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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1946 volume:

The NESHONOC Nineteen Forty-six Published By The SENIOR CLASS WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL West Salem, Wisconsin MR. KOPP Dedication The class of nineteen forty-six Presents this annual to you, With three brief years of guidance You helped see us through. Your leadership as principal Was truly not in vain, For a goodly share of our knowledge You assisted us to gain. Whenever troubles came along And we were so at sea, A trip to the office eased our load And solved the mystery. It was your fine coaching and kind advice That inspired us to seek the top, So please in turn accept this from us With our appreciation, Mr. Kopp. —The Editor Page Two Facult A mere life of ease is not in the end a satisfactory life, and, above all, it is a life which ultimately unfits those who follow it for serious work in the world. —Theodore Roosevelt Page Three MRS. MAU “I don’t want to rush you, but I do want to remind you” MISS RICHARDSON “Clean off your desks before you leave” MISS BAERTSCH “Where do we go from here?” Page Four Our Classes People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy after. —Goldsmith Page Five Senior Class Riston] Class Colors—Blue and Gold Class Flower—Yellow Rose Class Motto—“More Beyond” As we, the class of ’46 look back on the four years of high school we have spent together, we realize that they have passed too quickly. It seems like only yesterday that we entered as “green freshies”; there were twenty-eight of us then. During our Freshman year, three of us were fortunate enough to take part in the all-school one-act plays directed by practice teachers from the La Crosse Teachers College. By the time we became Sophomores we had overcome some of our shyness and were taking part in the extra-curricular activities such as basketball, clubs, band and chorus. During our Junior year we were even more active in the various organizations. We presented a successful play, “Sixteen in August”, with everyone doing his best. The climax of the year was the annual promonade, with the theme, “Deep Sea.” Russell McClintock, the prom king, chose as his queen, Dolores Storandt. At this time our busy class lost four of its members, Donald Groth, Lester Graff, Lawrence Sender and Wilfred Van-derploeg to the armed services. Then we became Seniors! Our Senior year was jam-packed with events. Every member of our class was in some extra-curricular activity. Those in band were: Mary McClintock, Dolores Storandt, Roberta Rowe, Russell Dovenberg, Marjorie Leicht, Joyce Ausman, Donald Diekroeger. Freeman Newburg, Donald Diekroeger and Russell Dovenberg starred on the basketball team. For the past two years Carole McEldowney, Mary McClintock and Verna Ehlo represented the school and the class with their “wicked” cheer-leading ability. The Senior class was also represented in boys’ chorus, girls’ chorus, F. F. A. and F. H. A. When we think of actually leaving our high school days behind, we feel as though we have passed through a happy span of our life which will be hard to duplicate. We hope that this training and experience in extra-curricular activities will enable us to make better use of the opportunities that lie ahead. President___________________________________Jack Cain Vice-president__________________________________Donald Diekroeger Secretary_______________________________Doris Hemker Treasurer_____________________Loris Ann Waldenberger Advisor___________________________________________Miss Richardson Page Six Page Seven DORIS ANTONY Five foot five, man alive! Efficient financier— has a hearty greeting for pals—an enthusiastic Bangorite. JOYCE AUSMAN Competent assistant in her Dad's hatchery. Pet conversational subject : driving, tagged “Chickee.” JACK CAIN Photography a d d i c t—an individualist—class president in his Freshman and Senior years interest: music—habitue of science lab. MARY ANN COOK Loris’ shadow—“Cookie” to everyone—principal interest: music—habitute of science lab. DONALD DIKKKOEGKK Second home: printing office—letterman in basketball—trombonist for four years—enjoys excursions to the Avalon—takes exception to the rule, always. RUSSELL DOVENBERG Dual personality boy—blue ribbon tease—active basketball man and cornetist throughout high school career—intrigued by maps. VERNA EHLO Vivacious personality—a v i d dancer—an open flirt—spirited cheerleader during Junior and Senior years. DELVIN GARBERS A bashful beaver—little “Jeff' to Jack Cain-fascinated by cameras—drawing his specialty —interested projectionist. DORIS HEMKER Everyone’s friend efficient business manager-known for blonde tresses—class secretary in her Senior year. HARLAN HOFF uubbed “Har-Har”—a teller of tall tales—a bashful smile—admirer of Van Johnson—nary a worry over studies. MARJORIE LKICHT Loves to flirt with those dreamy blue eyes— has the tightest curls in town—holds open-house for very special friends—oboest for five years. MARY McCLINTOCK Dynamite! Vivacious brunette—enjoys jitter-bugging—e nthusiastic cheerleader for two years—weakness: curly hair. RUSSELL McCLINTOCK Liked by everyone—prom king in Junior year— likes math—looks shy, but oh my! C AROLE McELDOWNEY Diminutive, striking blonde! “Notorious” for her trim coiffures interest centers on Central’s center—provocative smile—captivating, Gusty” in Junior class play—cheerleader for two years. FREEMAN NEW BURG Basketball star always teasing—loathes short hair—special female interest: a certain graduate of ’45—attention getter. VERNON NIENAST Known for his sharp” remarks—really likes a good time—he and his jalopy inseparable—a persistent tease- a sunny disposition efficient farm hand. Page Eight CECIL RODENBERG Cece, the class “shorty”—lives to eat—daily patronizer of Wrigley’s mischevious. ROBERTA ROWE Curly locks—geometry intrigues her—fond of sweets—mellow-voiced contralto—f our year saxaphonist. MAYBELLESCHALLER Mischevious brown-eyed gal—transferred from La Crosse Central as a Senior—a chatterbox— unusually frank—always eating. DOLORES STORANDT “De De,” to her friends—short, blue-eyed blonde —a well-groomed Miss—prom queen of ’45—capable keeper of W. A. A. cash-box. LORIS WALDENBERGER “Lorry”—serene in voice and manner—known for all ’round dependability—able head librarian two years—takes studies seriously—Senior class treasurer. MAYNARD WEHRS Rosy-cheeked—drives a mean Plymouth—brown eyes and broad grin—always into something. Page Nine 4th row, left to right—W. Mades, J. Grabon, D. Cassel, D. Selbrede, R. Groth, E. Carlson, R. Furchtenicht, F. Wehrenberg, R. Storandt. 3rd row, left to right—R. Dunlap, H. McClintcck, M. Ho'er, M. Jandt, D. Netwal, P. Mau, L. Barclay, M. Gullick-son, M. Hoppman, J. Plenge. 2nd row, left to right—B. Pfaff, S, Sprain, A. Indahl, D. Johnson, B. Johnson, M. Nuttleman, D. Jaekel, E. Vruwink. Front row, left to right—L. Ehlo, R. Johnson, H. Caulum,L. Meyer, L. Fuhre, J. Hanson, Mrs. Rienks, E. Powers, D. Meinking. Juniors Class History In September 1945, the junior class enrolled with thirty-six members. Although this is a noted decline from the total enrollment of forty-seven in the fall of 1943, our class was still very active in band and extra-curricular affairs around school. Harry Caulum, Earl Carlson, Donald Cassel, Roland Groth and Donald Selbrede were the juniors’ contribution to the basketball team. On October 26, 1945, we entertained the rest of the high school at a hard-time party. The junior class play, “And Came the Spring,” with a cast of seventeen was also presented. This proved to be a highly successful performance. April 27,1946, was the date chosen by us for our prom at which “prom king” Harry Caulum and his “queen” Marcella Hoier reigned. “An Old Dutch Garden” was the theme for the gala event. Here’s looking forward to being “dignified seniors” in ’47. OFFICERS President____ Vice-president Secretary____ Treasurer ___ Class Advisor ___Lillian Fuhre _ Harry Caulum __ Joyce Hanson Lois Ann Meyer Mrs. R. Rienks Page Ten 4th row, left to right—D. Asmus, D. Knutson, H. Horstman, L. Buol, E. Nuttleman, E. Colver, A. Miller, S. Sy-vertson, W. Horstman. 3rd row, left to right—P. Anderson, R. Rhyme, H. Olson. M. Stratman, R. Nelson, M, Heinze, D. Ender, E. Denson, D. Miller. 2nd row, left to right—W. Hulberg, G. Schmeckpepper, J. Raymer, N. Dahl, A. Jostad, J. Miller, R. Neidfeldt, H. Meyer, A. Bergum. Front row, left to right- M. Meyer, A Johnson, C. Hoff, M. Betthauser, R. Sprain, G. Rhodes, S. Fischer, Miss Green, M. Balmer, D. Wehrenberg. Sophomores Class History On September 3rd, 1945, thirty-six familiar faces entered the assembly ; this was the introduction to our second year of high school. At our first meeting of the year we elected new officers. Our new president then presided while plans for the initiation of the “Freshies” went under way. The day of torture soon arrived and we felt “mighty big” when the “Frosh” had to unroll the sheets with “Hail Sophmores” inscribed on them. Of course we are proud of all of our class members who are taking part in extra-curricular activities this year. Perhaps the most important undertaking of the year was the production of two plays, “Bobby Sox” and “Jerry Breaks A Date.” They were directed by several practice teachers from La Crosse State Teachers’ College. The spirit of the class was proved when many students tried out for various parts. We are all looking forward to next year and here’s hoping we make energetic Juniors. OFFICERS President_____ Vice-president Secretary ____ Treasurer_____ Class Advisor ------ Gene Rhodes ------Russell Sprain Mary Lee Betthauser ----Stanley Fischer ----------Miss Green Page Eleven 3rd row, left to right D. Tank, K. Buol, J. Wedin, R. Lee, C. Hanan, R. Strauss, L. Hoff, K. Diekrocger, R. Jostad, R. Gullickson, J. Metzger. 2nd row, left to right—D. Pischke, B. Hesse, D. Severson, J. Indahl, J. Rhodes, E. Johnson, D. Moe, B. Harmer, S. Koopman, D. Plenge. Front row, left to right—D. Hoff, D. Knutson, D. Vruwink, B. McEldowney, Mr. Rowe, D. Tournade, R. Ray-mer, J. Huxsahl, G. Wehrenberg. Freshmen Class History We enrolled in September with a membership of thirty. The loss of one member and the gain of another left us with the same number. The Sophomores gave us a jolly initiation on September fourteenth. The girls felt very foolish in their patched shorts and aprons; the fellows felt likewise in their long dresses and over-done make-up. We have made a good beginning in high school by taking part in many activities. A one-act play, “His First Girl,” was our first venture in front of footlights and we gained valuable experience from it. January twenty-ninth was the date of our mixer which also was Mr. Kopp’s birthday. On February twenty-second, the “Freshman Movie Hour” was presented during which a variety of sixteen mm. films were shown. Kenneth Diekroeger and Willard Olson are our only class members on the basketball team. However, the class is well represented in other extra-curricular activities. The Class of ’49 moves onward. Good luck! OFFICERS President------ Vice President Secretary ----- Treasurer______ Class Advisor . ___________Ray Jostad .Kenneth Diekroeger Donna Mae Knudson Donna Mae Tournade ___________Mr. Rowe Page Twelve Organizations Variety’s the very spice of life that gives it all it’s flavor. —William Cowper Page Thirteen Back row, left to right—D. Garbers, L. Waldenberger, M. Schaller, J. Cain, R. Rowe, D. Hemker, D. Die-kroeger. Front row, left to right—L. Fuhre, C. Me Eldowney, M. Leicht. Annual Staff The seniors have spent many busy nights of the now nearly concluded school year in the familiar halls of our Alma Mater preparing this year’s “Neshonoc”—the first to be printed in West Salem for some years. Assisted and guided by Miss Baertsch, they have worked feverishly finishing reports on the high-lights of the year. Too, class members have been given the opportunity to work where they desired. An assistant editor is chosen from the junior class each year, which has developed into one of the many school precedents. Editor_____________________Carole McEldowney Associate Editor_______________________Lillian Fuhre Makeup Editor_________Loris Ann Waldenberger Business Manager_______________Marjorie Leicht Humor____________Verna Ehlo and Vernon Nienast School Calendar____Doris Hemker and Delaures Storandt Athletics__________________Donald Diekroeger Photography________Jack Cain and Delvin Garbers Clubs _____________________ Mayabelle Schaller Classes________________________________Roberta Rowe Page Fourteen Band Under the competent direction of Mr. Beers, the band has become an active organization in our school. A competitive spirit instilled within each section has done much to spur the members to greater musical effort. Much stress has been placed on mastery of the fundamentals as the basic foundation for true musical achievement. The rousing performances of the pep band at the weekly basketball games throughout the school year has tended to heighten the spirit of victory. The anxious desire of every aspiring musician is to participate in the Spring Musical Festival. band Personnel Clarinets Mary Me Clintock Elaine Vruwink Mary Lee Betthauser Carol Wehrs Bonnie Wilcox Harriet Brocade Sylvia Bangsberg Kenneth Klos Minnetta Larson Betty Ender Dorothy Knudtson Saxaphones Dolores Storandt Carolyn Caulum Carol Rhodes Roberta Rowe Kenneth Bangsberg Basses Don Selbrede Frederick Wehrenberg David Hoff Cornets Stanley Fischer Russell Dovenbcrg Sidney Syvertson Richard Storandt John Hougen Ralph Hoff William Hoewing Harold Olsen Roderick Niedfeldt French Horns Pat Mau Baritones Carla Hoff Dorothy Severson David Pischke Donald Ender Donna Mae Knudtson Trombones Donald Diekroeger Ervin Nuttleman Joyce Ausman Robert Rhyme Flutes Lorna Barclay Marjorie Nuttleman Carlyle Haaland Oboe Marjorie Leicht Drums Billy Me Clintock Donna Jean Vruwink Joyce Rhodes Gene Wehrenberg Page Fifteen 4th row, left to right—J. Rhodes, M. Schaller, D. Hemker, P. Mau, D. Netwal, L. Barclay, M. McClintock. R. Rowe, D. Knutson. 3rd row, left to right E. Johnson, L. Meyer, J. Plenge, D Moe, B. Johnson, M. Jandt, B. Pfaff, M. Hoppmann, M. Gullickson. 2nd row, left to right J. Miller, D. Plenge, B. Harmer, D. Knutson, D. Severson, D Jaeckel, S. Koopman, M. Bal-mer M. Betthauser, E. Vruwink, M. Leicht. Front row, left to right -J. Huxsahl, D. Johnson, A. Jostad, E. Powers, M. Nuttleman, D. Tournade, C. McEl-downey, B. McEldowney. D. Storandt, D. Vruwink, R Raymer, Miss Green. Qirls' Qlee Club This year the attention of the thirty-six members of the Girls’ Glee Club has been centered upon installing an appreciation of good music. Particular emphasis has been placed upon quality and the interpretation of the themes of songs. The club has been under the proficient supervision of Miss Helen Green, who has directed her first high school chorus here. Much credit should be accorded to the superior accompaniment of Miss Marjorie Leicht. Page Sixteen 3rd row, left to right—E. Nuttleman, A. Miller, G. Rhodes, D. Selbrede, J. Cain, D. Cassel, J. Grabon, R. Groth V. Nienast, D. Diekroeger. 2nd row, left to right—M. Leicht, W. Horstman, F. Wehrenberg, R. Rhyme, G. Schmeekpepper, R. Sprain, D. En-der, L. Hoff, W. Hulberg, S. Syvertson, Miss An derson. Front row, leftto right—B. Hesse, M. Meyer, H. Caulum. K. Diekroeger, H. Meyer, D. Hoff, D. Pischke, P. Anderson, R. Niedfeldt, S. Fischer. boys’ Chorus Christmas-time round the thirty-two members of the newly organized Boys’ Chorus joined with the Girls’ choral group singing traditional Yule-Tide carols. With the combined interest of Miss Anderson and the spirit of the boys, this chorus, organized in October, has proved a success. Accompanied by Miss Marjorie Leicht, the fellows enjoy such favorites as : “Now The Day Is Over,” ‘‘A Perfect Day,” “Land Of Hope And Glory,” and “Bless Our Home.” Page Seventeen Front row, left to right—D. Johnson, L. Ehlo, M. Nuttle.nan, D. Tournade, J. Huxsahl, A. Bergum. R. Raymer, S. Koopman, D. Storandt, L,. Fuhre, J. Indahl, D. Vruwink. 2nd row, left to right—C. Hoff, D. Plenge, B. McEldownoy, A. Johnson, B. Harmer, E. Powers, C. McEldowney. D. Hemker, R. Rowe, J. Hanson, M. Betthauser, D. Knutson, M. Balmer, D. Meinking, Mrs. Rienks. 3rd row, left to right—L. Meyer, J. Plenge, B. Johnson, e. Johnson, A. Jostad, D. Jaeckel B. Pfaff, M. Hoppman, M. McClintock, D. Anthony, S. Sprain. 4th row, left to right—D. Knutson, J. Rhodes, M. Hoier, L. Barclay, M. Stratman, N. Dahl, L. Waldenberger, M. Cook, M. Jandt, M. Leicht, M. Schaller, E. Vruwink. M. Gullickson, P. Mau, A. Indahl. F. H. A. The reorganization of our F. H. A. under the interested sponsorship of Mrs. Rienks has stimulated a keener interest in homemaking among the high school girls. They eagerly anticipated their semi-weekly meetings because of the diversity of activities provided for the small interest groups within the club. Page Eighteen 3rd raw, left to right—R. Storandt, R. Rhyme, G. Schmeckpepper, L. Buol, A. Miller, J. Grabon, E. Colver, K. Buol, P. Anderson. 2nd row, left to right—J. Raymer, W. Horstman, V. Nienast, E. Nuttleman, H. Hoff, W. Hulberg, L. Hoff, F. Weh-renberg, Mr. Rowe. Front row, left to right—D. Wehrenberg, W. Mades, D. Miller, H. Meyer, R. Jostad, J. Wedin, M. Meyer, G. Weh-renberg, D. Pischke. F. F. A. The past year has found the West Salem chapter of the F. F. A. active proving their mastery of the skills of fanning by applying the basic principles in actual situations. The outstanding objective of the twenty-nine members for the year 1945-1946,was exhibiting livestock, first at the Viroqua fair, and secondly, showing and judging at the Eau Claire Livestock Show. Mr. Rowe’s boys proved themselves to be “grand champions” when they won eighteen grand champions, 152 firsts, 110 seconds, ninety-two thirds, sixty-eight fourth-places, and sixty-five ribbons beyond the latter. They proved themselves to be no mean business men by selling $8,880 worth of pure-bred livestock, and $10,000 worth of market livestock. The early spring found the boys interestedly planning a trip to the northern part of the state. This outing will be a recreational reward for work done in F. F. A. Page Nineteen Sports lii we strive, ‘tis no disgrace, though we do not win the race. —Anonymous Page Twenty-one Basketball season West Salem’s basketball team entered its 1945-’46 season with a record of fourteen wins and seven defeats. The team dropped games to Holmen, Galesville, Central, Viroqua, Bangor and Melrose—all teams which they had defeated sometime during the season. This is just an example of what kind of competition that was to be found in the Coulee Conference this year. The winners of the conference, Holmen and Galesville (cochampions), each had been beaten th ree times. Both of these teams were beaten by Salem. West Salem ended up in second place in the conference this year. They had 10 wins and four defeats. The team was coached during the 1945-’46 season by Principal C. E. Kopp. After Mr. Glasrud left for the navy, Mr. Kopp took over the coaching duties. In the twenty-one games played, the Salem lads piled up 697 points against their opponents’ 572. The team this year was composed of three seniors: Freeman Newburg, who piled up a grand total of 298 points in 21 games; Russel Dovenberg, who played the forward position; and Donald Diekroeger, who played guard and captained the team during the year. Four Juniors, big Roland Groth, who held down the center position; Don Cassel, who played the other guard poscition; Harry Caulum, who shifted from forward and the guard positions, and Earl Carlson who also played guard, represented their class. Two Sophomores, Sidney Syvertson and Gene Rhodes, saw action in several games. SEASON’S RECORD West Salem 30 Viroqua 12 West Salem 33 Mindoro 9 West Salem 24 Galesville 18 West Salem 35 Holmen _ 34 West Salem 28 Trempealeau 20 West Salem 34 Onalaska 24 West Salem 18 Bangor 42 West Salem 28 Melrose 29 West Salem 25 Central 35 West Salem 38 Central 21 West Salem 61 Mindoro 11 West Salem 26 Galesville 39 West Salem 26 Holmen 34 West Salem 26 Onalaska 23 West Salem 30 Bangor 24 West Salem 45 Melrose 40 West Salem 37 Trempealeau 25 COULEE CONFERENCE STANDING Won__________—10 Lost_________4 Pet. 715 Won___________14 Lost_________7 Pet. 667 Page Twenty-two 2nd row, left to right—Mr. Kopp, F. Newburg, R. Dovenberg, R. Groth, D. Cassel, D. Diekroeger Front Row,left to right—H. Caulum, W. Olson, S. Syvertson, G. Rhodes, E. Carlson Not Pictured—J. Metzger, Mgr. TheTedm Player F.T.A. F.T.M. PCT. P.F. F.G. T.P. Freeman Newburg 117 73 .624 59 110 293 Russ Dovenberg 23 13 .565 25 24 61 Roland Groth 38 20 .526 58 51 122 Donald Cassel 48 22 .458 57 23 68 Donald Diekroeger 32 13 .438 20 19 52 Harry Caulum 20 10 .500 8 12 34 Sidney Syvertson 20 10 .500 8 10 40 Gene Rhodes 2 0 .000 3 2 4 Willard Olson 4 3 .750 0 1 5 ❖ Page Twenty-three District Tournament at Cashton February 20-23, 1946 The Cashton District tournament was held four days this year with eight teams participating. Cashton and Holmen were pre-tournament favorites because of their conference championships. After trimming Onalaska and Norwalk, the Orange and Black boys earned the right to play in the championship tilt which they lost to their bitter rival, Bangor. West Salem 41; Onalaska 31 The first game of the tourney for Salem was with Onalaska. They had beaten the Onalaska boys twice earlier during the season and were out for their third victory. Salem’s Cagers came through with a 41 to 31 victory. The Salem boys led all the way. The 41 points that they rolled up was their highest score of the tournament. West Salem 40 ; Norwalk 32 In their second encounter of the tourney the Orange and Black boys came through with a 40 to 32 win over Norwalk. They had the lead throughout the game although the Norwalk five proved to have plenty of fight and made the boys battle for the victory. West Salem 32; Bangor 35 By defeating Onalaska and Norwalk the Salem team earned its right to play in the championship game. Their opponent was an old rival, Bangor. The two teams had each defeated each other in earlier conference play. This game was undoubtedly one of the best ever staged at any tourney. It was an evenly matched game throughout. The lead shifted hands many times during the game, but when the final whistle blew, Bangor was in the lead by the score of 35-32. TOURNAMENT RECORD West Salem 41 Onalaska 31 West Salem 40 Norwalk 32 West Salem 32 Bangor 35 Page T'.venty-four Physical Education This year the boys of the high school who were physically fit participated in the school’s physical education program. Softball was played during the early fall season. This was followed by calisthenics, which were worked on during the course of the whole year. Much time was given for the individual intramural teams to practice. This helped many of the boy’s who wouldn’t ordinarily get the chance to practice. Principal C. E. Kopp was the director for the entire physical education program. Basketball Basketball, as usual, proved to be the most important event on the intramural calendar. Six teams participated in two rounds during the year including a team composed of the seventh and eighth grade boys. The seventh and eighth graders were coached by Roland Groth and Donald Cassel. The other teams were captained by Delvin Garbers, Jack Cain, Vernon Nienast, Delvin Wehrenberg, Alvin Miller, and Walter Horstman. The scrapping seventh and eighth graders came out on top in the first round. Vernon Nienast’s team was the runner up. In the second round Harlan Hoff’s boys were the winners. The runner-up was also Vernon Nienast’s team during this round. During the year, the grades were coached by several members of the high school basketball players when they come into high school. After the basketball season ended, the noon hours were devoted to volleyball. Softball, also, was played during the spring months. “IN CASE YOU WEREN’T SURE” A sense of humor is what makes you laugh at something which would make you mad if it happened to you. —Weekly Telegraph A speculator is a man who observes the future and acts before it occurs. —Bernard Baruch A politician is a man who thinks of the next election; a statesman is one who thinks of the next generation. —Henry Grady A hobby is something you go goofy over to keep from going nuts over things in general. —Peggy C. Fears Page Twenty-five Page Twenty-six Activities ’Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree’s inclined. —Pope’s Moral Essays Page Twenty-seven School Calendar September 3—School started! September 14—Sophmores initiated Freshman and gave a mixer in the evening. September 29—Initiation of girls into the Sub-Deb club. October 5—Seniors had pictures taken. October 9—C. E. Jones assembly program. October 12—Annual pictures taken by Donald Griswold. November 12—Teachers’ Convention at Salem. November 13—First basketball game of the year with Viroqua. Salem won 30-12. November 16—The team played at Mindoro. Salem 33—Mindoro 9. November 20—Played Galesville here. Salem 24—Galesville 18. November 21—Muriel Simon, our office girl, left. Vacation started. November 30—Salem beat Holmen there. Salem 35—Holmen 34. December 4—Team traveled to Trempealeau. Salem 28—Trempealeau 20. December 7—Onalaska’s team came here. Salem 34—Onalaska 24. December 14—Team journeyed to Bangor. Salem 18—Bangor 40. December 17—Salem’s F.F.A. played Sparta’s F.F.A. Salem 22—Sparta 20. December 21—Christmas mixer given by F.H.A. and F.H.A. Christmas vacation started. January 2—Back to school again. January 4—Logan’s second team played Salem’s first here. Juniors got their class rings. ♦ ♦ Page Twenty-eight January 10—Howard Cleaves’ assembly program. Salemites 37—Central Reserves 21. January 11—Mindoro’s team were guests. Salem 61—Mindoro 11. January 15—Salem’s fighting team played at Galesville. Salem 26—Gales-ville 39. Freshmen-Sophomores give three one-act plays. January 17-18—Semester Exams. January 22—Basketball game at Viroqua. Salem 33—Viroqua 34. January 25—Free for all game at Onalaska. Salem 30—Onalaska 23. January 29—Freshman mixer honoring Mr. Kopp’s birthday. February 1—Basketball game with Bangor on home floor. Salem 26—Bangor 24. February 7—Poultry show in auditorium. February 8—Basketball squad traveled to Melrose. Salem 45—Melrose 40. February 14—Salem played host to Trempealeau’s team. Salem 37—Trempealeau 25. February 15—Senior All-Star banquet and game at Onalaska. February 21—Salem beat Onalaska the first night of the tournament. February 22—Salem victorious over Norwalk. February 23—Bangor beat Salem for the Championship 35-32. February 26—Class tournaments started. Seniors won over the Sophmores. February 27—Juniors trimmed the Frosh. February 28—Sophomores beat Frosh for the consolation. Juniors beat the Seniors for the championship. March 1— Firemen’s dance in the Auditorium—Don Kaye’s Orchestra. April 17-23—Spring vacation. April 8—Band concert. April 27—Junior Prom. May 19—Baccalaureate services. May 24—Commencement exercises. —Farewell Alma Mater— ♦ ♦ Father: “I want no more of that standing on the porch with a young man.” Mickey: “I only stayed for a second.” Father: “I distinctly heard a third, fourth and fifth!” West Salem, Wisconsin, is an exceptionally rich city; so rich in fact, that every blade of grass has a green back, every bird has a bill, the chimneys have their drafts, and the maids wash their front doors with gold dust. Every horse has a check, and every ditch has two banks; even our streets are flushed and the lawns get a rake-off. Every cloud has a silver lining, and every flower has a scent. W'hen you put a five dollar bill in your pocket, you double it, and when you take it out, it is in creases. Can you afford not to live here? —Town Board Page Twenty-nine Song Titles Doris Antony_______________________________________________“My Buddy” Joyce Ausman__________________________________________________“Chickery Chick” Jack Cain___________________________________“Whistle While You Work” Mary Ann Cook____________________________________“Here Comes Cookie” Donald Diekroeger________________________________________“How Dry I Am” Russell Dovenberg______________________________________________“Margie” Verna Ehlo _________________________________“1 Fall In Love Too Easy” Delvie Garbers____________________________________________“Up, Up, Up!” Doris Hemker______________________________________“A Friend of Yours” Harlan Hoff________________________________________“Farmer in the Dell” Marjorie Leicht_______________________________________________“I Should Care” Mary Me Clintock_______________________________“Kiss Me Once Again” Russell Me Clintock___________________________“Gotta Be This or That” Carole McEldowney_______________________________“Tomorrow is Forever” Freeman Newburg_______________________“Show Me the Way to Go Home” Vernon Nienast______________________________“In My Merry Oldsmobile” Cecil Rodenberg________________________________“Some Sunday Morning” Roberta Rowe______________________________________________________“Love Letters” Maybelle Schaller__________________________________________“San Antonio Rose” Delores Storandt_____________________________________________“Five-Foot Two” Loris Waldenberger__________________________________________“Home Sweet Home” Maynard Wehrs______________________________“There'll Be a Hot Time” Junior Class Play School journeys along the gay Amusement Row early this year uncovered a zestful new comedy breezing forward under the heading of “And Came the Spring.” Presented by the Juniors as their first entry into the field of dramatics and skillfully conducted by Miss Marie Baertsch, the much lauded production introduced an imposing cast comprising seventeen members. Satisfied, eagerly anticipating audiences were alternately swept from high glee to serious contemplation as the full pathos of first-love was amusingly revealed during the unraveling of the lengthy, five-act play. It was a saga of American every-day living. All too soon were the curtains folded down on the ingenious, hilarious grand finale of a first-rate performance. THE CAST Elliott Hartman . Buzz Lindsay .... Virginia Hartman Keith Nolan ...... Caroyln Webster . Freddie North ... Gabby ........... Mr. Fields ...... Mrs. Fields...... Alan Fields ..... Messenger Boy .. Midge Hartman .. Mr. Hartman _____ Edna ............ Clancy........... Christine........ Prompter ........ .... Donald Selbrede Fredrick Wehrenberg ....Elaine Vruwink .......Donald Cassel ....Dorothy Netwal ....Richard Storandt ...Elizabeth Powers ........Harry Caulum .......Lillian Fuhre .. Roderick Niedfeldt .......Jerome Grabon . Marjorie Nuttleman ....Stanley Fischer Margaret Gullickson .......Robert Dunlap ... Marion Hoppman ........Patricia Mau Page Thirty Page Thirty-one IMAGINE ! Doris Antony not going to Bangor Joyce Ausman not angry Jack Cain not laughing Mary Ann Cook jitterbugging Donald Diekroeger not beefing Russell Dovenberg being quiet Verna Ehlo without “De De” Delvie Garbers talking loud Doris Hemker as a brunette Harlan Hoff always talking Marjorie Leicht without curly hair Mary McClintock not going to Carroll’s Russell Me Clintock skipping school Carole Me Eldowney with long hair Freeman Newburg with short hair Vernon Nienast without his car Cecil Rodenberg being boisterous Roberta Rowe sitting still Maybelle Schaller speechless for five minutes Delores Storandt handing in a messy paper Loris Ann Waldenberger short and fat Maynard Wehrs a model of deportment in English Senior Class IDill Doris Antony___________________________Bangor boys to Margaret Balmer Joyce Ausman_________________________________dimples to Bernice Johnson Jack Cain________________________“slightly used gum” to Donna Tournade Mary Ann Cook________________________________________men to Joyce Indahl Donald Diekroeger_____________________________cigarettes to “Arne” Cassel Russell Dovenberg___________________________good looks to Harry Caulum Verna Ehlo__________________________________cheery-smile to Dolores Plenge Delvin Garbers___________________________peaceful voice to wimpy Miller Doris Hemker_________________________________blonde hair to Bertha Pfaff Harlan Hoff______________________________________heighth to David Pischke Marjorie Leicht________________________curly hair to Bonnie Me Eldowney Mary Me Clintock__________________________________flirty eyes to Patty Mau Russell Me Clintock_________________________hair curler to Dickie Miller Carole Me Eldowney__________________________hair-dos to Beverly Harmer Freeman Newburg_______________________________poker-hand to “rum” Groth Vernon Nienast___________________________________________car to Joey Wedin Cecil Rodenberg_____________________________shortness to Donald Selbrede Roberta Rowe_______________________________innocent-look to Dolores Jaekel Maybelle Schaller__________________________________candy to Dolores Asmus Dolores Storandt___________________wills her eye-glasses to Janice Huxsahl Loris Waldenberger______________________________quitness to Allegra Jostad Maynard Wehrs__________________________bench at Minnie’s to Harlan Meyer Page Thirty-two Il-M 11 riumor Miss Green: “Give me a sentence containing a direct object.” Porky: “Teacher, you are very beautiful!” Miss Green: “What’s the object?” Porky: “A good grade!” Some guys adore a pretty face Some love a pretty curl That’s not for me, I must admit— I want the whole darn girl! Freeman Newburg Miss Baertsch: “Roland, what are the two genders?” Rum: “Masculine and feminine. The feminine are divided into frigid and torrid, the masculine into temperate and intemperate.” It takes only a fortieth of a second to wink—the quickest way known to get into trouble. —Jack Cain’s Theory Sid to Mary Lee: Before 1 heard the teacher tell, The danger of a kiss, I had considered kissing you— The nearest thing to bliss. But now I know biology, And sit and blush alone! Six million mad bacteria, And I thought we were alone. If you smile at her, she thinks you’re flirting. If you don’t, she thinks you’re an iceberg. If you kiss her, she wishes you were more reserved. If you don't, she’ll seek consolation elsewhere. If you flatter her, she thinks you’re simple. If you don’t, she thinks you don’t understand her. If you’re a good boy, she wonders why you’re not human. If you make love to her, she thinks you’re cheap. If you don’t, she’ll go with a fellow who will. —Unknown Writer A curved line is the loveliest distance between two points! —Miss Richardson’s Pupil Miss Green: “What’s the smallest book in the world?” Maybelle: “Who’s Who in Germany.” Diek: “Betcha you can’t climb up that beam of light that’s shining in the window.” Dovey: “Do you think I’m crazy? I’ll get half way up and you’d turn it off.” Carole Mac: “Mother, why didn’t you tell me you had the bench in the garden painted? The sergeant and I sat on it last night and he got paint on his trousers.” Fritz: “What are you combing your hair for?” De De: “What are you putting on lipstick for?” Fritz: “I’m going to bed, that’s why.” De De: “I suppose you have to kiss your dream man. Right?” Fritz: “Oh, is that why I never have any lipstick on in the morning?” Page Thirty-three Senior Scope NAME NICKNAME PET SAYING Doris Anthony “Tony” Oh! Bud! Joyce Ausman “Aussie” Gosh! Jack Cain ‘Jackson” How Awful! Mary Ann Cook “Cookie” Oh, Fish! Donald Diekroeger ‘ Diek” Oh, Phooey! Russell Dovenberg “Dovey” Oh, Shutup! Verna Ehlo “Fritz” Shock Me! Delvin Garbers “Delvie” Ye Gods! Doris Hemker “Hemstitch” Ahem! Harlan Hoff “Har Har” Oh You! Marjorie Leicht “Pudgie” My Gosh!! Mary McClintock “Mickey” Oh, purr! Russell Me Clintock “Russie” Yea, you do! Carole McEldowney “George” Oh, fiddle! Freeman New burg “Le Roy” Oh, my achin’ back! Vernon Nienast “Porky” Not ba-a-ad! Cecil Rodenberg “Minnie” I’ll be dropped! Roberta Rowe “Berta” Why, you kids! May belle Schaller “Nibs” Bugs! Dolores Storandt “De De” Are you kidding! Loris Waldenberger “Lorry” Oh-h-h! Maynard Wehrs “Von Wehrz” Oh, gosh! 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