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

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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

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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

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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