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

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.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.

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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

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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