28; Alumni Salem .... .25 Salem 21: Holmen . .23 Salem .... .16 Salem 17; Bangor . .20 Salem . .. . .23 Salem 35; Mindoro .... . .16 .. 18 Salem 29; Trempeleau . .19 Salem . ... . .22 Salem 18: Wilton .... . .21 Salem . .. . . .12 Salem . .23 Salem . . . . ... 37; Mindoro .... . .21 Salem 39: Cashton .... ..32 Salem . ... ....28; Trempeleau ..18 Salem 26; Vi'estby .... . .33 Salem . . . . . . . .28; Alumni Salem 27: Tomab . .33 TOTAL POINTS Salem 592 . Opponents 558 r Pago Twenty-six BASKETBALL SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY Conference plat was a dismal affair for West Salem this year. Injuries, sickness, and everything in general seemed to he against the team. Salem showed flashes of brilliant playing and spots of cellar team work. The Orange and Black finished in fifth place but made up for it in the tournament. Out of six conference games lost, six of them were lost by 4 points or less, and 3 of the six non-conference games lost were lost by 2 points. Although losing 15 and winning only 9 games. Salem outscored the opponents 592-558. SALEMITES SURPRISE TOURNEY February 27-28, March I Kntering the ('ashton District Tournament as a Dark Horse”. West Salem surprised everyone by walking off with the championship. Placed in the harder of the two brackets. West Salem had to face an aggressive Wilton five in addition to defending champions Onalaska, and this year’s favorites with Onalaska. Cashton. Salem 48: H ilton 21 A stubborn Wilton five came to the tournament and played bang up hall to ring up an early first quarter lead over the Orange and Black of Salem. However Salem tied the score the second quarter and went into an 18-15 lead at the half. The second half started with a bang and Wilton never recovered. With the blowing of the final whistle Salem was the victor with a score of 48-21. Salem Shades Onalaska Friday night West Salem met a tough Onalaska five who had visions of a championship crown on their heads. As usual Salem lagged behind the first quarter with a score of 8 to 3 against them. West Salem gained the second quarter and at the half the score was 12-10 in favor of Onalaska. The third quarter was a close affair with the score being tied four different times, and at the end of the quarter the score was 17 all. The fourth quarter was a repetition of the third with the score being tied three times. It looked bad for Salem when Morkwed. a former Salemite, gave Onalaska a one-point lead on his free throw. However with forty seconds to go Salem came through with a bucket and a free throw to win the game 25-23. SALEM COUNTS COUP” ON CHAMPIONSHIP West Salem 39; Cashton 32 A large and spirited crowd of home town fans followed the team to Cashton to encourage their hid for the Championship. Cashton jumped into a 12-10 lead at the first quarter. West Salem came hack to go into a 22-21 lead at the half. Vi ith a Cashton relapse in the third quarter, Salem took a 32-28 lead and was not headed after that, and won out 39-32. After that game. Salem felt well rewarded for a poor conference season. For the second straight year West Salem was the highest scoring team in the tourney. West Salem received a team trophy and the members of the team received individual gold medals. • Three Seniors completed their brilliant athletic careers for Salem “Hi this year. They are John Lamp. Boh Leicht, and Boh Schroeder. TEAM MEMBERS RECORD, 1940-41 SEASON Field Freeth rows Total Quarters Goals P.F. Made Missed % Points Schroeder ... 90 112 34 24 51 .32 248 Lamp .. . 87 51 34 26 28 .48 136 Leicht ... 76 30 40 8 10 .44 68 Diekroeger ... 84 24 32 16 22 .42 64 Friell .. . 92 9 31 7 21 .33 25 Stelloh ...51 4 12 12 8 .63 22 Bolstad 9 8 4 8 .33 22 Miller ...21 4 18 5 13 .27 13 Rowe ... 1 0 0 0 0 .00 0 Wehrenberg ... 1 0 1 . 0 0 .00 0 I’ape Twenty-seven INTRA-MURALS With one hour for noon, many boys wished for something to divert them from the assembly. An Intra-mural league was organized for Kittenball. and many hotly contested games were played by the four teams. FOOTBALL With no high school football team the desire to play football had to be satisfied in gym classes, and during noon hour. The cock Juniors, puffed up with high expectations, challenged the rest of the school to a football game. When the final whistle had blown the score was 12-0 against the crushed Juniors. The Juniors, bent on revenge, pouted for a return game and were taken into camp to the tune of 18-0. BASKETBALL With the coming of cold weather and basketball, all the boys not out for the squad had the opportunity to participate in basketball at noon. Four teams were chosen, and a regular schedule was drawn up. Seeger’s team won the first round and Millers won the second round. The games were kept lively by uncalled for booing and bronx cheers given the competent referees. The cat calls came mostly from the west bleachers with “Curly M.” as the instigator. The girls not to be outdone and seeing the fun the boys got from the games at noon demanded and received a day to hold games. Once a week, the gym would be filled to a capacity. The reason for this overflow crowd was the antics of the husky Amazons trailing the ball around the gym. Franny Johnson. Wyliss Vogel, and Bev. Justin were the big scoring threats, often hitting the nets for as many as six points each. These games proved to be very valuable to the boys on the basketball squad, for they were the best illustrations available of how not to play basketball. BASEBALL Baseball in West Salem High School seemed to be a dying sport. At the request of the boys, however, games have for the past two years been scheduled with Holmen, Onalaska. Galesville. and Mindoro. These same schools will probably be scheduled in the Spring for more games. Perhaps the most popular American sport may be coming back to this school after all. The members of the team, and position were as follows: Bolstad C or P Diekroeger ...3B Stelloh IB or C Seeger .1.. F. Larson IB or C Leicht .C. F. B. Knudson . . . 2B B. Miller . B. F. Eichoff S. S. Schroeder ... P C. Miller GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Picture P. 17) The girls' athletic association is a recreational organization to promote athletic achievement through furthering our minds and interests in sports and athletics. The club was late in organizing this year, but accomplished much under the guidance of Miss Hill. This year for the first time the club has held meetings at night. Four basketball teams were formed, headed by Gladys Schneider. Beverly Mau, Elizabeth Pischke. and Wyliss Vogel. Swimming was also made possible once a month during the winter. Points are given for participation in various sports, and reward letters are given after a total of 800 points has been earned. Officers President .....................................................Clarice Carlson Vice President....................................................Gail Twining Secretary ...........................................Jeanne Sylvester Point Secretary .....................................Frances Johnson Treasurer..................................................Inez Labus Page Twenty-eight CARNIVAL Grab your hats and take the kids! Tonight’s the big night! All signs lead to the High School and cars are parked for blocks around the school house. Now hang onto the kids so they don’t get lost, and let’s go. First we go to the Kiddies Hour to see the midgets, tap dancers, and singers. Those kids really have talent. Now it’s time to see the main show—a side splitter presented in real western style. Say, don’t forget Major Rowe’s Amateur Hour to hear the boy soprano and many others. He really has discovered some ‘'swell” talent. Be sure to go into the game room to fish and throw darts at balloons. The rural school exhibits are well worth your while. If you are hungry, the Home Economics girls are serving lunch in the lunch room. Do you want the surprise of your life? Then have your voice recorded upstairs and hear yourself as others hear you. It’s 10:30 and the crowds have moved to the gym. Here comes the carnival queen, Jeanne Sylvester and her court of honor Mary Wolters, Violet Severson and Margaret Ann Miller. After the climax of crowning the queen the dancing started and later people began drifting homeward tired, happy, and broke. SENIOR CLASS PLAYS On December 10-11 the Seniors gave Ginger Rogers and James Stuart some still competition by presenting 3 one-act plays. The audience seemed well satisfied with their efforts, and the Seniors added a neat sum to their treasury. The following plays were presented: WHO GETS THE CAR TONIGHT? Mr. Jones, the father................John Lamp Mrs. Jones, the mother..........Jeanne Sylvester Paul Jones, the son...........Harrison Storandt Mary Jones, the daughter......Lorraine Clements Jack, her boyfriend................Lester Olson This hilarious comedy described the difficulties when each member of the family wanted the family car on one certain night. It was finally settled when the garage mechanic called to say that the car would be disabled until the next day. OUT OF THE DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT Jim Lacey, a thief...........................Bob Schroeder Policeman.................................Lehman Erickson Jane Lacey, a blind girl...........Wyliss Vogel Reverend...................................Floyd Carlson Mary, a voice..........................Geraldine Peterson The class attempted a more difficult type of play by presenting this drama .This play was presented in a solemn manner. Jim Lacey and his daughter Jane were united in a church and through the voice of Mary, Jane’s mother, Jim repented of his bad ways and Jane’s sight was restored. ORVILLES’ BIG DATE Orville Browning.....................Bor Leiciit Beatrice Browning........Margaret Ann Storandt Vivian Browning....................Bevf.ri.y Mau Ethel Browning...........................Frances Johnson This light comedy depicted a family of three girls who went to much fuss about getting their little brother ready for his first date. They ordered a tuxedo, waved his hair, and gave him a manicure, only to find that he had canceled the date and was going on a camping trip. This play was presented at the Coulee Conference League Contest at Onalaska where it received first place. It w'as then presented at the district contest and was rated second. Pajte Twenty-nine TOP HOW and SECOND ROW—Auditorium under construction. THIRD ROW—Why duck. Miss Hill?; CENSORED!!; 4:00 P. M.; Hard work? FOURTH ROW—None like us!; The “Male Order ; Our gang. Page Thirty I AM THE NEW AUDITORIUM I am the result of many years of planning and hoping. I am H)2l - feet long, and 67 feet wide. My playing door occupies 3,800 square feet. My seating capacity for basketball games is 850 and for other events 1.500. Through me, West Salem has become the envy of all the towns around. Now the students will have an excellent place in which to play basketball, give plays, and have parties. I will give service to the whole community, and they will know how-necessary I am. I was made possible through an endowment given by Mrs. Ida E. Tilson; and therefore, everyone is grateful to Mrs. Tilson. I am the new auditorium. Miss Staky—Yes. Kichard, what is it? Richard R.—I don’t want to scare you. but daddy said if I didn’t get better grades, someone is due for a licking. Herbert—I fell in a mud puddle. Mrs. Rhodes—What, with your new pants? Herbert—Yes. I fell so fast I didn’t have a chance to take them off. Why is a boy like a kerosene lamp? Because he isn’t very bright: he is nften turned down; generally smokes; and he frequently goes out nights. Mr. Miller—I’ll teach you to make love to my daughter, young man. Calvin S.—I wish you would. Sir. I'm not making much headway. Mr. Nelson—W hat happens when a body is immersed in water? Eileen H. The telephone rings. Lorraine A.—Wyliss says she’s wildly in love with her car. Doris C.—Just another case when man is replaced by machine. Barber—W hat’s the matter, ain’t the razor taking holt? Schroeder—Yeah, it’s taking holt, all right, but it ain’t lettin’ go again. Mrs. Lamp—What did your father say when you smashed the new car? Johnny—Shall I leave out the swear words? Mrs. Lamp—Yes, of course. Johnny—He didn’t say a thing. Mr. Nelson-—W'hat’s a comet? Harrison—A star with a tail. Mr. Nelson—Very good. Now- give me the name of one. Harrison—Mickey Mouse. CLASSROOM BONERS W hile rew riting sentences in English class. John gave us this masterpiece. Original—“They have made many improvements in the new ear.” Johnny's—“Ford has made many improvements in his new- car.” The Seniors were having a class meeting. Miss Staky (after vote had been taken I—Now- how many of you aren’t here? The Seniors were talking about commencement, and everyone agreed on having a “short speaker.” (How about 5 ft.. 2 in.?) Page Tliirty-one DEAD END KIDS COME TO SCHOOL Sept. 9 Yea—we all come ta school real early and whatcha tink—? Were all sitting in back seats. Sept. 11—Can ya beat dat! We’re all plunked in front seats. We didn’t do nutin’. Sept. 20—Dem smart seniors are having a mock election, and party conventions were held. Slug had to leave us ’cuz his dad's a democrat. Sept. 27_Are the Freshies ever scared! They’re sure bowin to the Sophs. Oct. 4—Ag. boys went to Madison to judge, but Rowe wouldn t take us kids along. Oct. 8—Election held today. Roosevelt won! Say what’s he got that W illkie ain’t, besides more votes? Oct. 11—W'e all got jobs for the carnival (in the Gypo room). Oct. 12—Big doin's down at da pavilion. Harvest festival. They chased us away from the food exhibit. Oct. 24—Them seniors ain’t so good just 'cuz they had their pictures took. Wait until they see ’em! Nov. 1-—Boy. did we ever buy a lot of rice, and den we had to dress up so we could go to Ruth's weddin . Nov. 6-10—Dose teachers, still have ta learn stuff so dey went to a convention. Course we ain’t kickin’ about a vacation. Nov. 11—Pee W ee had ta learn the Gettysburg address for a program. Anyhow we got a half day of vacation. Nov. 14—Dem seniors are smartin’ ofl again. They skipped school to go to a play contest. Dey ain’t so hot even if dey did get foist. Nov. 16—Went to La Crosse with the band. We sure attracted attention. All da mugs was dressed in black and white so we wore bright red ties. Nov. 21—Boy, oh boy! What a feed! I pity the Toikey I lit into. Nov. 25—I knew that play weren’t so hot. They competed again but didn’t get foist. Dec. 12—Dose big beams that hold up the ceiling of the auditorium were being put up. Teachers found everyone looking out the windows. Dec. 13—Galesville beat our team. Well, chee. they’re really good. Dec. 18—The chorus went caroling and we helped ’em out by going along. Sissy stuff, but the chili was good. Dec. 19—Spellin’ bee today. Tuffy went down on “etiquette but that Mau dame came through with 1st place. Dec- 20— Christmas vacation starts but how can a guy appreciate it when we have to get back before New Years? Dec. 30—Got our noses to the grindstone again. Jan. 1—Relax, guys Leap Y’ear’s over ! ! ! Jan. 2-4—Holy socks are we havin’ fun! Mac has gone to Minneapolis to a music clinic. Jan. 8—At last! Hog rassle given by the Freshmen. Butch got soft and took a girl home. Jan. 9—We all went to the leg show. Girls tried to play basketball this noon. Jan. 10—We met our old rivals Bangor tonight. They were too tough for our guys. Jan. 17—Junior and Senior gals styled their dresses today. Boy, I think they’ve got something there. Jan. 24—I took the longest way home tonight. Percy got all A’s but the teachers just don’t appreciate my efforts. Jan. 29—G.A.A. went wading in the pool at La Crosse. Chee whiz. Nelson and Bruce get all the breaks. Jan. 31—Juniors planned a matinee dance. Yehudi and “the little man who wasn’t there” enjoyed it. Pajrp Thirty two Feb. 7—Whatcha tink? The Seniors tried to make some dough giving a pop corn ball sale. Dopey ate all the profits. Feb. 11—More tough luck for the team. They lost to Holmen and Schroeder hurt his shoulder. Feb. 12—Lincoln’s birthday. Suppose they’ll ever celebrate mine? Feb. 14—Mustard Face got a valentine from Maisie. Juniors gave a pop corn ball sale. Feb. 17—Seein’ as how Leap Year’s over the females in Home Ec. are takin' up their knitting. Feb. 21—We all sung Happy Birthday to George Washington. Feb. 27—The Basketball team traveled to Cashton and started the tournament with a bang by trimmin’ W ilton. Feb. 28—Talk about excitin’! The team beat Onalaska tonight. March 1 The team brought home the bacon. They on the chompionship by beatin Cashton. March 6—Prof, handed Kenny Larson a dime for writin I stanzas of America” on the board. Prof, wouldn’t go back on a bet. March 14—Big shindig by the Juniors. Alumni invited. March 28—Bangor kids invaded the gym and mixed with us at a mixer. April 11—Ya know what? We got out for easter vacation today. No more school ’til Tuesday. Apri I 15—It’s Tuesday. April 18—The Seniors are celebratin’ cuz theses are in. Junior Prom. We all wore our Dad’s tuxedos. April 22-223—More talent displayed. The Juniors gave class plays. I tink dey got somethin’ there. May 25—Baccalaureate. May 29—Commencement. Oh well, we liked the school pretty well so we’re going back again—by special request. ’Twixt the optimist and the pessimist The difference is droll; The optimist sees the doughnut While the pessimist sees the hole. Franny: ”Say! Is your dog clever?” Bob S.: “Clever! I should say so. W hen I say, 'Are you coming or aren’t you?’ He either comes or he doesn’t.” Mary had a swarm of bees. And they to save their lives Had to go around with her, For Mary had the hives. The air was cool The night was dark 1 found a perfect place to park But 1 was mad because my fate Had left me there without a date. W hen Noah sailed the waters blue. He had his troubles same as you; For forty days he drove the ark Before he found a place to park. The train was just pulling out of West Salem, when a breathless lad rushed to the ticket office. Kenny S. (gasping): Hurry up! Give me a round trip ticket! Ticket Agent: W’here to? Kenny S.: Why. back here? Where do you think? Lehman was having trouble with past participles. After saying ”1 have wrote” Miss Stakv explained how wrong it was and told him to write, “I have written” 100 times. The lines were left on the teachers desk with the note: 1 have wrote “I have written” 100 times as you told me. and now I have went home. Miss Richardson: If you added five thousand twenty-five, and sixty-three, then divided the answer by six, and then multiplied that answer by forty-five what would you get? De De (answering promptly): The wrong answer. Paste Thirty-three • SENIOR SCOPE NAME NICKNAME DISPOSITION PET SAYING WEAKNESS AIM Lorraine A. Aine Hopeful Picture postcards Own a convertible coupe Lorraine C. Inez Lovable Quit your kiddin George Change her name Floyd C. Spike Shy Big horns To be appreciated Minnetta C. Minnie Willing P Shush Music room To go to Africa Lehman E. I ,emon Peaceful Well-a Mindoro To be important Shirley H. Skinner 0 Sweet Aw. go on Home Ec. To be married Elmer H. Sober Indifferent Boxing Boxer Frances J. Franny Slap happy That goofy gus Telephone calls To meet Tyrone Power John L. Johnny Blushing Oh happy day, gulp Fords 2nd Henry Ford Boh L. Lich Funny by jerks I'm all thru with her Funny books ✓ Circus clown Mary L. Talkative Oh heck Bangor boys To be farmer’s wife O 3 Beverly M. Bev. Businesslike Darn it Uniforms Learn to make fudge — M. 3 V Kenny M Horsefoot Happy go lucky Aw shucks Swing music To retire “ � 0 e Marlin M. Martin Slow Unprintable Tearing around town To find an easy job Lester 0. Adolph Subject to change La Crosse girls To go to Hollywood Stanley 0. Stan Bashful Wow Motors Get taller l)e La u res P. De I)e Flirty Oh, I don’t know Boys To get a “steady Geraldine P. Gerry Studious Oh. phooey Books Housekeeper in bachelors club Elizabeth P. Liz Silly Holv smackeral Bowling Own a jazz band Ruby R. Rueben Keen Doggone it anyhow Acrobats Marry a doctor Boh S. Slim Likable You lamebrain Basketball Big game hunter Calvin S. Cal Fighting I disagree Margaret Ann 'To be president Harrison S. lime Teasing Cheerleaders To get Mr. Rowe’s job Margaret Ann S. Storandt Noisy You sap Chevrolets Keep out of hot water Jeanne S. Jeannie Pleasing Ya dumb bunny Chocolate caramels Write a book “Let’s Revolt” Wyliss V. Babe Giggly Oh you kids New jokes Own a skating rink Dolores Y. Do Do Quiet Oh gosh Work Do something scandalous