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

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Library Club Seated, left to right-A. Miller, R. Nelson, D. Tournade, Mrs. Sanders, D. Knutson, B. McEldowney, S. Fischer. Standing, left to right—D. Vruwink, R. Raymer, B. Harmer, L. Stelloh, M. Stuckenschmidt, R. Gereaux, M. Furchtenicht, E. Haalond, E. Johnson, S. Koopman, A. Sprain, J. Indahl, C. Hoff, M. Lee. Oriole Staff Front row-A. Sprain, A. Jostad, D. Vruwink, B. McClintock, Mrs. Sanders, M. Betthauser, D. Tournade, R. Lee, W. Hulberg, D. Severson. Second row-M. Balmer, J. Indahl, C. Hoff, B. Ender, C. Anderson, C. Baltz, V. Balmer, M. Lee, J. Hux-sahl, D. Knudson, R. Nelson. Third row—W. Schomberg, A. Bergum, S. Koopman, K. Diekroeger, J. Kopp, R. Jostad, R. Niedfeldt, G. Wehrenberg, P. Justin. Fourth row-B. McEldowney, E. Johnson, D. Knutson, E. Haaland, M. Furchtenicht, C. Wehrs, V. Bergum. Page twenty-two

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Much credit should be given Mr. Beers for his splendid work with the bond in the past three years. Having literally started from scratch, he has organized the splendid music department we now have. His work with the music students, especially the younger ones, is really beginning to show this year. The addition of a large number of beginners and the progress of the older members are evidence of the enthusiasm in this department. In addition to playing several highly enjoyable home performances this group played at the LaCrosse Teachers' Homecoming football game. When tournament time comes around this spring, West Salem will be entering two bands, the Concert and the Regimental. Because the Concert Band lacked certain instrumentation it was forced to enter class B. In order to give talented, younger music students a better background for playing in the Concert Band, Mr. Beers has formed the Regimental Band. When these band members reach high school age, or even before, they will be ready to take their places in the Concert Band. The following high school members are a part of the Regimental Band: Catherine Nuttleman, Doris Eickhoff, Ruth Cook, Gloria Severson, Virginia Balmer, Raymond Schober, Pat Powers and Patty Justin. All of us will profit greatly from the things Mr. Beers has taught us, and memories of the fun we've had in the band and with him will always linger. Clarinets Mary Lee Betthauser Carol Wehrs Bonnie Wilcox Harriet Brocade Dorothy Knutson Carman Hancock Hyla Fae Sorum Minnetta Larson Sylvia Bangsberg Betty Ender Mimi Eckert Percussion Donna Jean Vruwink Joyce Rhodes Gene Wehrenberg Pat Powers Basses David Hoff Donald Ender Oboe Marjorie Knutson Cornets Stanley Fischer Roderick Niedfeldt Howard Olson Joe Wedin John Hougen Ardith Sprain Wilfred Pralle John Betthauser Warren Whitlock Flutes Carlyle Haaland Mary Knutson Betsy Eckert Marilyn Slosser French Horn Carla Hoff Delores Plenge Joyce Indahl Mary Buol Saxophones Caroline Caulum Kenneth Bangsberg Grace Rhodes Marilyn Miller Baritones Donna Knudson Sidney Syvertson Trombones Ervin Nuttleman Robert Rhyme Billy McClintock Bass Clarinet Kenneth Diekroeger Page twenty-one

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Library Club This year, for the first time, the West Salem library staff has organized into a club. This active organization got off to a good start with a picnic. At that time many of the wonderful new books the school had received were reviewed. The group attended two plays, one at Onalaska and one at T.C. A second trip was made to La Crosse in order to become better acquainted with the city library. In an effort to know more about our own library the librarians spent an entire evening discussing it. Nineteen students volunteered to work on the staff. It is their duty to check out books and magazines, to assist students in finding materials, and to maintain order in the library. In order to receive a pin, every librarian must first, work at least two periods a week for two years; second, help put up bulletin boards; third, hand in a list of books that she thinks are needed; and fourth, be well versed in all library procedures. This is the second year that librarians have received pins. These pins are a real measure of achievement. Membership in this organization is an education as well as an honor. President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Social chairman Adviser............ Dorothy Knutson Bonnie McEldowney Rosalie Nelson Donna Mae Tournade Mrs. Marie B. Sanders In April, 1947, a thought born in the minds of many of us materialized and took a more concrete form through the directive efforts of M. B. Sanders. A new organization came to be. In it we learned first hand the meaning of Freedom of the Press. When a call for volunteer workers was made there were some seventy enthusiastic responses. As every paper must have a name, a cash award for the winning name was appropriated. The name chosen was THE ORIOLE, and the bird seen on each issue's banner appropriately carries the school's colors, orange and black. As a result of the abundance of writing, three over-sized issues were printed that first year. The school year of '47-'48 saw the real development of THE ORIOLE. Mary Lee Betthauser became its first editor. Prompt and regular printings were assured through a contract with the Vocational School. Competition for posts on the staff was keen; top notch writers won writing posts. Sales of eversharps with THE ORIOLE, West Salem, Wisconsin, printed on them were made. THE ECHO, a national high school paper, was sold on a commission basis. Thus THE ORIOLE was put on its feet financially. THE ORIOLE has come a long way, yet progress knows no bounds. May each succeeding class carry on and improve this paper until finally it becomes one of the best known and most successful projects of this school. The Oriole Pep Club School spirit in West Salem was greatly increased this year as a result of the reorganization of the Pep Club. Increased membership made possible bigger and better accomplishments. In order to become a member of this organization it was necessary, first, to learn all the songs and yells and, second, to pass a test on them given by the cheerleaders or Mrs. Hetland. Through a student body vote three cheerleaders, Bonnie McEldowney, Carol Anderson, and Gene Ender, were elected. Their colorful, new outfits were paid for in part by the Pep Club. Mixers sponsored by the Pep Club followed many of the games. A sleigh ride party in January was a lot of fun. Outstanding among the social events of the year was the Homecoming, January ninth. Mary Lee Betthauser and Ervin Nuttleman reigned as King and Queen, while the student body danced to soft strains of orchestra music. Although this organization is still young, its spirit and accomplishments are a tribute to its founder and leader, Mrs. Phyllis H. Hetland. President..................................................Alvin Miller Vice-president Donna Mae Tournade Secretary Margaret Balmer Treasurer...............................................Ervin Nuttleman Social chairman Mary Lee Betthauser Page Twenty-three