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

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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

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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

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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