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

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1949 volume:

THE NESHONOC Edited by THE ANNUAL STAFF Published by THE SENIOR CLASS West Salem, Wisconsin 1949 The theme of this 1949 Neshonoc is the Indian. It is appropriate because the area in which we live, the Coulee Region, is rich in Indian lore. Even the name of this publication, Neshonoc, is of Indian origin. In this book, we have endeavored to pay tribute to our early-American brothers by showing how certain aspects of the Indian’s life are symbolic of our activities today. Page Two Dedication MRS. HETLAND, to you—who has given so generously of your time, friendship, and guidance to your pupils—the Class of 1949 dedicates this Neshonoc. You have assisted many students during the time you have been with us, but you have been a special friend and guardian of this graduating class. Through your leadership, two new clubs were formed: one to further the ideals of good sportsmanship; and the other to better prepare young people for becoming poised, alert, and useful citizens. The passage of time will never erase the pleasant memories we have of you as a friend, teacher, and counselor. Page Three LLOYD S. QUALLEY . . . Augus-tana College, Bachelor of Arts; University of Minnesota, Graduate Work; Supervising Principal; Senior Class Adviser. MRS. PHYLLIS HETLAND . . . Carroll College, Bachelor of Arts; History; Psychology; Forensic Club; Pep Club; Junior Class Adviser. MRS. MAHGARET FBI ELL . . . Whitewater State Teachers College, Bachelor of Science; Commercial; Typist for Oriole; Freshman Class Adviser. NORMAN N. ROWE . . . University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science; University of Colorado, Master of Science; Agriculture; F.F.A.; Junior Class Adviser. Pnge Four MRS. MARIE SANDERS . . . Ea Crosse Teachers’ College, Bachelor of Education; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; University of Iowa; Graduate Work; English; Dramatics; Library Club; Oriole Staff; Senior Class Adviser. MISS MARGARET COX . . . Stout Institute, Bachelor of Science; Home Economics; F.H.A.; Social Director; Junior Class Adviser. HORACE H. MORAN . . . University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science; Athletics; Mathematics; General Science; Sophomore Class Adviser. MRS. GENEVIEVE MAU . . . Platte-ville State Teachers’ College and University of Wisconsin. Bachelor of Education; Junior Class Play Director; Substitute English Instructor. CURTIS S. BEERS . . . Nebraska State Teachers’ College, Bachelor of Science; Vandercook School of Music, Graduate Work; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work: Chemistry; Biology; Band; Chorus. « Page hu e 1. Wlu-n we were kids. 2. Who. me? 3. Tony anrl his gang. 4. Mrs. Holland. 5. “Beaner.” 6. The Inseparables. 7. Working hard, Mr. Moran? 8. Strauss. 9. “Satch.” 10. All dressed up. 11. Wliatsa mailer? 12. “The Pedagogue of Puffentoot.” 13. “Smiling Jim.” 14. Darone. 15. Thirsty, Dave? 16. Pull hard. Hob! 17. Bathing beauties (?) 18. What are you doing up there? Page Six Tribes” Page Seven “The Sioux” KENNETH DIEKROEGER Class president 2—vice-pres. 1,3; Oriole 3, 4; KF.A. 1; basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; track 3, 4; class play 3; chorus 1, 2; band 1. 2, 3, 4: All-State band 3; Homecoming Court 4. RITA ENDER Transferred from La Crosse 2; Pep Club 2, ROBERT GULLICKSON F.F.A. 1, 2. BERNHARDT HESSE F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; class play 3; Glee Club 1; meat judging team 4. DAVID HOFF Class president 3—vice-pres. 2, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4: basketball 3, 4; baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; track 3. 4; class play 3; cheerleader 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2; band 1, 2, 3, 4: All-State band 2: Homecoming Court 4. JANICE HUXSAHL Class secretary 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—officer 4; Oriole circulation mgr. 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4—treasurer 4; class play 3; chorus 1; Homecoming Queen 4; D.A.R. 4. JOYCE INDAIIL F.H.A. 1, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Oriole 2; chorus 2, 3: band 2, 3, 4. ELVERDA JOHNSON F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—secretary 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Oriole 3; class play 3; Glee Club 1. Page Eight RAY JOSTAI) Class president 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—president 4; track 3, 4: State Championship meat judging team 4; Badger Boys’ State 3. DAVID JUNTTI Transferred from Van Dyke, Mich., 3; basketball 3; baseball 3, 4; track 3, 4. DONNA MAE KNUDSON Class secretary 1: F.1I.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—president 4; Pep Club 2. 3, 4: Oriole 2, 3, 4: Forensic Club 2. 4; class play 3; chorus 1, 2, 3, 4—officer 2, 3; band 1, 2, 3, 4—vice-pres. 4—state music contest 3; Badger Girls’ State 3; llarvert Queen candidate 4. SERENA KOOPMAN F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3. 4; Oriole 2. 3, 4; class plav 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT LEE Class president 4; F.F.A. 1; Forensic Club 2, 4—treasurer 4; Oriole 2. 3, 4: Pep Club 3, 4: track 3, 4: business mgr. of prom and class play 3; Badger Boys’ State 3. BONNIE McELDOWNEY Class secretary 2: F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Oriole 2, 3, 4—circulation mgr. 2: Library Club, 1, 2. 3, 4—vice-pres. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4: class play 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; prom queen 3; Homecoming Court 3; cheerleader 2, 3. JERRY METZGER Basketball manager 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLARD OLSON Class treasurer 3; Oriole 2; class play 3; basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: track 4; chorus 1, 2, 3—vice-pres. 3; Homecoming court 3. Page Nine DONNA JEAN VRUWINK Class treasurer 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4;—officer 3, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4—secretary 4; Oriole 2, 3, 4— advertising mgr. 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4—vice-pres. 4; Forensic Club 2, 3, 4—state forensic contest 3; class play 3; chorus 1—accompanist 2. 3, 4—president 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4—state music contest 2, 3; All-State band 2; elected to Badger Girls’ State 3; annual editor 4. JOE WEDIN F.F.A. 1, 4—officer 4; basketball 2, 3; baseball mgr. 1, 2; track 3, 4; class play 3; chorus 1, 2. 3—treasurer 3; band 1, 2, 3, 4—president 4. GENE WEHRENBERG F.FA. 1, 2, 3; Oriole 3; class play 3; Forensic Club 3; Glee Club 1; band 1, 2, 3, 4. DELORES PLENGE F.H.A. L 2, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4; chorus 1, 2; band 2, 3, 4; Homecoming court 4. ROSEMARY RAYMER F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4—treasurer 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2. 3, 4; Oriole 2; Glee Club 1, 2. JOYCE RHODES F.H.A. 1, 2, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Oriole 2; class play 3; chorus 1, 2; band 1, 2, 3, 4—state music contest 2; All-State band 3. Page Ten DOROTHY SEVERSON F.H.A. 1, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Oriole 2, 3; chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; band 1. ROBERT STRAUSS F.F.A. 2. 3, 4—vice-pres. 4; track 3, 4; class play 3; prom king 3; meat judging team 4. DONNA MAE TOURNADE Class treasurer 1; F.II.A. 1, 2, 3; Forensic Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4—officer 3; Oriole 2, 3, 4-—business mgr. 3. 4; Pep Club 3, 4—vice-pres. 3, 4; class play 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Badger Girls’ State 3. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: Upward and Onward Colors: Blue While Flower: While Rose The history of our class—the Class of 1949-—began when we enrolled in September, 1945, with a membership of thirty. On September 14, the sophomores dutifully initiated us, and we were accepted as regular children of our Alma Mater. A bit later in the fall, we produced our first play, “His First Girl,” which was directed by practice teachers from La Crosse State Teachers’ College. January 29, Mr. Kopp’s birthday, was the date of our first school party. Later in the year, we put on the “Freshman Movie Hour” as a means of making money as well as entertaining the student body. Two of our class members made the basketball team that year; eight played in the band; fifteen sang in chorus and glee club. The class was also well-represented in other activities. Next came the sophomore year and with it the chance to initiate a new group of freshmen. This year. Willie Olson, Ken Diekroeger, and Joe Wedin played basketball. Jerry Metzger acted as manager of the team while Bonnie McEldowney and Dave Hoff were cheerleaders. Donna Vruwink, Ken Diekroeger, and Dave Hoff represented us on Student Council. Our Junior year was a big year. In the fall, we put on a successful performance of “A Date With Judy.” Two more names from our class were added to the list of basketball players—Dave Juntti and Dave Hoff. Representatives from our class in the Homecoming court were Willie Olson and Bonnie McEldowmey. Donna Vruwink was chosen associate editor of the annual. King Bob Strauss and Queen Bonnie McEldowney led the grand march in the crowning event of the year—the Junior-Senior Prom. Our theme was “April Show'ers,” and the weather was in keeping with it. In June of 1948. Donna Tournade and Donna Knudson represented the school at Badger Girls’ State at Madison and Ray Jostad and Robert Lee were sent to Badger Boys’ State at Ripon. And then we were seniors—seniors with high hopes, with spirit and ambition. We found that if our other years had been busy, this—our last one in high school-—was tremendously so. Nearly everyone was involved in some extra-curricular activity, with most of us in more than one. Our first class activity was the election of officers. The following were chosen: Robert Lee. president; Dave Hoff, vice-president; Janice Huxsahl, secretary; and Gene Wehrenberg, treasurer. Then there was the trip to Winona, Minnesota, to have our pictures taken. Baseball season, basketball season, Homecoming, the tournament, our class play'—all came and went. Generally speaking, these events were, no doubt, no different from other such events that have been held here or will be held here. But for most of us there was a feeling of sadness mingled with gaiety. We realized that this was our last year here. This last year has been a busy', exciting, happy one for all of us. It has been busy and exciting because tbere were so many things to do. It has been happy because we, the Class of ’49. are looking forward to the good things of life in the World of Tomorrow. Page Eleven “Senior Papooses” ]. K. Diekroeger. 2. J. Rhodes 3. I). Severson. 4. K. Lee. 5. D. Knudson. 6. G. Wehrenberg. 7. D. Juntti. 8. I). Vruwink. 9. R. Strauss. 10. I). Plenge. 11. W. Olson. 12. R. Gullickson. 13. 1). Hoff. 14. I). Tournade. 15. R. Ender. 16. B. McEl-downey. 17. E. Johnson. 18. J. Wedin. 19. R. Raynier. 20. B. Hesse. 21. J. Indalil. 22. S. Koopman. 23. J. Huxsahl. 24. J. Metzger. Not pictured: Ray Jostad. Page Twelve “Chippewas Front row: G. Ender, J. Holter, W. Whitlock, Miss Cox, Mr. Rowe, Mrs. Holland, A. Sprain, M. Graff. G. Rhodes. Second row: C. W.lirs, M. Eggen, R. Gereaux. M. Furchtenicht, V. Bergum. F. Gercaux, M. Stuckcnschmidl, B. McClin-lock. B. Ender. Third row: K. Wehrs, J. Hougen, I). Tank. M. Lee, E. Haaland. C. Caulum, B. Carlson, F. Whiteberg, J. Wehrenberg. Back row: W. Pralle, W. Fox, J. Mau. B. Schomberg, A. Walters, I). Gensch, R. Spencer, I). Mades, J. Anthony, R. Ender. Junior Class The juniors opened a busy school year with an enrollment of thirty-four. Two new students joining the class this year were Richard Spencer and Violet Christopherson. Class members began to take their places as upper-classmen by engaging in numerous extracurricular activities and holding key positions in many organization. Eight were in the F.H.A.; eleven in the F.F.A.; twenty-three in the Pep Club with Bill Schomberg as president: four in the Forensic Club, of which Gene Ender was president; seven, on the staff of the ORIOLE, which was edited by Ardith Sprain; five in the Library Club. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Advisers—Mr. Rowe, which had Elizabeth Haaland as head librarian; six in the band; and three in the chorus. Carole Wehrs was chosen to serve as assistant editor of the NESHONOC. Jerry Wehrenberg. Marshall GrafT. and Jim Mau won places with the first ten basketball team members, while three other juniors saw action with the second team. Jerry Wehrenberg worked as a pitcher on the baseball squad, with two more juniors as team members. Four boys were on the track team. The past record of the Class of 1950 promises that its members will be good leaders in their senior year and a real asset to the extracurricular program of the school. Ardith Sprain Marshall GrafT Jean Holter Warren Whitlock s. Hetland, Miss Cox Page Thirteen “Blackhawk ” Front row. J. Powers. M. Eckert. M. Meyer, Mr. Moran, G. Evenson. C. Nuttelman, P. Powers. Second row: V. Heinze, M. Larson, I). Eickhoff, S. Bangsberg, C. Baltz. V. Sprain. H. Brocade, C. Anderson. Third row: G. Torgerson. B. Wilcox. P. Justin. V. Baltner, G. Severson. R. Cook. K. Krome. Bach row: A. Meyer, J. Selbrede. R. Schober, C. Haaland, K. Klos, L. Hanan. J. Lorenz, B. McGlintock. Sophomore Class In September of 1948, the “old” sophomores reentered Salem high. Three new members—Jackie Vogel, Rollin Yanzer, and Mary Lichtie—from La Crosse increased the class roll to thirty-three. The sophs soon got back into the swing of things and initiated the freshmen on November 5. The sophomores have been active in every extracurricular activity. Sixteen were in F.H.A.; Carole Anderson, Carlyle Haaland, and Jim Lorenz were President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Adviser on the ORIOLE staff; five, in the Library Club; fourteen, in Glee Club; four, in F.F.A.; six, in the Forensic Club; eleven, in the Pep Club; thirteen, in the senior hand; and two in the Cadet hand. George Evenson and Morris Meyer were the sophomore battery in baseball and the outstanding class members in basketball. The sophomores are eagerly awaiting their Junior year and the additional activities it will bring. Morris Meyer George Evenson Catherine Nuttelman Mimi Eckert Mr. Moran Page Fourteen “Fleetfoot ” Front row: J. Wehrenberg, I). Hicks. J. Raymer, I). Hemker, I). Jewett, Mrs. Friell. R. Schild, L. Balmer, W. Walden-burger. F. Brietkreutz. Second row: C. Achterkirch. C. Wehrenberg, N. Twining. B. Peterson, A. Furchtenicht. D. Michel-son, G. Jorgenson, B. Powell. I). Stanhope. Third row: M. Buol. A. Holter, J. Anderson, M. Knutson, A. Koopman. M. Olson. I). Olson. M. Jaekel. Fourth row: H. Meinking, G. Buol. F. Juntti, R. Vanderploeg, J. Justin. R. Lunke, L. Dahl. Hack row: I). Horst man, R. Gilster. I). Bruenimer. K. Bangsberg, K. Meyer, K. Ausman. Freshman Class The enrollment of the freshman class totalled forty-two with the transfer of Josie Vogel, Beverly Smith, and Dick Vollenweider from La Crosse and Darlene Stanhope from Mindoro. This class, the largest in the school, has many students active in all the extra-curricular organizations. Raymond Vanderploeg was the freshman star in baseball and basketball. President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Adviser The initiation mixer, given by the sophomores on November 5, was great fun for all. The freshmen had an opportunity to display their high spirits and good sportsmanship Good luck, Frosh! We know you’ll bring honors to Salem high. Ronald Schild Douglass Jewett Donna Hemker Mrs. Friell Page Fifteen 1. Lunch line. 2. Page Sixteen Studying in the library. 3. June, our office girl. 4. Study hall. 5. Junior English class. 6. School’s out! 7. Hop-Scotch. 8. “The Pedagogue of Puffentoot.” “Big Pow-Pows” Page Seventeen “Squaws” Front row: P. Justin, J. Powers, B. Wilcox, E. Johnson, C. Wehrs, D. Knudson. Miss Cox. J. Huxsahl, M. Furchtenicht, P. Powers, 1). Vruwink, H. Brocade. Second row: M. Eggen, M. Stuckenschmidt, G. Jordson, J. Wehrenberg, F. Gereaux, J. Anderson, S. Bangsberg. V. Heinze, S. Koopman, A. Holler. Third row: D. Michelson, A. Furchtenicht, B. Peterson, . Twining, G. Severson, K. Cook. C. Anderson, B. McEldowney, M. Eckert, B. Ender, G. Rhodes, B. McClintock. Fourth row: J. Indahl, I). Eickhoff, C. Achterkirch, M. Jaekel, F. Brietkreutz, I). Hemker. J. Rayiner, V. Bergum. R. Gereaux, C. Baltz. V. Sprain. Fifth row: D. Hicks. C. Wehrenberg, D. Severson, R. Raymer, M. Knutson. M. Buol. W. Waldenburger, 1). Olson. M. Olson. L. Balmer, B. Powell. Bach row: V. Baimer, C. Nuttelman, M. Larson, A. Koopman, 1). Plenge, J. Rhodes, 1). Stanhope . “Planters” Front row: J. Wedin, B. Schomberg, R. Strauss, Mr. Rowe, R. Jostad. M. Meyer, B. Hesse. Second row: R. Schild, H. Meinking, R. Gilstcr, K. Krome, W. Pralle, 1). Brucnimer, R. Vanderploeg, R. Schoher. Third row: I), llorstman, F. Juntti, G. Torgerson, K. Ausman. I). Jewett, J. Justin, R. Lunke, R. Spencer. Fourth row: D. Gensch, K. Bansherg, D. Tank, G. Buol, W. Fox, J. Hougen, A. Walters. Standing: L. Dahl, K. Meyer. Page Eighteen F.H.A The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization that is open to all girls who have had one semester of Home Economics and are interested in becoming better homemakers. This year, there were thirty-eight members enrolled in the club. Many educational activities were carried on by the girls under the guidance of their adviser. Miss Margaret Cox. Most of the activities President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Editor Parliamentarian Historian Adviser were centered around the year’s theme, “The Home.” The club heard several good speakers, whose subjects dealt with some phase of home life. The F.H.A. also carried on social activities, with a slumber party and a picnic being a part of this program. The club cooperated with the F.F.A. on a Coulee Region Harvest Dance on November 12 and the annual Christmas mixer on December 21. Donna Knudson Janice Iluxsahl Elverda Johnson Mary Furchtenicht Carol Wehrs Donna Vruwink Pat Powers Miss Cox F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization that helps to prepare boys for work in agriculture. The Agriculture Department and the F.F.A. have maintained an excellent record in competitive contests they have entered. At the 1948 La Crosse Inter-State Fair and at the State Fair they won a total of $1,648 plus 884 ribbons. Mr. Rowe took Meat and Livestock Judging Teams to the slate contest and emerged with the State Championship livestock team composed of Ray Jostad, Don Gcnsch, and Bill Schomberg. This team went to the Ameri- President........... Vice-president Secretary........... Treasurer Athletic Director Sergeant-at-arms Adviser can Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City in October and were placed in the third group there. In meat judging, Bob Strauss won top honors at Madison in the pork division. Along with money-raising projects, the F.F.A. also has a program of recreation. A basketball team provides an opportunity for fun as well as a chance to compete athletically with other organizations. As a follow-up for its busy school year, the club plans to take a trip out West this summer. Ray Jostad Bob Strauss Bill Schomberg Morris Meyer ....... Joe Wedin Arlyn Raymer Mr. Rowe Page Nineteen “Pictu re - Writers ’ ’ Front row: J. Huxsahl, C. Nuttelman. Mrs. Sanders, E. Haaland, D. Vruwink, M. Lee, C. Anderson. Back row: D. Tour-nade, E. Johnson. B. McEldowney, M. Stuckenschmidt, V. Sprain. R. Raymer, B. Wilcox, S. Koopman, M. Eckert, M. Furchlenicht, R. Gereaux, A. Sprain. “Smoke Signalers” Front row: C. Wehrs, D. Vruwink, D. Tournadc, Mrs. Sanders, A. Sprain, J. Huxsahl, D. Knudson, M. Furchlenicht. Second row: V. Brietkreutz. D. Hemker, S. Koopman. E. Haaland, M. Lee, V. Bergum, J. Holler. B. McEldowney, C. Anderson. Third row: I). Michelson, N. Twining, W. W'aldenhurger, J. Wehrenberg, A. Koopman. B. Peterson, M. Olson, C. Achtcrkirch, 1. Knutson. Back row: I). Jewell, J. Lorenz, R. Lee, B. Schomherg, K. Diekroeger, C. Haaland. Page Twenty Library Club Eighteen members constituted the staff of the Library Club during its second year of organization. Before a person may be accepted as a library staff member, she must serve an apprenticeship— or probationary period—of six months. To earn a first award, a librarian must work one full year of two periods each week in addition to the probationary period. A silver pin is the second award and is given at the completion of two full years of work, not including apprenticeship. In order to qualify for the highest award, a gold pin, the librarian must complete her apprenticeship plus three full years of regular library duty. Some of the activities of the Library Club were a trip to several of the interesting business places in La Crosse, a play at the teachers’ college, and a picnic. The work of a librarian provides an excellent opportunity to gain poise, dependability, and the ability to work with people. President and Head Librarian Elizabeth llaaland Vice-President Donna Vruwink Secretary Catherine Nuttelman Treasurer Mildred Lee Adviser Mrs. Sanders Oriole Staff The ORIOLE staff was organized for the second successful year with thirty people winning positions on the staff. After deliberation, it was decided that it would be the goal of the group to put out six editions of the paper during the school year. Money for publishing the paper was raised through subscriptions, advertising, and an interest in one of the concessions. By working together, the staff has been able to put out a paper that is a credit to the school. The ORIOLE is now past due the probationary stage and is definitely a part of the West Salem high school. Editor-in-chief......... Business Manager Circulation Manager Advertising Manager Adviser Ardith Sprain Donna Tournade Janice Huxsahl Donna Vruwink Mrs. Sanders Page Twenty-one “Little Medicine Men ” “Chanters” Front row: J. Wehrenberg, C. Anderson, D. Hicks, D. Knuds an, V. Heinze, I . Powers, F. Brietkreutz, M. Eckert, I). Hemker, I). Olson, J. Powers, D. Vruwink. Second row: V. Balmer, C. Baltz, B. McClintock, C. Achterkirch, C. Wehrenberg. W. Waldenburger, G. Jordson, M. Olson, M. Jaekel. G. Hhodes. B. Ender, I). Michelson, L. Balmer. Third row: S. Koopman, A. Koopman. H. Brocade, J. Anderson, N. Twining, V. Sprain, B. McEldowney, J. Raymer, B. Powell, A. Holter. Back row: Mr. Beers, B. Wilcox, D. Eickhoff, G. Severson, S. Bangsberg, B. Peterson, A Furchtenicht, E. Haaland. M. Larson, D. Severson. Page Twenty-jour Cadet Band CLARINETS Bonnie Buol Tom Larson June Powers Mary Schober Doris EickhofT Delores Michelson Marcella Krueger Mary Jo Weingarten Darryl Bruemmer Carol Weingarten Colleen Johnson Patty Storandt Grace Jordson Kay Vanderhoof PERCUSSION Sally Meyer Jeanette Wehrenberg Carol Selbrede FLUTES Yvonne Bangsberg Michaelee Moran Wilma Waldenburger OBOE Sharon Wehrs FRENCH HORNS Helen Betthauser Janice Anderson Cynthia Juntti Marjorie Vogel SAXOPHONES Jean Bahan Marcella Caulum Gene Drecktrah BASSES Carlyle Haaland Raymond Schober CORNETS Jerry Jewett Richard Caulum Darone Hicks Gurine Whitlock Marjorie Aarness Robert Indahl TROMBONES Keith Ausman Lorna Balmer Duane Young BARITONES Angelen Holter John Hancock Girls’ Glee Club This year thirty-four voices arranged in first soprano, second soprano, and alto made up the Girls’ Glee Club. Its director, Mr. Beers, spent the first semester in an extensive course of teaching notereading. The groups gave a Christmas program and two concerts in the second semester. This spring they participated in the District Music Contest in La Crosse. President Donna Vruwink Vice-president Vonnie Sprain Secretary-librarian Elizabeth Haaland Treasurer Donna Mae Knudson Page Twenty-five “Medicine Men ” This has proved to be a very interesting and successful year for the band. Much of the credit goes to the director, Mr. Beers, who has spent uncountable hours and effort in the four years he hasr been with us to build the band up to its present standard. This past year, stress was placed on scale drilling and note reading. The band played in parade at Cashton and the La Crosse Teachers College Homecoming. In ad- dition, the group gave several home performances. Because of lack of strength in certain sections, the band entered in Class “B” in the La Crosse District music tournament. BAND OFFICERS President Joe Wcdin Vice-president Donna Mae Knudson Secretary-treasurer Carol Wehrs CLARINETS Carol Wehrs Bonnie Wilcox Harriet Brocade Sylvia Bangsberg Minnetta Larson Mi mi Eckert Barbara Rowe Betty Lou McClintock Carmen Hancock Catherine Nuttelman Betty Ender Nancy Twining Ruth Cook CORNETS Ralph Hoff Joe Wedin John Hougen John Betthauser Pat Moran Mary Buol Paul Mengelt Jerry Jewett PERCUSSION Gene Wehrenberg Joyce Rhodes Pat Powers Pat Justin BASS CLARINET Ken Diekroeger OBOES Marjorie Knutson Donna Jean Vruwink FLUTES Mary Knutson Marilyn Slosser Betsy Eckert FRENCH HORN Joyce Indahl Delores Plenge Janice Anderson Doris Wehrenberg BARITONES Donna Mae Knudson Caroline Caulum Ardith Sprain SAXOPHONES Gloria Severson Kenneth Bangsberg Grace Rhodes Vonnie Sprain Robert Gilster TROMBONES Valerie Anderson Marjorie Johnson Bill McClintock Douglass Jewett Lorna Balmer BASSES David Hoff Ray Schober Carlyle Haaland Page Twenty-six Warriors” Page Twenty-seven “Counting Coups” Front row: H. Ender, C. Haaland, M. Meyer, R. Gilster, B. McClintock, J. Wehrenberg, K. Meyer. Second row: J. Hougen, W. Olson, D. Hoff. K. Klos, G. Evenson, R. Vanderploeg, Mr. Moran. Back row: R. Yan er, D. Juntti, K. Diekroeger, L. Hanan. H. Meinking. “Runners” Seated: H. Meinking, R. Lee, I). Juntti, L. Hanan, D. Hoff. R. Vanderploeg, J. Wcbrenberg. Standing: R. Ender, J. Hougen, R. Yanzer, V. Olson, K. Diekroeger, R. Spencer, Mr. Moran. Page Tiventy-eight Baseball Weakness in the battery caused a highly unsuccessful season for the West Salem baseball squad in the spring and fall of 1948. The Salem nine faced tough opposition from Coulee Conference schools and were able to effect but few victories. Morris Meyer served as catcher with George Evenson, Jerry Wehrenberg, Dave Hoff, and Ken Diekroeger working on the mound. The squad, through more experience, should be somewhat improved for the 1949 season. Kollin Yanzer will probably be another candidate for the hurling chores. Onalaska, Galesville, and Holmen will still have strong teams and will again be difficult to beat. Track The coming of spring marked the return of track to the athletic activities of the high school. This sport, revived on a trial basis in 1948 after an absence of a decade, opened up a new field of participation for students who had previously engaged in no extra-curricular sport as well as seasoned athletes. In the 1948 season, the Salem thin-clads engaged in home practice sessions as well as duels with area schools. The cinder-men also entered the District track meet at Sparta. Several team members received enough points in competition to win a letter for the season’s work. During the 1949 season, it is hoped that track work will progress so that West Salem will have a good team to represent the school in area competition as well as several larger meets. This is the first year that track has become an official part of the school’s athletic program; and, judging by tbe interest displayed, track is here to stay. Page Twenty-nine BASKETBALL Page Thirty “Braves” Front row: R. Yanzer. R. Vanderploeg, I). Hoff. W. Olson. K. Diekroeger, K. Klos, G. Evenson. J. Wehrenherg. Second row: Mr. Hagen. R. Schild, B. McClintock, K. Meyer, M. Graff. L. Hanan. B. Carlson, M. Meyer, H. Meinking. Mr. Moran. Third row: R. Lunke, K. Ausman. R. Gilster, G. Haaland, K. Bangsberg, J. Mail, J. Hougen, A. Walters, K. Krome, J. Metzger. Basketball The record of this season’s basketball s juad soinewbat paralleled that of the 1947-48 team in that it got off to a slow start and gradually warmed up to a winning streak. The opening games of the season were disappointing. Blair really trounced us on their floor by a score of 68-29. Ouch! But. as evidence of our improvement, they were able to rack up only 40-36 when they edged us out on our home court during the second semester. A similar exchange of circumstances took place when we tangled with our toughest Coulee Conference opponents. Bangor humiliated us with a 40-27 victory, and Holmen did the same with a score of 52-31. But we showed them what we could do. When Bangor paid us a return visit for our Homecoming game, we really gave them a fight. The game ended in a tie. 35-35. In a breath-taking three-minute overtime, we sneaked past them to win. 41-40. SEASON’S RECORD Name FG VTA FTM PF PTS. Olson. W. 125 73 38 63 323 Diekroeger, K. 38 36 34 63 112 Hoff, D 55 18 18 45 128 Vanderploeg R. 50 24 40 36 124 Wehrenberg, G. 24 7 6 26 55 Klos, K. 24 16 31 47 64 Craff. M. 9 6 19 31 24 Evenson. G. 9 8 9 26 26 Hanan, L. 6 2 3 6 14 Man. J. 2 0 4 1 4 342 190 202 344 874 And in our very next game, we again turned the tables. Facing the Holmen outfit here, we sur- prised everyone by coming out on top by a score of 37-35. Compare it to the other score. and you’ll see why we felt we had improved. Then came the tournament, and we fought our way through to the Championship game. We drew Onalaska as our sparring partner in the first game. We had beaten Onalaska 46-40 in an exciting game Page Thirty-one the week before, and they were determined to stop us this time. We were ahead by only four points, 22-18, at the half. Onalaska stayed close to our heels, but we closed the third quarter with seven points’ grace. During the last quarter, we scored ten and Onalaska fourteen. But we won, 49-46. Trempealeau had beat Norwalk on the first night, so we played Trempealeau in our second game. And what a game it was! Lakey and Paul from Trempealeau were really hitting the net and gave use a run for our money. Trempealeau led 14-8 at the first quarter and 22-17 at the half. When the second half opened, the Panthers were a determined crew. We were determined to make a comeback, and that’s just what we did. Wehrenberg came into the game and opened a scoring streak for Salem. As a result, we were only six points behind. 84-28. at the end of the third quarter. In one desperate lunge in the last quarter, Olson and Wehrenberg began burning the net with buckets and we pulled ahead to win 49-39. Talk about a game! But the heartbreaker came the next night when we faced the Bangor five for the Championship battle. It was tough sledding, and Bangor led all the way. The score at the end of the first quarter gave Bangor the lead by 11-9, and it was the closest we came lo them. The Bangor players were hitting, but we failed to find the mark. We left the floor at the half with Bangor ahead by an overwhelming 28-13. We scored fifteen points in the third period, while they made eighteen to lead 46-28. We held the visiting quint to five points while we made eleven in the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough. So Bangor triumphantly closed the game at 51-39 and proudly claimed the 1949 Championship crown. GAME SCORES West Salem 29 Blair 68 West Salem 36 Trempealeau 41 West Salem 43 Mindoro 26 West Salem 27 Bangor 40 West Salem 31 Holtnen 51 West Salem 49 Melrose 35 West Salem 30 Galesville 47 West Salem 36 Onalaska 27 West Salem 28 Lodi 33 West Salem 38 Trempealeau 32 West Salem 45 Central Sophomores 31 West Salem 69 Mindoro 41 West Salem 41 Bangor 40 ( Homecoming ) West Salem 37 Hoi men 35 West Salem 47 Melrose 34 West Salem 46 Galesville 4°. West Salem 42 Central “B” Team 31 West Salem 36 Blair 40 West Salem 46 Onalaska 40 Total 756 Total 740 TOURNAMENT GAMES West Salem 49 Onalaska 46 West Salem 49 Trempealeau 39 West Salem 39 Bangor 51 ( Championship) Tournament Total 137 Tournament Total 136 Grand Total.......893 Grand Total 876 Page Thirty two “Many Moons” Page Thirty-three September 4 Registration! September 7 School Opens September 17 Senior Mixer October 1 Senior Pictures Taken October 6 Annual Pictures Taken October 14-15 Teachers’ Convention October 22 Lyceum. Negro Quartette October 22 Junior Class Play October 29 Hallowe’en Party November 2 Lyceum, Puppets November 5 Freshman Initiation November 12 Harvest Dance November 16 B.B. game. Blair iTl November 17 Report Cards Issued November 19 B.B. game, Trempealeau (H) November 23 B.B. game. Mindoro (T) November 25-26 Thanksgiving Vacation November 30 B.B. game, Bangor IT) December 2 Lyceum, Otters December 3 B.B. game, Holmen (T) December 7 B.B. game, Melrose (T) December 10 B.B. game, Galesville (H) December 14 B.B. game, Onalaska (II) December 17 Grade Christmas Program December 20 Band Chorus Program December 21 F.H.A.-F.F.A. Mixer December 22 Christmas Vacation Begins December 27 B.B. game—Lodi and Prarie du Sac January 4 School Resumes January 7 B.B. game, Trempealeau (T) January 13 B.B. game, Melrose (H) January 21 Homecoming Game, Bangor January 21 Semester Ends January 25 B.B. game, Holmen (H) January 26 Report Cards Issued January 28 B.B. game, Melrose (H) February 4 Lyceum, Michael Klein February 4 B.B. game, Galesville (T) February 7 B.B. game, Blair (H) February 11 B.B. game, Onalaska (T) February 14-18 Basketball Tournament March 5 Freshman Mixer March 22 Lyceum, Vernon Ishmael March 25 Junior Pre-Prom Dance March 30 Report Cards Issued April 2 Solo Tournament April 8-18 Easter Vacation April 29 Senior Class Play May 7 Band Tournament May 13 Junior-Senior Prom May 22 Baccalaureate May 25 Class Night Exercises May 27 Commencement FAREWELL, ALMA MATER! Page Thirty-four Seated: C. Caulum, M. Furcl.tenicht, J. Hotter, C. Wehrs, V. Christopherson, R. Gereaux. Standing: E. Haaland, J. Hougen, Mrs. Mau, W. Whitlock, R. Ender, G. Endor. Junior Class Play October 22, 1948, was the night that the juniors faced the footlights for the first time in their presentation of “Brother Goose,” a three-act comedy. The production took place in the Tilson Memorial Auditorium before an enthusiastic audience that immensely enjoyed the problems that Jeff Adams, “Brother Goose,” had in managing a parentless family. Under the capable direction of Mrs. C. R. Mau, the play proved to be a rollicking success. THE CAST Jeff Adams Warren Whitlock W es Adams Gene Ender Hyacinth Adams Caroline Caulum Carol Adams Vivian Bergum Peggy Winkel Violet Christopherson Lenore Hudson Carole Wehrs Mrs. Trimmer Mary Furchtenicht Eve Mason Jean Holter Sarah Rose Gereaux Helen..........................Elizabeth Haaland Truck Driver.................................John Hougen Tax Collector Richard Ender Page Thirty-five Imagine If. . . Song Titles Remind Us Diek was a blond Rita was tall Hob G. was ever angry Bernhardt didn’t work at the bakery Dave H. walked fast Janice talked loud Joyce . liked living on a farm Elverda didn’t sell hot lunch tickets Ray took home his schoolwork Dave J. wasn’t with Grace Donna K. didn’t crack her gum Serena didn’t work at the studio Robert I., played pool Bonnie never went to the Dairy Bar Jerry knew what he was talking about Willie wasn’t always combing his hair Delores wasn’t with Joyce Rhodes Rosemary was talking Joyce R. never laughed Dorothy ever stayed home Bob S. wasn’t joking Donna T. didn’t suck her thumb Donna V. got an “F” in English Joe couldn’t get the car Gene wasn’t hunting Diek: “Show Me the Way to Go Home” Rita: “Tell Me a Story” Bob G.: “Life Gets Tee-Jus” Bernhardt: “Hot Cross Buns” Dave .: “In the Mood” Janice: “Little Girl” Joyce .: “They’re Either Too Young or Too Old” Elverda: “Sentimental Journey” Ray: “Time Waits For No One” Dave J.: “I’m Falling in Love With Someone” Donna K.: “The Night Was Made for Love” Serena: “I’ll Dance at Your Wedding” Robert I..: “Nature Boy” Bonnie: “Hankering” Jerry: “I’m a Little on the Lonely Side” Willie: “Girl of My Dreams” Delores: “We Just Couldn’t Say Good-bye” Rosemary: “Knit One; Purl Two” Joyce R.: “Did You Ever Get That Feeling?” Dorothy: “Three O’Clock in the Morning” Bob S.: “Temptation” Donna T.: “Love Letters” Donna V.: “Don’t Sweetheart Me” Joe: “Confess” Gene: “Three Little Fishies” Page Thirty-six CLASS SONG TUNE: Whiffenpoof Song Verse: To our schoolmates of West Salem, We will miss you when we leave, For our friendship has grown strong and true and great. As green freshmen we were trembling. But we soon got over that. For the next years kept us busy all the while. With our class plays, proms, and parties, And the classes, clubs, and games— We’ll remember all the fun we had with these. Yes, we’ll miss the happy school days As we go upon our way, But the mem’ries in our hearts are here to stay. CLASS It takes Kenny Diek to disagree; To him an argument is fun, you see! To be first in lunch line is David Hof}; Do you think he’ll ever get enough? Without Bob Strauss it would be still— Those remarks he makes are fit to kill! “Dunk” is the girl with the helping hand; She does her work as best she can. Joe Wedin makes his share of noise And seems as innocent as the other boys. The F.H.A. wouldn’t thrive at all If “Cookie” Knudson wasn’t on the ball. Bonnie Me is a well-dressed gal, And Warren is her favorite pal. “Rosie” Rayrner loves to knit and purl— No knitting machine can beat that girl! Jerry is the class’ handy man— Runs a projector like no one can. Our friend Gene, so full of wit, Is always seen with a fishing kit. A Packard David Juntti drives— With Carol sitting by his side. Now take Bob Lee, he’s quite a whiz; No teacher can catch him on a quiz. Dot loves to flirt—has a friendly smile. Oh! If La Crosse were only a mile! First Chorus: To our friends, our teachers, our schoolmates all, Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! We’ll remember the fun in assembly hall. Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! People up to their same old pranks. Just as it was in former years To the teachers we all give thanks, Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! Second Chorus: Soon we’ll be starting on our careers, Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! We face the world with hope and fears. Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye Each of us waiting our turn in line For our displomas all sealed and signed. So says the Class of ’49, Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye! POEM A farmer’s daughter in every way— But Joyce Indahl gets around, they say. “Beanie”—the versatile girl in the class— Is neat, and prim, and never ranks last. It squeaks, it rattles, but it’s a car. Ray tells us that sometimes it goes quite far! Dee likes to have dates, likes to have fun. She likes to see things that are smoothly run. He hunts, he fishes, and he’s always at ease. Bob Gullickson’s fond of the way he can tease. Serena’s the girl writh the dark brown eyes. She’s efficient, kind, and also wise. Bernie Hesse is the good pool shark; ’Tis said he never misses his mark. IVillie is our basketball star: Ilis shooting is never under par. Joyce Rhodes—her middle name’s Lee— Full of fun and mischief is she. Rita Ender is tiny and short, Usually smiling—the amiable sort. The girl with the curls and the friendly smile— Our ’Verda is busy all the while. Janice is so tiny and neat. As Senior secretary she can’t be beat. So here we are, all in one. We’ve had worries and hardships but a lot of fun. So farewell, dear teachers, the school, and all; We won’t be with you again next fall. Page Thirty-seven ? ‘•J Senior Scope , Name Nickname Pet Saying Ambition Weakness Hangout 5 2r- ■ Ken Diekroeger Diek Oh halls! Lawyer Arguing Anywhere Rita Ender 9 Oh my gosh! Waitress Clothes Home Robert Gullickson Gully Oh halls! Bartender Long hair Pool Hall Bernhardt Hesse B. 0. You’re just jealous Baker Ten-hall Bakery David Hoff Nobs Huh? Patent Lawyer Girls Pool Hall Janice Huxsahl Jan My word! Teacher Basketball players Skating rink Joyce Indahl Indahl Golly, no! Artist Milkmen Milk trucks Elverda Johnson Verda Oh, no! Nurse Straight hair School bus Ray Jostad Tex Oh yeah? Farmer “Barreling it” Bob’s house David Juntti Dave Shut up Resort Owner Blondes With Grace Donna Knudson Cookie Oh, heavens! Teacher Good-looking men Joyce’s house Serena Koopman Peanuts Jeepers! Secretary Dancing Concordia Robert Lee Gus That’s not quite right— Chemist Information Gills’ Coulee Bonnie McEldowney Bonarae For Pete's sake Secretary Warren Dairy Bar Jerry Metzger Rabbi That which— Railroad engineer Movie projectors Theater Willard Olson Willie Holy cow! Millionaire Hoi men girls Pool Hall Delores Plenge Dee Oh yeah! Housewife Men Parked Car Rose Mary Raymer Rosie Really? Home Ec. Teacher Knitting Home Joyce Rhodes Dyce I feel had Nurse Bangor men Her fireplace Dorothy Severson Dottie Gads! Housewife Flirting Avalon Bob Strauss Stretch Me an’ Ray Retired farmer Joking Pool Hall Donna Tournade Dunk Goll! Social Worker Sailors Euler’s Donna Vruwink Beanie Oh, no! Nurse Bow-ties School Joe Wedin Jake Gracious! Flyer APs cars “Al’s” Buick Gene Wehrenberg Worniburger You must he a veteran What ambition? Pool cues Anywhere, fishing Faculty Scope Name Song Title Hobby Pet Saying Pet Peeve Mr. Qualley “Silver Threads Fishing “May we have your atten- Gum-chewing Among the Gold” tion, please—” Mr. Beers “Scatterbrains” Playing with “Some people would kick People who take special his children if you hanged them with a privileges new rope.” Girls who chew gum Mr. Moran “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Gardening “Holy Kokomo!” Mr. Rowe “Old MacDonald Hunting “Now listen, fellas—.” People who gossip Had a Farm” Fishing Mrs. Sanders “Personality” looking and “To you who are going on People who pry into one’s Reading to college—.” private life Mrs. Hetland “In My Merry Fishing “Will you please be quiet?” Messy dresser drawers Oldsmobile” Miss Cox “Apple Blossom Wedding” Sewing “Now, girls—” Freshmen who don't know seven basic foods Mrs. Friell “Together” Knitting “Your assignment is on the board.” People who put gum in the drinking fountain Mrs. Mau “Sweet Genevieve” Reading “How interesting!” Having to get individual meals for each member of her family CI.ASS WILL Ken Diekroger Robert Gullickson Rita Ender Bernhardt Hesse David Hoff Janice Huxsahl Joyce Indahl Elverda Johnson Ray Jostad David Juntti Donna Knudson Serena Koopman Robert Lee Bonnie McEldowney Jerry Metzger Willard Olson Delores Plenge Rosemary Raymer Joyce Rhodes Dorothy Severson Bob Strauss Donna Tournade Donna Jean Vruwink Joe Wedin Gene Wehrenberg sharp remarks long hair waitress ability pool cues his “women” her penmanship milkmen curly hair Ford pipe and cigarettes gum-cracking ability Concordia nature books long skirts movie projector basketball talents legs « 1 ?� specks 4 _ ” saucers T.C. boys “Model T” thumb intelligence innocent look fish pole Lester Dahl Harry Meinking Pat Justin Carlyle Haaland “Charlie” Klos Jim Selbrede Vivian Bergum Janice Anderson Ronnie Schild Bill McClintock Florence Brietkreutz Dean Mades Carole Anderson Jeanette Wehrenberg Douglass Jewett Donald Tank Ruth Cook Rose Gereaux Carol Wehrenberg Gloria Severson Robert Gilster Carol Wehrs Wilfred Pralle Gene Ender Merlien Jaekel Page Thirty-Nine The Senior Scene in ’69 It is a typical Saturday night in 1969. All the West Salem business places are blazing with lights and the people are gathering at various places for their weekly “get together.” On the new eight-lane highway, which was the former No. 16, traffic is moving endlessly at full speed. Cars and trucks are swiftly carrying people home to spend Sunday with their families. Wait a second! Here comes a truck with familiar lettering on it: Wedin Produce Company, West Salem, Wisconsin. Yes, it is Joe himself, driving the Dodge truck “wide open.” He will make his usual stop at “Rita’s Reel Root Beer Stand” to spend the evening. With a squeal of brakes, he halts his truck and enters the little stand that is situated one mile out of West Salem. There he finds Ray Jostad, Bob Strauss, and Dave Hof) standing at the counter discussing the farm problems of this modern world. Hay has just informed them that he has a stock of “hot rods,” which every farm hand will now drive to get the cattle or to reach far away fields. Dave, one of Salem’s flashiest dressers—he wears reds, yellows, and maroons, still insists that a jeep is much more practical—well, in the tobacco business, anyway. Bob wanders over to the magazine rack. (Every Saturday night he buys his literature for the coming week.) Bob’s favorite choice is a movie magazine, Modern Constellations. The cover girl on this week’s issue catches his eye. Why, if it isn’t Dolores Plenge!—his old classmate back in 1949. Dave gives a low whistle and saunters over. “Boy, what a gal! And look, the picture was taken in Serena Koopman’s studio. You know, that really is an exquisite job of photography.” In the magazine, a life history of “Dee” is given. It mentions her high school days in West Salem and her latest offer to appear in Jerry Metzger's new production, “The Flood,” or “When the Dam Broke at Neshonoc.” Despite the excellent offer, “Dee” has decided to stay at her modeling job in Los Angeles. Rita Ender, owner of the root beer stand, greets her old classmates and looks over at the corner where Joe is already engaging in a poker game with four of the world’s best-known champions: Willie Olson, ski-jump champ; Bob Gullickson, pool champ; Dave Juntti, auto-racing champ; and Gene Wehrenberg, skeet-shooting champ. Janice Huxsahl, who is the parochial school teacher in West Salem, silently keeps score for the champions. At this point, the door opens and in walk the former Dorothy Severson and Elverda Johnson. “Dottie,” as usual, is keeping up the flow of conversation. “Say, Verda, did you get to buy any of Ken Diekroeger’s ‘Cut-Cost Cuts’? You know, ever since Diek has been in business, I can afford to feed my family meat seven times a week.” “No, I didn’t get into Diek’s meat market,” replies Elverda, “but I did stop in at Bernhardt Hesse’s Bakery and buy some of his Saturday specials. The children gave me strict orders to bring home some rolls for tomorrow’s breakfast.” Donna Tournade, Bonnie McEldowney, and Donna Jean Vruwink drop into the stand later in the eveing to join their friends. Donna, still better known as “Dunk,” is now the probation officer for La Crosse County. She is checking up in West Salem tonight to make sure that the minors still obey the 10:30 curfew law. Bonnie, still neatly dressed, is telling of her work as a secretary in the Lever Brothers’ firm in the East. Bonnie has traveled a great deal and has much to tell her classmates. When she finishes, Donna Jean—or “Beanie” —tells about her new job as supervisor of public health nurses in La Crosse County. Rita demands peace and quiet for a moment; she is trying to transact an advertising deal with Joyce Indahl. Joyce displays to her admirers some of her latest painting, one of which was entered in a national contest and won a blue ribbon. She also has a copy of the CHICAGO TRIBUNE in which a copy of her painting was printed. “Joyce Rhodes would enjoy seeing this,” comments Bob. “Say, where is Joyce now?” asks Dottie. “The last my wife, Grace, heard from her,” says Dave Juntti, “she was still working as a nurse at a mission station in China. Her work is hard, but she says she enjoys it immensely.” “Dunk” was the next to speak. “Gosh, our class has certainly contributed a lot to human progress and earned many honors. Did any of you see that article about Donna Knudson’s winning the award for being the most outstanding rural school teacher in Wisconsin? And Rosemary Raymer has been honored by several organizations for her work as a Home Ec. teacher.” “I read that article about ‘Cookie’,” replies Ray. “And what about Robert Bee—he’s been heading a group of chemists and physicists doing atomic research for the government. Even though he is very busy in that work, he still finds time to take a vacation every year and hunt animals in Africa. 1 guess he’s even writing a book—calling it ‘The Difference Between Hunting in Africa and Gills’ Coulee’.” And with that speech, all of the twenty-five class members have been accounted for. Each, in his own way, has contributed something to human progress. It is indeed a group that will long be remembered— the Class of 1949! Page Forty The sun sinks below the hills surrounding the Indian village to end the day. The days slip into the Past to end our high school years. These have been happy years—years filled with the sunshine of youth and growing up. But we are not sorry to see the sun set. For it will rise again to shine upon a new day, a new life, and many more happy years. Page Forty-one UNION STATE BANK WEST SALEM, WISCONSIN Safety - Strength - Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Arthur C. Herman Farm Home Equipment West Salem, Wis. ALVE NELSON General Merchandise Phone 37 WEST SALEM, WIS. EULER'S CAFE Where Good Food is Served Johnson's Hardware And a Friendly Spirit Prevails Hardware - Paint - Stoves Phone 55 West Salem, Wis. Sporting Goods Try Our Tomah Ice Cream Phone 39 West Salem, Wis. The Tofson Agency Marco Radio Service For Your Insurance Needs Guaranteed Radio Repairing Phone 218-W-2 A Full Line of West Salem, Wisconsin Replacement Parts Page Forty-two JOHNSON'S DRUG STORE Gift Headquarters School Supplies - Kodaks - Films JEWELRY - COSMETICS POTTERY GLASSWARE Iga Food Market Farmers' Store At the Farmers' Store Wearing Apparel For Phone 175 West Salem, Wis. The Entire Family A. J. Weingarten, Prop. Phone 222-W-2 West Salem, Wis. Salem Dairy Bar WEST SALEM Coffee Shop HARDWARE Your After-School Headquarters A Good Place for Friends to Meet Heating - Plumbing West Salem, Wis. H. Fintzen, Prop. Appliances All for Fun Fun for All • R. Whitlock T. Bolles Marten Roller Rink Phone 99 WEST SALEM, WIS. • For Health's Sake, Roller Skate West Salem, Wis. Page Forty-three Klusman's Market Home Processed Meats Quality Groceries Phone 37 West Salem, Wis. HARMONY CAFE Good Food lor Good Health M. C. Metzger, Prop. H. W. Drecktrah Imp. Co. John Deere Quality Implements WEST SALEM HATCHERY Baby Chicks - Poultry Supplies Year-Round Poultry Service Phone 67-W West Salem, Wis. Joe Weber's Shoe Harness Shop Work Shoes Dress Shoes Tennis Shoes - Children's Shoes Rubber Footwear Badger Eat Shop We Offer You Good Food and Friendly Service West Salem Journal Largest and Best Equipped Weekly Newspaper in La Crosse County Printers and Publishers since 1886 Twining Chevrolet Sales Oldsmobile Norge Appliances - Zenith Radios Page forty-four