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

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Front row—E. Wehrenberg, D. Vruwink, Miss Gaskell, W. Olson, K. Diekroeger, D. Hoff, J. Huxsahl, Miss Cox, D. Tournade, B. Hesse. Second row—R. Ender, K. Buol, B. McEldowney, J. Indahl, R. Gollickson, D. Juntti, D. Plenge, D. Knud-son, J. Metzger, R. Raymer. Third row—B. Harmer, J. Rhodes, R. Lee, B. Strauss, R. Jostad, J. Wedin, E. Johnson, S. Koopman, D. Severson. Junior Class In September, 1945, thirty green, shy freshmen wandered into the study hall. After the girls paraded in patched shorts and aprons and the boys in long dresses and lots of make-up, officially they became members of the student body. During their Sophomore year they ventured before the footlights to present a one act play, His First Girl. In early fall of this year their talented class members gave another successful performance, A Date With Judy. On every extra-curricular activity membership roll some of their names appeared. Willard Olson and Ken Kiekroeger were on the basketball squad; Jerry Metzger was manager for the team. Bonnie McEldowney has served as cheerleader for her second year. Donna Jean Vruwink, Ken Diekroeger, Joyce Rhodes, Delores Plenge, Dave Hoff, and Joe Wedin represented their class in the senior band. Donna Jean Vruwink was also associate editor of the '48 Neshonoc. This class is looking forward to giving the 1948 spring prom and to becoming the dignified seniors of '49. President.....................................................David Hoff Vice-president.......................................Kenneth Diekroeger Secretary.................................................Janice Huxsahl Treasurer.................................................Willard Olson Advisers Mrs. Phyllis H. Hetland, Miss Margaret Gaskell, and Miss Margaret Cox Page thirteen

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Marion Stratman—chorus 3 . . . class play 3 . . . F.H.A. 1, 2 . . . quiet, reserved person . . . well liked by everyone . . . pet saying: Oh, gees! . . . loves to dance . . . Vernie's girl . . . aspires to becoming private secretary. Sidney Syvertson— Sid . . . basketball and baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . cornetist 1, 2, 3 . . . baritone 4 . . . senior class authority . . . likes to dance . . . man about town. Delvin Wehrenberg — Chocolate . . . basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . veteran pool shark . . . greatest attraction: redheaded freshman . . . good sense of humor . . . everybody's pal . . . class shortie . . . would like to own a grocery store. Senior Class History On September 4, 1944, we, the class of '48, numbered forty-one. We were green, as all frosh are, and dreaded initiation. September 22 rolled around, but initiation wasn't such a nightmare after all. By January 19, we had become acquainted with Old Salem High and its students; consequently, our first class party was given. Our class members also took part in many of the extra-curricular activities, such as band, glee club, F.F.A., and F.H.A. Before we knew it we were saucy sophomores, but our original number had decreased to thirty-six members. This year was eagerly anticipated by us because it was our turn to initiate the class of '49. We became very active in many extracurricular activities. Mary Lee Betthauser was president of the F.H.A. and an editor in the state organization. Ten members of our class belonged to the band, nineteen to the chorus, fourteen fellows to the F.F.A. and seven girls to the F.H.A. We gave two plays, Bobby Sox and Jerry Breaks a Date, under the direction of the practice teachers from LaCrosse Teachers' College. Eventually, we became dignified juniors with an enrollment of forty-one. This was a colorful year for us. Dorothy Knutson was assistant librarian,- Rosalie Nelson, a member of the library staff; Allegro Jostad, associate editor of the Neshonoc. Mary Lee Betthauser, Stanley Fischer, and Allegro Jostad represented our class on the Student Council. Mary Lee Betthauser and Stanley Fischer acted as delegates at Badger Girls' State and Badger Boys' State, respectively. Ten of our class members joined band and thirteen joined chorus. Eleven of our boys belonged to the F.F.A. with Ervin Nuttelman as president. Mary Lee Betthauser headed our group of eight junior girls as president of the F.H.A. Four of our fellows made the first team of the basketball squad. Our first big event was our class play. Growing Pains, which was under the direction of Mrs. Sanders. As in previous years, we gave our share of parties. With The Wishing Well as the theme of the prom, our grand march was led by King Gene Schmeckpeper and his queen, Mary Lou Heinze. Now, at last, we are Sophisticated Seniors. This year has been a most eventful one for us. Some of us belonged to the Pep Club with Alvin Miller as president. The Pep Club helped to support the basketball team which claimed four of the senior boys with Stanley Fischer as captain. Alvin Miller was president of the F.F.A. of which many senior boys were members. Some of the senior girls belonged to the F.H.A. and were proud that Dorothy Knutson was president of this club. Ten of our senior class members were still in the band and some were singing in the chorus. We were honored that Allegro Jostad and Willis Hulberg could take the Pepsi-Cola scholarship test. Dorothy Knutson acted as head librarian and Mary Lee Betthauser as ORIOLE editor. We gave a class play, directed by Mrs. Sanders. Our four years of work and play were climaxed by Baccalaureate and Commencement. We have come a long way and are sure we will always cling to fond recollections of our Alma Mater. We only hope that the many classes that shall occupy our places in the coming years will be able to have a share in similar events and can achieve as much as we did. CLASS OFFICERS President Mary Lee Betthauser Vice-president Ervin Nuttleman Treasurer Rosalie Nelson Secretary Ardyce Bergum Advisers Mr. Qualley and Mrs. Marie B. Sanders Page twelve

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Front row-M. Stuckenschmidt, G. Ender, Mr. Moron, M. Furchtenicht, M. Graff, A. Sprain, V. Bergum, F. Gereaux, B. McClintock, F. Whiteberg. Second row—L. Stelloh, A. Raymer, D. Gensch, C. Rhodes, W. Schomberg, A. Walters, W. Whitlock, B. Ender, D. Modes, G. Wehrenberg, M. Lee. Third row—W. Carlson, C. Caulum, R. Anderson, D. Tank, R. Gereaux, W. Fox, J. Kopp, J. Mau, E. Haaland, J. Hougen, R. Ender, C. Wehrs, R. Wehrs. Sophomore Class In the fall of '47, the experienced sophomores re-entered Ye Olde alma mater. They soon got back into the whirl of things, and their first activity of the year was the initiation of the Frosh. In eager anticipation they awaited the event which they had dreaded so much but a year ago. The activities, begun as freshmen, were continued now. In all the school's organizations representatives from this class were to be found. Proving that a number in their class were athletic minded, Jerry Wehrenberg, Jerry Kopp, Richard Ender, and John Hougen made the baseball team; while Marshall Graff, Jerry Wehrenberg, and Billy Carlson were on the basketball team. Among the musically inclined of the sophomore class were Betty Ender, Carol Rhodes, Caroline Caulum, Wilfred Pralle, Ardith Sprain, and Carol Wehrs who participated in the band. Many of these people, in addition to others, were also in the chorus. In the cheerleading department the class was represented by Gene Ender. This year has been a year of give and take. Success will surely be theirs as upper classmen, for they have learned well the lessons high school has taught them. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Adviser Page fourteen Ardith Sprain Marshall Graff Vivian Bergum Mary Furchtenicht Mr. H. H. Moran