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

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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.

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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

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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