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

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1942 volume:

VNESHONOC fluteteen Published By The SENIOR CLASS WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL West Salem, Wisconsin To the students of the West Salem High School, we, the stafT, present this 1942 NESHONOC. It has been our aim to represent student life in our school by recalling the happy associations, activities, and accomplishments of the past year. Since recognition can be given to but few of the incidents along the road, we are not offering a history, but a group of suggestions of the joys, of the sacrifices, of the traditions which have molded our lives, here, at our school. Members oj the Graduating Class oj 1942: At commencement time one looks back over twelve years of experiences which have made up your formal school training. Education has been defined as “growth through experiences.” It is my sincere hope that these experiences have contributed toward the development of those habits, skills, and attitudes so essential to successful living. H. G. Kni dtson, Principal Page Five i r No one can ever forget The day he left our school, We said good by because we knew, lie had another hunch of kids to rule. We miss the Miss who taught our class. She was so juick and clever. But don't you think that we all knew For her. single life couldn't last forever. She taught us Math for four long years. Thinking we would learn some more. But today she stops to wonder If we know more than before. He Hies around from room to room, Trying to catch the time. But without his jokes and wisecracks Our school would he too sublime. She taught us to cook and sew. this year: But to me it really does seem That she won't be here next year. Three guesses; what's a diamond mean? He makes the rules and sees they’re kept In winter, spring and fall, Wouldn’t this be a terrible mess. If he didn’t supervise it all? He teaches History and Music, He swings the notes around. But he would be so thankful If he’d have a feather-weight baton He may be new this last half year. But wre know him pretty well. For the way lie's done his coaching W e think he is pretty swell. Declams and speeches are her choice, They keep her plenty busy, W e don't have to worr) ’Cause that wouldn't make her dizzy. Page Six Robert Adams He's willing to argue about anything Band 3. 4; Class Play 4; Annual Staff 4. Lyle Bolstad A cup of coffee a day will keep the doctor away Basketball 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2 3. 4; Class Sec. 3; Annual Staff 4. Doris Cullman “Always on the job Band 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 4. Bernice Hemker “Oh, for the life of a grocery man's wife’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Tumbling; 2. 4; Class Play 3; Cheer Loader 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4: Class Treasurer 3. James Holey “Slow but sure F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. I; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3. 1; Judging; Team 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; F. F. A. Trcas. 3: Pres. 4; ('lass Pres. 4; Basketball 1, 2. Margaret Becker “What’s the use of sulking Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4: F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Maynard Carlson II omen and studies don't mix'9 Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1; Judging Team 3. 4; Class Plays 3; F. F. A. 2, 3. 4; Vice Pres. 4. Robert Diekroeger Give him the green sheet and he's content Baseball 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1; Stamp Club 1; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1; ('lass Play 3. Marie Hemker She's happiest when she's dancing'' G. A. A. 1; Home E. Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Pres. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3; Class I May 3. 1; Class Trcas. 2; Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4. Page Seven v Merlin Knudson ' Music is his fortune Band 1. 2. 2. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4. Robert Larson “The ground shakes beneath Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1: Class I Mays 3. 4; Class Sec. 1; Class Vice Pres. 3; Baseball 2; Annual Staff 4. Cornelius Miller He’s a busy little man Class President 1; Chorus 1; Basket I all 1. 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. 2; Judging 'Team 1. 2; Baseball 3. 4; Annual Staff 4. Warren Miller II it tout a deck of cards life would be dull” Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 2; Annual Editor 4. Maynard Nelson He's just as bashful as he looks F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Judging Team 3; F. F. A. Vice Pres. 3. Inez Labus “Words can't describe her” (Mass Treas. 1; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Maynard Meyer Give him a farm and he ivill be happy’' F. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Sec. I; Class Play 3. 3; Forensics 3; She's fixed for good Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice Pres. 4; G. A. A. 1; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Editor 1; Class Sec. 2; Class Plays 3. Warren Moe The little man who wasn't there” Viola Niemeier If there's work to be done she will do it Chorus 1, 2; (Mass Play 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4. Page Eight Robert Adams He's willing to argue about anything' Hand 3. 4; (Mass Play 4; Annual Staff 4. Lyle Bolstad “A cup of coffee a day will keep the doctor auay Basket hall 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2 3, 4; Class Sec. 3; Annual Staff 4. Doris Cullman “Always on the job Hand 1, 2. 3. I; G. A. A. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 4. Bernice Hemker “Oh, for the life of a grocery man's wife Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Tumbling 2. 4; Class Play 3; Cheer Leader 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Class Treasurer 3. Margaret Becker “What's the use of sulking Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 3, 4; F. H. A. 1. 2, 3. 4. Maynard Carlson II omen and studies don't mix Hand 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1; Judging Team 3. 4; Class Plays 3; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice 1 res. 4. Robert Diekroeger Give him the green sheet and he's content Baseball 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; Stamp Club 1: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3. Marie Hemker She's happiest when she's dancing G. A. A. 1; Home E. Club 1 2. 3. 4; Pres. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3 Class Play 3. 4; Class Tn as. 2 Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4. James Holey Slow but sure'’ F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Judging Team 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; F. F. A. Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Class Pres. 4; Basketball 1. 2. Marie Johnson Isn't love grand Band 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3; F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 1; Dramatic Club 2. 4; Class Play 3; Class Sec. 4. Page Seven Merlin Knudson “Music is his fortune Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4. Robert Larson “The ground shakes beneath him Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1; Class I Mays 3. 4; Class Sec. 1; Class Vice Pres. 3; Baseball 2; Annual Staff 4. Cornelius Miller He's a busy little man Class President 1; Chorus 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; F. F. A. 2; Judging Team 1. 2; Baseball 3. 4; Annual Staff 4. Warren Miller “Without a deck of cards life would be dull99 Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 2; Annual Editor 4. Maynard Nelson “He's just as bashful as he looks99 F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Judging Team 3; F. F. A. Vice Pres. 3. Inez Labus “Words cant describe her99 Class Treas. 1; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Maynard Meyer Give him a farm and he will be happy99 F. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Sec. 4; Class Play 3. 3; Forensics 3; Judging Team 1. 2. 3. 4. Margaret Ann Miller She's fixed for good’ Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice Pres. 4; G. A. A. 1; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Editor l; Class Sec. 2; Class Plays 3. Warren Moe The little man who wasn't there Viola Niemeier If there's work to be done she will do it Chorus 1, 2; Class Play 3, 4; (Mass Treasurer 4. Page Eight trude Powers She's all for the Irish” Chorus 1. 2, 3; Home Kc. Club 1. 2, 3: G. A. A. 3, 4; Treas. 4; Cheerleader 3. Kin Seecer “Oh, to he a cub” 1 F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Judging Team 1. 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; I ' Basketball 4. ILFRED TaI SCHER j 7 out'll, but oh so gentle” I I F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; F. F. A. 1; Treasurer 4; Judging Team 1. 3. 4; Class President 2; An-| nual Staff 4; Class Play 4; I Forensics 2. ' AKLIN WEHRENBERC j loping for a rich uncle F. F. A. 2. 3; Basket ball 4; ('lass Play 3. Gladys Schnieder Always a word or two” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club I: Annual Staff 4; Class Plays 3. 4; Tumbling Team 3, 4. Truman Stelloh He's not as tough as he looks Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4; Stamp Club 1; Class Play 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 4. Gail Twining A definition of ambition Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Home Kc. Club 1. 2; G. A. A. L 2. 3, 4; Treas. 2; Vice Pres. 3: Tumbling 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club l. 2. 4; Treas. 2; Vice Pres. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Cheer leader 2; Athletic Association Treas. 4. ' Iii Memoriam of Milton Syvertson who was a member of the class of 1912 and a friend of all of us of the West Salem High School. Think oj him faring on, as dear That he is dead—he is just away: ITe cannot say and will not say In the love oj There as in the love oj here. Page Nine THE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY MOTTO: BEFORE US I.IES THE TIMBER, LET US BUILD COLOHSiblue and white FLOWER: WHITE CARNATION We, the class of ’42, today look back over our four years of high school, the four years that we spent together. Many important things happened in that period of time. Vie, like all the other classes, entered high school as '‘green freshies.” Our chances for progress looked faint, hut by the end of the year we changed our minds. The idea of “eighth grade day” was carried out for the second time. Later we sponsored a mixer for the rest of the school and by the end of the year proved that we are no longer “green freshies.” During our sophomore year our pace slowed down. Many of the members were represented in baseball, basketball and various clubs. We had a great thrill of torturing the freshmen at a mixer. Our junior year was one of excitement. We gave our class plays in the high school. Much preparation and work was put on the prom, which was a great success. Prom King Truman Stelloh and his queen,‘Elizabeth Pischke led the grand march of the last prom in the old gym. Members of our class began to gain fame in clubs and sports. In the fall of 1941, twenty-seven people returned to complete their senior year. This year was really filled with new thrills and happenings. WE, the seniors, were the first class to present our class play on the new auditorium stage. It was a great success. Every member put forth some effort to again put out a perfect annual. We know we will graduate and are glad at the thought. On our faces are smiles, hut deep in our hearts we regret that we must leave {he school so dear to us. As we turn our backs to the doors which we so frequently entered, we try hard to keep back the choking sobs. Vie know we must now break our own trails through life. We leave, with our last goodby, and hope some day.to return as-welcomed visitors of the school we love the best. . CLASS ADVISORS Miss Verna JenSdn .... Freshman Year Miss Margaret Staky - - - - Sophomore Year Mr. George B. Nelson .... Junior Year Miss Pearl E. Richardson .... Senior Year Page Ten .11 MOK ( LASS FIRST ROW L. Groth. M. Miller, J. Wilcox, Mr. Nelson, (class advisor). L. Logging:, v. Horstman C. Carlson. M. Wolter. SECOND ROW—E. Huxsahl, S. Achterkirch, B. Stalsberg. K. Sprain, R. Knudson. H. Albers M E Hetland, E. Wege, D. Rodenberg. THIRD ROW—R. Onsrud. 11. Hoppman. L. Bouska, L. Hix, V. Friel, H. Rattunde, M. Grabon L. R Ender. FqijRTH ROW—I). Syvertson, W. Selbrede, B. Carlson. -j s Tj CANDID SNAPS OF THE JUNIOR VERNON FREILL Wilbur Selebredf. -Mary Ellen Hetland Mary Wolter -Mr. Glasrud - Presulent Vice President Secretary T reasurer Advisor On September ninth the majority of the class again enrolled as Sophomores, assembly with terrific expressions on their faces. Several weeks later on September I 29, the annual scaring event (initiation) took place. April 18. 1940 we entery A tained the future greenhorns of West Salem High School. The same year May 30 or 31, one of the members of our class, Evelyn Wege. was chosen “prom queen”. On September ninth the majojrity of the class again enrolled as Sophomores. During the latter part of October our school held the “Harvest Festival”. Mary Wolter was chosen as candidate of our class for the title of queen. At this time, we also initiated the freshmen. During the day as part of the initiation they were required to kneel down and say “Allah Sophomores” each time they met us. On the fifteenth of September we again enrolled as Juniors. The 31st of January the Juniors gave a mixer at which everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. It was not necessary to go up town afterwards, as plenty of food was served. The night of April 15. 1942. the class play, “That Crazy Smith Family” was held. Plans are now in progress for the Junior Prom. Op to the present date, these are all the activities of an importance. CANDID SNAPS OF THE SOPHOMORES Norman Rowe • Coleen Flaig Calvin Flag Elien Betthauser Mr. Peterson President Secretary Vice President Treasurer Advisor In 1940, 39 meek little Freshmen walked into the assembly greatly fearing the initiation which was ahead of us. Many of our number learned to dance at the irst mixer, some had to be coaxed but were finally persuaded. This year, 1941 our number has somewhat decreased although we are still the largest class with a total of 38. After the election of class officers, the Sophomores went into a huddle to start making plans for the mixer held for the freshies. It was suggested by the class members to have an orchestra. Bob Norris and his orchestra of La Crosse were decided upon. Many of the class members are in extra curricular activities of the school. SOPHOMORE ( I ASS FIRST ROW- A. Meyer. L. Fuller. E. Indahl, L. S. ruler, I). Denson. R. Niedfeldt, C. Flaig. M. Hougen. SECOND HOW- Mrs. McDonell, K. Dunlap. J. Johnson. N. Pischke, M. Sprain, D. Meyer. M. Wehren-berg. B. Onsrud, I). Wilcox, L. Moe. THIRD ROW— 5. O’Brien. V. Severson. B. Justin. E. Knudson. ( Barkley. M. Horstman, L. Mix, E. Betthauser. FOURTH ROW—R. Buol. D. Malzacher, J. Klos, H. Rhodes, A. Cullmann, R. Sommerfleld, K. Larson. FIKTH ROW- H. Schmitz. K. Olson. N. Eickhoff, Flaig. N. Rowe. Page Twelve JSSELI. McEl.DOWNEY Wce Knudsen -Gerald Hanson Betty Hetland Mk. Peterson OF THE FRESHMEN MIAS President Treasurer Tice President Secretary Advisor On September 15, 1941, thirty-one “freshies” walked into the assembly, green and shy as always. After they had been settled for about a month, began to make plans for the annual initiation, which everyone kn of the peculiar way of dressing. The girls all came with short bows, and the boys with make-up and their sweaters and shirts the upper classmei, sophomores it because and hair- • tyf jOJbi}Px getting acquainted with the fact that the Bangor carnival 7 U the activities of the freshmen class up to the presdrfRTlate as with all the freshmen classes there are yet, persist on throwing spit wads and giggling. s decided to 31, a real vThese are jdoJln, that. Wren. and AA, fPris • ' A 'QAJO 9 , iM I KKSHMAN ( LASS •kpeper, M. Nied- y 1 SECOND HOW—H. Mades. D. Albers. 15. Achterkirch, J. Knudson, B. Hetland, O. Roden berg, V. CTA Witte, B. Sprain, C. Hoth. FIRST ROW R. Horstman, L. Garbers, A. Gerche, V. rdell. I.. Thompson. L. Schme feldt, R. Stratman. THIRD ROW It. Selbrede, L. Nuttleman. R. McClintoek. J. Bergum. R. Miller. FOURTH ROW—It. Schneider, C. Carlson. T. McKldowney, W. Olson, T. Hanson. D. Peterson, Mr. , Peterson (Class Advisor). 5 J!) tHA4. - OIA - 3 v I- . tfjtruks- MU mV AT ' SCHOOL PARTIES During the course of each year in the High School, there are a number of mixers given for the students in high school. One of the first parties or mixers this last year was the one given by the Sophomores as the “Initiation” to welcome the students who entered High School last fall as “Green Freshies”. Perhaps one of the most successful parties of the year was the Christmas party given by the F. H. A., and the F. F. A. This party was a success because it included a good orchestra, a lloor show and the exchange of Christmas gifts. However upon asking certain individuals they will probably tell you that the “mistake” was the highlight of the evening. Mention no names, however. Due to the fact that the basketball games were held on Friday nights, there was a slack season for mixers. After the tournament they again were put into full swing. These mixers and parties have a good purpose. They are held lor the purpose of offering students in school to get together and become better acquainted. They offer recreation in games and dancing and wholesome, clean fun. HARVEST FESTIVAL The Harvest Festival of 1942 was one of the outstanding events of the year. An excellent display of farm crops, livestock, women’s baking and sewing were shown. The starting point of all, was a parade around the business district in which grades and clubs participated. Prizes were given in each department. A queen and her four attendants were chosen by the number of votes submitted by people in the nearby vicinity. Constance Wilcox received the largest number of votes and was crowned queen by Mr. Rowe in front of a large audience in the down town district which added to the afternoon’s activities. Her four attendants in order were: Margaret Ann Miller, Mary Wolter, Beatrice Hanson, and Frances Johnson. In the evening a dance was held in the Pavilion which climaxed the activities for another year. Page Fourteen AFTER CLASS STUFF FIRST ROW—Our Sewing: Class; Backwards; The Barre Scholars. SKOONI) ROW Chinese??; Crackpots; A Senior and her doj?; I'Tont View. THIRL) ROW- Future Stars; Vacation Beauties; Future Stars. FOURTH ROW—Girl All-Stars; Stars??; The Slicker. Page Seventeen The annual stuff Iwd a difficult problem arranging the annual because of the fact that our advisor left before the work was completed. However, we hope the annual is satisfactory to everyone. ANNUAL STAFF Margaret Ann Miller ..................... Warren Miller.............................Editors Truman Stei.i.oh -James Holey-Marie Hemker Gladys Schneider Robert Larson Robert Adams Lyle Bolstad Wilfred Taucher Cornelius Miller Merlin Knudson Mrs. McDonell Sports business Manager Home Economics - Cirls’ Athletic Association Class Histories Humor Photographer Puture Farmers’ Association Clubs Music Advisor Girls’ Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association is a recreational organization for girls interested in the various sports. This year the Club was organized under the guidance of M iss Hill. The Club has been active in many sports. Some of the sports participated in were: bicycle rides, hikes, breakfasts, basketball, and pingpong. This year we have had one night meeting each month. We met in the new auditorium, where we played volleyball, basketball, and pingpong. The organization also intends to conduct a play day at our school this year. Points are given students for participating in the various activities. Letters and pins are awarded students after they have earned BOO points. OFFICERS Beverly Justin Coleen Flaig - Lucile Fuller - Inez Labus .... Gertrude Powers I’resident Vice President Secretary Point Secretary Treasurer Page Eighteen I ANNUAL STAFF SEATEI —T. St ell oh, J. Holey. M. Hemker, W. Miller, M. Miller, G. Schneider, R. I .Arson, R. Adams. STANDING—O. Collins, R. Wilhlem, W. Tauscher, C. Miller. M. Knudson, Mrs. McDonell. G. A. K. FIRST ROW- V. Udell. V. Horst man, V. Severson, C. Flalg, G. Schneider, G. Powers, L. Logging, 15. Hemker. SECOND ROW'—M. Sprain. I). Albers. M. Hougen, L. Moe, R. Onsrud. J. Knudson, V. Witte. THIRD ROW’—1 . Hetland. L. Fuller, L. Thompson. E. Betthauser, 15. Justin. I . Denson. I. IaIhis. Miss Hill. Page Nineteen Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers’ Association under the leadership of Miss Hill, organized this year with an enrollment of thirty members. 'i he officers of the year are: Marie Hemker.......................................President Margaret Ann Miller .... Vice President Evelyn Wece ...... Secretary Mary Walters.......................................Treasurer Eileen Betthuiser - ... Historian Our meetings are held every second and fourth Friday during activity period. We also have one night meeting, which is the first Monday of every month. The club was divided into three different groups for the purpose of raising money for a field trip in the spring. Next spring the girls will style their dresses which they made in school. The F. H. A. gave a Christmas tea for their mothers and presented them with gifts which were made in the various classes. The F. H. A. officers together with the F. F. A. gave a Christmas party for the whole school which was enjoyed by all. Future Farmers of America There were 41 students enrolled in Vocational Agriculture for the school year 1941-1942. The following has been accomplished b) this department this year: About fifty trees have been pruned and sprayed, culled poultry, tested soil and milk, and sealed and tagged about 150 bushels of hybrid corn and about 200 bushels of certified oats. The department also had a rural judging contest this spring for rural children and gave a successful Christmas Party for the entire school. The West Salem Future Farmers showed three carloads of swine at the Wisconsin State Fair and came home very successful. The officers for the present yea James Holey Maynard Carlson Maynard Meyer Wilfred Tauscher -Edwin Seeger - are as follows: President - - • - Vice President • Secretary Treasurer - - - - - Reporter Page Twenty Home Economics Club FIRST ROW—B. Neidfeldt, M. Woltor. I. Bettliauser, M. Hemker, M. A. Miller. E. Wege. I. Labus, Miss Hill, (advisor). SECOND ROW—B. Achterkirch, S. Achterkirch, M. E. Hetland. L. Garbers, M. Wehrenberg. B. Hetland, V. Witte, B. Sprain. R. Dunlap. THIRD ROW- K. Knudson. A. Meyer. M. Niedfeldt. B. Stalsberg, L. Moe, R. Horstman, I. Hschke. M. Sprain. L. Thomp-son. FOl’RTH ROW M. Horstman. C. Barkley. V. Horstman, M. Johnson, (I. Schneider, L. Logging, M. Miller. L. Schmeck-peper, B. H inker. FIFTH ROW—J. Johnson. M. Becker. I). Cullmann. L. Groth. Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) FIRST ROW—I), l'eterson. H. Schmitz. W. Tauscher. M. .Vlerey. Mr. Rowe (advisor). M. Carlson, J. Holey, B. Carlson. SECOND ROW- H. Mades. J. Bergum. H. Albc-rs, R. Sommerfield, L. Nuttleman. R. Miller, R. McClintock. THIRD ROW—M. Knudson, M. Nelson, E. Seeger. L. Hicks, W. Olson, M. Grabon. R. Boul. 1). Malzacher. Page Twenty-one MUSIC (Band) The Musical Art in America is young, but high schools all over the country are making a great improvement in the trend of music education. Music can tell in a faint whisper or tell in thunderous power the path students are taking in life. The hand participated in the Vi estern Wisconsin Music festival at LaCrosse. November 15, 1941. The Galeville band journeyed down here to present a joint concert with us. Each band also played their own selections. To make the individuals of the band more confident in his playing, each member of the band is required to select and prepare a solo for presentation. The members in this way can receive extra recognition of their ability. Chorus The A Cappclla choir took part in the Auditorium dedication last fall. The chorus was represented at the Western Wisconsin Music Festival, January 17. at 1 .aCrosse. This was very good experience because one of the country’s most distinguished choral directors was the guest conductor. The well known conductor was Noble Cain. The chorus has received choral gowns—thanks to the Seniors. The band and the chorus are going to present a spring concert prior to the Music Tournament. The band has taken a big step forward this spring. For this we appreciate the work Mr. Peterson has done, especially the wonderful progress of the junior band. BAND PERSONNEL F LUTE E. Knudson Oboe M. Johnson Coknets I). Syvertson H. Adams R. Diekroger W. Selebrede N Eickoff Clarinets L. Thompson L. Ender E. Betthauser C. Barclay N. Rowe I). Wilcox M. A. Miller J. Klos L. Garbers E. Vruwink Baritones M. Knudson I). Peterson Saxophones C. Flaig W. Miller H. Rhodes G. Twining Horns J. Wilcox I). Cullman N. Pischke C. Carlson Trombones T. Stelloh K. Sprain Basses M. Carlson R. MeEldowney Drums R. Larson J. Holey C. Carlson B. Justin Page Twenty-two FIRST ROW—M. Becker, M. I SECOND ROW—B. Achterki berg:, R. Dunlap. B. N. THliy lipW-r-V. S, L. Fuller, B. Sprain. CHORUS Mr. Peterson. L. Sender, J. Wilcox. D. Denson. E. Indahl. j ieTlfelt, .1. Knudson, M. Hetland, M. HouRen, B. Hetland. B. Moe, M. Wehren- B aisbej Page Twenty-three OUR SCHOOL YEAR Sept. 15—School started. The upperclassmen boys were sizing up the freshmen prospects. Sept. 26—Our baseball team went over to Mindoro and really showed Mindoro how to play baseball. Oct. 3—Baseball game at Onalaska. Truman broke his wrist which put him out of circulation for awhile. Oct. }}—The poor freshies came to school with braids in their hair and their shirts on backwards, but they were all dressed up for the mixer the sophomores gave them that night. Oct. 9 and 10—Teachers convention. Everyone felt so bad that they stayed home and studied. Oct. 22—The high school and grades had tuberculosis tests. All the girls fainted. Oct. 24—Six weeks’ report cards. The teachers bought the entire stock of red ink from the drug store. Oct. 28—The Seniors all got their hair curled and went to LaCrosse and had their pictures taken. (Bin’s camera was damaged beyond repair. Oct. 29—University of Wisconsin Extension Division Program. ()ct. 3()—State Corn Husking contest. Mr. Rowe’s “Ag” boys all got blisters on their hands but no medals. Oct. HI—Freshmen gave a return mixer for the Sophomores. Nov. 7—Wilton basketball game at Salem. Salem won. Nov. II —Armistice Day program in the auditorium. School dismissed in the afternoon. Nov. 14—Westby basketball game at Salem. Westby won. Nov. 18—Cashton basketball game at Salem. Cashton won. Nov. 19—Dedication services of new auditorium. Address given by ex governor Zimmerman. Nov. 21—Norwalk basketball game at Salem. Salem won. Nov. 25—Tomah basketball game at Salem. Salem won. Nov. 28—Bangor basketball game at Bangor. Bangor won. Mr. Nelson’s last game. Dec. 15 -Report card time again. Several long faces. Dec. 9—Onalaska basketball game at Onalaska. Onalaska won. Dec. 12—Galesville basketball game at Salem. Galesville won. Dec. 16—Holmen basketball game at Holmen. Holmen won. Dec. 18—Christmas Pageant in the evening in the auditorium. Dec. 19 -Christmas mixer and program. Bob I.arson monopolized the mistletoe. Christmas vacation starts. Dec. 30—The faculty got lonesome for the pupils and so the vacation ended. Dec. 31—Everybody is all excited about plans for making whoopee tonight. Jan. 1—No school. Recuperating from whoopee. Jan. 10—School on Saturday. Every other week from now on. Jan. 17—Music Festival in LaCrosse. Jan. 20 and 21—“Gabriel Blow Your Horn” Senior Class Play. Feb. 12—Lincoln’s Birthday. School dismissed at 2:30. Feb. 21—Home Economics Mixer. Record breaking attendance. Feb. 23—Washington’s Birthday. Program in auditorium. April 3-6—Easter vacation. April 9—University Extension Division Program. May 17—Baccalaureate Services. May 20—Commencement. Whew!!!! Page Twenty-four FIRST ROW- Hoosier Hot Shots; Barre Utiles; Guess Who; Homeward Hound; Campfire Girls. SECOND ROW- I’als; Somebody s Sweetheart; Clarahelle; Orange and Black. THIRD ROW—Coffee Hots; Gabriel Blow Your Horn; Way Back When; School 1 Monickers. FOURTH ROW Heavy Hitters; Eight Years Ago; Abigail; Chubby. Page Twenty-five PROPHECY - CLASS OF 1942 W e glean the following from the records of the Police Department of West Salem for 1954. Hob Diekroeger, Resident of Vies! Salem; Fined $10 and cost for operating slot machines, Pool Hall. West Salem. Dangerous character. Marie Johnson, Resident of Gill's Coulee; Author of best sellers, Three Little Pigs”, etc. Doubtful character. Bernice Hemker, 30-day sentence for beating husband with iron skillet. First offense. Maynard Nelson. Demonstrator of Royal Typewriters, fined 85 and costs for misrepresentation of wares. Present whereabouts unknown. Gail Twining, Alias “Light Fingered Abbie”, wanted on charges of pocket picking, shop lifting, etc. At large somewhere in Mindoro. Truman Stelloh, Fined $50 and costs for disturbing the peace. Sunday morning at 5:30. Fifth offense. James Holey, Ex-Governor of Panama (anal Zone; Reward of $1,000 offered by the United Stotes Government for his return to this country. Embezzlement of tolls, charged. Bob Adams, Resident of West Salem; arrested for speeding, fined $17.50 for first offense; $35 for second offense. Vi ill bear watching. Bud Miller. Resident of West Salem; Fried $5 and costs for hunting dears” without a license. Wilfred Tauscher, wanted dead or alive; For rustling cattle in Barre Mills. For description or details find poster on nearest telephone post. Viola Niemeier, Burns, Wisconsin; W inner of Gregg Gold Medal in 1950 Shorthand Speed contest. Doubtful character. Gladys Schnieder, Missionary to the Fiji Islands. Reported missing. Margaret Becker. Barre Mills, Wisconsin. Ten-day sentence for cutting corners at Jim's Roller Rink. Dangerous character. Maynard Carlson, Waterloo, Wisconsin; Fined $77.77 and cost for fixing too low on high way 10. Will bear watching if not found soon. Inez Labus. W oman Senator from W isconsin. Record clear. Marie Hemker. La Crosse resident; Fined $44.44 and costs for “cutting the rug” at the Avalon. Page Twenty-six Lyle Bolstad. Proprietor of the First National Coffee Shop; “Drinking up the profits”. Could Bear watching. Boh Larson, LaCrosse resident; Cutting patient's throat while operating for tonsilitis; ('.hanging Character. Gertrude Powers, Resident of Bangor; Reckless driving—sliding on a corner by Neisens. Second offense. Doris Cullmann, Resident of Vi est Salem; Misrepresenting gowns by using foreign labels; Will bear watching. Corne Miller, Editor of the Barre Mills Times, fined S222.22 and costs for libel. First offense. Eddie Seeger, Resident of Chicago; Charged by the government with aiding the Axis by knocking too many home runs over the fence and thereby creating a rubber shortage. Sentence: Compelled to use a short and lighter bat. Merlin Knudson, Resident of Philadelphia; Fined so many dollars and cents for disturbing the peace tear witness plainly heard him go too high above high C). Warren Moe, Resident of Barre Mills; Fined $10,000 for failure to pay income tax. Suspicious character. Marlin Wehrenberg. Lost at sea; one of the crew of U. S. X7, which sank in 10 feet of water, off Oak Island. Neshonoc. Margaret Ann Miller, Sued by employer’s wife for sitting on employer’s knee after business hours. Maynard Meyer, Resident on High Way 16; Sending diluted Guernsey milk to the creamery. Larson—“Say, whatever became of those old-fashioned gals who fainted wrhen a boy kissed them?” Coleen—“Huh! Whatever became of the old-fashioned boys who made them faint?” Meyer—“Is this a picture of the girl you’re going to marry?” Tauscher—“Yes, what do you think of her?” Meyer—“Well, she must have a lot of money!” Toddy—“I hold hands for a living.” Kenny Sprain—“Oh, are you a gigolo?” Toddy—“No, Im a card shark. Bruce was walking through the woods. He turned around to see a grizzly bear following him, smelling his tracks. “Hm,” said Bruce, “you like my tracks? Very well, I make some more.” Stelloh—“What are you saving all those old magazines for?” Murdock—“I’m studying to be a dentist.” Page Twenty-seven DEFINITIONS A Child: Just a stomach surrounded hy curiosity. Will Power: Ability to eat one salted peanut. Before marriage it's spoon, after marriage it's fork-over. Courtship consists of a fellow running after a woman until she catches him. Flirt: A hit and run lover. Detour: The roughest distance between two points. A Gold Digger is one who uses the males to defraud. The inventor of high heels: A woman who had been kissed on the forehead. The world's greatest water power. Vi Oman’s tears. Budget: A method of worrying before you spend instead of afterwards. A friendly game of cards: There ain’t no such thing. The reason women live longer than men is because paint is a great preservative. • • “Why does a bee buzz?” “You’d buzz, too, if someone took your honey and nectar.” Stooge: “Howr soon shall 1 know anything after 1 come out of the anesthetic?” Doctor: “Well, that’s expecting a lot from the anesthetic.” Little girl: “I know something I won’t tell.” Bachelor: “Never mind, child, you'ii get over that when you’re a little older.” Dave—“I hear your friend Adams has a job.” Pee Wee—“Yeah, ain’t it a shame what some folks will do for money.” Mr. Glasrud: “Hey you.” Physics student: “Me Sir?” Mr. Glasrud: “Yes, you. You should have been here at 8:45.” Physics Student: “Why, did something happen?” Tauscher—“With feet like yours you should get a job with the government.” Schnieder -“VI hat doing?” Tauscher — “Stomping out forest fires.” Bud Miller — “Did you ever take chloroform?” M. Carlson—“No, who teaches it?” Ender—“Come on, take a hath and get cleaned up, I’ll get you a date.” M. Garbon—“Yeah, and then suppose you don’t get me the date!” Teacher s Pet Sayings Mr. Knudtson: “All right, let’s get down to work.” Mr. Glasrud: “Alright, that’s enough of that. Mr. Peterson: “Let’s see if we can all he quiet for ONE minute.” Miss Richardson: “Don’t forget your reference work.” Mr. Rowe: “Where are you going?” Mrs. Mau: “Do you want a double assignment?” Miss Hill: “Just because you’re seniors—” Page Twenty-eight She does the office typing And is busy every day She passes out the office cards In her pleasant sort of way She writes out all excuses And everyday, checks roll She always has a smile ready She’s our busy ofliee girl. __ mm 1‘iKST How Busy Bodies; Three Seniors on a Trike. Second How Taking It Easy; Typing Class; Toni. I n I HD How —Unbeatable Seniors; Betty. Fourth How -On the Wagon; Carnival ( ueen; Tough Eggs. Page Twenty-nine £0. Day in day out from dawn 'till dark He works his way through school Seeing that it’s neat and clean The broom’s his most useful tool. He sweeps the floors and builds the fires And keeps the sidewalks clean He mows the lawn and raises the flag Yes. you know whom f mean. It’s nobody but our janitor man The one who cleans all around X e see him every day at school He’s our good, old faithful. Tom Sixth Annual DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Class C New High School Gymnasium WEST SALEM. WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 West Salem ............ 33 Cashton ............... 21 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (.ashton .............. IB Ontario................ 17 llolmen .................. 24 Ontario................... 11 Onalaska ................ 17 Melrose ................. 24 Mindoro................ 24 Norwalk................ 17 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Onalaska ............... 20 Norwalk................. 15 West Salem [overtime).. 20 llolmen (overtime)........ 18 Melrose ................ 19 Mindoro................. 22 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Consolation Finals 3rd and 4th Place Cashton ............... 12 Ho I men ................. 21 Onalaska .............. 24 Melrose 18 Championship Finals West Salem ............ 19 Mindoro................ 36 CASHTON 21 HOLMEN—33 Salem won their first game of the tournament by downing the Cashton five. It was a hard fought battle all ihe way until the last five minutes when Salem went ahead and on to win. Nick McEldowney had 16 points for Salem. SALEM—20 HOLMEN—18 Salem copped a thrilling overtime victory from Holmen. Stelloh tied the score at 16 all and Holmen came back with another basket making ihe score 18-16 in favor of Holmen. Bolstad was fouled and Salem took the ball out of bounds and Bolstad made a set shot tying the score 18 all. Diekroeger netted the winning goal in the overtime period. MINDORO—36 SALEM—19 The sharp shooting Mindoro high basketball team walked off with the District tournament. Mindoro took an early lead and had clear sailing the rest of the way. Ed Seeger led the Salem team w ith 8 points. Page Thirty SEASON'S RECORD Salem .................. 18 Wilton ................. 11 Salem................... 14 Westby ................. 21 Salem................... 21 Cashton ................ 20 Salem................... 17 Norwalk................. 18 Salem................... 17 Tomah .................. 15 Salem .................. 13 Bangor.................. 23 Salem .................. 24 Onalaska ............... 29 Salem .................. 12 Galesville.............. 25 Salem................. 32 Hoi men ................ 39 Won—10 Coulee Conference Standing Salem.................... 37 Alumni .................. 19 Salem.................... 24 Mindoro................. 16 Salem................... 21 Trempealeau ............ 14 Salem ................... 23 Bangor................... 21 Salem.................... 27 Onalaska ............... 19 Salem .................. 16 Galesville .............. 33 Salem.................... 25 llolmen ................. 24 Salem.................... 22 Mindoro.................. 23 Salem................... 44 Trempealeau ............. 23 Lost 8 .555$ Won—6 Lost -8 .500% BASKETBALL FIRST ROW—R. Knud.son. V. Friel, R. Diekroeger, K. Seeger. C. Miller. T. Stelloh, L. Bol.stad, Mr. Nelson (coach). SECOND ROW K. Sprain. M. Wehrcinberg, T. McEldowney, W. Selebrede, M. Grabon, W. Miller, L. Hix, N. Eickhoff, N. Rowe. Page Thirty-one BASEBALL The baseball team had a good year by winning will be no baseball in the spring because all other schools will have tion. The following are the scores: Salem...............8 Salem...............5 Salem...............2 Salem..............1 Percent 3 games and losing 1. There summer vaca- Minodoro ................0 Mindoro .................3 Onalaska.................1 Onalaska ................2 .750 Players Names C. Miller T. McEldowney K. Sprain T. Stelloh L. Bolstad E. Seeger W. Miller N. Eichoff R. Knudson C. Flaig N. Howe N icknames Come Nick Dutch X indy Caddie Eddie Murdock Ick Gabby Cal Rosy Positions Third base Shortstop-pitcher Second base Catcher-first base Pitcher-catcher ('.enter field Left field-pitcher First base Second base First base-outfielder Outfielder-catcher Touch Football Seniors win 3 out of f games of touch football from the rest of the school. What a class of athletes. The scores as follows: Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors 6 9-10-11 Grades..............12 6 9-10-11 Grades.............. 3 7 9-10-11 Grades.............. 2 3 9-10-11 Grades............... 0 Girls' Intramurals This year girls' intramurals was organized, and each Thursday noon they played basketball. Girls’ intramurals gives girls a chance to participate in activities during the noon hour. Captains were chosen and the students divided into teams. I hey played the seventh and eighth grades several times. Some of the players in the grades are rather small but they make up for this handicap with their speed, and so they gave the girls some competition. Volleyball and ping pong were also played during the noon hours. . . . , . , ... , Due to the interest shown by some of the girls in the lower grades it is almost certain that these sports will be continued next year. V Page Thirty-two BOYS' INTRAMURALS The boys interested in intramurals chose teams for a league. The following were captains the first round: Bruce Carlson, Maynard Nelson, LeRoy Ender, and Wilfred Tauscher. Maynard Nelson’s team won the first round. The second round the 7 and 8 grades were entered into the league. The high school had the same captains. Bruce Carlson’s team won the second round. Senior Class Play On January 20th, the first night of the class play Joan Fontaine and Gary Cooper were given a severe set back by the acting of a few of the members in the Senior Class. The play presented was ‘’Gabriel Blow Your Horn.” ft was a three act comedy with the setting in the southern part of United States. We are very proud to say that this was the first play to he presented in the new auditorium. The cast which took part are the following: James Hoi.ey Gladys Schneider Gaii. Twining Robert Adams Margaret Becker -Marie Hemker Robert Larson -Wilfred Tauscher -Maynard Meyer -Viola Niemeier -Truman Stelloh -Inez La bus • • (rabriel Zer Janet Smith Frank Stevenson Mildred Eleanor Herbert Brown, Jr. Herbert Brown, Sr. Pete Daisy Mae Harold Dillon Miss Thelma Smith Junior Class Play The Juniors tried the art of crashing Hollywood on the night of April 15th. At the time this article was written the results were not known but we hope that they succeeded as well as the Seniors did. The title of the play chosen was “The Crazy Smith Family.” This is a three act comedy based around the troubles of the Smith family. Junior Prom Again this year the Seniors will he treated to a prom by the Juniors. This is the first prom to be held in the new auditorium. The Juniors have planned to use a Military setting as the theme of their prom. This theme is very appropriate because of the present world situation. Page Thirty-three SENIOR OP t H 5 0 c 1 NAME Robert Adams Margaret Becker Lyle Bolstad Maynard Carlson Doris Cullman Robert Diekroeger Bernice Hemker Marie Hemker James Holey Marie Johnson Merlin Knudson Inez Labus Robert Larson Maynard Meyer Cornelius Miller Margaret Ann Miller Warren Miller Warren Moe Maynard Nelson Viola Niemier Gertrude Powers Gladys Schnieder Edwin Seeger Truman Stelloh W ilfred Tausher Gail Twining Marlin Wehrenberg NICK NAME PET SAYING Sparky Sure Muggsie Oh, for pitty Bolly Be quiet Unca Carl Ya dumb bun Cullman Oh, my gorsh Diek That's right Chubby Well Hemstitch 9 ? ? ? ? Doc Hello Unca Johnny b Anker Please Jerry 9 9 9 9 9 • • • • • Lardy Fish Mink 9 9 ? ? ? Come 0! I don't ki Margie Oh! piffle Mu rdock Never mind Moe Say. listen Nellie Woof ! ! ! Ole Or somethin’ Gertie Could be Niedow Oh! yeah Eddie ? ? ? ? Fred Oh ! ! ! Hoy man Bangor, here Abbie I’ll Bite Marley Gee SCOPE HANG OUT WEAKNESS AMBITION Ford Holler rink Delivery truck Waterloo Home Music room Grocery store Avalon Cecil's Gills Coulee Bangor Studebaker Louies On the farm Justin's La Crosse Theatre Kuler's Badger Cafe 9 ? ? ? ? N� • � nesen s Holler rink Bert's Swamp road Rockland Office Bock's Women Giggling Coffee The bass Babies Pool Grocer store clerk Dancing Tootie Men Stoggies Cookie dusters Flaig Chester hites Back seats Sprain Cards Physics Milk shakes Theatre back seats ? ? ? ? ? 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