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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1943 volume:

NESHONOC Published By Class of 1943 West Salem High School WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ATTENTION Our nation is at war. This war has brought changes into the lives of all of us. Some people have been changed little, some a great deal; but all have felt the backlash of war. We, of the annual staff, have had many extra problems and expenses confronting us. We have had to put up with delay, confusion, and a lower standard of quality, all due to the shortage of men and materials. Since our whole country is military minded, we have endeavored to carry out this theme throughout our Annual. We would be very happy if, while you are reading this Annual, some parts make you happy, some make you proud, some make you angry, and some make you laugh. So, we present our Annual. —THE EDITOR. ★ ★ ★ ★ To Betty Oldenburg, our office girl, who has had jf much patience and who has relinquished her time 3 . in assisting us with the finances of our class, and jf to Tom Blackburn, our janitor, who deserves much credit for contributing his much needed help in pre- paring for our prom and class plays, we, the senior ★ class, graciously dedicate this 1943 NESHONOC. DEDICATION Members of the Graduating Class of 1943 Each graduating class before you has had to face problems upon graduation. Your class, the second to graduate from this high school during World War II, is no exception. It is true you are facing problems quite different from those of any class since World War I. The careers of most of you will be definitely established for you for the time being. My advice to you is to accept the challenge of the period and determine now to do the best job at whatever you are called on to do. No one can ask more of any man. H. G. KNUDTSON, Principal. Faculty MR. ROWE Different because of his breezy personality . . . good bowler . . . likes to dance . . . dislikes being called by his first name which is Noble . . living personification of the principle of perpetual motion . . . big game hunter, brings home the bacon every season . . . majored in agriculture but could earn a living yodeling, in a pinch. MRS. PETERSON Petite . . . quiet voiced . . . does perfectly perfect tailoring . . . expresses the goings on in her subconscious mind by doodling . . . plans to be seeing more of a certain tall, handsome, blonde in the near future. (Can you blame her?) MISS RICHARDSON Stamp collector . . . does her bit toward the war effort by doing Red Cross work, to say nothing of giving basic training to our future pilots, dive bombers, etc. . . . likes to travel and has seen most of the interesting parts of the U. S. A. . . . knows how to square dance like nobody's business. MR. KNUDTSON An advocate of punctuality . . . likes to travel . . . unemotional of mien and manner . . . has read widely . . . outside of school likes to do physical work such as shoveling snow, chopping wood, etc. ... by attending fourteen consecutive years of summer school, has received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree . . . likes people who are careful of personal habits, people who do things without being told, and those who have good manners . . . takes great interest in telegraphy. Page six MISS BAERTSCH Wilderness ways enthusiast . . . admires life Lew Sarret lived and writes about . . . likes cats, big dogs, and sheep . . . plans to own a sheep ranch some day soon (unless some one else makes plans for her) . . . despises people impressed with their own importance and pities the minutely meticulous minded . . . intrigued by the unusual—the unigue in people and things . . . chafes at the prosaic . . . admires candidness, spirit, people who have the courage of their convictions . . . avid reader . . . confesses she's fascinated by men's suits, ties, etc.—in shop windows and out . . . believes eyes are the mirror of the soul. MR. GLASRUD Usually sunny in disposition . . . laughing eyes . . . boyish grin . . . likes his position because students are such ladies and gentlemen, (he doesn't know us very well, does he?) ... an expert golfer . . . good dancer . . . cooperates beautifully with fellow workers . . . dislikes gum chewing . . . likes to disect frogs . . . has a funny habit of insisting that all work must be in on time. MR. SMITH Goes in for sports in a big way, especially hunting and fishing . . . irritated by the wise guy .. . thinks Salem students are nice but too !$Ib ?!! lazy . . . has some very intelligent dogs which are trained . . . writes to a son in Guadalcanal ... a josher from way back. Left to riqht: Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Rowe, Miss Baertsch. Mr. Knudtson, Mr. Smith, Miss Richardson. Mr. Glasrud. Page seven SHIRLEY ACHTERKIRCH Not as serious as she appears . . . an active member of the Home Economics Club and many other activities . . . would like to be a stenographer ... an ambitious blonde ... is everybody's friend ... if there is any work that has to be done, she'll do it . . . appreciates a good joke. LEO BOUSKA Uusually laughing . . . thinks those Ford cars are tops . . . member of the F.F.A. throughout his high school life . . . held several offices in his senior year . . . vice-president of senior class, assistant editor of 1943 Neshonoc . . . his wavy black hair is the envy of many a boy . . . has a knack for telling stories. CLARICE CARLSON Allergic to studying . . . prefers the tall, dreamy, Latin-American type of the opposite sex . . . has a special knack for getting into trouble and finds it easy to solve everyone's problems except her own . . . will make a good secretary for someone someday . . . has a pleasant smile of greeting . . . makes a good neighbor in the assembly. MARY ELLYN HETLAND Short and sweet . . . served as class secretary for several years . . . participated in both class plays . . . her role as Lady Spitfire will be remembered for some time . . . enjoys keeping company with a young Lochinvar, or shall we say several, from Onalaska . . . likes to attend house parties and simply can't get her fill of refreshments. HENRY HOPPMAN A camera fiend . . . good thing most of the pictures don't come out . . . noted for his long stories in Mr. Rowe's absence . . . cheerful cuss . . . has his eyes on a sophomore . . . comes to the mixers to play cards . . . has a cute little wave in his hair. HARRY ALBERS A gay fellow and a star Ag. student ... a whiz in Math, when he gets a notion! . . . some day. if the army doesn't get him. he will without a doubt be a very efficient P.J. . . . always helpful when there is work to do . . . doesn't mind having a good time. BRUCE CARLSON Here is a man among men—a lucky one., too ... he actually owns a jalopy . . . uses his own invention for antifreeze: fuel oil . . . can't guite turn a corner on one wheel . . . always the big he-man in class plays . . . his tech-nigue with women lumberjack style . . . breezy is his middle name. VERNON FRIELL Mr. Rowe's top carpenter . . . still doesn't believe in studying . . . eats dinner in nothing flat so he can get down town to the pool hall . . . played two years of basketball . . . thinks girls are pests . . . constructed hurdles for the gym class, then nearly broke his neck trying to jump them . . . was president of the Junior Class . . . may join Uncle Sam's Navy. LORENZO HICKS A rather pesky person, nicknamed Toni . . . loves to dance, especially to fast pieces ... his jokes are terrific . . . looking for a fight the greater part of the time . . . played basketball for three years ... a member of the F.F.A. . . . notable for his absences . . . usually seen with his Ford . . . ambition is to be a veterinarian. VERDA HORSTMAN Took active parts in both class plays . . . Prom Queen of 1942 . . . likes boys and dances . . . one of the best dancers in high school . . . has been in chorus three years . . . the life of every party . . . her interest is a blonde in the Army Air Corps . . . her nickname is Freckles. Page fight EDWARD HUXSAHL Mum is his middle name . . . has his eyes on the army ... 5 foot 2 inches of dynamite . . . never looked at a girl in his life . . . had a nice time at the canning factory this summer . . . nobody's enemy, everyone's friend . . . played guard in the class basketball tourney. LOIS LOGING Tall and dark . . . steady customer at Neisen's for six years . . . was snowbound somewhere in Sparta this winter .. . two years of active participation in class plays proved her interest in dramatics . . . plays elders well . . . seems to think Texans are all right— especially a certain sergeant . . . ambition is to be a telephone operator. DAROL RODENBERG Slight in stature, but in A-l condition as far as Uncle Sam is concerned . . . best known as Kato which is derived from the well known beverage ... is suspected of being a pancake fiend . . . has done his share (and then some) to make the Barre reputation what it is today. KENNY SPRAIN Short, but oh. my! . . . Prom King of lunior Class . . . representative to Badger Boys' State . . . finds a soft spot in his heart for a certain little sophomore . . . took an active part in sports and band throughout high school . . . favorite saying. Let's con . . . everybody knows him as Peenie and everybody knows him. JAMES STULL A guiet lad when teachers linger . . . wild and woolly when they disappear . . . entered from Trempealeau . . . one of the more studious persons of our class . . . loves to tinker with mechanical devices . . . bike riding is unexcelled by anyone in school . . . played basketball for a short time . . . was perfect in first round of daily arithmetic tests . . . headed for the air corps. BUD KNUDSON Noted for his wisecracks ... an all-star basketball guard . . . likes to tease and pester everybody . . . can usually be found at Euler's Cafe or the theater . . . thinks Onalaska girls are very nice . . . ambition is to be a sports reporter for some large newspaper . . . prefers sports attire to formal dress . . . likes heinie hair cuts. MARLIN MADES Takes his time in doing things and going places . . . one of the boys that works before coming to school . . . appears to be blushing continually . . . makes great efforts to attain the highest goal possible . . . gets his exercise by walking downtown every noon ... as for cars, he likes Chevrolets. WILBUR SELBREDE An active student who really knows his stuff . . . feels best while dancing and tasting different flavors of lipstick . . . usual hangout is at Euler's Cafe . . . acted in class plays two years . . . played the part of a hayseed unbelievably well. BLANCHE STALSBERG A platinum blonde, sometimes known as Bleach . . . came from Ferryville when a Sophomore ... a good worker . . . sang in Chorus for three years . . . member of G.A.A. and chief librarian as a Senior . . . not as quiet as she seems . . . likes to dance . . . plans to attend a prom at Madison . . . ambition is to be a good secretary. DAVID SYVERTSON In his own words, essentially a man's man . . . likes to talk about the Yukon country . . . knows every pool pocket in the Hole . . . pet name Ivan for reasons unknown . . . hates females . . . a lumberjack from way back . . . headed for the army. Page nine EVELYN WEGE Short, but not in intelligence . . . participated in junior and senior class plays . . . class treasurer during senior year . . . always busy . . . very friendly .. . pleasing personality . . . really shines when Coast Guard is mentioned! . . . favorite saying. That's what you think! JOYCE WILCOX Shorty! Active and joyful in her ways ... a smile and laugh for anyone any ol day . . . takes part in everything . . . studious and ambitious, oh. yeah! . . . always gabbing . . . U.S.N. is her chief interest . . . the life and giggles of the party . . . fond of music, band, and singing . . . song bird from the North. MARY WOLTER Has various interests . . . good dancer . . . weakness for athletes . . . the most gum chewingest girl in school . . . works hard, but knows how to play . . . good natured, but don't get her riled . . .likes Chevs . . . pet hate. Fords . . . she likes everyone, everyone likes her. In Memoriam The Neshonoc Staff feels that it is fitting to pay tribute to LeRoy Ender, who died Sunday morning. September 27, 1942. as the result of a drowning accident. West Salem High School, especially the senior class, lost a wonderful art student. He had a cheerful disposition and was well liked by those who knew him. He played in the high school band. Everyone will remember him for his interest and talent in building model airplanes. LeRoy was born October 1. 1924, and was 17 years of age at the time of his death. Page ten Senior Class History MOTTO: Forward ever, backward never. COLORS: Red and white. FLOWERS: Red and white roses. Now that the time of graduation draws near, we begin to reminisce about the four years we've spent together. Some of our days were sad, but many more were happy. This leaves us a bit reluctant to depart from our high school. In the fall of 1939 twenty-seven Freshmen entered high school to acquire a bit more knowledge. Even as Freshmen, members of our class were active in band, chorus, and the various clubs. Among our accomplishments was the sponsorship of the annual Eighth Grade Day. During the same year we were saddened by the untimely death of Margaret Dovenberg, a very lovable member of our class. When we enrolled as Sophomores the next year, our class had increased to twenty-nine. Of this year's activities we remember little besides the fact that we initiated the new class of Freshmen. Our class was again active in the various clubs. In our Junior year we were successful in the production of our first class play, The Crazy Smith Family. For our promenade, the first to be held in the Auditorium, we followed a victory theme, decorating with red, white, and blue crepe paper. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the prom king, Kenneth Sprain, and his queen, Verda Horstman. At the end of that year quite a number of our class received letters for three years' participation in music. They were Wilbur Selbrede, David Syvertson, Kenneth Sprain, and Joyce Wilcox for band; Mary Ellen Hetland, Verda Horstman, Mary Wolter, Lois Loging, and Evelyn Wege for chorus. Vernon Friell won a letter for basketball. As Seniors our enrollment was twenty-three. This year we were again saddened by the loss of another member of our class, LeRoy Ender, by accidental death. Our class play, Lady Spitfire, was a success through the combined efforts of our director, Miss Baertsch, and the play cast. This year's letter winners in basketball were Bud Knudson and Lorenzo Hicks. When we think of actually leaving our high school days behind, we feel as though we had passed through a happy span of our life. Graduating in these troubled times we feel rather puzzled as to what awaits us. We hope that the training we acquired in high school will enable us to make bettei use of the opportunities that do lie ahead of us. FAREWELL, ALMA MATER! Class Officers President.............................................WILBUR SELBREDE Vice President ....................................................LEO BOUSKA Secretary.........................................MARY ELLEN HETLAND Treasurer ......................................................EVELYN WEGE Class Advisor ......................................MISS RICHARDSON Page eleven Left to right- Back row: C. Flaig. N. Rowe, N. Eickhoft. H. Rhodes. B. Twining. J. Gilbertson. D. Malzacher. W. Miller. H. Schmitz. Third row: C. Barclay. A. Meyer. B. Justin. L. Fuller. M. Horstman. V. Severson, E. Betthauser. K. Larson. Second row: M. Wehrenberg. B. Niedfeldt, D. Denson. L. Mix, E. Indahl. D. Meyer. M. Sprain. J. Johnson. Front row: C. Flaig. R. Buol. E. Knudson. Mr. Glasrud. J. Klos, A. Cullman, D. Wilcox. Not pictured: E. Olson. Junior Class President ..... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... Advisor ....... ....RICHARD BUOL ....JEROME KLOS ..ELOISE KNUDSON ALVIN CULLMANN ....MR. GLASRUD When we enrolled as Freshmen in the fall of 1940, we numbered thirty-nine. In the fall of 1942, we discovered that eight of our students did not wish to complete their high school career. In spite of this fact we still outnumber the other classes in school. Our class can be found taking part in every activity. We are represented in band, chorus, and the various clubs. Three of our boys, Norman Rowe, Everette Olson, and Calvin Flaig, are on the basketball team and have shown themselves as successful players this year. In order to improve our financial status, we have been selling popcorn at all the basketball games. We have high hopes of sponsoring a junior prom, besides planning for a class play this spring. Page twelve Lett to right—Back row: L. Nuttleman, J. Bergum, S. Raymer. R. Selbrede, R. Schnieder. T. McEldowney. C. Carlson. Third row: R. Miller, L. Garbers, J, Knudson, B. Sprain, B. Hetland, L. Thompson. H. Modes, R. McClintock. Second row: Miss Baertsch, R. Dunlap, J. Stull, D. Albers, V. Witte, V. Udell, R. Horstman. Front row: M. Niedfeldt, C. Hoth, B. Achterkirch, D. Peterson, W. Olson. A. Gensch, A. Stelloh. Sophomore Class President ..........................................DANNY PETERSON Vice President .....................................WALTER OLSON Secretary ............................................CALVIN HOTH Treasurer ......................................BETTY ACHTERKIRCH Advisor ............................................MISS BAERTSCH In September, 1941, twenty-eight greenhorns walked into the West Salem High School assembly. They were as shy as ever. For a month they feared the boasts of the upper classmen and the first mixer, but they found out it wasn't so bad after all. Then they held a return mixer that was successful even though the Bangor carnival was held the same night. This September, 1942, after the election of class officers, the sophomores planned the initiation for the freshies. This year twenty-eight are enrolled in the class. Many members of the class are in the extra-curricular activities of the school such as music, sports, and clubs. Page thirteen Lett to right Back row: V. Gilbertson. D. Groth. H. Hoff. M. Lee, L. Graff. F. Newberg. W. Vanderploeg. Third row: D. Diekroger. D. Hemker. L. Denson. M. McClintock. R. Rowe. M. Tournade, J. Ausman, L. Semlar. Second row: D. Storandt. D. Garbers. R. McClintock. E. Stull, V. Ehlo, M. Cook. D. Antony. Front row: R. Dovenberg, J. Cain. Mrs. Peterson. C. McEldowney. M. Leicht, L. Waldenberger. Not pictured: M. Wehrs. Freshman Class President ..............................................JACK CAIN Vice President.................................RUSSELL DOVENBERG Secretory ................................................MARJORIE LEICHT Treasurer ....................................CAROLE McELDOWNEY Advisor ......................................................MRS. PETERSON On September 8, 1942, twenty-eight very green and timid Freshies came into the assembly ready for the school year. Later on in the year, another student, Ethel Stull, enrolled in our class from the Trempealeau High School. The annual event of initiating the newcomers took place on Friday, September 25. We Frosh came with our hair parted in the middle, looking very sophisticated. We also had two kinds of shoes to add to our peculiar appearance. Everyone enjoyed himself greatly at the party given that night in the auditorium. The freshmen boys enjoyed it especially after each one had rolled chalk across the gym floor with his nose. On October 30, 1942, we gave a hobo mixer for the sophomores. Everyone came dressed up in his best rags. Defense stamps were given to the ones who looked most comical,—the winner for the boys being Herbert Rhodes and for the girls, Eloise Knudson. From our group of freshmen there are eleven members participating in band and chorus; over three-fourths of our class are in various clubs; and seven very enthusiastic boys are on the basketball squad. Some of us, Marjorie Leicht, Carole McEldowney, and Roberta Rowe, were fortunate to take part in the plays directed by Miss Bess, Miss Stall, and Miss Stephenson, who were practice teachers here for eight weeks the earlier part of the first semester. Next year we will all be sophomores and we will be able to watch the Freshies and see how green we acted. Page fourteen School Calendar Sept. 8—Yea, da whole gang came rushin' up to get da back seats and watcha tink? We all got separated! Sept. 18—Dey called a class meetin' ta elect da high-ups. Dey didn't even mention my name. Ain't it awful! Dem lugs don't know talent when dey see it. Sept. 25—Dem dopey sophomores gave a shindig for da poipose of scarin' da Freshies out of dere skin. Boit got soft an' took a dame home. Sept. 29—Meetin' of da teachers at four o'clock. I suppose dey tho't dey wasn't givin' us enough woik so dey'd have ta figure up somemore. Sept. 30—Mr. Knudtson had ta go to Madison today and tomorrow to loin some more facts! Oct. 7—All da school boards around here had a meetin' in the auditorium. Oct. 15-16—It couldn't be dat dose teachers planned dis vacation at dere meetin', could it? Oct. 21—Had a lecture course t'day; boy! dat guy could do some'in most of us can't do, talk and paint at the same time! Oct. 30—Dem Freshies gave a retoin party for de sophs. Some party! Everybody came dressed up in ole clothes. Nov. 12-13—Oh, boy! did I have fun dese afternoons doin' nuttin'. Dem automobile owners had ta come up here so dey can get 4 gallons of gasoline from now on. How am I goin' to take out my goil 3 times a week any more? Nov. 18—Dem farm boys shure know what kind of parties ta give! Dat hay-ride was won'erful. So were dose hot dogs and da pop afterwoids. Nov. 26-27—It's a good thing we had da day after Thanksgivin' off too! Must of et too much toikey! Dec. 4—Talk about excitin'! Guess we showed dem Bangor lugs who's who. Dec. 15—I guess we ain't as hot as we tho't. Onalaska soitingly trimmed us! Dec. 18—Whoopee! two weeks of only eatin' and sleepin'. Dec. 30—Dem Alumni shure got a good team cuz dey beat us. Dat mixup dat some guy by da name of Stelloh and somebody else by de name of Rowe tho't up, was a humdinger! Ian. 4—Oh, well, it was fun while it lasted. Jan. 7—Seniors day off ta get dere pictures took! I tink dat place named Plamor got just as much business as Olin's. Oh, well, good exercise we got. Jan. 8—Anudder lecture course. Dat guy shure knew his science! Jan. 18—Dem teachers must tink we're getting dumb so ve haff ta go ta school on Saturday. Jan. 22—First semester tests. Jan. 29—Dat gas rationin' business don’t help our basketball business none. Dere wasn't as many people here for de game from Bangor. We won anyhow. Feb. 12—Did our team surprise dem Onalaska guys! (Surprised us too.) I tink dat was da best game o' da year. Feb. 18—Dem seniors will land in Hollywood some day wid dere actin'. Dat play Lady Spitfire shure drew da people. Quite a celebration afterwards, too. Feb. 25—Dat Selbrede soitingly knew what he was doin' when he got dem Joy Bell Ringers for a program. Never knew a guy before dat could toin cranks like Mr. Fish. Mar. 12-—Dose Sophs are soitingly gettin' ritzy! Dey gave anudder mixup and dey even had goils to soive us. Mar. 20—Now I know for shure we're gettin' dumb! School on Saturday agin! Apr. 2—Maybe dose seniors were slow about givin' a mixer, but boy! oh! boy! dey soitingly don't spare da dough when dey do! Oh, well, what's 15 bucks for dat class! Apr. 7—T'day I yam a man. Went to Milwaukee and passed da fisical A-l. We owe it all t' Glasrud. Apr. 12—One, two, three, four—groan! Da push ups was easy, but da goils was lafiin' at somethin'. Apr. 27—Yippee; got a whole 2 days vacation. May 1—Dose uniforms shure looked sharp walkin' down da street in La Crosse. Too bad dere was nottin' in 'em. May 12—Boy, what a corny play! Too much mush. We don't go in fer dat stuff, or do we? May 15—Prom nite! Dey griped about da '42 prom, but dis one was $ft-@!! What have the rest of the goils got dat da seniors haven't besides dates? May 23—Baccalaureate services. May 28—Everybody was to commencement except da senior boys! Page fifteen Page sixteen Page seventeen Editor-in-Chief ..............................................Wilbur Selbrede Assistant Editor ...........................................................Leo Bouska Business Manager ..........................................................Mary Wolter Music ...........................................Clarice Carlson, Joyce Wilcox Clubs.....................Lois Loging, Henry Hoppman, Shirley Achterkirch Athletics..........................................Bud Knudson, Vernon Friell Classes.................Evelyn Wege, Blanche Stalsberg, Shirley Achterkirch Humor .........................Bruce Carlson, Kenny Sprain, Dave Syvertson Features.................................Verda Horstman, Mary Ellen Hetland Snapshots .............................Blanche Stalsberg, Shirley Achterkirch Agriculture ..................................Harry Albers, Henry Hoppman Annual Staff Left to right Standing: J. Wilcox. E. Wege. V. Friell. S. Achterkirch. B. Knudson, Miss Baertsch. H. Hoppman. V. Horstman, C. Carlson. L. Loging. M. Hetland, K. Sprain. B. Stalsberg, H. Albers. Seated: M. Wolter, W. Selbrede. B. Carlson, L. Bouska. Page eighteen Lett to right—Back row: L. Mix. M. McClintock. D. Wilcox, C. Barclay. V. Severson. L. Loging. J. Wilcox. J. Ausman, R. Horstman. L. Waldenberger. Third row: B. Hetlcrnd. M. Leicht. M. Tournade, L. Denson. E. Stull, C. McEldowney. L. Thompson. M. Hetland. D. Hemker. Second row: R. Rowe. C. Flaig. D. Denson. V. Udell. J. Knudson. V. Witte. B. Sprain. B. Justin. D. Meyer. Front row: E. Knudson. B. Slalsberg. Mrs. Peterson. L. Fuller. E. Betthauser. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association is a recreational organization for girls interested in various sports. This year the club was organized under the guidance of Mrs. Peterson. The club has been active in many sports. Some of the sports participated in were basketball, baseball, ping-pong, tennis, bicycle riding, hiking, volleyball, and daily exercise. This year no definite date was set aside for the night or daytime meetings. Almost all of the high school girls are interested in taking part in the Athletic Association, and that has been a great help in the Physical Fitness program which was started in February, 1943, with Mrs. Peterson as the girls' gym instructor. The officers of the G.A.A. for 1942-1943 were President .............................. Vice-President ......................... Secretary .............................. Point Secretary ........................ Treasurer .............................. .....Lucille Fuller ...Eileen Betthauser Blanche Stalsberg .....Eloise Knudson .....Mary Hougan Page nine'ecu Left to right Back row: R. Dunlap. D. Hemker, A. Meyer, J. Stull, C. Barclay, M. Tournade. C. McEldowney. R. Rowe. L. Waldenberger. B. Achterkirch. Front row: J. Ausman, Mrs. Peterson, M. Wolter, S. Achterkirch, M. Wehrenberg. B. Niedfeldt, E. Wege, M. Niedfeldt. Future Homemakers of America President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Historian .... .......Evelyn Wege ..Shirley Achterkirch Marion Wehrenberg ..Beverly Niedfeldt ........Mary Wolter The purpose of this club is to make the girls better homemakers. The club is divided into three circles: Candle Light, Fireside, and Home Circle. The freshmen are initiated into the Candle Light Circle after they have completed one semester of work. The sophomores are in the Fireside Circle, while the juniors and seniors join the Home Circle. There are eighteen members in this club. It is under the leadership of Mrs. A. Peterson. Page twenty F. F. A. The purposes of the Future Farmers of America are to develop rural and agricultural leadership, to create the love of country life, to encourage intelligent choice of farming occupations, and to strengthen the confidence of farm boys in their work. This club has a scheduled meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. The last Tuesday of every month is scheduled for basketball practices. The officers of the F.F.A. are: President .... Vice-President Treasurer .... Secretary..... ...Richard Buol Daniel Peterson ..James Bergum ...Harry Albers Agriculture There are forty-two students enrolled in the vocational agriculture classes in 1942-43. The department accomplished the following practices: tested 500 acres of soil, culled poultry on twenty-five farms, gave four demonstrations on orchard pruning and spraying, gave four demonstrations on sanitary practices on hogs and sheep, supervised ten defense schools, held a rural judging contest in the spring, treated 500 bushels of potatoes, showed forty hogs at county fairs, and attended the state judging contest at Madison. Mr. Rowe deserves much credit for his hard work in school and also for his work in defense night schools. He has made the West Salem Agriculture Department a credit to the school. Lett to right—Back row: V. Gilbertson, H. Albers, I. Bergum, I. Gilbertson, D. Peterson. M. Modes. M. Lee. R. Miller. Front row. Mr Rowe. I. Nuttleman, J. Cain. L. Hicks, R. Buol. L. Bcuska. H. Hoff. Page twenty-one Band This year there were quite a few new members added to the band personnel. Two promising Harry James' in the cornet section are Danny Thompson and Stanley Fisher. Other cornets are Bev Sprain, Doris Albers, and Russell Dovenburg. Sydney Syvertson is doing his best to take Truman Stelloh's place in the trombone section along with Irvin Nuttleman, Danny Diekroger, and Joyce Ausman. Other new faces are Roberta Rowe and Carole Mac-Eldowney playing saxophones; Robert Selbrede, bass; Richard Furchtenicht, Patty Mau, and Margaret Sprain, French horns; Mary Lee Betthauser, Ardel Gensch, and Dorothy Knutson, clarinets; and Betty Hetland, percussion. We gave our first concert in September and another one in December. Because of the shortage of teachers we have had only a part-time director. However, in spite of various wartime handicaps the band has been built up and has progressed considerably since the first of the year. The band personnel is as follows: Cornets— Wilbur Selbrede Norman Eickhoff Danny Thompson Stanley Fisher Russell Dovenburg Doris Albers Bev. Sprain Percussion Clarice Carlson Bev. Justin Betty Hetland Dona Jean Vruwink Basses Todd MacEldowney Robert Selbrede Clarence Carlson Trombones -Kenny Sprain Sydney Syvertson Irvin Nuttleman Donnie Diekroger Joyce Ausman Baritones Danny Peterson Donald Ender French Horns: Richard Furchtenicht Patty Mau Margaret Sprain Flutes Eloise Knutson Marjorie Leicht Saxophones— Lois Thompson Cal Flaig Ruth Horstman Herbert Rhodes Carol MacEldowney Roberta Rowe Calvin Hoth Clarinets— Eileen Betthauser Dawn Wilcox June Johnson Mary Lee Betthauser Jerome Klos Ardel Gensch Dorothy Knutson Elaine Vruwink Mary McClintock Carol Barclay Louise Garbers Page twenty-two The Chorus has always been open to students of high school who care to sing. It has been helpful in training voices of our future vocalists. This year the Chorus has had difficulty because of a shortage of willing singers. For this reason Mr. Smith, our music director, has disbanded it and given all his attention to the Band. Because of the existing conditions many schools have had to disband their extra-curricular activities. Our Chorus has been the only activity that has suffered to this extent. Chorus Lett to right- Back row: Mr. Smith, K. Sprain. D. Peterson. C. Flaig. J. Klos. N. Eickhoff. H. Rhodes. T. McEldowney, N. Rowe, J. Wilcox. Third row: B. Hetland. L. fuller. C. McEldowney. D. Hemker, L. Denson. V. Witte. M. Leicht, M. Wehrenberg. L. Waldenberger, D. Denson. Second row: L. Garbers. A. Meyer. D. Wilcox, M. McClintock. M. Tournade. C. Barclay. B. Stalsberg. M. Hetland. J. Knudson. V. Ehlo. C. Hoth. Front row: M. Horstman, R. Rowe. R. Horstman. L. Thompson. E. Betthauser. E. Knudson. M. Niedfeldt. B. Niedfeldt, R. Dunlap. L. Mix. Page twenty-three CAN YOU IMAGINE? James Stull growing up. Mary Ann Cook fat. Joyce Knudson sitting still. Lois Thompson not singing. Dave Syvertson with his own cigarette. Calvin Flaig talking slowly. Mary Ellyn Hetland staying mad. Bud Knudson not making wisecracks. Mary Wolter without her gum. Miss Baertsch never winking. Verda Horstman looking sweet. Wilbur Selbrede going steady. Todd McEldowney without a girl. Colleen Flaig not giggling. Gerry Gilbertson at school every day. June Johnson talking loud. Walter Olson knowing an answer. Betty Hetland being still. Mr. Knudtson taking his time. Norman Eickhoff as a soda-jerker. Evelyn Wege never smiling. Miss Bush grouchy. Vernon Friell without a coke. Beverly Sprain without her apple sauce and pancakes. INSEPARABLES— Joyce Wilcox and her candy. Bruce and his Chevie. Stooge and his briefcase. Kato and his weeds. Gerry Gilbertson and Bangor. Mr. Glasrud and his lectures. Marion Wehrenberg and her gum. Teacher: I asked you to write about the funniest thing you ever saw. Why have you handed in this blank paper? Jerry Gilbertson: The funniest thing I ever saw was too funny for words. Butch: I feel like telling that teacher off again. Moe: Whaddya mean—again? Butch: I felt the same way yesterday. Bruce: Stooge, what time is it? Bob Twining: I don't know. Times got so hard we had to lay off a hand. Dr. Baltz: What kind of filling do you want in your tooth, Vernon? Friell: Chocolate. Marlin Modes was not only chewing gum, which was against the rules, but he had his feet in the aisle. Marlin, the teacher thundered, take the gum out of your mouth and put your feet in. Moxie: I was hit by a car last week and knocked senseless. Mr. Glasrud: When do you expect to recover? Jim Stull: The horn on your car must be broken. Bruce: No, it's just indifferent. Jim: Indifferent! What do you mean? Bruce: It just doesn't give a hoot. Farmer (2-C) Bouska: Heard about the new method of threshing wheat? Farmer Albers: No, what? Farmer Bouska: Put a high-school jitterbug in the middle of the field, turn on a Benny Goodman record, and he can thresh three acres in three minutes. The MP is my protector; I shall not stray. He maketh me to abide by military law; he returneth me to camp; he restoreth my property; he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for my own sake. Yea, though I w;alk through a red light, I will fear no evil, for they are with me. Their brassards and their guns, they comfort me. They preparest a guard before me in the presence ot mine enemies; they hold me with a steady hand when my cup runneth over. Surely army regulations shall direct me all my days here at camp; or I shall dwell in the guardhouse forever. WHO'S WHO Description Pastime Nickname Man of sophomore class Inky Studious Teaching Sunday School Bev. Breezy House parties Speed Stubborn Polly Suck Dizzy blonde Eating caramels Fifi Page twenty-jour Last night I held a litle hand. So dainty and so sweet; I thought my heart would surely break So wildly it did beat. No other hand in all the world Can greater solace bring; Than the sweet hand I held the other night, Four aces and a king. —Vernon Friell. God moves in mysterious ways But the army has bent His will, To prove my point we'll take the case Of Pvt. Wilbur (Bill). Bill joined up with his Uncle Sam. 'Twas just a year ago They sent him straight to Scott field To studio radio. He started school with Pvt. Friell, An egocentric lout; But just two weeks thereafter Poor Pvt. Friell washed out. Bill learned his code and theory, too. When marching looked so real; So help him God, he'd not flunk out, Like poor Pfc. Friell. Four months have passed in this sad tale, He never does get razzed; He knows now that he will not fail Like poor Corp. Frazze. Now Pvt. Bill is out of school. He's learned it all now really. He's thankful that he made the grade Unlike poor Sergt. Frielly. Pvt. Bill now pounds a key. In the land where all is burnin'; While in St. Louis at the USO, Sits poor Staff Sergt. Vernon. Sophomore Boy: What's that gurgling noise I hear? Senior Girl: That's me, trying to swallow your line. RATION William L. Shirer, the news commentator and author of Berlin Diary, was in a grocery store at the Connecticut village where he lives, and heard a woman ask the clerk for a can of dog food. The clerk told her that there was none in stock because of the government order prohibiting the canning of dog food. The woman was loud in her complaint. Look, lady, Shirer told her, here in America we've stopped canning dog meat because we're almost out of tin. But in Germany they stopped because they're all out of dogs. Mary: What's wrong with a man asking you if you can dance? Clarice: I was dancing with him when he asked me. Friell to Mr. Glasrud: If they take you in the army. I'm going to sell my bonds. The Seniors were talking about their pictures when yours truly overhead: Mary Ellen: Isn't that a terrible picture of me? I look just like a monkey. Bud: You should have thought about that before you had it taken. Colleen: Cal, is everything shut up for the night? Cal: That all depends on you, dear. Everyhing else is. Page twenty-five SIGNS OF THE TIMES HUMOR In a La Crosse restaurant: Please don't insult our waiters. Customers we can get. We have plenty of coffee. 5c first cup; $1.00 second cup. In a barber shop in a Boom town: Come in and we will give you an estimate on your haircut. Under a flag: These colors don't run. GERMAN ARITHMETIC 1 German—10 uncultured foreigners. 2 soldiers—10 civilians. 3 officers—12 privates. 4 treaties—8 scraps of paper. 5 poisoned wells—1 strategic retreat. 6 iron crosses—1 ruined cathedral. 7 zeppelin raids—7 demonstrations of frightfulness. 8 eggs—8 hearty meals (common people). 9 eggs—1 appetizer (aristocracy). 10 deported Belgians—10 unmarked graves. 11 torpedoed neutrals—11 disavowals. LOCAL (LOCO) MORONS Tootsie took two quarters to bed with her so she would have sleeping quarters. Todd took cream and sugar to the show. He thought it was a serial. Dave took a tape measure to bed to see how long he slept. Smitty took a bale of hay to bed so he could feed his nightmare. Clarice stood on the corner with bread and butter in her hand waiting for the traffic jam. Verda put bread crumbs in her shoes to feed her pigeon toes. Kato took a hammer to bed to hit the hay. Evelyn thought Rudy Vallee was a place between two hills. Wilbur went on the roof because he thought the drinks were on the house. Mr. Glasrud: If I stood on my head, the blood would rush to it and make my face red. Why doesn't the blood rush to my feet when I'm standing up? Stooge: 'Cause your feet ain't empty. ONLY ONE THING FOR HIM Lorenzo stood gazing longingly at the nice things displayed in a haberdasher's window for a marked-down sale. A friend stopped to inquire if he was thinking of buying shirts or pajamas. Gosh, no, replied Lorenzo, the only thing that fits me ready-made is a handkerchief. WHY NOT? Bruce giggled when Mr. Glasrud read the story of a man who swam across the Tiber three times before breakfast. Mr. Glasrud: You don't doubt that a trained swimmer could do that, do you? Bruce: No, sir, but I wonder why he didn't make it four times and get back to the side where his clothes were. 4-F First Draftee: What did the little dog say when he ran through the fire? Second Draftee: I dunno. What? First Draftee: He said, 'Wheel I've just been defurred'. PROMOTION Mr. Knudtson: Have you heard from your brother in the army recently? Bruce: Oh, yes. He's been promoted for striking that unpleasant sergeant. He's going to be a court-martial! Betty Hetland: Mother, may I go swimming? Mrs. Hetland: No, dear, the water's too deep. Betty: But, mother. Tootsie is in the water. Mrs. Hetland: Yes, but Tootsie is insured. Page twenty-six The Senior Class Will The Senior Class will hereby pass on to the succeeding generation of bookworms the following valuable traits which have helped them to struggle, through many dreary days: Mary Wolter leaves her stale gum to Jack Cain. Joyce Wilcox is leaving her surplus height to Joyce Knudson. Wilbur Selbrede is leaving his good looks to Norman Eickhoff. Kenneth Sprain presents his terrific speed to Bob Twining. Evelyn Wege presents her cute little smile to Beverly Sprain. Mary Ellen Hetland leaves her vim, vigor, and vitality to Colleen Flaig. Vernon Friell regretfully is giving his cigarettes to Milo Lee. Bud Knudson wills his crackpot disposition to Calvin Flaig. James Stull presents his mechanical ability to Robert McClintock. Darol Rodenberg wills his bashfulness to Todd McEldowney. Bruce Carlson will give up his technique to Walter Olson. Harry Albers will sign his brilliant mind to Donald Malzacher. Lorenzo Hicks wills his sailor skip to Everett Olson. Marlin Modes is leaving his mathematical ability to Freeman Newberg. Clarice Carlson wills her ability to flirt to Mary Ann Cook. Edward Huxsahl bequeaths his classroom recitation to Lester Graff. Verda Horstman wills her powder box to Vivian Udell. Lois Loging leaves her ability to supervise to Marion Wehrenberg. Dave Syvertson will permit his towering height to be absorbed by Delvin Garbers. Henry Hoppman solemnly gives up his means of transportation to and from school to Richard Miller. Blanche Stalsberg wills her blonde hair to Betty Grable. Leo Bouska will leave his curls to Donald Groth. Shirley Achterkirch leaves her ability to concentrate to James Bergum. The entire senior class hereby join together once more to bequeath Miss Richardson their empty Math notebooks to be refilled by our successors. So Long and Good Luck. Page twenty-seven Lett to right—Back row: L. Graff. F. Newburg, C. Flaig, Mr. Glasrud. N. Eickhoff, L. Hicks. J. Stull. Front row: B. Knudson, T. McEldowney, D. Groth. N. Rowe. K. Sprain. Basketball The basketball team of West Salem High School had their schedule cut because of transportation difficulties which were foreseen by the school officials. The season as a whole may be considered as quite successful, although the locals were not permitted to play in the annual tournament because of regulations which prevented the playing of a tournament of eight teams. The war prevented more than four teams from each district from meeting. The crowning achievement so far as the local team was concerned was the last game of the season when West Salem met and defeated a strong Onalaska five which had lost only one game previous to that time and that loss was administered by undefeated Galesville. In the league standinas West Salem was third, winning five while losing four. Two of their losses were by one and three points respectively with the conquerors in these cases Mindora and Melrose. The other two conference losses were dished out by Onalaska and Galesville by great margins. West Salem defeated their ancient rival. Bangor, twice in as many encounters and in these games they received a moral victory for the games which they lost. Only two of the five seniors who played during the season played through the whole campaign and as a result some very fine prospects were developed for next season, as the freshmen and sophomores have some SEASON'S RECORD Opponents total points — 264 West Salem 14 Trempealeau 12 West Salem 21 Tomah 24 West Salem 16 100th Infantry 31 West Salem 16 Bangor 15 West Salem 14 Onalaska 28 West Salem 19 Galesville 33 West Salem 18 Alumni 25 West Salem 21 Holmen 19 West Salem 20 Mindoro 21 West Salem 16 Bangor 12 West Salem 24 Melrose 27 West Salem 22 Onalaska 17 Won 5 Lost 7 Pet. 417% Coulee Conference Standing: Third Won 5 Lost 4 Pet. 555 Name FG FT A FTMA PCT F PTS Todd McEldowney 40 44 25 .568 22 105 Donnie Groth 9 16 7 .437 20 25 Norman Rowe. Jr. 8 6 3 .500 13 19 Bud Knudson 5 11 7 .636 7 17 Calvin Flaig 6 5 2 .400 4 14 Kenny Sprain 3 18 5 .277 17 11 Freeman Newberq f 4 8 1 .125 7 9 Norman Eickhoff i 8 5 .625 8 7 Everett Olson 3 3 0 .000 2 6 Lorenzo Hicks 2 3 1 .333 8 5 Wilbur Selbrede i 2 1 .500 1 3 82 124 57 .460 109 221 Page twenty-eight fast boys who will bolster their team next season along with the juniors on the squad. Juniors who played this past year were: Norman Rowe, Jr., a dependable guard; Everett Olson, an alternate forward and center; Calvin Flaig, who plays any position; and Norman Eickhoff, whose duties were concentrated on a guard spot. Todd McEldowney was the only sophomore on the team, but he made up for his class's small representation by scoring nearly half of the team's points for the season. The freshmen who participated and earned letters were Donnie Groth, center, and Freeman Newberg, flashy forward. Others who look like possible timber for the team of '43 and '44 are Clarence Carlson, from the class of '45, and Lawrence Semlar from the class of '46. Other freshmen who made good impressions despite their size were: Donald Diekroger, Wilfred Vanderploeg, Vernon Gilbertson, and Russell Dovenberg. Boys' Intra-murals BASKETBALL Intra-mural basketball was played by the boys from farms and by any others who were not members of the basketball squad. Four teams were chosen, and the seventh and eighth grades were added to make it a five team loop. The winners in this league were led by Captain Dave Syvertson. The other captains were Bruce Carlson, Jerome Klos, and Herbert Rhodes. The seventh and eighth grades were coached by Todd McEldowney. VOLLEYBALL A new program of volleyball was introduced shortly after the basketball season ended. Six teams from the high school boys were chosen and two teams of seventh and eighth grade boys also participated. The boys played on Monday and Wednesday noons and the girls on Tuesday and Thursday noons. On Fridays mixed groups of boys and girls participated. Although grea; rivalry was struck up between some of the teams, there was no champion determined at the time this was being written. GYM NIGHT A program which was eliminated last year and revived this year was gym night. It was held April 12. This event featured drills by gym classes, tumbling, and games by the grade children. Mr. Glasrud was the instructor. FOOTBALL Once again this year a noon hour intramural program was placed at the disposal of the students. Early in the fall a program of touch football was put into effect and it was enjoyed by everyone who participated. The students were very fortunate in having Mr. Glasrud to get them started and then have the excellent instruction of Mr. Arthur Kube who at that time observed teaching methods in the English department. Four teams were chosen, and Todd Mc-Eldowney's was the victorious unit in the league's final standings. At the end of the regular schedule the other three teams picked their all-stars and challenged the champs to a game. The all-stars won 7 to 0 in a game which was played on a cold, raw day. Norm Rowe scored the only touchdown in the final second of play. This was the final game of the season. PHYSICAL EDUCATION VICTORY PROGRAM Because of the lowered draft age set by the government after the beginning of the school year, the physical education program was altered at mid-year. Certain requirements have to be met by the boys who were nearing the draft age or who were already registered, this new program was introduced. In this class were approximately fifty young men who performed the various setting up exercises daily. The instructor for this course was Mr. Glasrud, who is well versed in this sort of work and carried it out to its fullest extent. This course put more strength into the boys than any other program could and as a result it must be considered as highly successful from any point of view. Page twenty-nine Girls' Intra-Murals For the first time since we, as a senior class have been in high school, a regular schedule of athletics for girls was introduced. We will herein briefly outline this program. SPEEDBALL The girls played speedball just as the boys, only their games were not as rough as were the boys'. This game was newly introduced this year and the object of the game is to drive the ball through the opposing team's goal post within the reach of their goalie. Many girls participated and it was a well appreciated game. BASKETBALL The girls played basketball once each week this year. For the first time in a few years the regular girls' rules were used. Although these rules were quite different than the boys' rules to which they were accustomed, they soon learned to play under these rules and they enjoyed these games greatly. KICKBALL Another new game which was introduced by Mr. Glasrud for the girls was Kickball. This game is played on the same order as softball only a volleyball is rolled on the floor to the batter who kicks the ball instead of batting it. If the base runner is touched by a thrown ball while off the base, they are out. This game, too, was very favorably received by the girls. Inter-Class Basketball Tourney In keeping with the tradition of our school the annual inter-class basketball tourney was held again this year. Each class had a team of players who were picked from those who were not on the basketball squad. The coaches for these teams were picked by Coach Glasrud. Coaches and their teams follow: Seniors, Bud Knudson; Juniors, Calvin Flaig and Everett Olson; Sophomores, Todd McEldowney; and Freshmen, Freeman Newberg. In the first game the Juniors were victorious over the highly favored Freshmen by the score of 8 to 6. Norman Eickhoff scored seven points for the Juniors. The second game of the inter-class tourney was another hair-raising thriller which saw the Seniors outdo the Sophomores by the score of 14 to 10. Wilbur Selbrede scored seven points to pace the winners and Clarence Carlson had five for the losers. The third game of the tournament was a one-sided affair as the Seniors trounced the Juniors 22 to 3. Wilbur Selbrede scored eleven points to pace the Seniors. The Sophomores were the first team to be eliminated from the meet. They were eliminated by the Freshmen 6 to 5. Moxie Semler was the leading scorer with three points. The fifth game saw the second team eliminated as the Juniors went down to defeat before the hands of the Freshmen by the score of 12 to 7. Moxie Semler was once more the top point maker with seven markers. The championship game was between the Seniors, who won their first two contests, and the Freshmen, who lost their first game and came back to win the next two. They thereby qualified for the chance to meet the Seniors. It was this game which attracted a large crowd in the gym and they saw a fast, well played game. The Seniors won the encounter and for the second consecutive year the class of '43 was crowned champions of the West Salem High School. The score was 12 to 10. Wilbur Selbrede was again the main offensive star of the game as he scored the winning basket of the game in the final minute and also led the scorers with six points. Wilbur was the high scorer in the tourney with 24 points in three games. Page thirty Senior Scope Name Nickname Is Always Ambiiion Pet Saying Shirley Achterkirch Shirl Studying To be a cashier Oh, darnit Harry Albers Albers Pestering To be a P.J. Censored Leo Bouska Bouske Laughing To be a truckdriver Ha; Ha! Bruce Carlson Byron Telling jokes To go steady Blow it Clarice Carlson Clarabelle Flirting To be Murt's Huh? Vernon Friell Frazz Arguing To be graduated A coke, Dick! Mary Ellyn Hetland Tootsie Talking To be appreciated Shut up Lorenzo Hicks Tony Bragging Popular with girls Well, whadeya know! Henry Hoppman Hoppy Talking tractors Less dreamy ? ? ? Verda Horstman Freckles Dancing A fashion plate Gees Edward Huxsahl Eddie Quiet Be more talkative ? ? ? Ronald Knudson Bud Teasing Sports writer Arf! Arf! Lois Loging Meatball At Neison's Be temperamental ? ? ? Marlin Modes Marlie Blushing To be fast ? ? ? Darol Rodenberg Kato Bashful To be a sheik ? ? ? Wilbur Selbrede Bill At house parties To shrink Sharp! 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