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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1944 volume:

u ear . . . a chronicle of modern living and learning by and about the students of West Salem High School in the State of Wisconsin. We present this annual to you, the undergraduates. Although we have had to cope with difficulties in publication, we have enjoyed the work necessary in preparing The NESHONOC. The annual staff hopes you will like The NESHONOC of 1944 and will keep it as a reminiscence of that school year. This annual is not only to make you laugh and feel proud of yourself and your classmates, but to show in pictures and writing what we accomplished both in work and play in 1943-44. —THE EDITOR oH eclicah ion V Do Whs In appreciation of her spirited enthusiasm and skill in directing our class plays, assisting with our annual, and supervising the library, we, the senior class, dedicate this 1944 NESHONOC. instructors MR. KOPP While we read history, we make history. Iowa State College B. A.— University of Iowa M. A.— University of Iowa MISS SUTHERLAND A pleasant way, a quiet smile, Dressed so neat, but just in style. B. S.—Stout Institute yri. MISS RICHARDSON Numbers interest her; students interest her more. B. A.— Lawrence College Graduate work— University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota University of Colorado Chicago University Columbia University La Crosse State Teachers College MR. ROWE It must be done like lightning. B. S.— University of Minnesota M. S.— University of Colorado Page tour principal £1. J opp to the ( fciSS oj 1944 It's later than you think. The above inscription is found on a sun-dial in an English churchyard. It is a fact with meaning. Too little and too late was almost the epitaph of the British Embassy. May this Class of 1944 never be reproached with the first quotation nor condemned by the second. MR. SMITH Music is the universal language of mankind. Conservatory of Music at Chicago and National School of MISS ALDRICH We must improve our time; time goes with rapid foot. B. E.—La Crosse State Teachers College. Graduate work— La Crosse State Teachers College. Remedial work— La Crosse State Teachers College. MISS BAERTSCH She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on. B. E.—La Crosse State Teachers College. Graduate study— University of Iowa MR. GLASRUD He likes to play and plays correctly. B. S.—La Crosse State Teachers College. Graduate work— University of Wisconsin. Page five Senior Class History MOTTO: Our aim is high, our goal is higher. CLASS COLORS: Green and Ivory. FLOWER: White carnation. As we, the Class of '44, reminisce over the four years of high school we have spent together, we realize that they have passed too quickly. As green freshies we numbered forty-one and we looked with awe at the experienced upper class men, but after the initiation we became accustomed to the ways of the school and participated in many of the activities. In our Sophomore year, we eagerly anticipated the initiation of the Freshmen. This party was unique in that it was the first to feature an orchestra. Many again were taking part in the extra-curricular activities, such as basketball, clubs, band, and chorus. Our Junior year was one of great activity. We presented a successful play, June Mad, on May 12, 1943. The prom climaxed the year with the theme, Hit the Road to Dreamland. Calvin Flaig, our prom king, chose a sophomore girl, Bettie Hetland, as his queen. Our Senior year was jam-packed with important events. The first was our class play, Early to Bed—Early to Rise, presented December 14, 1943. Here our class again proved its talent for dramatics. The musical students were, active in band and chorus. The seniors in the band were—clarinets: Carol Barclay, Eileen Betthauser, Norman Rowe, Jerome Klos, June Johnson, and Dawn Wilcox; flute and piccolo: Eloise Knudson; saxophones: Calvin Flaig and Herbert Rhodes; bass drum: Beverlie Justin; drum majorettes: Lucille Fuller, Mary Hougen, and Colleen Flaig. Senior members of the chorus were Mary Hougen, Dawn Wilcox, Carol Barclay, Eileen Betthauser, Beverly Niedfeldt, and Marion Wehrenberg. Everett Olson and Norman Rowe starred on the basketball team. The Senior Class is also represented in various clubs in school, such as F.F.A., F.H.A., and G.A.A., and the like. Class Officers President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Class Advisor .....JEROME KLOS ..EVERETT OLSON ....CAROL BARCLAY ..LUCILLE FULLER MISS RICHARDSON ijoys classical music and singing . . . likes sundaes and movies . . . considers Holmen boys as special . . . always in a hurry . . . has an insatiable appetite ... a tall brunette . . . ambition: to become an English teacher . . . Senior Class secretary. RICHARD BUOL Tall and dark ... the more fun the merrier . . . truly a lady's man . . . forgets and goes to school sometimes . . . ready to take the negative side . . . always going to La Crosse . . . president of the Junior Class . . . president of F.F.A. in his Junior year. ALVIN CULLMAN Always good-natured . . . quiet and bashful . . . likes airplanes and movies . . . treasurer during Junior year . . . active in sports chess . . . enjoys a . . . participated play. 9 Known as ' where $dmet likes to jijTerb! parties . . . h ing . . . tall quit basketba fry hoi t8k: stuc runette . . . iso offvpver- work . . . knownMor his bright remarks in English class . . . egnimatic smile. J EILEEN BETTHAUSER A seemingly quiet girl . . . very studious . . . wants to become a nurse ... a good clarinetist . . . played in band six years . . . likes to dance . . . nicknamed Bett . . . always seen at the theater . . . adores any fellow if he's got a jar of dill pickles . . . Math her favorite subject . . . athletic type . . . likes music styled by T. D. HOMAS COX handsome blonde . . . came ___Logan in senior year . . . rather k 'talkative at times . . . studious . . . enjoys sports . . . active member of senior class . . . business manager of annual . . . vice-president of F.F.R. . . . good truck driver, especially on the milk route. )ROTHY DENSOfo An unpredictable brunette ... an avid reader and fond of sewing . . . might become a nurse . . . participated in chorus. G.A.A.. and F.H.A. . . usually quiet . . . has marked CALVIN FLAIG Did a grand job in the two class plays ... is friendly and loves to tease . . . hopes to attend military college . . . breezy of manner ... in a class by himself for the staccatolike quality in his voice . . . ambition is to become a lawyer . . . likes a certain little Junior girl and hopes to bring her to the altar . . . dislikes dead-beats . . . reigned as Junior Prom King. COLLEEN FLAIG Tall, dark and full of fun . . . devilish ideas . . . likes to hitchhike . . . she and Bev. J. are inseparables . . . always cracking her gum . . . hates to play cards . . . pet peeve: washing greasy pans took part in both class plays. 4 $ % 7 A' y - siAS - =tfjt_ JLS s sucj$ rriykAAjCzs{ MARVEL HORSTMAN Enjoys swing music, especially when played by Harry James . . . loves movies . . . favorite pastime: reading . . . ambition: to work in a defense plant . . . always enjoys a good laugh . . . pleasant. •5 ELVERA INDAHL Quiet and studious . . . has natural curly hair which all girls envy . . . one of the taller girls ... a very good cook . . . has taken Home Ec. four years . . . drives the car . . . has a boy friend called Bud . . . blushesjflpasijy . . . wants to tm restaurjar.t' s fte dav. t Clown of the Class of '44 . . . usually laughing or joking . . . cheer leader for three years . . . she cm Corne's car arej inseparai « r' . sweaters and hy like ffifr yneyand ever drfelil k MARIANNE KLOS Active and energetic trans- ferred from Cashton . . . Cashton Prom Queen of 1943 . cheerleader as a Salem senior . . . likes to dance . . . unusual laugh and qiggle . . . enjoys a good joke . . . ambition: ' to be an dir stewardess. A KENNETH LARSON Full of fun . . . ambition: to work on a farm . . . brilliant, particularly when arguing . . . blond and good-looking . . . careful of his wave . . . always chewing gum or caramels. TPUsuf- MARY HOUGEN Small, brownette . . . likes to warble . . . member of the chorus . . . ambition: to be a librarian . . . favorite hangout—Lucy's . . . has a quizzical smile . . . tops in drinking milk. quiet in man-ue-eyed country the band and . A. . also pleasingly entertains ith per accorpion . . . ambition: to ah airline hostess. ________ L JEROME KLOS Big man in Class of '44 . . . political timber in all class elections . . . a card addict at mixers . . . tallest of the '44ers . . . natural born actor . . . pet saying, shut up . . . dislikes root beer . . . wants to be an engineer . . . comes to band in the morning!!! ... is always arguing . . . well informed plus in world affairs . . . Senior Class president. ELOISE KNUDSON Pleasant personality with contagious smile . . . very active throughout her four years: participated in Junior and Senoir class plays; member of G.A.A.; in band and chorus four years; editor-in-chief of annual; class secretary during her Junior year . . . studious and ambitious . . . lover of music . . . ambition: to be a nurse. DONALD MALZACHER Wavy hair and blue eyes . . . active member of F.F.A. . . . likes Plymouths and girls, especially a certain little Frosh maid . . . has some very interesting noon hours . . . sometimes eats in his car—we wonder why?? ... a frightful tease . . . favorite subject: tractors . . . dubbed Don . . . quiet while at school. Page eight ARDELLE MEYER DOROTHY MEYER Not as quiet as she appears to be . . . took Home Ec. four years . . . likes to dance . . . doesn't hurry through life . . . distinctly a blonde . . . always willing to work . . . wants to be an airline stewardess, but will probably be a housewife . . . farmer's daughter . . . likes good movies . . . has a yen for green apples . . . hates teasing young brats . . . has her seat changed for being good. Not as serious as she appears . . . a brunette and short of stature . . . would like to be a rural school teacher . . . her poetic ability may make her a poet . . . often dubbed Do . . . can make a poster in no time flat. EVERETT OLSON Not as shy and timid as he looks . . . likes to play basketball . . . has played on the team for three years . . . favorite hangout: home . . . Jerome Klos's only rival for height .A . . . hobbyl skating . . . was m both Junior anc Senior Class.,. . isplwby? studying vf -I, Vice-pr si- BEVERLY NIEDFELDT Known to everyone as Bev. . . . took part in both class plays . . . quiet in school, but very active elsewhere . . . sang in the school chorus three and one-half years . . . always happy ... a good worker . . . an active member of the F.H.A. . . . short, but makes up for it in speed . . . had a wonderful time in the canning factory the past summer. A one-woman man . . . studious . . . plays basketball and likes all sports . . . successful in class plays . . . likes getting up early . . . likes to brag . . . can be heard anywhere . . . likeable disposition . . . loves to work on the railroad in his spaW time . . . wavy hair that gillf ™y . . . would giveVWfhiri foV fe J more inches in heiSnt. V-v ; i. a brilliant mihddd Wm ,.j jg dislikes suckers Mnd( eop e iA(o are too timid to Pnd up for meir rights . . . ambition: to be a good poet and to travel . . . candidate for Carnival Queen in Freshman year. F.H.AO ll U secretary. Jur is to be a M likes dancing. DAWN WILCOX Noted for chewing gum and eating candy . . . blonde, blue eyes, and VERY talkative . . . active in band, chorus, G.A.A. and Junior and Senior Class Plays . . . sings second soprano in a girls' trio . . . likes solid songs . . . ambition: to find the right one . . . always found with Mary McClintock. Page nine 1TK juniors, CLASS OF 45 - W -iCZjj $ . - } ..............................VERNICE WITTE Yke PretsidfifJ.................................BEVERLY SPRAIN C tak C...... ....t...............................ARLYSS STELLOH surer .... ..................................RUTH HORSTMAN ' Ack oV i...........................................MR. GLASRUD The Junior Class enrolled with twenty-eight members in the fall of 1941. This year the number has been decreased to twenty-four. Many of the students are represented in music and extra-curricular affairs of the school. December 17, 1943, five members of the class presented a one act play entitled Not Quite Such a Goose. The cast included Todd McEldowney, Left to right Back row: Harold Schmitz, R. Schneider, T. McEldowney. D. Peterson. C. Carlson, R. Selbrede. L. Nut-telman, H. Modes. Second row: R. Miller. B. Hetland. J. Knudson. B. Achterkirch. D. Albers. L. Garbers. A. Gensch, L. Thompson, C. Hoth. First row: Mr. Glasrud, V. Udell. A. Stelloh, B. Sprain. V. Witte, R. Horstman, J. Stull. Not shown: R. McClintock. Robert Schneider, Bettie Hetland, Louise Garbers, and Lois Thompson. Two of the girls are represented in the chorus and ten students are in the band. Todd McEldowney and Clarence Carlson represent their class in basketball. The class chose Danny Peterson as prom king and for his queen he chose a junior girl, Louise Garbers. Several members of the class took part in the class play, Janey. Here's to next year's Seniors! Page ten Left to right- Back row: D. Groth, W. Vanderploeg. F. Newberg, R. Dovenberg. L. Semlar. J. Cain, H. Hoff. Miss Baertsch. Second row: V. Ehlo. B. Hogden, L. Waldenberger, L. Graff, M. Wehrs, J. Ausman. M. McClin-tock. M. Cook, C. Rodenberg. fj First row: L. Denson. M, Loi ht, R. Rowe. D. Diekr ege D. Storandt, E. Stull, It. Antony, M. Tournade, D. y Not shawst t). Qarhers, R. Clintdckr C. Icw ------ owney President.. Vice Presid Secretary .. Treasurer Advisor .. ...RUSSELL McCLINTOCK DONALD DIEKROEGER .........ETHEL STULL STORANDT .....MISS BAERTSCH OJ As Freshmen, the Sophomore Glass came in to high school full of pep and with the anticipation of having a good time. They still have their pep but have settled down to study. Their number of twenty-eight is the same this year as it was when they were Freshmen. Many of the students proved to be active in music and extracurricular activities of the school. Don Groth, Russel Dorenberg and Don Diekroeger were the Sophomore Class' basketball stars. Five of the girls sing in the chorus. They also have seven students in the band. The e,w res gave the first mixer of th year when they initiated the r Page eleven Soph orn orei. CLASS O D. Selbrede. R. Groth. C. Hesse. N. Malzacher. Mr. Rowe. Third row: H. Caulum. M. Hor-man. S. Sprain. M. Gullickson, L. Barclay, E. Vruwink, P. Mau, D. Meinking, A. Indahl. M. Hoier, D. Johnson. Second row: B. Johnson. L. Meyer. J. Plenge. E. Powers. D. Schmeckpeper, M. Jandt. L. Ehlo. R. Johnson. F. Wehren-berg, H. McClintock, W. Mades. H. Hagen. First row: D. Jaekel, P. Hicks. L. Fuhre. R. Storandt. C. Thomas. J. Hanson. B. Pfafi. D. Netwal. M. Hoppmann. M. Nuttelman. Not shown: R. Furchtenicht, J. Thiele. D. Cassell. .• President ................ RICHARD STORANDT Vice President ...................................y.......LILLIAN FUHRE Secretary ................................................ JOYCE HANSON W' Treasurer ...ft ...................A......................CONNIE THOMAS Advisory...........................................MR. ROWE j if f- T Te B shm!KnJ :lc S enrolled forty-seven members in September, 1943. ' , V JAia dkiss JWjtb' th largest enrollment in high school, has many students in jT F.F Sy .A., Chorus, and Band. Harry Caulum, Earl Carlson, Donald ' Cassafl, JeroAe Grabon, Roland Groth, Richard Storandt, and Frederick — yf 4, play on the basketball team. 'IJ V' «T f TjSby maugurated the plan of electing their class officers in the middle ear. . , f V ir initiation the girls wore pajamas and curlers in their hairT and the _ V| f V wore their clothes inside out. yj . y f On March 17, they gave a St. Patrick's party. All the stu Jhtswho attended J yy I c‘ O' had to wear something green. y j'j ! ■ G ood lujoT Freshni n! We know you'll bring honor to Salem Hi . y Vij V) n r • jy v 'Softool Calendar r, ft? yy' Oct. 6-7—Programs were given on Fire Prevention and sponsored by Mr. Rowe and boys from his Ag. Department. All the speakers have strong voices—the new amplifying system was used. Oct. 18—Back to school again. Oct. 20—Seniors had their pictures WSRen. remainder of the students had the afternoon off because of rationing. Oct. 21-22—What a relief! Rationing again these afternoons. Oct. 22—Frye, the Magician, appeared at our school today. Certainly was a swell program. He managed to get a couple of Freshmen on the stage to help display some tricks. Oct. 27—Tuberculin testing program. 7 Sept. 13—School opened. Boy, were we all happy to have our vacation. Nov. 5—We seniors had a vis - s telsen so we can drive arouxjd thatv(£gdillac! Sept. 24—Sophomores gave a mixer for the Freshmen initiation. They really picked on those Freshmen! Sept. 27—Red Cross donations were collected from the students. Nov. 6—Saturday! ForpfR fig school was held on the sixt Nov. 10—We had a program for'-t S of American Education Week. m year bservance Nov. 12—Our first basketball game. We played Holmen and won. Yippee! Nov. 19—Tomah vs. West Salem, here. Tomah won. Oct. 8—Cheer leading try-outs were held. Bev. Sprain, Marianne Klos, and Bev. Justin will get hoarse this year making us yell! Oct. 14-15—Teachers' Convention. They school and we got a vacation. SfA; Nov. 25-26—Thanksgiving vacation. Why did that have to come along and spoil our smoothly rujyjhig school days? 26—Na alk here for a bas .. We T 9—We're all lion. The fUnh ers sented C.'JjyofiSs me. alter our Ipng A y jdens pn Division pre- sion mjtheG yroscope. von! Dec. 3—Bangor ys alejn. Salem c T f Vjr Dec. 10—Onalaska and Salem. We really trimmed them. Dec. 14—The seniors preserved edy, Early to Bed—Ear! success. Dec. 17—Galesville ana Salem won., Oct. 28—A play, Funzapoppin', was presented in the auditorium by the Band Parents. Gee, did we students get a kick out of seeirtg our parents act on the stage! • A, U Oct. 29—Second night for the performance of Funzapoppin'. I guess we studenls will have to admit that our parents are pretty good performers! fXlh - r V r ......... . 20—We tajoye Dec by the F.F. a: torium. The Chri' tions (including beautiful and eve: one certain seni lstwlaS'par iers inftne tffce suaS allrt e dec£ mittletogl were really lived tgcfeivedk'O'gift. Imagine, got alnold of Miss Richardson's present (the one from the senior class, too) and opened it by jrhstak mmm Dec. 22—The grade children presented their Christmas program to the public. Dec. 23—Christmas vacation began at 4 o'clock. Boy, were we happy! Dec. 29—Salem entertained the alumni. Alumni won, which broke our swell winning streak. Jan. 3—Our Christmas vacation has ended, so off to school we marched again. Jan. 7—Salem and Holmen tangled. Holmen won. Jan. 13—Olin Studio moved into our auditorium. Everyone got all dolled-up to have his picture taken. Jan. 14—West Salem licked Mindoro. Score 50-18. Eloise Knudson was chosen by the seniors as their D.A.R. representative. Jan. 20-21—Semester exams. We students are always anxious for this momentous day. Salem played Trempealeau and won the game. Jan. 24—Half of the school year gone. The first day of the second semester. Jan. 28—Salem and Bangor met. West Salem came out on top as usual. Jan. 29—The Junior Class elected their prom king. He is Danny Peterson. Everyone is just dying to know who the gueen will be. Jan. 29—'Tis rumored Mr. Kopp has a birthday today? ? ? ? Feb. 4—Salem played Melrose. Salem won. Pretty good team we have, mmmm? Feb. 11—Salem played Onalaska and again Salem won. A social hour was held after the game. We certainly have some singers in our school. Feb. 14—First P.T.A. meeting of the school year which proved to be very successful. Feb. 15—West Salem and Tomah played. Salem won in a thriller-diller overtime. Feb. 25—District Basketball Tournament at Cash-ton. West Salem won the district championship title. Everyone is so hoarse they can hardly talk. Feb. 29—Senior mixer was given which proved a great success . . . leap year, you know. March 2-3—R e g i o n a 1 tournament at Sparta. Tomah won . . . West Salem place fourth. March 6—Class tournament today. We sure have seen a lot of basketball this year. Sophomores beat the Seniors in a real thriller. Juniors beat the Freshmen. March 7—Juniors beat the Sophomores in the class championship game. Seniors whipped the Freshmen for consolation place. March 13—P.T.A. meeting. March 17—St. Patrick's party given by the Freshmen. April 1—April Fool's Day (as if you didn't know!) April 4—Junior Class Play, Janey, was presented with great success. April 7—Spring vacation. (One day only!) April 10—P.T.A. and Gym Night combined. Result: Charley horses and screen tests. April 17—The first day of the last six weeks of school. In other words, after today, we have only 29 days of school left! April 22—Prom King, Danny Peterson, and his gueen, Louise Garbers, reign at Junior Prom. May 3—Laubin Dance Group here. Everyone enjoyed the program immensely. May 6—Music Festival at La Crosse. That's one time we really appreciate we're members of the band. May 8—P.T.A. May 21—Baccalaureate Services. May 25—Class Day exercises were held and then the school picnic. Everyone had a hot time. Heh! What am I saying! May 26—Commencement. We all had a lump in our throat when we marched down the aisle. Today we seniors say farewell to our beloved school and we'll miss our pals we left behind. Page fourteen THERE IS NEVER AN IDLE MOMENT The year 1943-1944, partly due to the war, has truly been a busy one, but nevertheless the students have taken active parts in many extracurricular activities, such as band, glee club, and basketball. Through these activities we develop tolerance, leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Clubs such as F.F.A. and F.H.A. are formed in an effort to teach us practical phases of our studies and to provide a place to discuss our problems. Class plays are presented to provide the participants with a chance to develop self expression and poise. As a means of getting better acguainted with our fellow students, mixers and parties are given by various organizations. These activities prove enjoyable, and at the same time they help to educate us to become useful and successful citizens. Page Fifteen Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief .......................................................Eloise Knudson Assistant Editor ......................................................Violet Severson Business Manager ..............................................Thomas Cox Music..........................................Dawn Wilcox, Carol Barclay Clubs ..................................................Elvera Indahl, Marvel Horstman Athletics......................................Everett Olson, Marianne Klos Classes .......................................Lucille Fuller, Mary Hougen Humor .....................Beverlie Justin, Herbert Rhodes, Norman Eickhoff Features...........Eileen Betthauser, Jerome Klos, Colleen Flaig, Calvin Flaig Snapshots ................Marion Wehrenberg, Alvin Cullman, Norman Rowe Agrictulture ..........................................Kenneth Larson, Donald Malzacher Home Economics...............June Johnson, Ardelle Meyer, Beverly Niedfeldt Recording This Year G. A. A. The purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to organize the girls interested in sports for recreational purposes. Some of its members are active in various intra-mural sports such as basketball, volleyball, baseball, and other games. The club hold its meetings twice a month under the leadership of Miss Sutherland. Each member of the club has a chance to win a letter by receiving a certain number of points for each activity in which she is active. 875 points are required to win the letter. The club has forty-five members. OFFICERS: President .........................................Marianne Klos Vice President .............................................Lois Thompson Secretary-Treasurer ......................................Eileen Betthauser Page sixteen Left to right—Back row—N. Rowe, K. Larson, A. Cullman, E. Olson, H. Rhodes. Third row: D. Malzacher, C. Flaig. N. Eickhofl, D. Wilcox. C. Barclay. C. Flaig. Miss Baertsch. Second row: L. Fuller. M. Hougen. M. Wehienberg. B. Niedfeldt, J. Johnson. B. Justin. A. Meyer. M. Klos. First row: E. Betthauser. T. Cox, E. Knudson, V. Severson. J. Klos. M. Horstman, E. Indahl. to rjj t- Back row: M. Hoier, M. Horman M. Horstman, D. Wilcox. L. Barclay, B. Sprain, R. HciRman. A. Stelloh, L. Garbers. ow: V. Witte. P. Mau. M. McClintock. C. Barclay. E. Vruwink. R. Rowe. M. Leicht, M. Tour de. E. Stull, V. Severson, econfil row: L. Denson. E. Knudson. P. Hicks. M. Jandt. D. Antony. B. Hogden, B. Achterkirch, fl Vijlfifb. M. Cook. row: B. Pfaff. M. Gullickson. M. Hoppmann. E. Betthauser. Miss Sutherland. M. Klos, • t v ‘■k nipson. J. Ausman. Page seventeen Secretary A Historian' X .. ....Dolores Storcmdt , “the Future Homemakers' 'Association is a national organisation lof girls  t who’ wish to become better homemakers. This claK'.iSl-o oQ to., s phonKtrJs, r juniors, ,and seniors. The freshmen are'initiated into the club the second TV n I 4 Vs r nlnW «n sliwJ The activities of the club include: a. Helping others by sewing for the Red Cross. b. Doing a share in school activities by giving a Christmas Party and putting on an assembly program for Mothers' Day. c. Planning worthwhile programs pertaining to the home. This club meets twice a month. It is under the leadership of Miss Marguerite Sutherland. F. F. A. The main objectives of the Future Farmers of America are to promote the study of Vocational Agriculture and provide recreational and educational entertainment for the students. This club is known for its activity in basketball and other sports. The Future Farmers have a scheduled meeting on every Tuesday evening. The officers of the F.A.A. are: President .....................................Norman Eickhoff Vice President......................................Thomas Cox Secretary ..............................................LaVerne Nuttelman Treasurer ...............................................Robert Schneider Page eighteen w Left to right—Back row: M. Cook, C. Barclay, M. Wehrenberg, J. Stull, B. Niedfeldt. First row: L. Waldenberger, V. Ehlo, B. Achterkirch. Miss Sutherland. D. Storandt. D. Hemker. Left to right—Back row: J. Laxton, R. Miller. W. Vanderploeg, R. Selbrede, H. Hoff. F. Newberg. L. Graff, L. Semlar, R. Dovenberg. Second row: C. Hesse. W. Modes, H. Modes. R. Miller. D. Diekroeger. H. Caulum. R. Storandt. First row: H. Schmitz R. Buol. L. Nuttelman, R. Schneider. Mr. Rowe. N. Eickhoff, T. Cox. Page nineteen Band r Music consists of any combinations of sounds which are pleasant to the ear; but in a stricter sense, music is an art. It reveals a student's desire to bring out his innermost feeling in the manipulation of his instrument. Mr. Smith, our music director, has spent many a patient hour teaching the fundamentals of note reading. We wish to express our appreciation to him. Three new members have entered the band since last year. They are: David Pischke, Roddy Nied-feldt, and Lorna Barclay. On January 23, 1944, the band presented a Bond Concert to the public. The band personnel is as follows: CLARINETS Lois Thompson Eileen Betthauser Dawn Wilcox Norman Rowe Jerome Klos Mary McClintock Mary Lee Betthauser Louise Garbers Carol Barclay June Johnson Elaine Vruwink Dorothy Knudson Ardelle Gensch PERCUSSION Donna .Jean Vruwink Betty Hetlynd $evp lie Justin JAOfJtO l rO A ba$$£s Todd Mcfcldowne r Clarence Carlson Robert Selbrede M FRENCH HORNS Roderick Niedfeldt Pat Mau David Pischke Richard Furchtenicht FLUTES Eloise Knudson Loran Barclay SAXOPHONES Calvin Flaig Calvin Hoth Chorus Ruth Horstman Herbert Rhodes Carol McEldowney Roberta Rowe OBOE Marjorie Leicht CORNETS Beverly Sprain Danny Thompson Stanley Fischer Russell Dovenberg TROMBONES Ervin Nuttelman Joyce Ausman Donald Diekroeger BARITONES Danny Peterson Donald Ender Under the Erection of Miss Agnes Jacobson, an organization known as the Girls' Glee Qlub began September 10, 1943. It is for the people interested in singing and meets on Monday and Tuesday mornings of each week. Club meetings are held gnce a month with the following officers as representatives President Librarian Secretary Lois Thompson Dawn Wilcox Carol Barclay Page twenty Left to right Back row: C. Thomas. B. Niedfeldt. B. Pfaff. D. Hemker. E. Vruwink. J. Hanson. L. Barclay. D. Wilcox, M. McClintock. Second row; Miss Jacobson. R. Johnson. P. Hicks, L. Meyer. M. Nuttelman. E. Knudson. First row: E. Betthauser. L. Thompson. M. Hougen. M. Cook. M. Tournade. C. Barclay. R. Rowe, M. Leicht. Page twenty-one 1. Stooge 2. Posing 3. Berta 4. In the Country 5. Gals 6. Giggling 7. Boating 8. Wow! 9. First Day 10. We Seniors 11. Big Shots 12. Vacationing 19. Smiles 20. He-Man 21. Lucy 22. Good Old Tom 23. Prom Queen Page twenty-two Initiation Mixer This year's social life began with the Freshmen initiation. This mixer, sponsored by the Sophomores, was an evening of fun and frolic for everyone. The various stunts proved amusing to all but the Freshmen, who were slightly embarrassed. We danced to the music of Harry lames, Benny Goodman, and other well known name bands through the cooperation of the juke box. Everyone went home with a happy heart and sore feet. Christmas Party We were more impressed by the fact the Christmas season was approaching when the annual Christmas party was given by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. A festive mood was inspired by the yuletide decorations complete with mistletoe!!! Even the inexperienced Freshmen took advantage of the tradition. The arrival of Santa caused much excitement and commotion. Each person was presented with a small gift. This friendly gesture disproved the theory that good things come in small packages. Leapyear Mixer Done up in night club style, the senior party proved a great success. In the spotlight, dressed in formal attire, were such well-known entertainers as the two vocal soloists. Miss Dawn Wilcox and Miss Mary Hougen; an accomplished pianist. Miss Eileen Betthauser; and vocal duets by Miss Waterbury and Miss Jacobson. A jitterbug exhibition by Bettie Hetland and Cal Flaig concluded the program with a fling. Music for dancing was furnished by the phonograph with the loud-speaking system. The girls did the asking. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, chocolate cookies, and pop were served by the senior girls who acted as waitresses. The winning entries in a love letter contest were read to the delight of the audience. The winners chose their prizes from a French menu. Were they surprised when they got them!! ! St. Patrick's Day Mixer The Freshmen gave a St. Patrick's Day mixer March 17. The theme of the party coincided with the date. A well planned program showed their initiative in giving group affairs. Page twenty-three BASKETBALL Left to right- Back row: Mr. Glasrud. H. Caulum. R. Groth, J. Grabon, R. Storandt. F. Wehrenberg. First row: E. Carlson, T. Mc- Eldowney, D. Groth, E. Olson. C. Carlson, N. Rowe. Overcoming many handicaps including sprained ankles, a broken arm, and an appendectomy, the team finally recovered its full strength and completed a very successful season. By winning 8 out of 9 conference games, Salem was tied for first place with Holmen in the Coulee Conference. Probably the outstanding game of the season which brought greatest honors, was the one with Tomah, in which Salem defeated them in an overtime period by a score of 25-23. SEASON'S RECORD West Salem 20 Holmen 14 West Salem 18 Tomah ....36 West Salem 20 Norwalk ...25 West Salem 18 Bangor ....11 West Salem 31 Onalaska ....11 West Salem 17 Galesville ....16 West Salem 22 Alumni ....28 West Salem 18 Holmen .... 25 West Salem 50 Mindoro ...18 West Salem 34 T rempealeau 19 West Salem 47 Bangor ....27 West Salem 25 Melrose ....15 West Salem 45 Central Sophomores... ....24 West Salem 35 Onalaska 39 West Salem 25 Tomah 23 West Salem 39 Central Sophomores ... ...22 TOURNAMENT RECORD West Salem 35 Norwalk 20 West Salem 34 Cashton 22 West Salem 22 Westby 14 West Salem 13 Tomah 19 West Salem 21 Blair 23 Won—15 Lost—6 Pet. 714% CONFERENCE STANDINGS: Won—8 Lost—1 Pet. 778% Players F.G. FT. M. F.T.A. Pet. Total Points P.F. Todd McEldowney 90 51 87 .586 231 32 Don Groth 54 20 42 .476 128 42 Everett Olson 37 21 41 .536 95 25 Clarence Carlson 21 13 31 .419 55 14 Norman Rowe 8 9 21 .429 25 26 Russell Dovenberg 3 2 5 .400 8 2 Rollie Groth 0 1 2 .500 1 3 Earl Carlson 0 0 0 .000 0 3 Harry Caulum 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Don Cassell 0 0 0 .000 0 3 Don Diekroeger 3 2 3 .667 8 3 Freeman Newberg 10 12 16 .750 32 17 Wilfred Vanderploeg 0 1 2 .500 1 0 Norman Eickhoff 2 1 4 .250 5 5 TEAM 228 133 231 .575 589 175 Page twenty-four District Tournament at Cashton FEBRUARY 25, 1944 The Cashton District Tournament was held one day only this year; four top teams participated. All four teams were well matched with Salem and Holmen each having won 8 out of 9 conference games. Norwalk and Cashton were also two very close teams. Overwhelming Norwalk in the second game of the afternoon, Salem went on to defeat Cashton in the Championship finals. SALEM 35; NORWALK 20 Salem's first game of the tourney was with Norwalk at three o'clock in the afternoon. Although the opposing team had superior height, Salem met with great success which brought them into the spotlight for the championship finals. Salem started the game out with a bang by scoring 8 points while holding Norwalk to 2. Norwalk retaliated somewhat in the second quarter, but Salem out-scored them by one point so the score at the half was 20-13. Salem tightened their defense and held them to 7 points and hence went into a 35-20 lead at the termination of the game. Todd McEldowney scored 22 of West Salem's 35 points in the game. WEST SALEM 34; CASHTON 22 At nine o'clock the same day, Salem met the strong Cashton quintet for the District Championship. There was a large crowd of spectators from West Salem to spur on the team. Determined to win, Salem took a quick lead by scoring eleven points in the first quarter while Cashton made only five. At the half, Salem still was leading by a margin of 14 to 7. Cashton never did recover and the game ended with Salem leading 34-22. The team received a certificate after the game for a trophy to be obtained after the war. Again Salem was the high scoring team of the tourney. Regional Tournament at Sparta MARCH 2 - 3 After winning the District Championship at Cashton, Salem traveled to the Sparta Regional Tournament. Placed in the tougher of the two brackets, after defeating the tough Westby five. Salem unfortunately was defeated by Tomah and Blair. WEST SALEM 22—WESTBY 14 West Salem played its first game of the regional tourney with Westby. The game was close up to the halfway mark with both teams scored 7-7. We out-scored them in the second half, however, and the score was left at 22-14 at the final whistle. WEST SALEM 13—TOMAH 19 West Salem's second game was on the second day of the tourney when they faced the strong Tomah team. That was the fateful game, whereby we lost the chance of entering the championship game. Salem gave their opponents a good score by taking an early lead in the first quarter with a scoring of 5-3, but at the half Tomah had a 11-8 lead. We held Tomah to one point in the fourth quarter but were unable to make a sufficient comeback. WEST SALEM 21—BLAIR 23 For some unknown reason, our Orange and Black players got off to a slow start in the consolation championship with Blair. In the second half of the game Salem came back to make 13 out of 21 points scored but not in time to make the winning punch. To sum it all up we can say that the team accomplished something unlike any other West Salem basketball team on record, namely: winning first place in the Coulee Conference; winning the District Tournament; plus winning the first game of the Regional Touranment, all in the same year. The two seniors who completed their successful basketball seasons are Norman Rowe and Everett Olson. Page twenty-five Physical Education Program The new physical education program which was introduced last year was carried on again this year. The program was set up for the purpose of building up the boys physically and to prepare them for service in our armed forces. The physical education class was divided into four groups and each group was required to carry out each setting-up exercise to the fullest extent. Every week new leaders were chosen for the groups. New setting-up exercises were introduced during the year and the less profitable ones eliminated. Mr. Glasrud, instructor for the physical education class, gave instructions as to how the exercises were to be carried out. Boys' Intra-murals FOOTBALL Although the West Salem High School had no regular football team, an opportunity was given those who were interested in the game to play during the noon hour. Early last fall four teams were chosen. These teams were divided into two classes which were the heavyweights and the lightweights. Danny Peterson and Lawrence Semlar were the captains of the two heavyweight teams, while Russell Miller and Jerome Grabon were captains of the other teams. Captain Sem-lar's team came out first in the heavyweight class, while Grabon's team was the victor in the lightweight division. SPEEDBALL This game which has gained popularity during the past two years was again resumed early this fall. Two teams were chosen consisting of twelve players each. Captain Clarence Carlson's team defeated Captain Todd McEldowney's team. The seniors played a game of speedball competing against the rest of the high school; neither were able to score. BASKETBALL Intramural basketball was played again this year during noon hours by boys who came from rural areas and other boys who were not playing on the regular basketball squad. Three rounds were played in which five teams competed. The seventh and eighth grade team was also included in this league. The captains of the other four teams were: Jerome Klos, Herbert Rhodes, Robert Selbrede, and Robert McClintock. Round one was won by Captain Klos' team; second and third rounds were won by Captain Selbrede's and Captain Rhodes' teams respectively. The end of the third and final round found Klos' team the winners. They lost only two out of twelve games. Girls' Intra-murals The girls who played intra-murals were especially active during the past year. Tuesday and Thursday noons were set aside for their activities. Of the out-of-door games, speedball was played the most and the greater share of girls participated. Softball was also enjoyed to a great extent. , S’- Indoors, basketball was the favorite sport and was played to the utmost. Because of the size of the gym, girls' rules were used. Some great games and good scraps were witnessed. Other indoor games in which they participated were shuffleboard, volleyball, and folk dancing. The girls had the pleasure of being directed a number of times by Miss McIntyre, a cadet teacher from La Crosse. Mr. Glasrud supervised all the games. Page twenty six The Home Economics Department This year there were sixty girls enrolled in our Home Economics classes. From these courses the girls acquire knowledge concerning everyday living. Our foods project was actually put into practice by the serving of hot lunches to students who ate dinner at school. The study of beautification of the home was carried out by redecoration of the kitchen in the Home Economics department. The Junior and Senior Home Economics class accomplished this by painting the furniture and making new curtains. In the spring the girls had a style show in which they modeled all the clothing made during the year. Besides the regular classes during the school year, students were required to take a specific project during the summer months. This may be sewing, baking, cooking, or anything which they feel will be of special benefit to them. Thereby students get extra practice in some phase of this work. Miss Sutherland, who has charge of the regular classes, also supervises this summer work. Agriculture There are forty-five students enrolled in the vocational agricultural classes of 1943-44. Each year the department accomplishes the following units of work: The Freshmen cull poultry, test milk, learn farm program planning, feeding and care of poultry, and take some work in plant husbandry. The Sophomores judge livestock, take a course in feeds and feeding, and also study landscaping, farm mechanics, orchards and small fruits. Animal husbandry constitutes another part of their work. The combined Junior and Senior classes alternate each year with the study of dairy cattle management, farm records, farm buildings, shop work, farm machinery, tractors and engines, and conservation. Mr. Rowe deserves much credit for the good work he does in promoting the interests of the Agriculture Department. His department is something of which West Salem can be proud. Pep Band The Pep Band is an organization planned for the purpose of giving inspiration to the boys playing on the basketball team. This band plays during the quarter and half of the game and at the pep meetings held every Friday afternoon. To those who participated in playing, we wish to express our appreciation. They are as follows: Joyce Ausman, Eileen Betthauser, Stanley Fischer, Bettie Hetland, Mary McClintock, Pat Mau, Ervine Nuttelman, David Pischke, Bob Selbrede, Danny Thompson, Lois Thompson, and Dawn Wilcox. Page twenty seven 1. Flyers? 2. Face Washing 3. Good? 4. Pat 5. Day Dreaming 6. Now Bev! 7. Smiles 8. Partners 9. Yesteryear 10. Twins 11. Comfortable? 12. After School 13. Sophs and Juniors 14. Going Home 15. Seniors and Grads 16. Initiation 17. Cold? 18. Being Patriotic 19. Betty 20. Brother and Sister 21. Bud 22. Our 23. Dot 24. Our 25. Guess Who? 26. Bett 27. Woops! 28. Taking It Easy 29. Thinking 30. Skating Page twenty-eight Senior Class Play The Senior Class reiterated the splendid talent of their Junior Class Play when they presented Early to Bed—Ealy to Rise December 14. Besides giving Hollywood competition we added a nice sum to our treasury. The audience seemed well pleased with the performance — thanks to Miss Baertsch's direction. The participating members were: Abbie Fuller ....... Patsy Fuller ..... Bobby Fuller ..... Marion Fuller .... Everett Fuller ... Jim Griggs ....... Laura Montgomery Otto Kirschmeier .. Mr. Conkle........ Spanky Minuti .... Daisy Fairfax .... Beverly Niedfeldt ..Eloise Knudson .....Calvin Flaig ....Lucille Fuller ....Everett Olson ...Norman Rowe ....Colleen Flaig .....Jerome Klos ..Herbert Rhodes ....Dawn Wilcox ...Beverlie Justin Junior Class Play JANEY The Juniors presented their first class play April 4. It was a three-act comedy which provided enjoyable entertainment for everyone. The characters were portrayed as follows: Janey ...........................................Bettie Hetland George .......................................Todd McEldowney Helen ...........................................Louise Garbers Allen ........................................Robert Schneider Mr. Marble ...............................................Danny Peterson Mrs. Marble .....................................Lois Thompson Madge ...........................................Beverly Sprain Zip..............................................Joyce Knudson Peggy ........................................Betty Achterkirch Coach ........................................Clarence Carlson Prompter ........................................Ruth Horstman Director ..................................................Miss Baertsch Lester Graff: I hear the faculty is going to stop necking in school. Freeman Newberg: First thing you know they'll be trying to stop the students, too. Bob Selbrede: What are you going to write your term paper on, Donny? Donny Groth: (absent-mindedly) Paper, I guess. Come Miller: How about a little kiss? Bev: No! I have scruples. Come: Oh, that's all right. I've been vaccinated. Mr. Kopp: Why is it the freshmen are looked down on? Harold Schmitz: 'Maybe it's because they're so much smaller. Page twenty-nine What Magazine Titles Remind Us Of True Story ........... Liberty............... Saturday Evening Post Review of Reviews .... True Confessions ..... Physical Culture...... Life .................. Time ................. Facts.................. ...................Report Cards ........................4 o'clock ..........................Euler's ...................Before exams ............................Exams ......................Gym Class ................After 8 o'clock Something we had last summer ...........What we should know WOULDN'T IT HAVE BEEN FUNNY IF— June wasn't day dreaming? Eloise would have flunked a test? The basketball team had quit smoking? The band people had come to practice on time? Calvin wouldn't have teased his neighbors? Colleen hadn't had any gum? Dawn wouldn't have had candy? Jerome wouldn't have had ALL the war information? Alvin wouldn't have argued? Mary hadn't had something to say? Kenny Larson wouldn't have wise-cracked? Eke wouldn't have commented on oral talks? Rowe had gone out with Eloise? Eileen wouldn't have marked the band people tardy? Thomas failed in Math? Marianne wouldn't have been found with Beverly? Donald had been seen eating alone instead of with Dalores? Ardell had been noisy? William had recited in class? Beverly hadn't spoken to Thomas Cox? Herbert hadn't thought of airplanes? Everett had been found not studying? Violet had been found not chuckling? Harold hadn't been flirting? Carol had been found not working? Marvel had known how to drive? Richard Buol hadn't been absent? Lucille hadn't combed her hair in assembly. Dorothy Denson came to school in the afternoon? Bev. J. hadn't bluffed? Dorothy Meyer didn't make the best poster? Marion wasn't reading a letter? Elvera didn't blush? TEACHERS' PET SAYINGS: Glasrud— Do I make myself perfectly clear? Richardson— Don't do just what is asked of you—do more! Baertsch— I want to remind you people— Aldrich— I can't understand where the time goes! Kopp— We're in a war now! Sutherland— Let's find something to do. Rowe— Another country heard from! Page thirty Songs Remind Us Of Take It Easy ............................................Carol Barclay Delores .............................................Donald Malzacher Whistle While You Work .................................Kenneth Larson You'll Never Know ......................................Lucille Fuller Little Did I Know .....................................Beverlie Justin Sweet Eloise ...........................................Norman Rowe Avalon .................................................Marianne Klos I'm Getting Tired ....................................Marion Wehrenberg I Have Faith ...........................................Colleen Flaig A Little Bit Independent ................................Violet Severson You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming .........................June Johnson I've Been Working on the Railroad ......................Norman Eickhoff In My Merry Oldsmobile .................................Everett Olson There's Something About a Soldier .................................Dorothy Denson I'll Be Around ............................................Jerome Klos So Far—So Good .........................................Alvin Cullmann Should I? ..............................................Herbert Rhodes Five Feet Two—Eyes of Blue ............................ Eloise Knudson I Don't Want to Walk Without You .......................Beverly Niedfeldt Chatterbox ..........................................................Mary Hougen Scatterbrains ........................................................Dawn Wilcox Don't Get Around Much Anymore .......................Eileen Betthauser All or Nothing At All .....................................Calvin Flaig She Don't Wanna .........................................Marvel Horstman Blue Eyes .........................................................Ardelle Meyer Margie ....................................................Thomas Cox ''They're Either Too Young or Too Old ...................Dorothy Meyer School Days ............................................William Miller I Never Mention Your Name ..............................Elvera Indahl Show Me the Way to Go Home ................................Richard Buol Lost: An algebra book. Finder please deposit in the Mississippi River. —Moxie. Wanted: Date, any size.—Senior Girls. For Sale: Used chewing gum. Call Mr. Glasrud. Wanted: All next week's facts. Phone or rush to Jerome Klos. Wanted: A steady girl for light work, preferably from Onalaska. See Donald Groth. For Sale: Any number of horse laughs.—Freeman. Mother: What do you mean coming home this hour of the night? Sophomore Girl: Every other place is closed. Miss Baertsch: What is the plural of 'child'? Twins came the unexpected answer! Mr. Kopp: There will only be a half a day of school this morning. Donald D.: Whoopie! Hurray! Mr. Kopp: We'll have the other half this afternoon. A DITTY NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN BY MEN: Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never once has turned his head, and said: Mmmmmmmmmm, not bad! A woman is as young as she looks ... and a man is young as long as he looks! Page thirty-one Seniorscope Name Pet Saying Hangout Carol Barclay I think so Elite Eileen Betthauser Are you joshin'? theatre Richard Buol Go to La Crosse? Floyd's Alvin Cullman I don't think so Louie's Thomas Cox ? ? ? ? his Ford Dorothy Denson I won't do it Euler's Norman Eickhoff Brother-r-r! Avalon Calvin Flaig Oh, for ball's sake S H Colleen Flaig You always say that about me home Lucille Fuller Oh, darn it! Euler's Marvel Horstman Don't you dare! Bangor Mary Hougen That makes me so mad Lucille's Elvera Indahl Oh, heavens! Avalon June Johnson Oh, I did not! La Crosse Beverlie Justin You dumb bat! Corne's car Jerome Klos 'Um theatre Marianne Klos Oh, gees! Avalon Eloise Knudson Oh, Peter! Rowe's car Kenneth Larson Oh, just a second! Schwiers Donald Malzacher Oh, bite me! Irish Coulee Ardelle Meyer I haven't got any Bangor Dorothy Meyer Well, you see, it's this way— Avalon William Miller ? ? ? ? home Beverly Niedfeldt Gosh! library Everett Olson I know it home Herbert Rhodes What's our assignment for today? theatre Norman Rowe Ya-a-a— the gym Violet Severson What'd I hear about you? Eloise's Marion Wehrenberg Gosh, darn it! Bev's Dawn Wilcox Why youse kids Euler's Weakness Nickname Ambition college men Barclay to be an English teacher pretty eyes Bett to be a nurse missing school Rich farmer chess A1 butcher Logan Tom to be a doctor soldiers Dot dress designer firewater Boobe follow father's footsteps Bettie Stinky lawyer Air Corps Polly dentist's secretary Nuts Lucy to be a nurse Navy Chubby defense worker California Houge primary teacher Bud Tootsie restaurant proprietress brown eyes Judy airline hostess Corne Bitchy wife cards Mr. President lawyer boys Closer join Marines driving Knud to be a nurse Marion Lars farmer Delores Donny farmer Ralph Delly airline hostess Blaine Do rural school teacher English Miller farmer Bangor boys Bev. stenographer basketball Ole to be a chemist pretty smiles Herb Navy Air Force Eloise Rosey forest ranger dark curly hair Vi to be a poetess soldiers Wehre restaurant waitress music Dawny to be a stenographer REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN— We were initiated by the Sophomores? Who took who to certain spots of a certain coulee? A violet turned red in a strawberry patch because? A YEAR LATER— Who sat with whom at noon hours? Mr. Glasrud caught Romeo and Juliet in the new auditorium? AND ANOTHER YEAR LATER— A boy in our class used to give girls of his class some gum for a certain payment? IN OUR LAST YEAR— Someone was kissed under the mistletoe? The seniors gave a leap-year party?