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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1951 volume:

THE nESHOnOC EDITED BY THE flnnUflL STflff Published By THE SENIOR CLASS West Salem, High School West Salem, Wisconsin 1951 PRtfflCE To bring students to adulthood strong, self-confident, able to live at a high level of their abilities, and well oriented to their world-this is the difficult goal toward which all of us are striving. In the growing national and international effort to understand and guide all students better, this book, the “Neshonoc, is offered as a contribution to guide growing minds, to foster lasting goals. Here is a recorded record of past events and achievements that will come to life each time its pages are brought to light. With this book go our best wishes for your increasing success and happiness--and for yours-now and throughout the years. ----Lloyd S. Qualley 2 DEDICflTIOn Mr. Beers to you-for your sympathetic understanding of young people and their problems; for furthering the standards of cooperation in our school, our homes, and our community; and in recognition of your untiring efforts in guiding and training young people, particularly in the field of music-we, the class of 1951 dedicate this NESHONOC. Your ideals and accomplishments should prove an inspiration to our school and community. As our friend, teacher, and counselor, your generous contributions will not soon be forgotten. 3 fflCULTy LLOYD S. QUALLEY Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts; University of Minnesota, Graduate Work; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; Supervision Principal; Psychology; Senior Class Adviser. MRS. MARIE SANDERS CURTIS S. BEERS Nebraska State Teachers College, Bachelor of Science; Vandercook School of Music. Graduate Work;University of Wisconsin. Graduate Work; Biology. Band. Chorus. La Crosse Teachers' College. Bachelor of Education; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; University of Iowa. Graduate Work; English; Dramatics; Library Club; Oriole Staff; Neshonoc; Senior Class Adviser. 4 HORACE H. MORAN MRS. MARGARET FRIELL Whitewater State Teachers’ College, Bachelor of Science; Commercial; Junior Business; Forensic Club; Sophomore Class Adviser. NORMAN N. ROWE University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science; University of Colorado, Master of Science; Agriculture; FFA: Freshman Class Adviser. 5 University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science; Athletics; Mathematics, General Science. ROBERT D. WEBSTER La Crosse Teachers' College, Bachelor of Science; Chemistry; General Science; Physical Education. 6 MISS RUTH L. JOHNSON LaCrosse Teachers'College; Stout Institute, Bachelor of Science; Home Economics; FHA; Junior Class Adviser. JOHN H. MONSON St. Olaf College, Bachelor of Arts; English; History; Oriole Staff; Library Club; Student Council; Forensic Club; Junior Class Adviser. fflCULTy t CAROLE ANDERSON Class treasurer I; FHA 1.2,3,4-officer 3,4, vocal quartet 3,4; PepClub 1,2, 3,4-social chairman 2.4; Oriole staff I, 2, 3,4-editor 4; Forensic Club 2,3,4-vice-president 2,4, statecontest 3; Library Club 2,3,4-treasurer 3; Chorus 1,3, 4-vice-president 3; Class play 3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Student monitor 3. VIRGINIA BALMER FHA 1,2.4-editor 4, vocal quartet 3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,4, Oriole staff 1,2.4; Band 1.2,3.4; Chorus 1,2.4. CONNIE BALTZ FHA 1,2, 3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,4; Oriolestaff 1,2, 3,4; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Student monitor 3; Poems in Young America Sings 2,3,4. SYLVIA BANGSBERG FHA I, 2. 3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,41 Oriole staff 3,4; Forensic Club 2.3,4-. Band 1,2,3,4-librarian 3.4; Chorus 1,2,4; Student Council 4. stnioRs HARRIET BROCADE FHA 1,2; PepClub I, 2, 3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4-secretary 4; Chorus 1,2; Athletic Treasurer 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Student monitor 4. RUTH COOK FHA 1,2,3; PepClub I; Forensic Club 2, 3,4; Band2;Chorus 1.2.4. MIMI ECKERT Class treasurer 2,3.4; FHA 1.2,3,4-president 3.4. state officer 3; PepClub 1,2, 3,4; Forensic Club 2, 3; LibraryClub 2,3,4-co-head librarian 3, secretary 4; Band 1,2, 3,4-trea-surer 4; Chorus I; Student Council treasurer 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4. GEORGE EVENSON Class vice-president 1,2,3,4; Oriole Staff 2, 3,4-business manager 4; Class play 3; Drama Club vice-president 4; Student Council 3,4-vice-president 4; Homecoming court 3; Badger Boys' State 3; Track I, 2, Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball I,2,3,4. 8 CAROL GASKILL Transferred from Central 4; FHA 4; Forensic Club 4; Chorus 4. LA VERNE HANAN FFA 2; Pep Club 4; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2. VERGEAN HEINZE FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club I, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Class play 3. PAT JUSTIN FHA 1,2, 3, 4, program-of-work chairman 4; Pep Club 1, 2.3,4; Oriole Staff I; Band 1,2, 3,4; Student monitor 3,4; Red Cross Council 4. SENIORS KENNETH KLOS Band I; Baseball 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 1.2, 3, 4. KENNETH KROME FFA 1,2, 3,4; Rep Club 4; Basketball 2, 3. MINNETTA LARSON FHA 1,2, 3,4, vocal quartet 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4, secretary 4; Oriole staff 3; Band I, 2, 3,4, librarian 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Red Cross Council 4; Annual business manager 4. JAMES LORENZ Transferred from Kelvyn Park High School, Chicago 2; Pep Club 3.4, treasurer 4; Forensic Club 2. 3, 4; Oriole staff 2; Class play 3; Student Council 3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4, manager 4. WILLIAM McCLINTOCK FFA I; Forensic Club 3; Band I, 2. 3,4; Class Play 3; Track 2; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1.2. ARLAN MEYER FFA 2,3,4. MORRIS MEYER Class secretary 1, president 2, 3,4; FFA 1.2,3, 4, officer 2, 3, president 4; Pep Club I; Oriole staff 3,4, advertising manager 4; Forensic Club 3,4; Drama Club president 4; Student Council president 3,4; Student monitor 3; State meat judging team 3; Class Play 3; Badger Boys' State 3; Homecoming court I, 2; Track 1.2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3. CATHARINE NUTTELMAN Class president I, secretary 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, vice-president 3.4; Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4; Oriole Staff 2, 3, 4, social chairman 3; Forensic Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 3; Library Club 2,3,4. secretary 2, co-head librarian 3; Student Council 3,4, secretary 3; Chorus I; Band 1,2,3, 4, president 4; Class play 3; Student monitor 3; Badger Girls’ State 3; Annual Editor 4. stniofis JOYCE POWERS FHA I, 2, 3, 4, vocal quartet 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, treasurer 3.4; Band 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class play 3; Prom Queen 3; Student monitor 4. PAT POWERS FHA 1.2,3,4, historian 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Forensic Club 3,4, treasurer 4; Chorus I; Band 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Class play 3; Homecoming court 3,4. DU WAYNE RUTZ Transferred from Aquinas 3; FFA 3, 4; Oriole Staff 3,4; Livestock judging team 3; Class play 3; Prom King 3; Baseball 3,4. RAYMOND SCHOBER FFA 1,2, 3,4, officer 3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4; Track 1,2. 10 JAMES SELBREDE FFA 2, 3,4. GLORIA SEVERSON FHA 1,2, 3; Forensic Club 3,4; Band 1,2;Chorus 1,2, 3,4. VONNIE SPRAIN FHA I, 2, 3, 4; PepClub 1,2, 3,4, president 4; Library Club 2,3,4; Band I, 2, 3,4, treasurer 3; Chorus 1,2, vice-president 2; Class Play 3; Homecoming court I. GOODWIN TORGERSON FFA 1,2, 3,4; Dairy judging team 2; Student monitor 4. SENIORS BONNIE WILCOX FHA 1,2,3. 4, officer 4; Pep Club I, 2,3,4; Forensic Club 2,3,4, secretary 3,4; Library Club 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3. 4, solo clarinet 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, president 3,4, accompanist 3. ROLLIN YANZER Transferred from Central 2; Band 3; Track 2; Baseball 2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4. 1 1 SfOlOB CLASS HISTORy Motto: Our Aim: Success; Our Hope: To Win Colors: Maroon and White Flower: White Carnation In the fall of 1947 approximately thirty-tv freshmen entered West Salem High School to begin our high school career. After we were initir 2d by the sophomores, we became full-fledged members of high school life. A few boys participated in sports, and we had representatives in FHA, FFA, band, chorus, the Oriole Staff, and forensics. Carole Anderson was elected by the student body to serve as cheerleader. The frcshn ,n elected Vonnie Sprain to serve as representative on the Homecoming court. Soon the year passed and we re-entered our Alma Mater in the fall of 48. As sophomores we were given the chance to initiate the Frosh. Every activity claimed sophomores, and many sophomores held offices in various clubs. Carole Anderson was re-elected cheerleader, and Pat Powers and Joyce Powers were newly elected cheerleaders. Mary Lichtie was chosen to represent the sophomore class on the Homecoming court. The fall of '49 found us as juniors. Now we were upper-classmen, taking part in and leading in more activities. Pat Powers, Joyce Powers, and Carole Anderson were re-elected as cheerleaders. The baseball and basketball teams claimed many boys and the basketball team had James Lorenz as assistant manager. The newly organized Student Council claimed six juniors. Morris Meyer was elected president; Catharine Nuttclman, Secretary; and Mimi Eckert, Treasurer. James Lorenz, George Evenson, and Harriet Brocade were representatives from the class. Mimi Eckert and Catharine Nuttelman were co-head librarians, and Catharine Nuttelman was chosen associate editor of the Neshonoc. Carole Anderson was selected as associate editor of the Oriole. The FHA had Mimi Eckert as president, and Bonnie Wilcox became president of die chorus. Under the direction of Mrs. Marie Sanders, we presented a three-actcomedy, We Shook the Family Tree. Pat Powers was chosen to represent the juniors on the Homecoming court. In the spring came the crowning event of the year-the junior prom. Our theme was Candyland, and King Du Wayne Rutz and Queen Joyce Powers led the grand march to the strains of On die Good Ship Lollipop, the theme song. In June of l950Catharine Nuttelman represented the school at Badger Girls’ State at Madison, and Morris Meyer and George Evenson were sent to Badger Boys’ State at Ripon. As sophisticated seniors, aboard the train of knowledge for the last year, we were waiting for that set goal-graduation day. This year has proved to be very eventful, and nearly every senior has been involved in many activities. Early in the year we journeyed to Winona to have our pictures taken. Seniors were represented in every club and many held offices in one or more clubs. Morris Meyer became president of the FFA, and also of the newly - formed Drama Club. He was also re-elected president of the Student Council, while George Evenson and Mimi Eckert were elected vice-president and treasurer respectively. Representatives from the class were James Lorenz, Catharine Nuttelman, and Sylvia Bangsberg. The Oriole claimed many seniors with Carole Anderson assuming the editorship, while Morris Meyer became advertising manager, and George Evenson the business manager. Pat Powers, Joyce Powers, and Carole Anderson were reelected as cheerleaders. Vonnie Sprain was chosen president of the Pep Club and Mimi Eckert was re-elected president of the FHA. The music department claimed many seniors also. Catharine Nuttelman became president of the band, and Bonnie Wilcox was re-elected president of the chorus. Catharine Nuttelman became editor-in-chief of the Neshonoc and Minnetta Larson was selected business manager. Outstanding members of the basketball team were George Evenson, Kenneth Klos, and Rollin Yanzer, with James Lorenz serving as manager of the team. Mimi Eckert was elected to reign as Homecoming queen and the class chose Pat Powers to represent the seniors on the court. As we bring to a close this memorable chapter in our lives, we wish to express our gratitude to our teachers who have guided us through these happy, exciting years. Even though we are leaving West Salem High School, the many pleasures which we have experienced will live in our hearts forever. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President................................Morris Meyer Vice-President...........................George Evenson Secretary..........................Catharine Nuttelman Treasurer...................................Mimi Eckert Advisers .... Mrs. M. Sanders, Mr. L. Qualley 12 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF ’5 We, the graduating class of 1951, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and being mindful of the certainty of graduation, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills and Testamentary Instruments heretofore by us made. FIRST: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to our revered teachers a host of pleasant memories of our departing class. SECOND: We hereby nominate and appoint Mrs. Marie Sanders and Mr. Lloyd Qualley, our beloved class advisers, guardians ad litem of the class of 52. THIRD: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the class of '52 the position of high esteem in which the faculty and schoolmates hold our class. FOURTH: We, as individuals, hereby give, devise, and bequeath to our beloved friends and schoolmates our valuable possessions as follows, to wit: I, Carole Anderson, will my interest in Buicks to Angelen Holter. I, Virginia Balmer, bestow my giggle on Dolores Jones. I, Constance Baltz, bequeath my eyebrow pencils to Donna Olson. I, Sylvia Bangsberg, will my height to David Miller. I, Harriet Brocade, bestow my thriftiness upon anyone who needs it. I, Ruth Cook, present a large supply of Midnight Oil, something which I never used during my high school career, to Harry Meinking. I, Mimi Eckert, relinquish my friendly disposition to Richard Durkin. I, George Evenson, will my chipped tooth to Robert Gilster. I, Carol Gaskill, give all my LaCrosse girl friends to all the underclass boys. I, LaVerne Hanan, present my birthday pass to the Avalan to Kenneth Bangsberg. I, Vergean Heinze, offer my men to anybody who wants them; however, I want to keep a few of them. I, Pat Justin, assign my drums to Marjorie Knutson. You won’t need to eat so many Wheaties then, Marjorie. I, Kenneth Klos, bestow my greased-lightning speed on Joe Aronson. I, Kenneth Krome, present my interest in the tavern to Lynn Slosser, who, I trust, will not abuse it. I, Minnctta Larson, will my hope chest to Yvonne Bangsberg. I, James Lorenz, bequeath my old jokes to Paul Mengclt, who, I hope, will keep them in circulation next year. I, William McClintock, give my crummy remarks to Willard Schmidt. I, Arlan Meyer, relinquish my pet sayings to all the kids who don’t have any - Holy catsl I, Morris Meyer, offer my vagabond shoes to Robert Nuttleman. I, Catharine Nuttelman, bestow my ability to get high grades on Richard Mikkelson. I, Pat Powers, will my weak knees to Marvin Capper. I, Joyce Powers, give that basketball player to Mr. Moran, who, I hope, will take good care of him. I, DuWayne Rutz, bequeath my Toni wave to Dale Hoppman. I, Raymond Schober, bestow my heinie haircut on LeRoy Pralle. I, James Selbrede, relinquish my ambition to Jeanette Wehrenberg. I, Gloria Severson, will my pearly-white teeth to Gerald Zielke. I, Vonnie Sprain, present my big brown eyes to Nancy Twining. I hope you will make as good use of them as I have. I, Goodwin Torgerson, give my Norwegian accent to Mrs. Sanders. I, Bonnie Wilcox, reluctantly assign my interest in the surrounding farming territory to Charlotte Achterkirch. Please keep it on a purely agricultural level, Charlotte. I, Rollin Yanzer, bequeath my South La Crosse accent to you all that need it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the class of '51 have this to be our final will and testament, and have hereunto set our hand and seal this month of May in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one. CLASS SOnG TUNE: Home on the Range First Verse: To dear Salem High, We are saying goodbye, We will miss you wherever we are; We'll remember our school. And the old golden rule, As we travel life's highway afar. First Chorus: Goodbye, Salem High, We will miss our proms, parties, and plays; Each basketball night, as we cheered, Fight, team, fight, Brought joy to our dear high school days. Second Verse: Our teachers we praise, For their kind, patient ways, They have taught us success on this earth; And when we're old and gray. We'll remember this day-- It will fill us with sadness and mirth. Second Chorus: Goodbye, Salem High, To our friends and our teachers so dear, We thank you each one, for the things you have done; We go forth to succeed far and near. CLASS FOLIA Carole is good-natured, short, and neat; As ORIOLE editor she can't be beat. Smiling Gini is the quiet kind; A better friend you could not find. Connie likes La Crosse, we all agree; She'll get what she wants, just wait and see. Sylvia, a teacher aspires to be; She'll be a success, don't you agree? Harriet's favorite is a curly-haired farmer; Just ask her if he isn't a charmer. Ruthie Cook is tall and blonde; Of men, in general, she's very fond. Mimi is going to Stout next year; She'll succeed, never you fear. Young Doc Evenson--a friend to all, When it comes to sports, he's on the ball. Carol Gaskill, a transfer from Central last fall, Brought with her luck and cheer for all. Blonde, friendly, and blue-eyed is Kate ; Where e'er she goes, she'll rank first-rate. Flaming red hair and Irish she is; Joyce Powers at skating is really a whiz. Mischievous Pat Powers is always alert; She's a very good cheerleader--a cute little flirt. Du Wayne Rutz, our prom king last year. Has interests in far Westby, we hear. The Lakeview is the place Ray Schober works; His customers say he's a very good clerk. Jim Selbrede is always seen with the car; But he never seems to get very far. Her hair is dark, her eyes are blue; Gloria's smile is just for you. . The farmer's daughter --that's Vonnie Sprain; But she's always in town, be it shine or rain. If you hear a Dodge's brakes squeal, You'll know that Goody's behind the wheel. Bonnie plays the piano like a pro; A junior lad is her favorite beau. La Verne belongs to the National Guards; And--they say he's really a shark at cards. Vergean's favorite topic--the boys she's won; But just ask her if it isn't fun. Always happy-go-lucky, carefree, and gay, Pat Justin could cheer you up any old day. His last name's Krome; his nickname's Satch ; He'll make some girl a real good catch. Charlie Klos, good-natured and tall, Helped Salem to win in basketball. Minnetta, the first with a sparkler in our class, Has everyone agreeing she's a very lucky lass. Our friend Lorenz--so full of the devil; You never can tell when he's on the level. Riding his bike is Arlan's great joy; Everyone finds him a likeable boy. Student Council president for two years was Morris; He does his many duties as a matter of course. Bill McClintock, who's so gay and witty. Will find a crack for this little ditty. Our man Butchy, overflowing with pep, Likes lots of women and music that's hep. We leave Salem High with memories of fun; Goodbye from the class of '51. 14 stnioii class PfiOPHtcy The time is 1961: the occasion is one of the greatest social events ever to take place. It is the reunion of the class of 1951 at the Avalon Ballroom in La Crosse. Long before this date was set, messages were sent to all corners of the world to gather the distinguished alumni of the 1951 graduating class. As we enter we see all the members of the class are here to commemorate their tenth graduation anniversary. We will try to talk to all of them, although they are dancing to the world-famous music of Jerry Gilbertson Here comes someone now, It‘s Morris Meyer, master of ceremonies for the evening.We see that Carol and Morris Jr., are here tonight also. Morris has just told us that Joyce Powers has returned from her European tour and will be here tonight to give her rollerskating exhibition. Joyce, as you know, has received many honors from all over the world for her skating. Looking over the immense crowd we see Harriet Pralle, formerly Harriet Brocade, and her husband. Harriet is still trying to teach Wilfred how to polka. Last week the Pralles received an award for having the most modern farm in the state. Pat Justin, Carole Anderson, and Minnetta Larson, now Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Wedin, and Mrs. Huxsahl respectively, are all coming this way. The girls were all able to get baby sitters so they could attend the reunion of their class. What is happening over in the corner ? It looks like-----yes ! It’s veterinarian George Evenson explaining his new wonder drug for pig cholera to Goodwin Tor-gerson and Kenneth Klos. Goodwin and Kenneth are two of the most successful farmers in Winconsin. Everything on their farms is run by atomic energy. This makes farming very simple and leaves little work for them to do. Because of their outstanding work in the field of teaching, Virginia Balmer and Sylvia Bangsberg could not attend the reunion tonight. They are at the National Teachers Convention in New York City. The Class should be proud of the girls because they were the only representatives from Wisconsin chosen to attend the meeting. Arlan Myer is sitting in the corner telling James Selbrede, his foreman, about his plans for the canning season this year. Arlan is the new owner of the West Salem canning factory. We see William McClintock, Rollin Yanzer, and Du Wayne Rutz are back from Florida after their recent spring training with the St. Louis Cardinals. It is rumored that the Cards are a sure thing for the pennant this year. 15 Now a world-famous fashion designer, Connie Baltz, has just returned from her European tour in which she showed her newest designs to the leading European fashion designers. We see that she is wearing one of her creations tonight and all the girls are raving about it! Raymond Schober is celebrating his purchase of the Lake View Grocery, just outside of WestSalem. The store is being converted to a super market and Raymond has been very busy, but he took time out to attend the party tonight. Two of the members of the class of ‘51 who traveled the farthest to be here tonight are Bonnie Wilcox and Vonnie Sprain. Bonnie, as you know, is private secretary to the United States Ambassador to Brazil. Traveling in her jet plane, Bonnie reached La Crosse half an hour after she left Brazil. After completing a book on her experiences as a laboratory technician in Australia, Vonnie is home for a vacation. Two member of the class seem to be having a wonderful time reviving the memories of their high school days. Who are they ? Why, Gloria Sever son and Ruth Cook, who are co-owners of the Badger Cafe in WestSalem. Someone else has just joined the girls. It‘s Carol Gaskill, another member of the class. Carol is the head dietician at a large hospital in New York. With Carol is Pat Powers, who also owns a cafe in West Salem, giving Gloria and Ruth much competition. La Verne Hanan, one of the most prosperous members of the class, is furnishing the champagne for the reunion tonight. La Verne made his first million selling cars and he is now in the automobile industry. We have noticed two girls who have been at the same table all evening-just talking to each other. Let's find out who they are! Of course! We should have known. It’s Catharine Nuttleman and Mimi Eckert. Mimi must be telling Catherine about her recent appointment as National Adviser of the FHA. Catherine is equally thrilled because the plans for her ultra-modern nursery school have been approved, and construction is to start next month. Another member of the class has just arrived from New York, As you know, Vergean Heinze has been singing on radio station WQSN for the CBS network. She is going to sing one of her popular numbers tonight. We must not forget the owner of the Avalon Ballroom, who was generous enough to let his classmates use the Avalon for their reunion, James Lorenz and his business manager, Kenneth Krome, who also has a farm near West Salem, are so busy seeing that everyone has a good time that they haven’t been able to talk to us. Because we have been talking so long, trying to bring you news of the progress of the class of 1951, we didn’t realize that the party is nearly over. We think you’ll agree that the members of this class have done well since their graduation in May 1951. As the band plays the last number on the Reunion Program, Auld Lang Syne,” each member, now a little bit wiser, parts from his classmates to go on with his position in life alone, but he will carry with him a memory of this reunion which renewed an old spirit within him that reminded him never to forget the good times he had had in West Salem High. We know that each will continue in his work and help to make the world better in his own way. THE SENIOR CLASS OF ‘51 WISHES TO EXPRESS ITS WHOLE HEARTED APPRECIATION FOR THE COOPERATION AND SUPPORT THAT THE BUSINESSMEN OF WEST SALEM HAVE GIVEN TO ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES DURING ITS FOUR YEARS IN HIGH SCHOOL 16 CLASSES FIRST ROW: G. Jordson, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Hetland, Mr. Monson, R. Schild, K. Meyer, M. Buol, L. Balmer, D. Olson. SECOND ROW: D. Mikkelson, V. Byers, M. Olson. D. Hix, W. Waldenberger, B. Peterson, A. Koopman, D. Hemker, N. Twining, C. Achterkirch, A. Holter. THIRD ROW: J. Anderson, C. Meyer, M. Knutson, J. Wehrenberg, F. Brietkreutz, J. Raymer, B. Powell, C. Wehrenberg, D. Stanhope, B. Smith. FOURTH ROW: D. Bruemmer, D. Jewett, R. Marking, R. Vollenweider, H. Meinking, R. Vanderploeg, R. Gilster, R. Kolseth, K. Ausman, R. Mikkelson. FIFTH ROW: R. Durkin, K. Schmidt, K. Bangsberg, R. Bockenhauer, L. Dahl, J. Justin, R. Lunke, R. Bina, D. Horstman. JUniOR CLASS In September forty-eight juniors enrolled in West Salem High School and looked forward to an eventful year including the class play, their prom, their rings, and many other school activities. Additional members to this class were Joe Aronson, Robert Bina, Richard Durkin, Carol Meyer, and Kenneth Schmidt. The year of 1950-1951 has seen the juniors contributing a great deal in social and extra-curricular activities. Fourteen juniors were represented in FFA, with several boys holding offices; twenty-four were in FHA; and five in the Library Club, with Angelen Holter as head librarian. The ORIOLE staff claimed six juniors which had Berniece Peterson as circulating manager; and the Pep Club, twenty-one, with Berniece Peterson as vice-president. The band boasted fourteen juniors, withDarryl Bruemmer as vice-president; and the Forensic Club had Ronnie Schild as president. Angelen Holter was selected as associate editor of the NESHONOC. The student body elected Mary Buol as secretary of the Student Council. Ronald Schild, Douglas Jewett, and Harry Meinking were council representatives from the class. The junior representatives on the basketball team were Raymond Vanderploeg, Robert Gilster, Keith Meyer, Kenneth Bangsberg, Joe Aronson, Harry Meinking, and Roger Kolseth. Raymond Vanderploeg, Robert Gilster, Harry Meinking, and Roger Kolseth were also represented on the baseball team. Since these juniors have only one year left, we hope that they may continue with their outstanding ambitions in their final year and graduate with high honors. President..................................Ronald Schild Vice-president......................................Keith Meyer Secretary...................................Mary Buol Treasurer....................................Loma Balmer Advisers.......................Mrs. P. Hetland, Miss R. Johnson, Mr. J. Monson 18 SOPHOfllORE CLASS In the fall of 1950 forty-two sophomores, including Eugene Bahr, a transfer from Aquinas, re-entered West Salem High School. Because of their success as freshmen, they were confident that their success would continue throughout the year and the years to come. Since they were a year older and accustomed to the regular routine, the sophomores added many more activities to their curriculum. There were twenty-two sophomores in FHA, and five in FFA. Six sophomores were in the Library Club and six on the ORIOLE staff, with Marilyn Miller as assistant editor. The Pep Club claimed fourteen sophomores, with Reuben Oldenberg as cheerleader; the chorus, eleven; and the band, fifteen, with Barbara Rowe as librarian. Many sophomores were also represented in the Forensic Club. Paul Mengelt was the sophomore representative on the basketball and baseball teams. Fellow class members elected John Betthauser, Paul Mengelt, and Reuben Oldenberg to serve on the Student Council. The sophomores are eagerly awaiting their junior year with the prom and class play as special highlights. We hope the sophomores will continue their spirit of cooperation to make their class outstanding. President.............................Reuben Oldenberg Vice-president.........................Jerry Jewett Secretary......................Betsy Eckert Treasurer ...................John Betthauser Adviser.......................Mrs. M. Friell FIRST ROW: Mrs. Friell, E. Meier, M. Miller, M. Knutson. J. Betthauser, R. Oldenberg, J. Jewett, D. Hoier, D. Bolstad, M. Meier, M. Thielker. SECOND ROW: M. Severson, M. Hesse, G. Smith, R. Hoff, P. Mengelt, V. Anderson, D. Jones, R. Durkin, B. Hanan, F. Olson. THIRD ROW: E. Bruhn, J. Meyers. C. Hancock. M. Schober. M. Johnson, E. Huxsahl, D. Ehlo. M. Caulum, B. Rowe, M. Slos-ser, E. Jostad. FOURTH ROW: L. Pralle. M. Fennigkoh. J. Tank, F. Schaller, C. Schwartz, A. Sprain, R. Walters, E. Bahr, D. Hoppman. NOT PICTURED: B. Eckert, R. Anderson. 19 fflfSHHIflll CLASS FIRST ROW; Mr. Rowe, G. Sprick, B. Schomberg, R. Jandt, K. Carlson, B. Schild, N. Havens, G. Whitlock, L. Schomberg, C. Rowe. SECOND ROW: D. Cody, D. Sprain, J. Schaller, A. Schnick, E. Sullivan, S. Edberg, P. Durkin, M. Oldenberg, J. Meyer. THIRD ROW: B. Hemker, R. Hemker, M. Bruemmer, D. Marking, M. Johnson, J. Horstman, D. Wehrenberg, Y. Bangsberg, J. Anderson. FOURTH ROW; M. Loging, D. Waldenbetger, D. Hanson, R. Walters, G. Zielke, R. Indahl, W. Schmitz, R. Nuttleman, D. Miller. FIFTH ROW: G. Romskog, M. Byers. W. Holter, K. Eggen, M. Capper, F. Schomberg, R. Raymer, K. Haverly. On September 6, 1950, forty-two eager freshmen began their high school career. Many had puzzled looks on their faces, and others looked timid as they made their way through the corridors the first day, but as the days wore on, they became acquainted and more accustomed to their new life. October 20 was the long-awaited day of initiation. Although the majority of them were a little skeptical about this big event, they showed good sportsmanship, which resulted in their being accepted as part of the high school group. The class of '54 already has shown interest in many extra-curricular activities. Ten members of the class were in chorus; five were in band; and several received positions on the library and ORIOLE staffs. The FHA claimed twenty-one girls; and the FFA, eight boys. Basketball and baseball has attracted many of the boys, and Kenneth Carlson represented his class on the basketball team. Greta Sprick, Beverly Schild, and Kenneth Carlson were elected as freshmen representatives to the Student Council. The beginning record of the class of 1954 promises that they will live up to and try to surpass the classes of past years. President..........................Beverly Schild Vice-president....................Kenneth Carlson Secretary....................................Nancy Havens Treasurer..........................Gurine Whitlock Adviser................................Mr. N. Rowe 20 fiGfl ZflT O S % ■ flmffiinfl n M. Eckett, Miss g peietson. C. 'seCOND ROW: J-r Wile051- V. Sprain- R powell, c. � • «• «� . M. Buo1, ‘ c Wehtenbeig. Heinze, M. Eats j_ Meyets, «8. � • '• p° ; o- «“•£,£ •ni “■ ■ • poun««°� “u � • c. AcW«MIC ’ Once again the West Salem High School had an active FHA organization. Sixty-one girls were enrolled in the chapter which met the first Monday of each month. In June, 1950, six girls attended the state convention at Green Lake. At this convention, Mary Buol was elected state vice-president of District Three. Other girls represented at the convention were Betsy Eckert, Marilyn Slosser, and Mary Knutson, who played a flute trio; and Mimi Eckert and Catherine Nuttelman, previous state officer and delegate, respectively. One of the highlights of the fall activities was the district rally at Holmen in October. Eighteen girls, the Chapter Mother, and Miss Ruth Johnson attended the rally. At this rally, Marilyn Miller, Marilyn Slosser, Betsy Eckert, and Elaine Meier gave a skit explaining the degrees of achievement. During FHA Week, November twelfth to the eighteenth, the chapter carried out various plans to advertise its organization. The outstanding events were the FFA-FHA banquet, the all-school tea, and the assembly program, in which the girls explained the history and meaning of FHA. On Sunday roses were placed in all the churches, and during the entire week there was a clothing display in a store window downtown. Cooperating with the FFA, the chapter sponsored the annual Christmas mixer in December and the third annual Coulee Region Harvest Festival. In January, twenty-two girls were initiated into the FHA at a candlelight ceremony. Other activities included a Mother-Daughter Banquet, and a style revue in the spring. President . . Vice-president Secretary. . Treasurer. . Editor . . . . Mimi Eckert Catharine Nuttelman . . . Mary Buol . Berniece Peterson . Virginia Balmer Historian............................Carole Anderson Parliamentarian.........................Bonnie Wilcox Program of Work Chairman...................Pat Justin Adviser...............................Miss R. Johnson 22 02657587 ■UVU ROW Schild D ' Rowe. k. Kr Sc °rnbero T ' • Me f st ' «. D . THIRD Rot ; Me ng, fi ’ SEcOnd rOVv. ' uentnet, r. g «• Marking ! ‘Sc«“«er. R. D nd«Ploeg. G '■ onjoo W«yer. r. NUtUe «n fi £ «'• K. £ D- Horstma;°7SH. G. T Mil}et' f. °Menbetg B°ck auer,8K °U TH rovv. d '•««� « , JDa°?' ' «?'«� . fuiufit ffifimffis of flfnffiicfl Once again the local chapter of Future Farmers of America has attained the goal of making its organization a success. Led by the instructor of Vocational Agriculture, NormanN. Rowe, the FFA department achieved highest honors for its livestock exhibits at the Wisconsin State Fair last summer. Highlighting its year of prosperity, the West Salem FFA meat team represented Wisconsin as state champions at the American Livestock show in Kansas City. Team members were Morris Meyer, Ronald Schild, and William Schomberg. The team placed in the GoldEmblem Award group, which is the highest conferment in this national contest. Morris Meyer placed in the Gold Emblem Award group for individual judging, while Ronald Schild and William Schomberg both received high honor in the Silver Emblem Award group. For the twenty-fifth consecutive year, the FFA, cooperating with the FHA, sponsored a Christmas mixer, The third Coulee Conference HarvestFestival was also one of the outstanding social events of the school year. To conclude their year of work, the boys are planning a long trip, probably to north- ern Wisconsin. President..............................Morris Meyer Vice-president........................Douglas Jewett Secretary..............................Robert Gilster Treasurer......................... ■ Ronald Schild Club Reporter . Athletic Director Sergeant - at-arms Adviser . . . Darryl Bruemmer Raymond Schober . Keith Meyer . Mr. N. Rowe 23 PEP CLUB FIRST ROW: J. Lorenz, B. Peterson, M. Larson, V. Sprain, Mrs. Hetland, C. Anderson, R. Oldenberg, P. Powers, J. Powers, C. Rowe, H. Brocade. SECOND ROW: G. Smith, J. Raymer, M. Bruemmcr, K. Krome, B. Gilster, H. Meinking, R. Vanderploeg, R. Schild, M. Eckert, B. Wilcox, S. Bangsberg, C. Nuttelman. THIRD ROW: J. Anderson, M. Johnson. G. Whitlock, W. Waldenberger, M. Olson. C. Wehrenberg, D. Stanhope, B. Rowe, A. Koopman, D. Hemker, P. Justin. FOURTH ROW: E. Bruhn, J. Meyers, D. Mikkelson, J. Meyer, B. Schomberg, E. Huxsahl, M. Caulum, D. Wehrenberg, N. Havens, Y. Bangsberg, C. Baltz, V. Balmer. FIFTH ROW: D. Cody, M. Slosser, C. Hancock. M. Johnson, B. Schild. D. Ehlo, V. Anderson. D. Hoier, M. Schober, D. Olson, N. Twining, L. Balmer, V. Heinze. SIXTH ROW: A. Holier, M. Knutson, E. Meier, M. Miller, M. Knutson, V. Byers, J. Wehrenberg, P. Mengelt R. Hoff, J. Betthauser. Under the direction of Mrs. Hetland and the officers, the Pep Club has completed another year that has proved to be successful. New members were admitted to the club, which brought the membership to seventy-three students. To be admitted, they were given a written test which consisted of two songs and three yells. The student body re-elected Joyce Powers, Pat Powers, and Carole Anderson as cheerleaders, and elected Reuben Oldenberg to serve with this group in leading the songs and yells throughout the year. The fourth annual Homecoming on January 26 highlighted the year's activities. After a basketball game with Trempealeau, a dance was held during which last year's royalty, Jean Holter and James Mau, crowned Queen Mimi Eckert and her king. President . . Vice-president Secretary. . Treasurer. . Adviser . . . Vonnie Sprain Berniece Peterson Minnetta Larson . James Lorenz Mrs. P. Hetland 24 STUDENT COUnCIL Last year the Student Council was organized to give students the opportunity to take an active part in self-government and to learn the principles of living and working in a democracy. A constitution was drawn up which enabled the Council to work effectively. This year the Council again organized by electing officers, who were chosen from the junior and senior classes, and three representatives from each class. Working with its advisers, the Council presented new ideas and worked out old ones for the improvement of the school. Through its influence, a fairer and better method of grading citizenship was introduced. Throughout the year our self-governing body rendered solutions and decisions on various other problems which occurred. Because of the harmony created between the faculty and student body, the Student Council proved to be successful in its second year organization. President........................Morris Meyer Vice-President .... George Evenson Secretary.....................Mary Buol Treasurer..........................Mimi Eckert Senior representatives; Catherine Nuttelman, Sylvia Bangsberg, James Lorenz. Junior representatives: Douglas Jewett, Ronald Schild, Harry Meinking. Sophomore representatives: Paul Mengelt, John Betthauser, Reuben Oldenberg. Freshman representatives: Greta Sprick, Beverly Schild, Kenneth Carlson. FIRST ROW: Mt. L. Qualley, G. Evenson, M. Meyer. M. Eckert, M. Buol, Mr. J. Monson. SECOND ROW: K. Carlson. G. Sprick, B. Schild, S. Bangsberg. C. Nuttel-man, J. Lorenz. THIRD ROW: H. Meinking, D. Jewett, J. Betthauser. P. Mengelt, R. Schild, R. Oldenberg. 25 UBfiflfiy CLUB In the fall of 1950 fifteen students organized to form the Library Club. This included six girls who were awarded posts last spring after serving a probationery work period of one year. This year twelve girls have tried for positions, and of this group approximately six will be accepted. Competition is keen and prospective members mustprove themselves able to maintain scholastic and club standards before they are admitted. A point system was inaugurated whereby girls earned a specified number of points to earn their awards. In January a pinning ceremony for the graduating seniors made its initial appearance. This gave them the opportunity to wear their higher awards the semester before graduation. By a popular vote maroon and white were chosen to represent the club s colors, and the carnation was selected as its flower. Social activities for the year included a picnic in the fall and spring, a record party in October, and a pot-luck supper in January. The librarians also journeyed to La Crosse to see several TC plays. Head Librarian .... Angelen Holter Secretary..................Mimi Eckert Treasurer...............Ardell Koopman Social Chairman. . . Berniece Peterson Advisers...............Mrs. M. Sanders Mr. J. Monson FIRST ROW: B. Peterson, A. Koopman, Mr. J. Monson, Mrs. M. Sanders, A. Holter, M. Eckert. SECOND ROW; M. Slosser, M. Knutson, M. Miller, B. Eckert, M. Knutson, E. Meier. THIRD ROW; J. Raymer, M. Thielker, V. Sprain, H. Brocade, C. Nuttelman. 26 ORIOLE SIRff In October 1951 the first issue of the Oriole appeared. Five more publications were issued during the year, and thirteen incoming freshmen and twenty-one upperclassmen won posts on the staff. In 1949 a new system of choosing the Oriole editor was inaugurated and once again this plan was used. Under this system an associate editor is chosen in the spring who works with the editor for one year. With this experience the associate editor is able to assume the editorship the following year. The club’s social activities included a hay ride in January and a tour of business places in La C rosse. To bring its activities to a close, the Oriole members had a picnic in the spring. Since its initial appearance in 1947 the Oriole has become the by-word of every student in high school. Through the persistence and cooperation of the staff, the editors, and the advisors, it has become a paper of which we can all be proud. Editor-in-chief . . . Carole Anderson Associate Editor . . .Marilyn Miller Advertising Manager . . Morris Meyer Business Manager . . George Evenson Advisers.............Mrs. M. Sanders Mr. J. Monson FIRST ROW: G. Evenson, B. Peterson, M. Miller, C. Anderson, Mrs. M. Sanders, Mr. J. Monson, M. Meyer. SECOND ROW: B. Eckert, A. Koopman, V. Anderson, M. Knutson, D. Mikkelson, C. Baltz, S. Bangsberg, V. Balmer, C. Nuttelman. THIRD ROW: M. Slosser, A. Holter, C. Achterkirch, M. Knutson, D. Rutz, P. Mengelt, B. Schild, G. Sprick, D. Wehrenberg, N. Havens. 27 FIRST ROW: Mrs. M. Friell, Mr. J. Monson, Mrs. P. Hetland, P. Powers, R. Schild, C. Anderson, B. Wilcox, A. Holter, C. Nuttelman. SECOND ROW: J. Wehrenberg, E. Meier, M. Slosser, J. Anderson, E. Bruhn, M. Meier, S. Bangsberg, D. Hix. THIRD ROW: R. Anderson, M. Miller, B. Eckert, B. Rowe, C. Achterkirch, R. Cook, G. Severson, C. Baltz. FOURTH ROW: D. Bruemmer, R. Vollenweider, R. Oldenberg, H. Meinking, J. Lorenz, P. Mengelt, M. Meyer. fORMSIC CLUB The year 1950-'51 marked the third birthday of the Forensic Club. Since that time, membership has increased from fourteen to thirty-nine members. Organized in an effort to promote greater poise in public speaking, this club has set up a program by which members can participate in plays or compete for speaking honors with other schools in the Coulee Conference. A point system was drawn up this year so that awards might be earned for such work. Throughout the year, short plays and declamations were presented at club meetings, and in March many of the members competed in one of the various speaking divisions. A hay-ride party and a dance constituted the social activities of the Forensic Club. President...................Ronald Schild Vice-President .... Carole Anderson Secretary..................Bonnie Wilcox Treasurer........................ pOWers Advisers..................Mrs. P. Hetland Mrs. M . Friell Mr J. Monson 28 CHORUS The past year forty-eight voices joined together in song to compose the chorus-now known as the Euridice Club. This or- _ . . . Bonnie Wilcox . . . Donna Hemker . . Berniece Peterson . . . Joyce Powers of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. After a full year of work, the club brought its activities to a close by entering the spring music festival in La Crosse. ganization was again under the direction of Mr. Curtis Beers. Because of the lack of proper practice room, the members met in the basement resident . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . FIRST ROW: Mr. C. Beers, B. Schomberg, G. Smith, C. Anderson, E. Jostad, A. Holter, F. Brietkrautz, B. Smith, D. Olson, G. Sprick, L. Schomberg, J. Meyer, R. Durkin, R. Jandt. SECOND ROW: J. Powers, V. Balmer, V. Heinze, E. Bruhn, B. Rowe, J. Myers, C. Wehrenberg, C. Baltz, V. Anderson, D. Sprain, D. Hemker. THIRD ROW: B. Wilcox, C. Achterkirch, V. Byers. J. Wehrenberg, D. Jones, B. Hemker. D. Bolstad, R. Hemker, C. Rowe, M. Olson, M. Severson, M. Larson. FOURTH ROW: D. Eickhoff, C. Meyer, J. Anderson, S. Bangsberg, J. Anderson, Y. Bangsberg, B. Peterson, A. Koopman, G. Severson, R. Cook, C. Gaskill, B. Powell. 29 CLARINETS Bonnie Wilcox Carmon Hancock Harriet Brocade Nancy Twining Catharine Nuttelman Sylvia Bangsberg Mimi Eckert Minnetta Larson Delores Mikkelson Barbara Rowe Bonnie Buol T om La r s on Grace Jordson Mary Schober Darryl Bruemmer OBES Marjorie Knutson Sharon Wehrs FLUTES Marilyn Slosser Mary Knutson Betsy Eckert Yvonne Bangsberg BAUD SAXOPHONES Kenneth Bangsberg Jean Bahan Donna Hoier Robert Gilster Vonnie Sprain Gurine Whitlock Marilyn Miller FRENCH HORNS Virginia Balmer Doris Wehrenberg Janice Anderson Helen Betthauser Elaine Meier BARITONES John Betthauser Richard Walters TROMBONES Valary Anderson Marjorie Johnson Lorna Balmer Douglas Jewett BASSES Angelen Holter 30 Raymond Schober William McClintock CORNETS Ralph Hoff Paul Mengelt Beverly Schild Pat Moran Mary Buol Jerry Jewett Charlotte Achterkirch Darone Hix PERCUSSION Pat Justin Pat Powers Joyce Powers Jeanette Wehrenberg Sally Meyer Barbara Balmer coectm BAUD With only five player losses, the addition of several new horns, and the return of Mr. Beers as director, the West Salem Concert Band once more has proved to be a very successful musical organization. During the year the band gave many concerts. Admissions went toward uniform rent, tournament fees, and a trip. The firstconcert portrayed atypical school year, including “School Days,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Easter Parade, and ending with the graduation march, “Marche Militaire. The band was also a recipient of an unusual honor when they were asked to play at an Adjudication Clinic. At this clinic judges were chosen and schooled for the spring festival. The pep bandboosted the morale at all homebasketball games by playing, among other selections,a new school song, “The Booster,” with words written by Mr. Beers. Many band members became soloists through the practice and experience obtained from the Orpheus Club. The club was formerly named the Solo Club, but through a popular vote, the Orpheus Club was unanimously declared as something unique. In addition to the district solo tournament a few of the band members participated in the state solo contest. The entire band also entered the spring band festival at La Crosse. 6. S Matter, ad? 7. Innocent then--but now I 8. Marooned” 9. Way Back When 10. Play boy 11. Interesting story? 12. Ready, aim, fire I 13. Initiation memories 1. Let's have a cheer” 2. Personality 3. Smile Pretty, Louie! 4. Pretty Sharp There 5. A pair of honeys 14. Our Hero 15. Watch that dirt 1 16. Inseparables 17. What's this? BASEBALL FIRST ROW: D. Rutz, R. Vanderploeg, W. McClintock, P. Mengelt, M. Meyer, K. liaverly, H. Meinking. SECOND ROW: Mr. H. Moran, J. Aronson, R. Hoff, R. Yanzer, K. Klos, G. Evenson, K. Carlson, K. Meyer. Last fall the baseball nine, under the mentorship of Coach Moran, tied for first place in the Coulee Conference with Melrose and Bangor. The Panthers won four and dropped one. Victories were posted over Melrose, Holmen, Trempealeau, and Mindoro. The locals absorbed their only setback from their traditional foe, Bangor. The diamond crew also played three non-conference tilts. They lost a decision to Melrose and again to Bangor. The Panthers edged Cashton 1-0 in the season finale, behind the superb pitching of Roger Kolseth. Pitching again proved to be the brightest spot on the team, with Roger Kolseth racking up five wins and no losses. Other moundsmen were George Evenson, Karl Haverly, Harry Meinking, and Ray Vanerploeg. Morris Meyer and Paul Mengelt received the slants of the hurlers. With six lettermen due to graduate this spring, next years's squad will be greatly handicapped by lack of experience. The graduates are Rollin Yanzer, Ken Klos, Ku Wayne Rutz, William McClintock, George Evenson, and Morris Meyer. Returning letter winners who will form the nucleus of the 1951-52 squad are Ray Vanderploeg, Roger Kolseth, Harry Meinking, and Paul Mengelt, with underclassmen being brough up to fill in the gaps left by the seniors. CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Holmen. . . . .2 West Salem .8 Melrose . 13 West Salem . .3 Bangor . . 12 West Salem .2 Bangor . . 10 West Salem . .4 Melrose . .2 West Salem 10 Cashton . .0 West Salem . .1 Mindoro . .3 West Salem 23 T rempealeau. . .3 West Salem .7 34 BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Mr. H. Moran. R. Vanderploeg, G. Evenson, R. Kolseth, K. Klos, R. Yanzer. R. Gilster Mr. R. Webster. SECOND ROW: H. Meinking, K. Meyer K. Carlson. K. Bangsberg, P. Mengelt, J. Aronson. R. Hoff. THIRD ROW: R. Schild. W. Holter. R. Mikkelson, M. Byers, R. Vollenweider, M. Capper, Dean Wald-enberger, J. Lorenz. When the 1950-51 basketball season finally came to a close, the Panthers had shown vast improvement over the previous season. The Salem boys won 12 of their 20 games during the regular season and two of the three in the District tournament which was again held in West Salem. In the Coulee Conference, the Salem team tiedfor fourth andfifth places with Bangor, behind Gaiesville, Onalaska, and Holmen in that order. In compiling their record, the locals amassed 1, 114 points for an average of 49 per game against their opponents' 45 per contest. The Panthers started the season off on the right foot by netting wins over Blair and Melrose. We dropped our next three to a tough Onalaska quint, Prairie DuChien, and a thrilling overtime to Holmen. Then we won three more, dropped one, and rang up three more victories before losing to Melrose. From then on it was nip and tuck as they won decisions from Holmen, Trempealeau, Cashton, and Mindoro while losing to Onalaksa, Bangor, and Gaiesville. The local boys hadno trouble in winning the fourth annual homecoming game from Trempealeau, 71-54. Then came the tournament. The Panthers went into the tourney as distinct underdogs, but still fought their way into the final game with Onalaska. The fast and tough Hilltopper quints had too much for the locals and walked off with a 58-34 decision. In previous nights the Panthers had eked out a 52-51 win over Melrose, and a 51-41 triumph over Holmen. Kenneth Klos annexed the year's scoring crown with a grand total of 264 points. Roger Kolseth was close behind him all season, and ended with 263. Raymond Vanderploeg was the other high scorer with 217. The squad will lose onlythree lettermen: Kenneth Klos, Rollin Yanzer, and George Evenson. Five letterwinners will be returning to bolster next year's squad. 35 SEASON’S RECORD Name FG FTA FTM PF PTS. Kenneth Klos. . . 87 160 90 89 264 Roger Kolseth . . . 91 147 81 88 263 Raymond Vanderploeg . 79 83 59 50 217 Robert Gilster . . . 64 32 13 55 141 Rollin Yanzer . . 25 36 20 42 70 George Evenson . . 25 29 17 35 67 Paul Mengelt. . .17 16 6 45 40 Karl Haverly. . . 5 5 4 12 14 Harry Meinking. . . 5 3 1 8 11 Kenneth Carlson . . . 1 14 7 20 9 Joe Aronson . . . 2 5 4 4 8 Keith Meyer . . . 2 4 1 5 5 Kenneth Schmidt . . . 0 6 3 5 3 Kenneth Bangsberg . . 0 3 2 5 2 403 543 308 463 1,114 GAME SCORES Blair . . 52 West Salem . . . 55 Melrose . . . 27 West Salem . . .31 Onalaska . . . 50 West Salem . . . 42 Prairie Du Chien . . . 55 West Salem . . . 50 Holmen . . 42 West Salem . . . 39 Viola . . 39 West Salem . . . 42 Bangor . . 48 West Salem . . . 50 Trempealeau . . 48 West Salem . . . 58 Galesville . . . 33 West Salem . . . 29 Mindoro . . . 47 West Salem . . . 68 Cochrane . . . 29 West Salem . . . 58 Prairie Du Chien . . . 42 West Salem . . . 50 Melrose . . . 49 West Salem . . . 44 Holmen . . . 48 West Salem . . . 49 Onalaska . . . 62 West Salem . . . 40 Trempealeau . . 54 West Salem . . . 71 Bangor . . 53 West Salem . . . 39 Cashton . . 50 West Salem . . . 55 Galesville . . . 57 West Salem . . . 30 Mindoro . . . 41 West Salem . . . 76 TOURNAMENT GAMES Melrose . . .51 West Salem . . . 51 Holmen West Salem . . . 51 Onalaska . . . 58 West Salem . . . 34 36 1. Jump boys ! 2. Tournament crowds. 3. Prom Guests, 1950. 4. “Let's give a lean for the team!” 5. Come on. Panthers, watch it! 6. Congenial waiter. 7. Hobo Day 1951. 8. Homecoming Royalty 9. Smile pretty, please. 10. Let’s have a cheer! JUniOfi GLASS PLfly The hilarious three-act comedy, “The Inner Willy,” was presented to an enthusiastic audience the night of October 27, 1950. Under the proficient direction of Mrs. Marie Sanders, the cast did a commendable job in portraying the unusual characters. The story revolved around Willoughby Adams' problems with his three maiden aunts and his own “inner self. The generous applause and laughter proved the play to be a success. CAST Willoughby Adams. Inner Willy . Olga.............. Hester............ Louise............ Carol Martin Marybelle Turner . Stanley .......... Mike.............. Trudy Marshall. Janet Marshall . Prompter . . , . Richard Vollenweider , . . Ronald Schild . . . Nancy Twining . . . Donna Hemker . Jeanette Wehrenberg . . . . Darone Hix Charlotte Achterkirch . . . Harry Meinking . . Darryl Bruemmer , . . . Donna Olson . Wilma Waldenberger . Berniece Peterson 40