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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1945 volume:

THE NESHONOC or The Story oi the Students of West Salem High School Edited by THE ANNUAL STAFF Published by THE SENIOR CLASS WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN 1945 To Mr. George Glasrud for all the assistance that he has given to us during our high school years. His cheerful and unfailing guidance was especially appreciated in our junior year when he was our class advisor. Preface The theme of the 1945 Neshonoc is books. Throughout our entire lifetime we have been and will be in close association with books of all kinds—textbooks, library books, diaries, scrapbooks and score books. lust as books preserve a record of man's achievements so it is our earnest hope that in this annual we may preserve for the reader a true record of the school year of 1944-45. FACULTY The teacher records our marks in her record book There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away. Nor any courser like a page Of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of toll; How frugal is the chariot That bears a human soul. Emily Dickinson MR. KOPP Youth's Captain A wise man once said, Not failure, but low aim, is a crime. I believe this advice is worth repeating. We grow by working for ends that use all of our powers. Aim high so that you may achieve much. MISS RICHARDSON The Mathematician Explains MR. ROWE Country Growth MISS BAERTSCH Our Mutual Friend Page Icur MR. GLASRUD MISS SUTHERLAND Fighting Coach Household Hints to Homemakers' MR. SMITH Of Men and Music MR. BERND Reveries of a Bachelor' Page five To Our Classmates In Service We dedicate this poem to our fellow classmates, whose exploits will make up the pages of a greater book — a book with chapters entitled Peace, Freedom, and Security — rather than War, Bondage, and Fear. Faith God, bless our boys everywhere On land, sea, and in the air. To keep them safe by night and day Dear Lord, to Thee we ask and pray. On battlefields and foxholes all Be present, God, when'er they call. For the living and for the dead And may the day come very soon Some may never come back, we know. But faith in Thee is what they show. They fear not, but inside they bleed, So bless them, God, this is our creed. Through chaos they have bravely trod With home and You in their hearts, dear God. And may the ray come very soon When they will rejoice in a different tune. The tune of home and loved ones, too. From our hearts, dear Lord, we ask of you. Carole McEldowney Page six CLASSES Textbooks and notebooks follow us throughout the school day Books are masters who instruct us without rods or ferrules, without words or anger, without bread or money. If you approach them, they are not asleep; if you seek them, they do not hide; if you blunder, they do not scold; if you are ignorant, they do not laugh at you. Richaid De Bury Page seven BETTY ACHTERKIRCH Short, blonde, blue-eyed senior . . D.A.R. Good Citizen winner of '45 . . . outstanding F.H.A. member and prize winner at state and county fairs . . , likes swing music and good times ... as head librarian she ruled the library with a firm hand. CLARENCE CARLSON Better known as Swede . . . tall, blonde, with a complexion envied by many a girl . . . usually serious and quiet . . . plays center on the basketball team, tuba in the band . . . chews pencils . . . slightly bashful. ARDELL GENSCH A tall brunette . . . likes hired men . . . especially the ones her Dad picks . . . really toots that clarinet . . . steady band member for four years . . . always has math done. RUTH HORSTMAN Also known as Ruthie . . . likes to spend time dancing and gossiping . . . brown eyes, rosy cheeks, bewitching smile . . . beware! ! ! . . . earns a letter this year for playing in the band. DORIS ALBERS Blue-eyed blonde with natural curly hair . . . wears glasses . . . just looks quiet . . . usually giggling . . . enjoys bike rides to La Crosse and St. Joseph's ridge . . . has sewing and drawing ability . . . played cornet in band. Sophomore year . . . always willing to help. LOUISE GARBERS Better known as Tootie ' . . . dizziest of all dizzy blondes . . . gets her two cents' worth in on everything . . . cheerful and cooperative most of the time . . . genius in the field of flirting . . . participated in band all four years . . . member of G.A.A. four years . . . Treasurer of Athletic Association during Junior and Senior years. BETTIE HETLAND Pert and bouncing brunette . . . took part in both class plays . . . loves to dance, especially jitterbug . . . goes to La Crosse often . . . known for her brilliant remarks in Mr. Bernd's classes ... an excellent pianist . . . enjoys house parties. CALVIN HOTH Known as Cal . . . always happy and takes his time . . . loves his way of teasing the girls . . . was secretary of the Sophomore class . . . quiet at times . . . member of band . . . ambition: to be a navigator .. . took part in the Senior class play. Senior Class History The senior class enrolled with twenty-eight members in the fall of 1941. When roll was taken September 4, 1944, the number had decreased to twenty-two. Since then two more members have dropped out, one transferring to another school, and the other enlisting in the Marines. On December 17, 1943, five members of the class presented a one-act play, Not Quite Such A Goose. The cast included: Lois Thompson, Danny Peterson, Bettie Hetland, Louise Garbers, Robert Schneider, and Todd McEldowney. Poge eight JOYCE KNUDSON Known as Shorty” . . . can always think of something to talk about and insists upon having the last word . . . never sits still more than a minute . . . was Treasurer of the class during her Freshman year . . . plans to make her future home somewhere in California raising chickens. HAROLD MADES Likes to argue . . . especially on the subject of automobiles ... is a frequent visitor to Barre Mills . . . unexcelled in daredevil driving . . . loves to be coaxed . . . always munching on gum or candy. LA VERNE NUTTELMAN Just as shy as he looks . . . always quiet and reserved, even when coaching basketball . . . Mr. Rowe's right-hand man. ROBERT SCHNEIDER A tall brunette known as Bob . . . likes to argue and use big words . . . took part in the Junior class play . . . favorite pastime is reading books . . . doesn't mind having a good time . . . likes people who have a sense of independence . . . now in the Marines, so girls look out for his mean arm! TODD McELDOWNEY All around athlete . . . played forward on basketball team for four years . . . also hurls a mean baseball . . . active in band and chorus . . . girls swoon when he croons . . . noted for his puns in English class . . . likes girls. RICHARD MILLER One of the shorter boys of the class . . . always smiling . . . comes to school in something slightly resembling an automobile . . . active member of the F.F.A. for four years . . . likes flashy sweaters . . . favorite pastime, sleeping. DANIEL PETERSON Participates in many school activities . . . has held many class offices . . . works at post office . . . greatest interests lie in La Crosse . . . made a perfect father in Junior and Senior class plays . . . hard-working editor of annual. HAROLD SCHMITZ Everyone calls him Schmitty . . . active member of intra-mural basketball team . . . likes to play ping pong ... his motorcycle driving is unexcelled by anyone in school. In our junior year many of these same people were in our class play, Janey , which was given, with great success, on April 4. Danny Peterson and Louise Garbers as King and Queen of the Junior-Senior Prom led the promenade, April 22, 1944. We climaxed our high school career with an eventful senior year. It started October 13, 1944, with a chicken dinner prepared by the senior girls and served to the seniors and several guests. The dinner was given in honor Page nine ROBERT SELBREDE Tall blonde noted for his ear-splitting laugh . . . spends most of his class time thinking up puns . . . a brilliant math student . . . enjoys talking to himself in English class . . . played basketball in his Senior year. ARLYSS STELLOH Distinguished by her freckles . . . enjoys dancing at the Avalon ... is very fond of Harry . . . favorite hangout is a gray Plymouth . . . class secretary in her Junior year . . . is always found looking through cook books because she believes the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. VIVIAN UDELL Fiffy, a girl of jokes . . . blonde, blue-eyed lass . . . favorite pastime, sitting . . . wants to be a secretary . . . loves to chew gum . . . has favorite hang-outs in La Crosse . . . enjoys swing . . . dislikes deadbeats . . . always found with Shorty. BEVERLY SPRAIN Noted for her flirty eyes . . . likes to dance . . . Vice-president during Junior year . . . cheerleader for two years . . . receives notes addressed to Ginger from Lucky . . . never home at night . . . sleeps during free periods . . . has a knack of bluffing teachers. LOIS THOMPSON Short, chubby, and brunette . . . better known as Louie . . . likes music and telling people off . . . people bore her. especially Bangor boys . . . has been an active member in band, chorus. G.A.A. for four years ... in both the Junior and Senior class plays. VERNICE WITTE Nickname Witty . . . one of the shorter brunettes of the class . . . likes to dance . . . inquisitive . . . was President of the class during Junior year. of Bob Schneider, who left for the Marines. On October 31, the seniors presented their second class play, Almost Summer , which was under the direction of Miss Baertsch and Mr. Bernd. May 27, the seniors had their baccalaureate services and on May 29 twenty sad seniors attended commencement exercises. We would like to thank the teachers for their patience and tolerance in guiding us during the past four years. We shall remember your counsel with gratitude in the years to come. Page ten A Goodly Fellowship 3rd row. left to riqht—C. Rodenberg. R. McClintock, V. Neinast, F. Newberg. H. Hoff, W. Vander-ploeg, J. Cain. R. Dovenberg, M. Wehrs. Second row, left to right: V. Ehlo, L. Denson, M. McClintock, M. Cook, J. Ausman, M. Leicht, D. Hemker, L. Waldenburger. D. Storandt. Front row—Mr. Glasrud, D. Garbers. D. Diekroeger, R. Rowe, D. Antony, C. McEldowney. Juniors We are the class of '46, Farmer folk and city slicks. Short, tall, large or small. We'll stick together, one and all. Miss Baertsch teaches us two hours a day. She teaches history, English, and directed our play. We all have fun in Miss Richardson's class. Geometry and geography we hope we'll pass. Mr. Glasrud's our class advisor this year, When teaching us chemistry he rates a good cheer. Miss Sutherland teaches home ec. to the girls, Through the holidays her head was in whirls. Mr. Rowe teaches the boys work shop and ag., One thing, he never lets work slide or lag. For some it is the third year of band, Mr. Smith directs, and discipline does demand. Some of our boys play on the team, To support them the rest must really scream. At all parties or socials we try to mix 'Cause, you see, we're the class of '46. So Bia 4th row. left to riqbt—R. Dunlap, f. Wehrenberq, H. Caulum. rt. Hagen, J. Laxton. D. Selbrede. D. Cassel, H. McClintock. R. Storandt, N. Malzacher. 3rd row—P. Mau. B. Pfafi, E. Vruwink, R. Furchtenicht, E. Carlson, R. Miller. J. Grabon. S. Sprain, M. Jandt, M. Hoier, M. Horman. 2nd row—D. Meinking. E. Powers, L. Meyer, L. Fuhre. M. Nuttleman. R. Johnson, L. Ehlo, D. Johnson, A. Indahl, P. Hicks, Miss Sutherland. Front row—D. Jaekel, D. Schmeckpeper. B. Johnson, W. Modes. L. Barclay. J. Hanson, D. Netwal, M. Hoppmann, J. Plenge. Not pictured—C. Hesse, D. Miller. R. Groth. Sophomores We are the class of '47, you know Time is important, so why be slow? We are now more familiar with the hiqh school, Our motto is always stick to the rule. Some of us took part in a one-act play Practice teachers coached and they were O.K. We initiated the frosh for one solid hour, The poor things felt like hiding in a tower. We tried to be easy, but what can you expect? The juniors of last year left us in a wreck. But we are not complaining, for we have just begun, There are still two more years for us to have some fun. The war hasn't affected our class too much as yet But we still have two more years, now don't forget. Our class is large, but we don't mind, We think of the fun we all can find. Some of us work hard and long for the Junior Red Cross, It's fun, because, as you know. Miss Richardson is boss. We'll surely reach our goal, or else, you see, we'll bust, Because the class of '47 you can really trust. Page twelve Growing Pains 4th row. left to riqht—D. Glennie, P. Anderson, M. Meyer. L. Nesseth, A. Johnson, A. Bergum, D. Wehrenberg. E. Bisher. D. Miller, C. Johnson. 3rd row—H. Olson. M. Adams. R. Rhyme, L. Buol, G. Rhodes. C. Miller, W. Horstman. G. Schmeckpeper, E. Nuttelman, S. Syvertson. H. Horstman. 2nd row—J. Raymer, W. Hulberg, D. Thompson. S. Fischer, D. Ender, R. Sprain, H. Meyer, R. Niedfeldt. E. Denson, Mr. Bernd. Front row—M. Balmer. D. Knutson, A. Jostad, J. Walgren. D. Adams, M. Heinz. R. Nelson. M. Betthauser. M. Stratman. Not pictured—R. Larson, J. Miller. Freshmen We are the class of '48, At all the parties we congreqate. As this is our first year we are quite shy. But give us another and, My! My! We watch the upper classmen with pride. Hoping and praying to follow in stride. We've met many new friends from farm and city, And take it from us, we think it no pity. By now we know the faculty quite well, We hope they'll like us, and time will tell. We cannot elect officers when the rest of them do, We wait 'til the second semester to prevent taboo. As usual, we dreaded but one situation, That was, as you know, our initiation. But after it was over, we all did agree, That the sophs threw for us a fine party. We returned the party with the greatest of ease, Even with quavering voice and shaky knees. But we think it's fun and really great To belong to the class of '48. Page thirteen The Melting Pot Page fourteen ORGANIZATIONS The secretary preserves our club activities in her minute book Almost I feel the pulse-beat of the ages. Now swift, now slow, beneath my fingertips. The heart throbs of the prophets and the sages Beat through these bindings, and my guick hand slips Old books from dusty shelves in eager seeking For truths that flaming tongues of ancients tell; For the words of wisdom that they still are speaking As clearly as an echoing silver bell. Grace Noll Crowell Household Workers Back row. left to riqht: M. Nuttelman. L. Fuhre, J. Miller, M. Heinz. D. Knutson. L. Waldenburger. M. Cook. I. Walgren. A. Jostad. M. Balmer. Front row: M. Betthauser. L. Barclay. D. Storandt. B. Achterkirch. D. Hemker, V. Ehlo, Miss Sutherland. F. H. A. The aims and ideals of the Future Homemakers are best expressed by their Creed: I believe, as a Future Homemaker of Wisconsin, that it is my duty and privilege to foster wholesome family living; to make a comfortable home out of the resources at my command; and to realize that the joy of living does not depend upon wealth, but upon health, willingness to sacrifice, cooperation, and pride in the task of homemaking. I believe that a girl in her home may lead a full, happy, useful life. I believe that, as we live our girlhood now, so shall our womanhood be; and, as our womanhood, so the future of the homes of our country. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Historian ..... Betty Achterkirch ...Doris Hemker ..Dolores Storandt ...Lorna Barclay ......Verna Ehlo Page sixteen Today's Young Men Top row, left to right—R. Sprain. C. Johnson. M. Adams. D. Ender. R. Rhyme. R. NiedJeldt. S. Fischer, D. Thompson, W. Modes. 3rd row W. Horslman, J. Laxton, H. Schmitz. L. Buol, A. Miller, S. Syvertson, H. Horstman, J. Grabon. 2nd row—D. Glennie, M. Meyer. H. Meyer. J. Raymer. D. Wehrenberg. E. Bisher. P. Anderson, D. Miller. W. Hulberg. 1st row—G. Schmeckpeper. G. Rhodes. V. Neinast, L. Nuttelman. R. Miller. Mr. N. N. Rowe. F. F. A. The Future Farmers chapter of West Salem really believes in bettering the farming conditions around this vicinity. Last year the boys pruned and sprayed 1200 fruit trees, treated 11,000 bushels of seed oats and 22,000 bushels of corn, and terraced 40 acres of land. But, as all work and no play make lack a dull boy, they also have a basketball team and a baseball team for recreation. The Christmas party which they helped the F.H.A. sponsor was their social highlight of the year. Each boy must carry on an annual project to belong to the F.F.A. During the summer the boys took two carloads of livestock to the State Fair and really brought home the bacon, with S2500 in premium and sales money. President .............................La Verne Nuttelman Vice President ............................Ervin Nuttelman Secretary ...................................Richard Miller Treasurer .................................Vernon Neinast Advisor ...................................Mr. N. N. Rowe Page seventeen Beyond the Baton Band The Band is an active organization under the direction of Mr. Frank Smith, who comes every Thursday and Friday to instruct the students in the fundamentals of band music. Important events for this year included a concert for the Farmers' Information Day, nightly appearances during the four-day District Basketball tournament, and the band tournament at La Crosse, in May. The Band also played for social dancing on Fridays, and at basketball games throughout the year. New members this year are: Harriet Brocade, loyce Rhodes, Richard Storandt, Sidney Syvertson, and Frederick Wehrenberg. Personnel Clarinets Clarence Carlson Lois Thompson Louise Garbers Robert Selbrecte ) Mary McClintock Cornets Elaine Vruwink Danny Thompson Mary Lee Betthauser Stanley Fischer Ardell Gensch Beverly Sprain Dorothy Knutson Russell Dovenberg Saxophones Richard Storandt Roberta Rowe French Horns Calvin Hoth David Pischke Ruth Horstman Roderick Niedfeldt Dolores Storandt Pat Mau Carole McEldowney Baritones Basses Danny Peterson Todd McEldowney Donald Ender Trombones Donald Diekroeger Ervin Nuttelman Joyce Ausman Robert Rhyme Flute Lorna Barclay Oboe Marjorie Leicht Drums Donna Jean Vruwink Joyce Rhodes Sidney Syvertson Drum Majorette Bettie Hetland Page eighteen Singing Youth Top row. left to riqht—M. landt. I. Rhodes. D. Hemker, M. Horman, D. Knutson. J. Walgren, L. Barclay. D. Netwal. D. laekel. B. Pfaff. D. Schmeckpeper, L. Thompson, M. Hoppmann, M. Balmer. 2nd row—B. Hetland. A. Johnson, P. Hicks, B. Johnson, E. Powers. V. Ehlo, M. Nuttelman. J. Plenge, D. Meinking, L. Meyer, D. Johnson. B. Achterkirch, A. Jostad, Miss Jacobson. 1st row—M. Furchtenicht, C. Wehrs, D. Vruwink, R. Rowe, M. Stratmen. Not pictured: J. Miller. Girls' Chorus The girls' chorus has been quite active this year. During the last two years the high school chorus has developed into a girls' glee club. The club has progressed quite rapidly and more difficult music has been used. Several of the girls have sung solos for various programs which were presented throughout the year. Only one concert was performed, and that was at Christmas. However, other plans are in the making for a more active organization. One does not necessarily have to have a good singing voice to be a member. Good cooperation and strict attention become aids to a better organization. Miss Aqnes Jacobson has been the director for the past two years, and Bettie Hetland has been the accompanist for the same period. ......Lois Thompson ......Beverly Sprain Mary Lee Betthauser ...Betty Achterkirch President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Librarian ..... Page nineteen Around the Copy Desk Top row, lell to right—D. Albers, A. Gensch. A. Stelloh, B. Sprain. 2nd row—L. Thompson, I. Knudson. V. Witte, L. Garbers. B. Achterkirch, B. Hetland, Mr. J. Bernd. 1st row—L. Nuttelman, R. Horstman, D. Peterson, C. McEldowney, R. Miller, V. Udell. Annual Staff Editor ................................................Danny Peterson Associate Editor..................................Carole McEldowney Business Staff ...........................Vernice Witte, Lois Thompson Music ................................Louise Garbers, Carole McEldowney Clubs ................................................Betty Achterkirch Athletics ..........................Richard Miller, La Verne Nuttelman Humor.....................Arylss Stelloh, Beverly Sprain, Ruth Horstman, Lois Thompson, Bettie Hetland Calendar ...................................Joyce Knudson, Vivian Udell Photography ................................Louise Garbers, Jack Cain Classes ..............................Louise Garbers, Carole McEldowney This year, for the first time, the annual staff has included members other than seniors. The senior class voted to select the Associate Editor from the junior class in order to have an experienced Editor for the next year. In addition to Carole McEldowney, the associate, Jack Cain, another junior, was of great help in taking pictures. Page twenty ATHLETICS The scorer records our basketball games in the scorebook It is wholesome and bracing for the mind to have its faculties kept on the stretch. It is like the effect of a walk in Switzerland upon the body. Reading an essay of Bacon's for instance, or a chapter of Aristotle, or of Butler, if it be well and thoughtfully read, is much like climbing a hill, and may do one the same sort of good. Page twenty-one Road To Glory Back tow, lell to right: Mr. Glasrud. H. Olson. W. Horstman. R. Selbrede. D. Ender. S. Syver son. S. Fischer. R. Sprain, R. Slorandt. D. Thompson, D. Wehrenberg. Front row. left to right: R. Dovenberg. F. Newburg, C. Carlson. Captain T. McEldowney. D. Diekroeger, D. Cassel, H. Caulum, R. Groth. Once again the West Salem High basketball team earned the titles of Coulee Conference and District Champions. This is the first time in the history of the school that we have won both championships for two consecutive years. Throughout the season West Salem amassed a total of seventeen wins, and only bowed to defeat three times. The three losses were at the hands of Westby, the Central sophomores, and Independence. Besides winning all their conference games, the Salem boys also defeated Westby, Virogua, and Cashton. Probably the reason for the outstanding record set by Mr. Glasrud's boys was the good teamwork and uniform playing ability. Although some games were better played than others, there were no very great extremes in performance, which is so often noticeable in smaller schools. The team was also fortunate in that there were no serious accidents to hamper their playing ability, as there were in the previous year. In the twenty games played. West Salem piled up 597 points, against their opponents' total of 448. SEASON'S RECORD West Salem 31 Cashton 24 West Salem 25 Cashton 15 West Salem 33 Westby 17 West Salem 25 Bangor West Salem 26 Onalaska 18 West Salem 27 Virogua 23 West Salem 32 Galesville 21 West Salem 33 Holmen 21 West Salem 18 Westby 27 West Salem 27 Viroqua 20 West Salem 44 Mindoro 13 West Salem 21 Trempealeau ... 14 West Salem 27 Central Sophs. . 31 West Salem.... 35 Bangor 21 West Salem.... 28 Melrose 26 30 Onalaska 27 Won. 17 Lost.... 3 Pet ....850% TOURNAMENT RECORD West Salem.... 47 Melrose 31 West Salem.... 35 Holmen 28 West Salem.... 27 Bangor 26 West Salem.... 26 Independence . 30 COULEE CONFERENCE STANDING Won. 9 Lost 0 Pet ..1000% Page twenty-two Men of Iron Back row, left to riqht: Mr. Glasrud, R. Dovenberq, R. Groth. H. Caulum. Front row, left to riqht: F. Newburq. C. Carlson, Capt. T. McEldowney, D. Diekroeqer. D. Cassel. District Tournament at West Salem February 21 -24, 1945 The West Salem District Tournament was held four days this year; eight teams participated. West Salem was the favored team because of their perfect conference record of nine wins and no losses. After defeating Melrose and Holmen by comfortable margins, they upheld their reputation by trouncing our age-old rivals, Bangor. West Salem 47; Melrose 31 Salem's first game of the tourney was with Melrose. Although the opposing team came very close to defeating them in a previous engagement, the Salem cagers came through to win by their highest score of the tournament. With a six point lead at the half, the boys went on a scoring spree by racking up 26 points the last half. West Salem 35; Holmen 28 In their second encounter of the tournament, West Salem came from behind to defeat Holmen, 35-28. After overcoming a four point deficit in the first guarter, Salem went on to outscore their opponents in each succeeding quarter. At the half the score was tied at 17 all, but the superiority of the Salem five showed itself in the last half. West Salem 27; Bangor 26 By defeating Melrose and Holmen, Salem earned its berth in the championship game. Their opponents were the black and maroon clad Bangor team. This game was about as fast and furious as the average person is able to stand. Bangor led by a small, though threatening, margin throughout the first three periods. However, the Salem five came back in the fourth quarter and fought harder than in any previous game of the season, to edge out the Bangor team by one point, and win the District Championship. Page twenty-three Regional Tournament at Tomah March 3, 1945 This year the District winners were not scheduled to play in the regular tournament with the class A schools. Instead, under the new system, each class C winner was slated to play the victor of another class C District. This system gives the smaller schools a better chance to get to the Sectional and State contests. It was Salem's fate to play Independence at Tomah, March 3. The Salem boys put up a game fight, and led by one point at the half. However, in the second half, the superior height of the Independence team began to tell, as they slowly pulled away from Salem to win, 30 to 2G. Individual Records Players F.T.A. F.T.M. PCT. P.F. F.G. T.P. Todd McEldowney 102 69 .676 43 83 235 Freeman Newburg 66 44 .667 31 66 176 Clarence Carlson 24 10 .417 31 20 50 Donald Cassel 20 7 .350 42 23 53 Donald Diekroeger 20 9 .450 33 16 41 Russell Dovenberg 9 7 .778 5 8 23 Harry Caulum 2 1 .500 1 2 5 Wilfred Vanderploeg 0 0 .000 8 6 12 Roland Groth 2 0 .000 3 1 2 Robert Selbrede 0 0 .000 0 0 0 Earl Carlson 1 0 .000 1 0 0 Sid Svverlson 1 0 .000 0 0 0 Stanley Fischer 0 0 .000 0 0 0 TEAM 247 147 .548 198 225 597 Physical Education Program This year the regular calisthenics and body building drills of physical education were supplemented by a round robin tournament of volleyball. Six teams were chosen in March and play continued until the warm weather once more permitted outdoor games. Mr. Glasrud did a fine job of building up the boys, as well the the girls, to prepare them for military service or any other work which requires physically fit men and women. Boys' Intramurals Basketball was, as usual, the leading intramural sport. Five teams participated in the three rounds played, including one team composed of boys from the seventh and eighth grades. This team was coached by two seniors, Richard Miller and LaVerne Nuttelman. The captains of the other teams were: Russell Miller, Vernon Neinast, Danny Peterson, and Richard Miller. At the end of the third round, three teams were tied for first place. After the first play-off, Peterson's team and Richard Miller's team remained to fight for the championship. Richard's team emerged triumphant with a 15 to 11 win over Danny's boys. When the basketball season ended, the noon hours were devoted to volleyball, and, later in the spring, to softball. In addition, throughout the whole year shuffle board and ping pong were played by a good number of enthusiasts. Page twenty-four ACTIVITIES Scrap books, date books, and diaries remind us of our good times Who hath a book Has friends at hand, And gold and gear At his command; And rich estates. If he but look, Are held by him Who hath a book. Who hath a book Has but to read And he may be A king, indeed; All this is his Who hath a book. Page twenty-five 1. What's so funny, Mr. Bernd? 2. Just before we came to high. 3. Li'l Marjorie N. 4. Three cheers for the team! 5. Neophytes of the stage: our junior year. 6. Junior Casanovas? 7. Our editor and his associate; mutual admiration? 8. Our pal, the office gal. Page twenty six Recollections” September 4—School again. The teachers were all thrilled to have their little darlings back again for another year. September 21—All the seniors prettied up to have our pictures taken. Mr. Olin was really surprised when he saw us. September 22—Initiation. The freshman boys really looked cute in their shorts. The girls hid their legs by wearing long dresses so the boys couldn't show them up. September 27—What that Jack Rank couldn't do with the tragedy of Macbeth! Too bad some of the seniors can't do the same. October 13—Sad day for the seniors. We lost one of oiy charming and intellectual classmates. Bob Schneider. We really don't feel too badly, because we gave him to the Marines. October 31—Great night. The senior class play. The play cast had a good time Halloweening atferwards. November 2, 3—Hurray!! A vacation. The teachers had to go to Milwaukee for a Teachers' Convention. November 10—The Salemites journeyed to Cashton to start out a very successful basketball season by defeating Cashton, 31-24. November 17—Cashton paid us a return visit only to be defeated again, 25-15. November 22—Lecture course. C. F. Jones and the Dancing Electrons. November 22—Salem High defeated Westby on their floor, 33-17. Keep it up, boys! November 23, 24—One day off to eat turkey, plus one day to recuperate and come back to school. December 1—Trounced Bangor, 25-15. Jenkins came to Salem hunting for Swede the next day. December 8—Onalaska here. We won, 26-18. December 12—We kept up our good record by defeating Viroqua, 27-23. December 15—Went to Galesville and again came home victorious with the score of 32-21. December 19— Ludafisk and lefse, Copenhagen snoose, We went to Holmen, really on the loose. We emerged victorious, 33-21. December 22 - January 8—Christmas vacation. Christmas party. Everyone needed one, including the teachers. Page twenty-seven January 5—We suffered our first defeat of the season. Westby, 27 — West Salem, 18. Maybe the boys haven't had enough practice during vacation. January 9—Tangled with Viroqua again. Came out with another victory, 27-20. January 12—Mindoro here. Olaf should have come to see his nephew play. We won, 44-13. January 18—Bently trio gave us some very good entertainment. The gams were especially interesting. We beat Trempealeau tonight, 25-16. January 19—The freshmen gave a return mixer for the sophomores. End of the first semester. We all passed our exams. January 26—Bangor came here for revenge but went home defeated, 35-21. Jenkins is still angry at Swede. February 1—One of the hardest games of the season. We managed to beat Melrose, 28-26. February 9—West Salem at Onalaska. We won without Todd. Score was 30-27. February 13—Everyone enjoyed the fine play the juniors put on. It was Sixteen In August. February 15—All-star game at Onalaska. This proved to be a thilling game, with the Salem seniors, Todd and Swede, on the winning team. February 21-24—District tournament. Salem beat Bangor, 27-26, for the championship. Bangor came with blood in their eyes and went home in tears. This time Swede is angry at Jenkins. March 3—The Salem basketeers were defeated by Independence, 30-26, in the Reqional Tournament, at Tomah. March 10—Danny Peterson enlisted in the Navy. March 16—Red Cross Sock Hop. Everyone had worn-out socks and sore feet, but they liked it. March 23—Youth Center Hay Ride. March 29 - April 4—Spring vacation. April 27—Junior Prom. Russell McClintock and his queen, Dolores Storandt, led the grand march. May 27—Baccalaureate Services. May 29—Commencement Exercises. Another group of seniors marches out of high school and into the world. Farewell, and good luck! Pcge twenty eight Sixteen in August Dr. Mortimer Goodrich Emily Goodrich...... Gusty Goodrich ..... Arthur Peterson .... Elsie May........... Carol Dean ......... Duke Weatherby ..... Miss James ......... Cynthia Thornton ... Effie McCann ....... Lil Stone .......... ..........Jack Cain .Loris Waldenberger Carole McEldowney ...Donald Diekroeger .....Joyce Ausman ......Roberta Rowe ...Russell Dovenberg .........Verna Ehlo .....Marjorie Leicht ...Dolores Storandt ...Mary Ann Cook The juniors presented their first class play, February 13. The three-act comedy provided enjoyable entertainment for everyone. The primary purpose was to gain poise before audiences; the financial benefit was only secondary. Almost Summer The promise of dramatic talent the senior class showed in their junior class play was amply substantiated when they presented Almost Summer , October 31. Besides benefiting our stage-minded people, we added a large sum to our treasury. The audience seemed to enjoy every moment of it, thanks to the capable direction of Miss Baertsch and Mr. Bernd. The cast included the following: Mr. Jones .... Mrs. Jones ... Paul Jones ... Mary Jones .... Jane ......... Jack ......... Junior Jones ... Lilah Johnson Mr. Smudgely Anna ........ ...Danny Peterson ...Lois Thompson Todd McEldowney ...Louise Garbers ...Beverly Sprain ...Richard Miller ........Cal Hoth ...Bettie Hetland .Frankie Whitinger ...Betty Achterkirch Teacher— Now, Roberta, tell me where elephants are usually found. Roberta— Elephants are such very large animals they hardly ever get lost. Miss Richardson— Describe the manners and customs of the people of central Africa. Vernon— They ain't got no manners and they don't wear no costumes. DEFINITIONS— A pink elephant is a beast of bourbon. Briefsteak: What you get at butchers nowadays. Cashualty; Dead broke. Idollartry: Excessive attachment to dough. Scoffspring: A child who doesn't think his parents are so hot. Madshipman: A sailor who doesn't get shore leave. Page twenty-nine Class Song Titles Betty Achterkirch..Whistle While You Work Doris Albers— Down In Iowa Where the Tall Corn Grows Clarence Carlson...Gals Don't Mean A Thing Louise Garbers............Tess' Torch Song Ardelle Gensch— Don't Get Around Much Anymore Bettie Hetland .....................Pretty Baby Ruth Horstman......................Anchors Aweigh Calvin Hoth .........................Small Fry loyce Knudson..............I'll Walk Alone Todd McEldowney.......For Me and My Gal Harold Mades..................How Dry I Am Richard Miller.........My Merry Oldsmobile LaVerne Nuttelman....How You Going To Keep Them Down On The Farm Danny Peterson..Post Office Serenade Robert Selbrede— I've Been Working On The Railroad Harold Schmitz .....................Avalon Beverly Sprain .........................My Man Arlyss Stelloh.....I'm Just Wild About Harry Lois Thompson.....................Clarinet Polka Vivian Udell .........................Blue Champagne Vernice Witte ..................Breathless Imagine Doris Albers not having her work done. Betty Achterkirch not swooning over Sinatra. Bettie Hetland paying strict attention to class work. Vivian Udell getting to school before roll call. Ruth Horstman going out with anyone besides Bangor boys. Harold Mades without his gum. Clarence Carlson not chewing his pencils. Vernon Nienast without a make-up slip due. Mary Lou Heinz sitting still and being guiet. Roland Groth taking a girl someplace besides home. Joyce Knudson without her cards. Lorna Barclay with lipstick on. Vernice Witte without that laugh. Louise Garbers completely dressed after gym. Lois Thompson without her temper. Miss Baertsch turning out a poor play. Mr. Rowe not cracking jokes. Mr. Bernd giving A's to the students. Mr. Kopp not talking about defense stamps and make-up slips. Mr. Glasrud not giving a check test. Miss Richardson without her hobbies. Miss Sutherland not cooking and sewing. Mrs.— Don't you think my new hat is a perfect fit? Mr.— Fit? It's a convulsion. Mr. Bernd— Mrs. Defarge is only a minor character in the story. Bob Selbrede— Ten cents to a dollar she's over twenty-one. Mr. Bernd— What has that to do with the story? Bob Selbrede— Well, you said she's a minor. Modern maiden's prayer— Dear Lord, please bring him back, safe, sound, and single. Page thirty Something to Remember 1. Parochial school-days. 2. Five little snow girls. 3. Tuck and Sonny . 4. An athlete spends hours on his books. 5. Delvy and Cal. 6. Tootie . 7. Tom ponders. 8. Our secretary, Bettie. 9. Grade school totem pole. Guess who? 10. For the rest, see editor. 11. Miss Baertsch at the desk. Page thirty-one Seniorscope Name Nickname Ambition Pet Saying Hang-out Betty Achterkirch Achterkirch Home Ec. teacher No! ! ! ! Home Doris Albers Albers Dress designer Oh, gees! Home Clarence Carlson Swede Tarzan, the second Why, you kids! Theater Louise Garbers Tootie Designer Oh, my gosh! House parties Ardell Gensch Delly Secretary Oh, Home Bettie Hetland Bett Teacher For heaven's sake! 1932 Cass St. Ruth Horstman Ruthie Secretary Oh, brother! Bangor Calvin Hoth Cal Aviator ? ? ? ? ? Farm shop Joyce Knudson Shortv Secretary Oh, I don't know! Euler's Todd McEldowney Todd Big league pitcher Oh, Bev! Barre Mills Harold Modes Modes To graduate I don't know! In his car Richard Miller Slick Get a new car Get a horse! ! La Crosse LaVerne Nuttelman Noodle To be more talkative I I ? ? ? | j Home Daniel Peterson Danny To be an expert pool player Oh-h-h-h! Post office Harold Schmitz Smitty Be a farmer ? ? ? ? Avalon on Friday nights Robert Schneider Nido To be a Marine hero I think so! Movies Beverly Sprain Bev To be Todd's Oh, my gosh! Avalon Arlyss Stelloh Arlie To become a housewife Oh, foot! Avalon Lois Thompson Louie To be a singer Heavenly days Euler's Vivian Udell Fiffy Secretary ? ? ? ? Dovenberg's Vernice Witte Witty Secretary Oh, I do not? Euler's Robert Selbrede Puss To be popular with girls Ha! Ha! Ha! Euler's Senior Class Will Betty Achterkirch—Wills her ambition to Marion Stratman. Doris Albers—Wills her bashfulness to Mary Lou Heinz. Clarence Carlson—Presents his rosy cheeks to John Raymer. Louise Garbers—Wills her ability to flirt to Ardyce Bergum. Ardell Gensch—Wills her natural complexion to Lorraine Ehlo. Bettie Hetland—Wills her ability to stare blankly to Marcella Hoier. Ruth Horstman—Wills her Bangor interests to Roberta Rowe and Doris Antony. Calvin Hoth—Presents his mathematical mind to Vernon Nienast. Joyce Knudson—Wills her cigarettes to Mary McClintock. Todd McEldowney—Wills his line to Ervin Nuttelman. Richard Miller—Wills his ability to sleep in class to Russell Miller. LaVerne Nuttelman—Wills his quietness to Sidney Syvertson. Daniel Peterson—Wills his gigqles to Harlan Hoff. Robert Schneider—Wills his ability to flirt to Alvin Miller. Robert Selbrede—Wills his corny jokes to Roland Groth. Beverly Sprain—Wills her ability to get her man to Marjorie Leicht. Arlyss Stelloh—Wills her ability to go steady to Delores Meinking. Lois Thompson—Wills her musical talents to James Laxton. Vivian Udell—Wills her ability to rhumba to Maynard Wehrs. Vernice Witte—Wills her inquisitiveness to Dorothy Netwal.