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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1953 volume:

THE 19SHESH0I0C Published by THE SENIOR CLASS West Salem High School West Salem, Wisconsin 1953 DEDICATION Because your devotion, interest, and guidance have inspired us to the higher things of life, because you have provided us with all the necessities of living so that we might obtain our education, because you have shared with us our joys and our sorrows, and because you have given us endless encouragement when it was needed most, we the Senior Class dedicate with deepest love and esteem, the 1952- 1953 edition of the NESHONOC, to you, our parents. 3 FACULTY 4 FACULTY LLOYD S. QUALLEY Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts; University of Minnesota, Graduate Work; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; Superior State College, Graduate Work; Supervising Principal; Senior Class Adviser; Student Council Adviser. MRS. MARIE SANDERS La Crosse State College, Bachelor of Education; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; University of Iowa, Graduate Work; English: Thespian Club; Library Club; ORIOLE Staff; NESHONOC; Senior Class Adviser. CURTIS S. BEERS Nebraska State Teachers' College, Bachelor of Science; Vandercook School of Music, Graduate Work; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; Biology; Band; Chorus. e HORACE H. MORAN University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science; Athletics; Mathematics. ROBERT D. WEBSTER La Crosse State College, Bachelor of Science; Chemistry; General Science; Physical Education; Sophomore Class Adviser. MRS. JUNE SLETTELAND Whitewater State College, Business Education in Commerce; University of Wisconsin, Graduate Work; Superior State College, Graduate Work; Commercial; Forensic Club; Activity Bookkeeper. MRS. PHYLLIS HETLAND Carroll College, Bachelor of Arts; History; Social Problems; Forensic Club; Junior Class Adviser. JOHN H. MONSON St.Olaf College, Bachelor of Arts; English; Social Problems; Thespian Club; ORIOLE Staff; Junior Class Adviser. NORMAN N. ROWE University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science; University of Colorado, Master of Science; Agriculture; FFA; Freshman Class Adviser. SENIOR SENIORS RUTH ANDERSON Euridice Club 1,2; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2; class play 3; class vice-president 4; Student Council 4; hall monitor 2,3,4. VALARY ANDERSON Band 1,2,3,4, secretary 3; state tournament 2; German Band 4; FHA 1,2,3; historian 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, social chairman 4; Drama Club 2; Thespian Club 3, 4, president 4; Student Council secretary 4; Euridice Club 2,3; ORIOLE Staff 1,2; class play 3; hall monitor 3,4; NESHONOC business manager 4. JOHN BETTHAUSER Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3, vice-president 4; class treasurer 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2; Thespian Club 3,4, treasurer 4; Badger Boys' State 3; class play 3; Band 1,2,3,4, president3; German Band 4; basketball manager 4. DONNA BOLSTAD Euridice Club 1,2,3; Forensic Club 3,4; class play 3. EVALYN BRUHN Drama Club 3; Forensic Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Euridice Club 1,2; FHA 1, 2,3,4. MARCELLA CAULUM FHA 1,2,3,4, historian 4; PepClub 1,2,3, 4, president 4; hall monitor 2,4; Drama Club 2,3; class play 3; Euridice Club 1, 2, vice-president 3. RITA DURKIN FHA 1,2,3; Forensic Club 1; Drama Club 2,3; Euridice Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3, 4. BETSY ECKERT Band 1,2,3,4; ORIOLE Staff 1,2,3,4, business manager 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2,3,4, treasurer 3; Forensic Club 1,2,3, play 1; FHA 1,2; class play 3; class secretary 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2; Thespian Club 3,4, secretary 4; Student Council alternate 2,4. 9 DONNA EHLO PepClub 1,2,3,4; cheerleader 3,4; homecoming court 3; hall monitor 3,4. ROBERT ELLIOTT Transferred from Bangor 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; judging team 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 1. CARMON HANCOCK Band 1,2,3,4, treasurer 3, secretary 4; state tournament 3; German Band 4; ORIOLE Staff 1,2,3,4, social chairman 3, circulation manager 4; EuridiceClub 1,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; class play 3; FHA 1,2,3. MARIE HESSE FHA 1,2,3,4; Forensic Club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Euridice Club 4. RALPH HOFF Band 1,2,3,4, vice-president 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; German Band 4; ORIOLE Staff 3,4; Student Council alternate 2,4. DONNA HOIER Pep Club 1,2,3.4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Euridice Club 1. DALE HOPPMANN FFA 1,2,3,4; meat judging team 3,4. ELIZABETH HUXSAHL FHA 1,2,3,4, program of work chairman 3, treasurer 4, state convention 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3, secretary 3; hall monitor 2,4; Student Council treasurer 4; class play 3; homecoming court 2. 10 SENIORS JERRY JEWETT FFA 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4, vice-president 3, president 4; German Band 4; Drama Club 2,3; class vice-president 1,2. MARY JOHNSON Euridice Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4, editor 3, secretary 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; hall monitor 2; centennial court 2. DOLORES JONES Transferred from La Crosse Logan 1; Euridice Club 1,2; Drama Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3; ORIOLE Staff 3,4; Forensic Club 3,4. ELIZABETH JOSTAD Euridice Club 1,2,3; class play 3; hall monitor 4; Forensic Club 3,4, president 4; Student Council 4. MARY KNUTSON Band 1,2,3; ORIOLE Staff 1,2,3,4, social chairman 4; Drama Club 2; Library Club 2,3,4, head librarian 3; Forensic Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; homecoming court 1; prom queen 3; annual editor 4. VIONNE LETSON Transferred from Cazenovia High School 3; Band 1,2; Chorus 2; FHA 4; hall monitor 2; Pep Club 4; Forensic Club 2. RICHARD MARKING Transferred from Holmen 2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; class play 2.3. ELAINE MEIER Euridice Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Forensic Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; hall monitor 4; Drama Club 2. 11 SENIORS PAUL MENGELT Class vice-president 3, president !; Drama Club 2, play 2; hall monitor 2; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4, play 1, state contest3; Thespian Club 3,4, president 3, vice-president 4, plays 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, vice-president 1; class play 1,3; ORIOLE Staff 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, vice-president 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. JEANETTE MEYERS FHA 1,2,3,4; Euridice Club 1,2; hall monitor 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council alternate 1. MARILYN MILLER ORIOLE Staff 1,2,3,4, editor 3,4; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4, vice-president 3, social chairman 4; Library Club 2,3,4; FHA 1, 2,3; Band 1,2,3, Drama Club secretary 2; Euridice Club 1; Student Council 1. REUBEN OLDENBURG Class president 1,2,3; Student Council 2, 3,4, president 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, vice-president 3; Badger Boys' State 3; Forensic Club 1,2,3, 4; homecoming court 2; cheerleader 2,3, 4; Drama Club 3; meat judging team 3. FAYE OLSON Drama Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1. LEROY PRALLE FFA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4. BARBARA ROWE FHA 1,2,3,4, president 4, state convention 2,3, state officer 4, national convention 3; PepClubl,2,3,4; DramaClub 2; Thespian Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3; hall monitor 2,3; class play 3; Euridice Club 1,2,3; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4, treasurer 3; Badger Girls' State 3. FRANCIS SCHALLER FFA 2,3,4. i 12 SENIORS MARY SCHOBER FHA 1,2,3,4, officer 4; Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Drama Club 3; class play 3. MARILYN SLOSSER Band 1,2,3,4, state tournament 2,3; Forensic Club 1,2,3,4, secretary 4, play 1; Oriole Staff 1,2,3,4, social chairman 2, advertising manager 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Library Club 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Eu-ridice Club 1,3; Drama Club 2; Thespian Club 3,4, plays 3,4, clerk 4; class play 3; Student Council 1; hall monitor 3. GLORIA SMITH FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Euridice Club 1,2,4; hall monitor 4. ALLEN SPRAIN FFA 1,2,3,4, president 4; prom king 3. MARY SPRINGER Transferred from Holmen 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3. MARLEEN THIELKER Oriole Staff 1; Library Club 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4. RICHARD WALTERS Band 1,2,3,4. 13 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: The Hands That Built The Past Mold The Future. Colors: Rust and Yellow Flower: Yellow Rose Turning the hands of time back four years we recall making our debut as high school students in the fall of 1949. Having survived initiation, the fifty-three members of our class became accustomed to high school life as they participated in various organizations. FHA, FFA, forensics, Pep Club, band, chorus, and ORIOLE Club claimed many of us as freshmen. In the winter of 1950, Mary Knutson was our representative on the Homecoming Court. The rapidly turning hands of time found the forty-two sophomores taking their turn at initiating the freshmen. Reuben Oldenburg was elected as a cheerleader by the student body and held this position for three years. Paul Mengelt represented our class on the baseball team. The sophomore class chose Elizabeth Huxsahl to serve on the Homecoming Court. Time turned quickly and we reached our junior year, a year high-lighted by our class play, Men Are Like Streetcars, and our prom, Tuliptime. King Allen Sprain chose as his queen, Mary Knutson. Elected in the fall of '51, Donna Ehlo served as a cheerleader for two years. Mary Knutson as sum -ed the position of head librarian and served as associate editor of the NESHONOC which led to the editorship in her senior year. The newly organized Thespian Club had Paul Mengelt as president. The ORIOLE staff was headed by Marilyn Miller who served for two years. Class representatives of Badger Girls' State and Badger Boys' State were Barbara Rowe, John Bet-thauser, and Reuben Oldenburg, respectively. Paul Mengelt played on both the basketball and baseball teams. The junior on the Homecoming Court was Donna Ehlo. As the hours passed, we became aware that our goal, graduation, was near at hand. The names of seniors were to be found on the rolls of all clubs with many as office holders. Valary Anderson acted as business manager of the NESHONOC and was chosen head of the Thespian Club. The Pep Club had as its president Marcella Caulum. President of the FFA was Allen Sprain while Barbara Rowe led the FHA. The newly elected president of the forensic club was Elizabeth Jostad. Senior student council officers were president, Reuben Oldenburg; vice-president, John Betthauser; secretary, Valary Anderson; and treasurer, Elizabeth Huxsahl. The baseball team had Paul Mengelt, Ralph Hoff, and Richard Marking from our class, while Paul Mengelt and Ralph Hoff were on the basketball squad. The band elected Jerry Jewett as president. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the faculty for the guidance they have given us through the four years constituting our high school days. The unforgettable times we spent at West Salem High School will live with us always. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Advisers Paul Mengelt Ruth Anderson Betsy Eckert John Betthauser Mrs. M. Sanders, Mr. L. Qualley 14 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the graduating class of 1953, being of sane disposition and sound memory, and being conscious of inevitable graduation, do hereby compose, publish, and declare this our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all previous wills made by us. First: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to our revered instructors innumerable pleasant memories of our departing class. Second: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of '54 the enviable position of high esteem enjoyed by the senior class. Third: We, the individual members of the Classof 53, hereby bequeath to our beloved schoolmates and friends our priceless possessions as follows, to wit; I, Ruth Anderson, bestow my interest in boys on Carol Rowe. I, Valary Anderson, assign my trombone to Loma Vogel. I, John Betthauser, present my many treasurers' reports to the junior class and various clubs. I, Donna Bolstad, relinquish my worn-ou(t date book to Carol Bahr. I, Evalyn Bruhn, give my long hair to Georgia Havens. I, Marcella Caulum, bequeath my Saturday night dates to Bonnie Schild. I, Rita Durkin, will my capability to carry on an argument to Joanne Hemker. I, Betsy Eckert, offer the art of blushing to Dick Johnson. I, Donna Ehlo, leave my athletic ability to Arlene Schnick. I, Robert Elliott, bestow my interest in members of the opposite sex on Reuben Walters. I, Carmon Hancock, relinquish my men to Yvonne Bangsberg. I, Marie Hesse, assign my giggles to Myrtle Stetzer. I, Ralph Hoff, intend my splendid physique for Flash Indahl. I, Donna Hoier, present my dimples to Duane Horstman. I, Dale Hoppmann, relinquish my interest in the Avalon to Greta Sprick. 1, Elizabeth Huxsahl, will my pretty blue eyes to Lynn Hass. I. Jerry Jewett, give all my worldly possessions to the freshmen boys. I, Mary Johnson, leave my art of hurrying to Duane Young. I, Delores Jones, give my wise cracks to someone who knows when to use them. I, Elizabeth Jostad, offer my pool playing ability to Janice Meyer. I, Mary Knutson, bestow my seat on the bus to Louis Schild in hopes that a more prompt student will fill it. I, Vionne Letson, bequeath my wit for playing Buck Euchre to Richie Caulum. I, Richard Marking, leave my trips to La Crosse to Billy Loging. I, Elaine Meier, give my blonde hair to Doris Beier. I, Paul Mengelt, personally relinquish my car to the County Highway Police since, to date, they have failed to get it in other ways. I, Jeanette Meyers, present my long red shapely fingernails to Pat Durkin. I, Marilyn Miller, will my ambition to Karl Haverly. I, Reuben Oldenburg, relinquish my cheerleading ability to Patty Storandt. I, Faye Olson, give my neat locker to Bob Raymer. I, LeRoy Pralle, offer my curly golden locks to David Miller. I, Barbara Rowe, will my interest in a Bangor family to Colleen Johnson. I, Francis Schaller, leave my ... my ... oh. I'm just leaving. I, Mary Schober, assign my position at Lakeview to Mickey Moran. I, Lynn Slosser, offer my formula for vocal exercises to Gurine Whitlock. 1, Gloria Smith, will my stature to Pat Moran. I, Allen Sprain, give my haircut to Melvin Loging. I, Mary Springer, impart my winning way with boys to Joanne Schaller. I, Marleen Thielker, leave everything but my interest in Pleasant Valley. I, Richard Walters, give my baritone to Mr. Beers. In witness whereof, we, the Class of '53 have this to be our final will and testament, and have hereunto set our hand and sealthis month of May in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-three. 15 CLASS POEM A very fast typist is Ruth, we hear-Vice-president of our class this year. Vickie's the girl who is tall and blonde; Of boys in general, she's very fond. A good leader and a friendly lass. Valary is popular in our class. In baseball Dick is really the bos; For laughter and fun he's not at a loss. John’s in charge of all our money; If you want to argue, he’s a honey. Clever, blonde, and petite is Elaine; About her work, teachers never complain. Of Donna Bolstad there's much to say. Always so happy, carefree and gay. Basketball playing is right in his line, And as Johnny Ray's extra, Paul's really fine. Evalyn Bruhn, with her lovely hair, Has never a worry, never a care. Very business-like is Jeanette Meyers; Of boys, however, she never tires. A very fortunate girl is Celia; We wonder who's her latest fella. As ORIOLE editor, Marilyn’s always alert; She's a good dancer; a cute little flirt. Rita Durkin is really quite a girl; On any subject she'll give you a whirl. Reuben is always friendly and neat; As our cheerleader, he can't be beat. Betsy does everything really quite well; Fond of acting -- as a friend she's swell. Extremely careful and neat is Faye; She does her work faithfully every day. Donna Ehlo doesn't like studies a bit. But with the boys, she's quite a hit. LeRoy Pralle, who lives on a farm, Doesn't rise early; he needs an alarm. Carmon's a hot musician, everyone knows; On a clarinet melodious tunes she blows. As a state officer in the FHA, Barb Rowe's helped in many a way. Pretty, quiet, and sweet is she, Typical blonde of our class, Marie. Francis Schaller, a studious boy. Was always the teachers' source of joy. At telling jokes, Ralph is quite a hand, The hottest cornet player in the band. Demonstrating, Mary Schober’s a whizz; When there's fun, that's where she is. Always cutting up, a joker and how! Come on, Donna Hoier, give us a bow. Lynn's busy; always on the run, Still she takes time out for fun. Not so quiet, with way that's winning, Dale Hoppmann is forever grinning. In school. Gloria Smith's the quiet sort; It seems that tumbling's her favorite sport. Elizabeth Huxsahl, better known as Zip , On FHA she can give you a tip. Allen was prom king of our class; He's very popular with many a lass. Jerry Jewett's a boy who is sweet and shy; But out of school he's a different guy. Mary Springer with hair so black. Pep and energy she'll never lack. Mary Johnson has an innocent smile; But oh, just wait till you know her a while. Marleen is the gal who can really cook; For a man to feed, she’ll not have to look. Like the top man on a totem pole, That's Dolores on the honor roll. Richard Walters, who always looks neat, At baritone playing, can't be beat. Sparkling eyes and soft brown hair, A girl like Betty is really rare. A transfer from Bangor this year. Bob brought with him fun and cheer. Mary Knutson, a girl from the farm. Is talented and full of charm. 16 The hands of time have turned, we see. So farewell from the Class of '53. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY As we turn the hands of time forward twenty years, we find that the members of the Class of 53 have arrived at the Crystal Room in the White House where John Betthauser, the newly elected President of the United States, is host to the fourth reunion banquet. As the guests assemble and the party progresses, we will try to enlighten you on the present occupations and some of the past experiences of the members of the class. Sitting next to President Betthauser is Mary Johnson, recently appointed secretary to the chief executive. An agriculturist from the United Nations to China, Reuben Oldenburg is listening to Elizabeth Jostad, a registered nurse in Japan, tell of her many exciting experiences. The field of nursing also attracted Donna Bolstad, recently chosen head nurse at the Walter Reed Hospital right here in Washington, D. C. Definitely in the spotlight is the world famous roller skating pair, Marilyn Miller and Donna Ehlo, who have just completed a command performance at the Palladium in London. They made quite a hit with the English. The former Jeanette Meyers is now Mrs. Henry Niedercorn, wife of the president of the Burlington Railroad. She was able to secure a special train for the purpose of transporting tellow class members for this all-important banquet. Across the room we see two girls, Evalyn Bruhn and Marleen Thielker, who are now married and reside on farms in Barre Mills. The current topic seems to be the date of the next Ladies' Aid. Some of the members who entered the field of farming are having a heated dis cussion concerning the new atomic powered tractor. Francis Schaller and Richard Walters each have one on their farms and are very pleased with their purchases. Allen Sprain still doubt's whether it will work. The clank of milk bottles has become a familiar sound to Robert Elliott, new owner of the Holmen Dairy. Since her permanent home is in Hawaii, Elaine Meier, a stewardess on the Trans Continental Airlines, traveled halfway around the world to be here tonight. Wrapping packages was a hobby at first, but Mary Schober profited by it. She is now head of the department of gift wrapping at Bonwit Teller in New York City. Another visitor from New York is Mary Knutson, who is the society editor for the NEW YORK TIMES. Her previous experience as editor of the NES-HONOC aided her in securing this position. We have two stage and screen celebrities in our midst this evening in the person of Paul Mengelt and Betsy Eckert. Both were recipients of Academy Awards this year. Unable to be with us tonight are Ralph Hoff, Jerry Jewett, and Carmon Hancock who are vying for top honors at the International Music Festival at Munich, Germany. Although the competition is great, the trio is confident of carrying off top awards in the German Band Division. Another talented musician in the group tonight is Donna Hoier who has become a famous accordian teacher in Minneapolis. Enthusiastically explaining her new method of shorthand to Marcella Caulum and Favorite Olson is Ruth Anderson who is head of the Secretarial Research Department in New York. Marcella is affiliated with the Grosset Dunlap Publishing Company. Faye, who is secretary to the American Ambassador to Brazil, seems to be very interested in this new method. A classmate from deepest Africa here this evening is Rita Durkin. Outstanding in missionary work among the Ubangi tribes, Rita says her work is often dangerous but always exciting. 17 Atomic planes are common today. Here with us is Commander Mary Springer of the United States Air Force who happens to be the only woman pilot of such atomic crafts. Dick Marking's interest in cars has led to success. He is now the head of the Northwest Division of Ford Motors. Dick has mentioned that the cars that come out of his factories go quite a bit slower than the atomic plane. On the dance floor we see Vionne Letson teaching Barbara Rowe a new step. Proficient as a dance instructor, Vicky teaches at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Miami, Florida. Barbara Rowe has become widely known for her interior decorating salons. Just a short time ago she was commissioned to redecorate two rooms at Blair House, Washington, D. C„ Valary Anderson and Dolores Jones have been comparing the different teaching techniques that are in practice now. Valary is employed as an English teacher at her Alma Mater while Dolores is serving as an exchange teacher to Oxford University in England. As Director of Religious Education at the Hollywood Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, California, Lynn Slosser has made quite a name for herself. Re- cently she has received recognition for conducting the largest youth rally in the nation. After working many long weary nights, LeRoy Pralle has just completed designing a new safety device for corn pickers. Dale Hoppmann, a prominent farmer in Barre Mills, has the privilege of being the first to use this safety measure. Another arrival is Elizabeth Huxsahl who for the last few years has been secretary to the president of one of the largest industrial firms in the United States. This position has enabled her to travel widely and meet many well-known people. Gloria Smith's hobby of drawing and painting brought success, for her famous artistic attainments can be seen in the art galleries in Paris. Marie Hesse's interest in clerical work has enabled her to become one of the better-known commercial instructors in the nation. She is employed at the University of Wisconsin. The evening is drawing to a close and we realize that it is time to part again. We will carry with us a memory of this reunion and cherish it as an inspiration for further success. CLASS SONG AUF WIEDERSEH 'N Farewell to you. Dear Salem High We'll say with all our hearts. This is the day we go away, The time has come to part. Four years have passed and here at last In cap and gown we stand. Our parents true and teachers, too, All gave a helping hand. We've taken part with all our heart In band and choir and plays. In clubs for all and basketball We've sung our high school’s praise. Good-bye Salem, Good-bye dear friends. We'll always cherish true. The memories of the times we’ve spent At Salem High with you. 18 CLASSES JUNIOR CLASS The 1953 junior class was composed of forty-four students, including two transfers, Marie Stetzer and Myrtle Stetzer. Some of the events that made this year a memorable one were purchasing rings, entertaining the community with the play, Meet Corliss Archer, sponsoring the pre-prom and prom, and managing the candy sales. Well represented in every club, the class contributed a great deal in extracurricular activities. Greta Sprick acted as head librarian and was chosen associate editor of the ORIOLE. The junior class claimed one presidency, that of the Euridice Club with Marie Stetzer as acting head. Janice Meyer and Fred Schomberg were vice-presidents of the FHA and FFA, respectively, and Janice also represented the school as Harvest Queen candidate. Barbara Schomberg served as secretary of the Library Club and as treasurer of the band. The student body chose Fred Schomberg as a cheerleader. Many juniors were members of the Pep Club with Nancy Havens as secretary and Mona Bruemmer as treasurer. Chosen as associate editor of the NESHONOC was Jackie Vance. Several participated in athletics. President........Kenneth Carlson Vice-president .... Jackie Vance Secretary........Robert Raymer Treasurer........Fred Schomberg Adviser..........Mrs. P. Hetland Miss A. Grutzik Mr. J. Monson FIRST ROW: J. Meyer, L. Schomberg, M. Oldenburg, R. Raymer, K. Carlson, F. Schomberg,]. Vance, J. Schaller, G. Whitlock, M. Bruemmer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Monson, R. Jandt, A. Schnick, D. Sprain, B. Schild, M. Stetzer, K. Moan.J. Anderson, R. Nuttleman.D. Miller, Mrs. Hetland. THIRD ROW: B. Schomberg, G. Sprick, N. Havens, J. Horstman, R. Hemker, C. Rowe, B. Hemker, H. Hetland, G. Zielke, P. Zurbuchen, R. Walters, M. Johnson, Miss Grutzik. FOURTH ROW: P. Durkin, D. Marking, D. Waldenberger, R. Indahl, M. Stetzer, Y. Bangsberg, G. Romskog, K. Eggen, M. Capper, K. Haverly, K. Swett, D. Wehrenberg. FIRST ROW: C. Jones, F. Lee, M. Smith, P. Moran, P. Ranum, H. Betthauser, B. Buol, F. Puent, S. Bell, M. Johnson SECOND ROW: Mr. Webster, M. McClintock, A. Schmidt, P. Strittmater, D. Perso, R. Stelloh, C. Johnson, R. Schilling, G. Havens, S. Hayden, R. Bahr. THIRD ROW; S. Meyer, S. Wehrs, M. Bruemmer, T. Larson, B. Nuttelman, D. Beier, J. Hancock, W. Logging, R. Caulum, M. Randall, C. Bahr, J. Hemker. FOURTH ROW: J. Bahan, M. Koopman, R. Schmidt, B. Horstman, D. Wiese, M. Byers, M. Hesse, G. Bolstad, B. Furch-tenicht, L. Olson, D. Hanson, B. Balmer, S. Powell. SOPHOMORE CLASS Enrolling as sophomores in September of '52 were forty-six students, including Rita Bahr, Sally Ranger, and Ronald Peek as transfer students. Highlights of the year were the freshman initiation and the sale of booster buttons and programs at the basketball tournament. Sophomores evidenced interest in clubs such as Pep Club, Euridice, Library, Drama, and Band. The FHA had Helen Betthauser as editor while the FFA claimed Dudley Wiese as treasurer. The Forensic Club elected Bonnie Buol as vice-president and Georgia Havens as treasurer. Sally Meyer was chosen assistant advertising manager of the ORIOLE Staff. Many sophomore boys showed interest in the baseball and basketball teams. President..............Pat Moran Vice-president........Paul Ranum Secretary.............Bonnie Buol Treasurer.........Helen Betthauser Adviser.............Mr. R. Webster 21 FRESHMAN CLASS On September 2, 1952, forty-six eager freshmen began their high school careers. In less than a month they became well acquainted with the curriculum and the shy, timid expressions left their faces. The good sportsmanship displayed by theFrosh at their initiation, October 3, officially acknowledged them as high school students. An active interest in extra-curricular activities resulted in good representation in FHA, FFA, and Pep Club. Eight members of the class took part in chorus and the band claimed nine more. The Library Club, ORIOLE Staff and Dramatic Club boasted new freshman members. Sixteen boys joined the baseball and basketball teams. Patty Storandt served as a cheerleader. The beginning record of the Class of '56 promises that they will maintain the records established in previous years. President............Dick Johnson Vice-president . . . Kenneth Steiger Secretary...............Lynn Hass Treasurer.........Gene Drecktrah Adviser...........Mr. N. N. Rowe FIRST ROW: D. Schomberg, M. Schomberg, G. Drecktrah, L. Hass, H. Anderson, M. Moran, K. Steiger, R. Hol-ter, T. Jewett, L. Schmitz. SECOND ROW: Mr. Rowe, J. Edberg, P. Storandt, J. Schwier, D. Mullen, J. Larson, D. Miller, R. Hemker.J. Raymer.C. Perso, H. Muenzenberger. THIRD ROW: L. Vogel, C. Pittenger, E. Schwier, M. Byers, J. Johnson, M. Weingarten, W. Durkin, B. Schild, J. Clements, J. Berg, R. Swett, J. Bruhn, B. Klusman. FOURTH ROW: C. Selbrede.D. Horstman, J. Runingen, M. Capper, J. Sprain, W. Clements, D. Young, D. Johnson, M. Krueger, M. Ferris, W. Baltz, S. Buchholtz. Students who were active members of the ORIOLE Club during 1952-'53 and who were responsible for the publication of the paper are STANDING: M. Miller. FIRST ROW: P. Durkin, B. Nuttelman, B. Schild, C. Hancock, Mrs. Sanders. SECOND ROW: N. Havens, M. Smith, S. Meyer, L. Slosser, G. Sprick, B. Eckert, M. Knutson, S. Wehrs, A. Schmidt. THIRD ROW: R. Indahl, B. Buol, F. Lee, P. Mengelt, R. Hoff, G. Zielke, Mr. Monson, G. Romskog, K. Carlson, B. Balmer, D. Jones. ORIOLE CLUB Officers of the ORIOLE Club during 1952-'53 were SITTING: M. Miller, editor; C. Hancock, circulation manager; L.Slosser. advertising manager; S. Meyer, assistant advertising manager; B. Eckert, business manager; STANDING: G.Sprick, associate editor: M. Knutson, social chairman. LIBRARY CLUB September 25, the Library Club, with seventeen members, reorganized for the sixth successful year. This membership included four girls who had served a probationary work period of one year. At a traditional pinning ceremony in February, 1953, five eligible seniors received the highest award the club offers, the gold pin. The successful candidates were Mary Knutson, Elaine Meier, Marilyn Miller, Marilyn Slosser, and Marleen Thielker. Our social program included a trip to the La Crosse Floral Company, attending La Crosse State College plays, and a picnic in the spring. Picnics and social gatherings are now considered a part of the club's recreational program. Library work affords an excellent opportunity to develop poise, dependability, and provides the experience of meeting and working with others. COLORS: Maroon and White FLOWER: Carnation MOTTO: Good libraries are not made, they grow. POEM: Books are keys to wisdom's treasure; Books are gates to lands of pleasure; Books are paths that upward lead; Books are friends; come let us read. Head Librarian.......Greta Sprick Secretary .... Barbara Schomberg Treasurer............Nancy Havens Social Chairman . . . Janice Meyer Adviser.........Mrs. M. Sanders FIRST ROW: M. Miller, B. Schomberg, M. Knutson, G. Sprick, J. Meyer, N. Havens. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Sanders, E. Meier, F. Lee, M. Bruemmer, B. Buol, M. Johnson, M. Smith, L. Slosser, B. Eckert. THIRD ROW: B. Schild, M. Thielker, B. Nuttelman. STANDING: President R. Oldenburg. FIRST ROW: E. Huxsahl, B. Jostad, J. Vance, Mr. Qualley. SECOND ROW: F. Schomberg, B. Buol, J. Betthauser, M. Bruemmer. THIRD ROW: K. Carlson, R. Anderson, P. Moran, V. Anderson. FOURTH ROW: G. Drecktrah, K. Steiger, L. Hass, P. Mengelt. STUDENT COUNCIL Since the organization of the Student Council in 1949, its purpose has been to promote student participation in self government. With this goal in mind the Council was again successful in its fourth year. For the first time since its organization the Council had a regular meeting once a week thus enabling problems to be tabled with the knowledge that the same questions could be brought up at the next meeting. Throughout the year, under the guidance of Mr. Qualley, the Council was active in solving problems, initiating new regulations, and conducting elections for the student body. One of the projects completed was the revision of the Student Council Constitution. Social activities of the year included the sponsoring of the annual Halloween party, the Council's first social event, and a spring picnic in La Crosse. President.........Reuben Oldenburg Vice-president . . John Betthauser Secretary.........Valary Anderson Treasurer .... Elizabeth Huxsahl Adviser.............Mr. L. Qualley 26 FORENSIC CLUB The Forensic Club is a club which aims to develop ability in oral expression under all circumstances and to provide experience in the various types of speaking, namely extemporaneous reading and speaking, serious and humorous declamations, four minute speeches, and original and non-original orations. As in other clubs, points are earned through participation in stunts and skits, speaking before community organizations, and activity in club meetings. Forensic activities are not all work. Social events include trips to movies and plays, parties, and picnics. Self-expression with confidence is a universal desire and accomplishment sought by everyone, and the Forensic Club has this as its goal! President.........Elizabeth Jostad Vice-president.......Bonnie Buol Secretary.........Marilyn Slosser Treasurer.........Georgia Havens Social Chairman . . Marilyn Miller Adviser...........Mrs. P. Hetland Mrs. J. Sletteland STANDING: P. Mengelt. FIRST ROW: D. Marking, E. Jostad, M. Miller, L. Slosser, G. Havens, F. Lee, G. Sprick, D. Bolstad, D. Jones. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hetland, Y. Bangsberg, B. Buol, M. Knutson, H. Betthauser, S. Hayden, B. Balmer, C. Bahr, M. Hesse, B. Rowe, R. Anderson, Mrs. Sletteland. FIRST ROW: Miss Grutzik, C. Rowe, M. Caulum, H. Betthauser, B. Rowe, E. Huxsahl, M. Johnson, J. Meyer, M. Schober. SECOND ROW: M. Oldenburg, G. Smith, D. Sprain, E. Bruhn, J. Meyers, M. Hesse, K. Moan, R. Jandt, L. Schomberg, E. Meier. THIRD ROW: C. Johnson, S. Wehrs, M. Johnson, B. Nuttelman, A. Schmidt, S. Bell, M. McClintock, S. Hayden, J. Horstman, Y. Bangsberg. FOURTH ROW: B. Hemker, B. Balmer, M, Springer, L. Slosser, V. Letson, D. Hoier, M. Thielker, D. Marking, D. Beier, J. Hemker. F. H. A. With the purpose of becoming better homemakers of the future, forty-five girls rejoined the FHA, New members were admitted at a very impressive installation ceremony in January. In June, '52, three girls attended the state convention, at which time Barbara Rowe was elected to a state office and was chosen to represent Wisconsin at the National Convention in July. During vacation many girls carried out summer projects and entered exhibits at the La Crosse Fair. Accompanying Miss Grutzik to the Wisconsin State Fair were Carol Rowe and Lynn Slosser who worked in the model home. Highlighting the FHA's activities were FHA week -- November 2-8, the Harvest Dance, Silver Tea, the traditional Christmas mixer, state officers' meeting in West Salem in January with the national president attending, a Mother-Daughter Banquet, and a style review. President...........Barbara Rowe Vice-president .... Janice Meyer Secretary...........Mary Johnson Treasurer .... Elizabeth Huxsahl Editor...........Helen Betthauser Historian........Marcella Caulum Parliamentarian . . . Mary Schober Program of Work Chm . Carol Rowe Chapter Mother . . Mrs. N. N. Rowe Adviser.............Miss A. Grutzik 28 F. F. A Through the expert guidance and leadership of Norman N. Rowe, the West Salem Future Farmers Chapter again proved to be outstanding in their field of work. Fifteen new members were initiated in September, which gave the club a membership of thirty-seven. Because of an outbreak of Vesicular Extremia in hogs, the state fair showings were limited to dairy cattle. Top honors were taken at the La Crosse Inter-State Fair in the form of all firsts, champions, and grand-championships. Cooperating with the FHA, the FFA sponsored their Fourth Coulee Conference Harvest Dance and the traditional Christmas Mixer. To honor their fathers, the FFA sponsored their second Father-Son Banquet. The annual rural judging contest was directed by the FFA. In order to raise funds for their treasury, the FFA had concessions at the basketball tournament in February of 1953. These funds were used for recreational purposes and a camping trip to Northern Wisconsin for all chapter members. The year's activities are concluded by exhibitions of livestock at the Wisconsin Northwest Livestock Shows. President....................Allen Sprain Vice-president . . Fred Schomberg Secretary ...... Reuben Oldenburg Treasurer............Dudley Wiese Athletic Director . . Robert Raymer Adviser...........Mr. N. N. Rowe FIRST ROW: D. Hoppmann, D. Johnson, D. Wiese, R. Raymer, F. Schomberg, R. Oldenburg, A. Sprain, D. Miller D. Marking,L. Pralle.SECOND ROW: T. Larson,C. Pittenger. R. Schilling, F. Puent, W. Logging, R. Stelloh, m’ Bruemmer M. Byers, J. Edberg, D. Young, F. Schaller, J. Hancock, R. Elliott. THIRD ROW: G. Zielke, G. Drecktrah R. Nuttleman, R. Caulum, W. Durkin, R. Hemker, D. Schomberg, T. Jewett, D. Waldenberger. R. Swett, J. Clements, B. Klusman, Mr. Rowe. FOURTH ROW: M. Capper, H. Anderson, M. Hesse, B. Horstman, M. Byers, W. Baltz, K. Eggen, G. Romskog, K. Steiger, D. Hanson, K. Swett, D. Horstman. FIRST ROW: Y. Bangserg, B. Eckert, M. Moran, M. Slosser. SECOND ROW: G. Whitlock, J. Horstman, D. Hoier, J. Bahan, B. Schild, S. Wehrs. BAND FIRST ROW: C. Hancock, M. Weingarten, S. Buchholtz, M. Oldenburg, M. Bruemmer, C. Weingarten, S. Justin. SECOND ROW: M. Krueger, P. Storandt, M. Koopman, L. Vogel, S. McClintock, M. Capper. FIRST ROW: P. Strittmater, D. Slosser, C. Selbrede, D. Hussa, B. Schild, R. Hoff. SECOND ROW: S. Ranger, M. Wieking, R. Walters, J. Betthauser. THIRD ROW: R. Schilling, D. Young, M. Johnson, V. Anderson. BAND FIRST ROW: S. Peters, B. Schomberg, E. Meier, H. Betthauser, D. Wehrenberg. SECOND ROW: J. Jewett, T. Eckert, R. Bahr, S. Meyer, B. Balmer. FIRST ROW: D. Miller, M. Miller, D. Ehlo, B. Schild, M. Thielker, M. Springer, J. Meyers, E. Bruhn, C. Rowe, M. Oldenburg, M. Knutson. SECOND ROW: G. Smith, L. Schomberg.L. Slosser, E. Huxsahl, B. Rowe.M. Caulum, C. Hancock, M. Johnson, G. Whitlock, J. Anderson, M. Johnson, B. Eckert, R. Oldenburg, F. Schomberg. THIRD ROW: P. Strittmater, S. Meyer, S. Bell, B. Balmer, B. Schomberg, S. Wehrs, C. Johnson, M. Smith, D. Beier, M. McClintock, J. Bahan, G. Havens, N. Havens, R. Durkin, J. Meyer, Mrs. Crume. FOURTH ROW: M. Bruem-mer,B. Buol.M. Koopman, D. Wehrenberg, Y. Bangsberg, L. Pralle, R. Hoff, P. Mengelt, J. Betthauser, R. Hem-ker, J. Horstman, D. Hoier, V. Anderson, M. Schober, R. Anderson. PEP CLUB In the fall of 1952 the Pep Club reorganized for another year of activity. Club members numbered ninety-two. Admittance depends upon the mastery of the school cheers and songs. The student body re-elected Reuben Oldenburg, Fred Schomberg, and Donna Ehlo as cheerleaders and elected a newcomer, Patty Storandt, to promote school spirit in WSHS. On January 30, the sixth annual Homecoming was sponsored. A dance was held following a basketball game with Bangor, at which time last year's royalty, Lorna Balmer and Ken Schmidt, crowned the '53 reigning pair. Under the direction of Mrs. Carol Crume and the officers, another year was successfully completed by the Pep Club. President.........Marcella Caulum Vice-president................Paul Mengelt Secretary............Nancy Havens Treasurer..........Mona Bruemmer Social Chairman . Valary Anderson Adviser...........Mrs. C. Crume 32 EURIDICE CLUB For the third successive year the chorus has been under the direction of Mr. Beers. After losing more than two-thirds of its membership last year, the ranks swelled somewhat with the addition of freshmen. Throughout the year the club performed at concerts and other school functions. An interesting feature was the execution of dance steps to popular music. Because of its small membership, the chorus did not carry out the tradition of entering the spring music festival at La Crosse. Pre sident Vice-pre sident Sec retary Treasurer Director Marie Stetzer Lynn Hass Sharon Powell Arleen Schmidt Mr. Curtis Beers FIRST ROW: Mr. Beers. SECOND ROW; M. Stetzer, S. Powell, L. Hass, L. Schomberg, J. Berg. THIRD ROW; A. Schmidt, G. Smith, M. Smith, R. Hemker, M. Heese, E. Schwier. FOURTH ROW: J. Bruhn, K. Moan, D. Marking, M. Stetzer, R. Durkin, S. Bell. it The remaining charter members of the Thespian Club are B. Rowe, P. Mengelt, J. Betthauser, V. Anderson, L. Slosser, and B. Eckert. THESPIAN CLUB In the spring of 1952 Troupe 1226 came into existence, and the Thespian Club became affiliated with the National Thespian Society. Seventeen members who met the qualifications were initiated. The six remaining members of the Thespian Club met in the fall of 1952 and planned the activities for the school year. Four students invited to join the club the first semester were Barbara Schomberg, Beverly Schild, Doris Wehrenberg, and Jacqueline Vance. Admittance to the organization is dependent upon meritorious acting and production work. An innovation of the club was the production of one act plays presented before various school and civic organizations of the community. Goodnight Please, a comedy, and Fog on the Valley, a drama, were two used in this manner. A formal initiation, a spring picnic, and trips to La Crosse to college plays constituted the year's social activities. Pre sident Vice-president Secretary T reasurer Clerk Advisers Valary Anderson Paul Mengelt Betsy Eckert John Betthauser Lynn Slosser Mrs. M. Sanders Mr. J. Monson 34 ATHLETICS BASEBALL After losing five lettermen to graduation last spring, Salem's baseball team had many loopholes. However, the core of last year's team, plus the addition of a few freshmen, filled the openings well, as they won their fourth straight championship. The superb pitching of Karl Haverly, and the hitting splurges of Paul Mengelt and Pat Moran, led the Panther's attack as they ran over fiverivals without a loss. Haverly pitched his way to fame against Mindoro as he twirled a no-hitter. West Salem 13 Mindoro 2 West Salem 9 Trempealeau 0 West Salem 3 Melrose 1 West Salem 5 Bangor 4 West Salem 1 Holmen 0 (Championship) FIRST ROW: D. Waldenberger, D. Perso, W. Clements. J. Hancock, P. Ranum, R. Schmidt. SECOND ROW: D. Johnson, D. Marking, M. Capper, B. Furchtenicht, R. Caulum. THIRD ROW: Mr. Moran, P. Mengelt, K. Haverly, P. Moran, R. Hoff, K. Carlson, K. Steiger. FIRST ROW: B. Furchtnicht, P. Ranum, R. Caulum, K. Carlson, P. Moran, K. Haverly, P. Mengelt, L. Olson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Webster, B. Klusman, D. Waldenberger, D. Johnson, R. Hoff, G.Drecktrah, K. Steiger, D. Horstman, Mr. Moran. THIRD ROW: J. Betthauser, D. Young, H. Anderson, B. Horstman, D. Perso, M. Capper, C. Pittinger, B. Durkin, D. Hanson. BASKETBALL After a rather slow start, the West Salem basketball team pulled itself together in the last half of the season and rolled into third place in the final standings. The record of this year's team equaled that of last year's squad, each team having eleven wins and eight losses. In nineteen encounters, the local boys hit an average of 54 points per contest while holding their oponents to 48 points per game. With tournament games left to play, the team had amassed a total of 1,027 points. Suffering from lack of experience, the local cagers went down to defeat at the hands of Prairie du Chien 63-55 in the first game of the season. The Panthers showed more poise in the next two games, however, and downed Wilton 56-27 and Trempealeau 62-57. The Salem quintet then suffered their first two conference losses of the season at the hands of Holmen by a score of 59-46 and Bangor by a 68-51 count. Moran’s boys then defeated Galesville 42-41 in a nip and tuck battle. Although Mindoro's team showed much fighting spirit, they were the next to go down to defeat before the West Salem five. After losing a raggedly played, non-conference game to Alma, the Orange and Black surprised the Hilltoppers from Onalaska beating them 57-54. La Farge outplayed the Panthers in another non-conference game and was victorious, 50-39. The fighting five dumped Melrose before losing to Trempealeau and Holmen. After winning a routine game over Cashton, the locals by trouncing Bangor 57-41 climaxed Homecoming activities. Journeying to Galesville, the Orange and Black couldn't hit their stride and went down to defeat 62-51. Continually improving, Coach Moran’s quint rounded out the season by subduing Mindoro 69-33, edging Onalaska 54-51, and humbling Melrose 71-36. The year's scoring crown went to Kenneth Carlson who tossed in a total of 238 points. Close behind him were Pat Moran with 237 and Karl Haverly with 200 points, giving Salem a well-balanced attack. The basketball outlook for 1953-4 looks very good as Paul Mengelt is the only graduate, and at least five lettermen will be returing to form the nucleus of next year's team. 37 SEASON'S RECORDS Name FG FTM PF PTS Pat Moran 108 70 72 .286 Ken Carlson 106 58 74 270 Karl Haverly 91 59 68 241 Paul Mengelt 65 40 57 170 Richie Caulum 33 33 62 99 Bruce Furchtenicht 13 22 42 48 Paul Ranum 18 8 27 44 Lester Olson 9 12 26 30 Ken Steiger 4 2 4 10 Ralph Hoff 4 0 15 8 Dick Johnson 2 2 7 6 Gene Drecktrah 1 1 2 3 Prairie du Chien 63 West Salem 55 Wilton 27 West Salem 56 Treampealeau 57 West Salem 62 Holmen 59 West Salem 46 Bangor 68 West Salem 51 Gale sville 41 West Salem 42 Mindoro 33 West Salem 50 Alma 54 West Salem 49 Onalaska 54 West Salem 57 La Farge 50 West Salem 39 Melrose 47 West Salem 62 Treampealeau 66 West Salem 58 Holmen 53 West Salem 36 Cashton 34 West Salem 65 Bangor 41 West Salem 57 Galesville 62 West Salem 51 Mindoro 33 West Salem 69 Onalaska 51 West Salem 54 Melrose 36 West Salem 71 TOURNAMENT GAMES Onalaska 62 West Salem 60 Norwalk 37 West Salem 80 Melrose 36 West Salem 48 ?8 A Star is Made (up)! May I borrow------? Fascinated Frosh! Ready? Our Badger State Reps. Master Mechanics Good Morning, WSHS Mary Knutson and 1952 Prom King Allen Sprain and Queen 1953 HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT CAREER DAY WAFS or Marines Senior Celebrities Coffee Time Career Day -- Salem Registers Subject -- Our Careers 42 Prom Preparations SCENE AT SCHOOL Water Girl and Bird Hanger! Tuliptime King and Queen Halloween pranksters Scrape! Sand! Buff! State FHA officers Johnny Ray's extra Your record ? Senior Hobos Kitchen kids FHA all-school tea We Won! Celia an Ruby --Homecomi Homecoming --Queen Mary and King Paul Shooting Mr. Edstrom asy! Easy, now Mmmm, good! Ain't love grand? Smile pretty Basket for OUR Team Jump, boys Get that rebound! Now remember, girls ! 4 “ - 7z‘r (:{(i «2r Pu • •. • - «fe A •• -'S. - 'll