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

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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

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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.

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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.