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

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 Footprints On The Sands Of Time” Jean Bahan has a fine alto voice; With the boys she s a popular choice. An avid Avalon fan is Carol Jean; If Vern is around, she's sure to be seen. Innocent looking, quiet and sweet, Marilyn as secretary can't be beat Sally is lively and full of,fun; Her activities keep her on'roe run. Barb Balmer is fond of skating; With the boys she has top rating. Doris Beier with her black hair. Does all her work with the greatest of care. Shirley is always friendly and neat; As a seamstress she cannot be beat. Four years treasurer of our class, Helen is a sweet and popular lass. Myrle Bruemmer seems very shy; But when with the girls, oh! my! A better annual editor couldn't be found; There’s always laughter when Bonnie’s around. As a basketball player, Richie's a whiz; A girl from the country is all his. Bruce (Henry) Furchtenicht, dark and tall, At all types of sports is on the ball . Georgia Havens with hair short and dark, In all classes is really a spark. Joanne Hcmker, calm and serene. Always hard at work is seen. Six foot, two and full of stea In all sports Pat’s a coach dr Always busy, alw§ Barb is a friend Lefty reign He's captui am. rom King of our class, heart of many a lass. There’s Ronnie Peek who loves to tease; For him drawing is just a breeze. TigerjH Dot: Perso is tough as a bear; has ne fer a worry, never a care. haron Powell with flirtatious brown eyes, With all the boys she is really a prize. Fred Puent will keep you on your toes; He cheers up people wherever he goes. An avid reader, a friend that's true, Meda Randall's the girl for you. Sally Ranger, hard work never balking, Wherever you see her is sure to be talking Richard a future farming hand”, Is top trombonist of our band. Marvin with cars has a special touch; But he doesn’t care for girls . . . much A For a wise remark Bud will never lack; When it comes to wit, he’s sharp as a tack. Colleen Johnson, blue eyed and blonde, Of boys in general iy;specially fond. Mary Johnson seems to be the bashful kind. But one never can tea what’s on her mind. Whether to her you’ra a ffiend old or new, Carol always has a smile just for you. Marilyn Koopman is the well groomed kind; A more loyal friend would be hard to find. Then there's Tom Larson, a popular Joe; He believes life should just move along slow. We've a red headed girl, her name is Frances; In h r eyes merriment always dances. Billy Loging, gay and witty, For his teachers we have pity. Arleen is the gal who’s full of fun; She keeps all the boys on the run. Who likes to argue? Why Robert Schmidt; He's usually right you'll have to admit. Mary Smith so dainty and small. Always working, a friend to all. Richie Stelloh fills all his nights. With dancing and girls as his chief delights. Pat is known for her dark curly hair. And when there’s fun she's always there. Sharon with sparkling eyes and shining face. As an oboe player, sets the pace. Dudley a whizz at bookkeeping this year, Is also outstanding in Ag. we hear. Toward new horizons we'll ever strive; Good-bye from the Class of Fifty-five. A 13 PaL m,

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'Turn Back The Hands Of Time” Motto: Time Is The Tempo Of Our March To Success Colors: Maroon and Gold Flower: Yellow Rose The fall of 1951 found forty-eight eager freshmen ready to start their high school careers. Initiation passed I Basketball and baseball claimed eight of our boys. Library, Drama, ORIOLE, Forensics, Band, FHA, FFA, Euridice, and Pep Club attracted many members of the class. Arleen Schmidt represented us on the Homecoming Court. The handsof time turned rapidly and the class of 1955 found themselves sophomores bent on initiating the freshmen. Once again the class was active in many organizations. Our sports representatives were many with Pat Moran, Bruce Furchtenicht, Richard Caulum, Donald Perso, John Hancock, Paul Ranum, and Robert Schmidt representing us in baseball. Basketball players were Bruce Furchtenicht, Paul Ranum, Richard Caulum, Pat Moran, Lester Olson, and Donald Perso. Homecoming found Helen Betthauser our representative on the court. Time passed quickly and we were soon presenting our junior class play, You Can't Kiss Caroline . Barbara Nuttelman served as head librarian, and Sharon Hayden headed the Forensic Club. Bonnie Buol won the associate editorship of the NESHONOC. Paul Ranum lead the Student Council. Sally Ranger, Dudley Wiese, and Tom Larson represented West Salem at Badger Girls' and Boys' State respectively. Eight boys played on the basketball team; seven participated in baseball. Sharon Powell represented us on the Homecoming Court, while Marilyn McClintock was our Harvest Queen candidate. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior prom, Paradise In Pink . Lester Olson and Pat Strittmater reigned as king and queen. Time marched on and we found ourselves seniors. Many of our members headed organizations. Sharon Wehrs, Georgia Havens, Frances Lee, and Tom Larson served as presidents of the Band, Thespians, Forensic, and Pep Club respectively. Barbara Nuttelman was at the helm of the FHA and Library Club. Bonnie Buol, editor of the NESHONOC, also held the presidency of the Student Council while Georgia Havens acted as Council secretary. Marilyn McClintock was president of the newly formed mixed chorus. Sharon Wehrs acted as business manager of the annual staff. Senior boys formed the nucleus of both the baseball and basketball teams. Helen Betthauser reigned as Harvest Queen and Mary Smith represented our class on the Harvest Court. As time brings to a close our high school days we wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the faculty who have given such sympathetic guidance during the past four years. The pleasant memories of our years at West Salem High School will always linger in our thoughts. President.............................Sally Ranger Vice-president....................................Pat Moran Secretary......................Marilyn McClintock Treasurer............................Helen Betthauser Advisors.................Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Tremain

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 Time Will Tell” The time is twenty years hence. The class of nineteen hundred and fifty-five is holding their fourth reunion on Captain Fred Puent's yacht, the U.S.S. SALEM. Our time is short because in three days he leaves for Pakistan where he'll pick up Sally Meyer who was sent there to instruct Pakistanian kindergarten teachers on how to increase the interest span of their pupils. Sally was appointed to her position by the President of the United States himself, Bill Loging. Chief speech writer for President Loging is Meda Randall who composes all his scripts except his annual message to the National Jokers' Society. Madison General Hospital boasts one of the finest brain surgeons in the world. Dr. Bruce Furchtenicht, who heads their staff. His wife, the former Sally Ranger, is now Dean of Women and the speech professor at the nearby University of Wisconsin. Pat Moran has now assumed his duties as head football coach at the University. He says his Badgers are a cinch to cop the Big Ten title this season. Georgia Havens has just won an Oscar for hersuperior acting in the Academy award winning film, A Star Is Re- born. Meanwhile, Richard Stelloh is being groomed for sational production will be filmed in eight dimensioj designer has been creating wardrobes for all the Walt Disney's successor, Pat Strittmater, is ever created. It seems our farm minded boys have all gained a fortune on his patent, Perso's Manu milk themselves. He's thinking of starting a scl Owner of the largest frog farm in America, Bi poles and cause one of the most severe shortage The Milwaukee Braves have just won the 1 genius of Richie Caulum who retired as an President and part owner of the ball club is Le A distinguished diplomat is Tom Larsoife Assembly. He frequently visits his old friend, Mar Smith and Joanne Hemker now act as; sera per constructed entirely of glass. Last wint private nurse for the Royal Family. She was impressed by her pleasing personality and nurs Former secretaries, Arleen Schmidt, Marilyn and mothers much more rewarding. Carole Jon! Robert Schmidt's factory producing cigare familiar title, Lucky Hit. Martians consider Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for poetry last By The Waters Of Lake Neshonoc. Sharon Wehrs and Colleen Johnson were una are the only foreigners who have been permitte will resume their duties as nurses at Mayo Clin; Completing their plans for the bam of the future 'MyrleTJ fanffiTer and Dudley Wiese a private stall with air foam bedding and a nylon brisfTfttf fuSbing board. Richard Schilling is solo trombonist and director of his own band. Richie and his world famous now booked for a long stay at the London Palladium. starring role in America's Gift to Women. This sensed at MGM is Jean Bahan who as head gown art editor of the most spectacular cartoons Ives in the agricultural world. Don Perso has outdone, Ronnie Peek has taught his cows to o would like to have their cows educated, that the drought might kill his precious tad-‘ States has ever known, aves credit their victory to the managerial r being elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. ted president of the United Nations General the secretarial branch of the U.N. iness executives with their offices in a sky-rethey visited Helen Betthauser, who is now ition by King Charles who was very much 11, now find their occupations as housewives ;armer, resides in Barre. iple is now also producing king size using his orld. The title of her prize winning selection was ecause they are vacationing in Tibet. They City for years. When they return, they Each animal will occupy 'Moon Beams” are A lover of animals, Marilyn McClintock, now operates a dog-sitting agency in Spanielburg, Alaska. She insists that the huskies are charming companions. Co-owners of the famed New York snack bar, Soup To Nuts ,are Barb Nuttelmam..and Mary Johnson. They serve everything fron snail and salomi sandwiches to sea weed juice! Sharon Powell, a former nurse, has recently been appointed the medical research scientist of the World Atomic Energy Association. In her studies, she hopes to find a cure for tooth aches. 14