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

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Harold McClintock . . . “Sonny” . . . active in intramural activities ... a hunter . . . one of the Senior “shorties” ... a shy lad, apparently . . . F. F. A. member one year . . . tricky Delores Meinking . . . Mike” ... a short, chubby, blue-eyed brunette . . . hails from Barre . . . pet peeve: chemistry . . . always dressed up . . . loves to dance ... a capable clerk at La Crosse Lois Ann Meyer . “Lou” . . . a little girl with a big smile . . . class treasurer 3, 4 . . . F. H. A. 1, 2 . . . Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 . . . favorite color: green, especially for cars . . . the life of the party. Dorothy Teiwal . . . “Do-Do” . . . striking of face and figure . . . member of Glee Club and F. H. A. . . . always seen with Lor-na and Alice . . .loves to dance and flirt . . . pet peeve: meeting dead lines . . . hobby: photography Marjorie Nutielman . . . “Midge” . . . faithful flute player in school band . . . F. H. A. wouldn’t thrive without her . .. starred in class play when a Junior . . . strictly a shepherd ... quick tempered . . . wishes she could go out more nights . . . wouldn’t mind riding in the ’46 Buick more often . . . librarian 3, 4 Alice Onserud . . . Transfer from Baraboo 4 . . . Student Council representative 2 . . . likes bowling . . . hiking a favorite sport . . . Prom Queen at Baraboo 3 . . . loves to laugh . . . member of Chorus and F. H. A. . . . soft spoken . . . smiling eyes Bertha Pfaff . . . “Birdie” . . plans to “nestle down” as a school marm . . . fond of flitting about dance floors . . . not a night owl . . . warbler 1, 2, 3 . . . F. H. A. 3 . . . G. A. A. 1 Jeanette Plenge .. .“Jean” . . . cheerful disposition . . . smile for everyone ... active member of F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 . . member of Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3 presentation of “The Clutching Claw,” their three-act Senior class play. Baccalaureate on Sunday, May 18, made the Seniors regret that four years had passed so quickly. But unhappiness was put away the following day to go to the Senior picnic! Commencement is just ahead, and after that the class looks forward to a trip to Port Arthur and Fort William, Canada. The class of ’47 have memories of plenty of activities during the “good old high school days lhey now stand as great oaks that grew from tiny acorns m four years. Page Fourteen

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Dalores Jackel . . . “Jake” . . . usually smiling . . . enjoys dancing at the Avalon ... a great teaser likes being anywhere but home . . . active in F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 and Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Marjorie Jandt . . .“Marj” . . . expressive dark eyes accentuate her charm . . . enjoys frequent jaunts to Minnesota in a ’37 Chev . .. especially fond of dancing at the Avalon . . . likes to sew . . . has a knack with plants—has a “green thumb” . . . active in chorus 1, 2, 3 ... F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . newspaper reporter 4 Bernice Johnson .. .“Bonny” prefers tall, dark, and handsome men . . . not as bashful as she appears . . . dislikes blue eyes . . . always willing to cooperate . . . enjoys a good time . . . favorite hobby: sports, especially basketball . . . F. H. A. member 1, 2 . . . chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Doris Johnson . . . “Oscar” . . . likes to go horseback riding . . . greatest interests lie in Cashton . . . always has her work done . . . aversion to rough necks . . . capable handler of cash box . . . cooperative . . . unassuming, pleasant manner . . . member of F. H. A. and Glee Club for four years Rose Mary Johnson . . . “Johnny”. . . forever with “Squeaks” . . . member of Girls’ Glee Club for two years . . . F. H. A. two years . . . collects cat pictures as a hobby . . . professes to have little use for men . .. impish Waldemar Mades .“Bal-dy”, a virtual whizz in grammar . . . likes school . . . pronounced pool addict . . . hates to lose a game . . . four year F. F. A. member . . . collects match books . . . short and snappy, always happy play, “And Came the Spring,” which brought a big turn-out. Harry Caulum, chosen king by the class, selected Marcella Hoier as his queen in an “Old Dutch Garden” for that big springtime affair, the Prom. Last but by far not the least, was the Senior Dedicated to the memory of our classmate. James Jolley Patricia Mau . . . “Pat” to everyone . . . very studious girl . . . definite distaste for people and housework . . . hobby: reading and writing . . . seldom seen without a book . . . Chorus member 3 . . active Band mem- ber 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Student Council Vice-President 4 . . . Secretary-treasurer for Band 4 . . . librarian 3, 4 year—busy, sorrowful, yet happy. Busy because of so many overlooked things from the preceding years that had to be taken care of at that time: sorrowful because it was the last nine months of school; but happy with the thoughts of graduation and opportunities lying ahead. April 11 marked the Page Thirteen

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Elizabeth Powers . . .“Lizzie”. .. a petite, vivacious brunette . . . boasts an engaging giggle . . . our so-da-jerker . . . cheerleader 2, 3, 4 . . . active member of F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . historian for organization in Junior year . . . capable librarian 2, 3, 4 . . . “Gabby” of our Junior class play Donald Selbrede .. .“Don” . . . exaggerated sense of humor . . . angular blond . . . took part in Junior class play ... an active member of Band, basketball, and baseball . . . ambition: to be a chemist Lawrence Semlar . . . “Mox” . . . joined Navy July 31, 1944 . . . dis- charged June 13, 1946 . . . good fellow, well met . . . ardent basketball player and fan . . . likes to bowl . . . dislikes poor “refs” . . . chief hobby: collecting pictures . . . member of baseball team 1, 4 . . . basketball player 1, 4 Selma Sprain . . . Quiet “Sally” . . . movies attract her . . . chemistry displeases here . . . collects match books for a hobby . . . chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . F. H. A. . . . likeable Richard Slorandl “Rich” . . . active member of the F. H. A. for four years . . . letterman in Band . . . dislikes getting up early . . . enjoys dancing and having a good time . . . gets along well with everyone, especially a certain little blonde . . . class President 1 Elaine Vruwink . . . blueeyed blonde ... 5 ft. 5 . . . “Inky” to us . . . music her hobby . . . her hubby? Well . . . enjoys dance at the Avalon come Saturday night . . . great volunteer for tasks which must be done . . . loves to pen short stories . . . clarinetist 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . active chorus member 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . co-ed. of news 4 . . . librarian 3, 4 Frederick Wehrenberg . . . “Red” . . . great jokester . . . always grinning . . . habitue of pool halls . . . pet peeve: early rising ... likes to dance . . . active in F. F. A. and Boys’ Chorus . . . Band and Pep Band participant three years CLASS OFFICERS President—Lillian Fuhre Advisors—Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Qualley Vice-President—Donald Cassel Class Motto—We Attempt; We Aspire; We Achieve Secretary—Joyce Hanson Class Colors—Green and White Treasurer—Lois Meyer Class Flower—White Rose Page Fifteen