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

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“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

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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

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“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