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

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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 '

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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

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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