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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

NE5HDNI Published By The SENIOR CLASS OF WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL West Salem. Wisconsin Jean Sprain. Mary Jo Weingarten Co-editors Marcella Krueger Business Manager Marie B. Sanders Advisor Alan D. Hedman Advisor 2 In Dedication To you, Miss Hazel Nelson, in sincere appreciation for the guidance and under standing you have extended tous--we the class of 1956 dedicate this NESHONOC. Your friendly consideration for each student and untiring efforts in helping young people become better citizens of tomorrow will long be remembered. THESPIAN ROW 1 Mr. Monson, advisor. D. Miller. S. Larson, P. Storandt. M. Moran. C. Selbrede, S. Schild. Mr. Linse. ’advisor. ROW 2: V. Romskog. D. Slosser. T. Bolles. W. Klusman. R. Hussa. W. Baltz. D. Johnson. Not present, Mrs. Sanders, advisor. Thespian Work Results in Honors DRAMA, ROW 1: L Schaller.G. Luebben. M. Bruemmer. C. Liebl. N. Hemker. D. Stratman. A. Strittmater. C. Capper, S. Shaw, S. McClintock, M. Ncwburg. ROW 2: B. Schild. J. Hemker, C. Mau. J. Ouackenbush, J. Hauser, C. Hix, A. Hesse, D. Terpstra, D. Drecktrah. S. Rhodes. ROW 3: T. Eckert. R. Sprain. M. Miller. M. Wakefield. J. Bolles. R. Friestad. F. Moan. D. Vanderploeg. R. Hussa. T. Jewett. Students interested in dramatic work are encouraged to join the drama club. Upon earning the points required by the national organization they are invited to become Thespian members. The Ugly Duckling. the forensic one-act play, won an A at the District meet in La Crosse, an A at the Sectional in Stevens Point, and a B against fourteen schools in the state wide finals at Madison. This year the club also sponsored a movie, held TWIRP Week, worked toward improved stage lighting, and presented an all school three-act production. Ugly Duckling cast Meet Me In St. Louis” Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith Rose Esther Agnes Tootie Katie Lon John Fred Mr. Dodge Mrs. Waughop Mr. Duffy Ida Boothby Lucille Pentard Conductor Grandpa Prophater Directed by Robert Linse Marilyn Capper Bill Klusman Mickey Moran Mary Jo Weinganen Patty Storandt Carol Perso Bonnie Schild Walter Baltz Ken Steiger Dick Johnson Gene Drecktrah Donna Miller Vernon Romskog Jean Sprain Carol Selbrcde Herbert Anderson Duane Young Above: Time out for lunch Upper Right: Oh. no. Papa, please! Right: And he made me chip my tooth Admiring the F.H.A. emblem are the officers: Bonnie Schild, vice-president; Mary Schomberg, president; Mary Jo Weingarten, reporter; Mara Wakefield, historian; Carol Weingarten, parliamentarian; Miss Nelson, advisor; Patty Storandt, Secretary; Janet Raymer, treasurer; Bonnie Seils, recreation leader. FHA Members Vary Year’s Activity Guided by Miss Hazel Nelson, the .Vest Salem Chapter of the Future Homemakers of A-rrerica had an active year. Ten girls attended the Green Lake Convention. While there, Carol Weingarten was elected to edit one edition of TEEN TIMES. Demonstrating at the State Fair was the responsibility of two senior girls, Mary Jo Weingarten and Marcella Krueger. Outstanding social events of 1955 were the Harvest Dance in November and the Christmas Party in December. Honoring our mothers at the Mother-Daughter Banquet was the main activity in March. The style review in May brought the F.H.A. year to a close. ROW Schmidt Storandt idti B. Romskog, S. Shaw. C. Mau, M. Hulberg. J. Quackenbush, M. Horman, V. Brocade, J. Berg. ROW 1: Left to right; D. Holer, V. Raffclson, J. Johnson, S. Jaekcl, N. Raymer, M. Newburg, S. McClintock, D. Caulum, J. Raymer, G. Hendrickson, R. Bahr. A. Strittmater. ROW 2: D. Raymer, J. Houser, D. Wind, J. Sprain, M. Krueger, M. Weingarten, E. Schober, R. Nuttelman, M. Horstman, M. Schwier, C. Meyer. ROW 3; Miss Nelson, A. Marking, J. Schwartz, J. McClintock, M. Capper, S. Baer, C. Eggen, M. Ferris, E. Schwier, M. Miller, M. Wakefield, C. Weingarten. ROW 1. Left to right: C. Wuensch. D. Schomberg. T. Jewett, J. Wuensch. V. Romskog. M. Berg. ROW 2: D. Clements, M. Schilling, W. Wehrs. D. Beier, D. Clements. D. Linse. R. Wehrs, C. Jewett, D. Drecktrah. ROW 3: Mr. Rowe, advisor: N. Sprain. M. Wehrs, G. Young, F. Bahr, J. Scafe, R. Jones, G. Quackenbush, R. Smith, D. Stanhope. F.F.A. officers: R. Swett, sentinel: J. Wuensch. treasurer: D. Schomberg. secretary; Mr. Rowe, advisor; V. Romskog. club reporter; T. Jewett, president; C. Wuensch. vice-president. Time out” while preparing for Harvest Dance Senior F.F.A. members engrossed in stage decorations ‘ WEST SALEM CHAPTER ROW 1, Left to right: R. Hauser. E. Lusk, R. Garbers. R. Steiger. J. Johnson. ROW 2: A. Jaekel. L. Gensch. R. Hemker. L. Nesseth. C. Strittmater. P. Jostad, P. Muenzenberger. P. Wiese. J. Clements. ROW 3: R. Swett. R. Wehrs. K. Manke. C. Nehls. F. Moan. D. Young. L. Klahn. H. Anderson. D. Horstman. K. Steiger. Future Farmers Win Awards The Future Farmers of America, or F.F.A., is the national organization of, by, and for boys preparing for agricultural pursuits. Local members, led by N.N.Rowe, their instructor and advisor, have compiled an enviable record. Achievements for 1955-56 included superior honors for meat, livestock, and dairy teams; premiums totaling $1480 at the Wisconsin State Fair, and fourteen championship animals at four fairs. Special activities of the group included sponsorship with the F.H.A. of the annual Christmas Party and Harvest Dance; of an F.F.A. basketball team; of fifteen demonstrations for the advancement of agricultural projects; of a reforestation program; and of the annual one week camping trip. Judith Schwartz Rosalind Nuttelman Queen Muriel Horstman Joanne Johnson King Herbert Anderson Susan Wege “Autumn Leaves” 10 ROW 1: Left to right; R. Steiger, S. Larson, A. Strittmatcr, B. Miller. ROW 2: G. Drecktrah, Mr. Moran, Mr. Tremain, advisors; K. Steiger. ROW 3; R. Nuttclman, M. Wakefield, R. Johnson, R. Shaw, R. Hussa, J. Yeskie. Get'ingsct for a meeting are officers Clarence Pittenger, president; Bob Shaw, treasurer; and Adreanna Strittmatcr, secretary. Council Renders School Service Twelve students, three representatives e-lected by each class for a term of one year, compose the student council. Leading the 1955-1956 council were Clarence Pittenger , president; Bob Shaw, treasurer; and AdreannaStrittmater, secretary. The advisors were R. B. Tremain and Horace H. Moran. As the governing board of the high school student body, the council's activities include management of student elections, setting up the noon hour recreation, and contributing to the support of community projects such as the polio fund drive. Four members from our group attended the State Student Council Convention at Green Bay and the entire organization participated in the Coulee Conference Meet at Melrose this school year. Officers: L. Walberg, social chairman: E. Schober. head librarian; R. Nuttelman, secretary; Mrs. Sanders, advisor; C. Eggen, Mary Lou Wieking. head librarians; N. Raymer. treasurer. Librarians Maintain Efficient Standards The WestSalem Library Club, supervised by Marie B. Sanders, is a hard working group devoted to serving fellow students and faculty. Special project for the year was the annual observance of Good Book Week. Social activities included the pinning ceremony honoring seniors and head librarians as well as field trips to the Sparta book display and to the Bill Martin, Jr., author program at La Crosse. ROW 1. Left to right: J. Sprain. R. Nuttelman, A. Marking. J. Hundt, A. Strittmater. M. Bruemmer. L. Sprain. Mrs. Sanders, advisor. ROW 2: N. Rhodes. C. Eggen. E. Schober. D. Terpstra. L. Walberg, C. Perso. J.Bolles. R. Hussa. L. Schaller.T. Eckert. J. Quackenbush. M. Wieking. ROW 1, Left to right: I. Olson, L Johnson. G. Luebben. M. Bruemmer. B. Seils, C. Capper. M. Schomberg. M. Newburg. M. Wieking. S. McClintock. R. Wehren-berg. ROW 2: R. Olson. M. Horman, D. Wind. L. Walberg, M. Weingarten, S. Buchholtz, J. Cullmann. R. Davis. F. Balmer. J. Yeskie. J. Sprain. ROW 3: Mr. Monson. advisor: Mrs. Sanders, advisor; C. Runge, T. Bolles. L. Johnson, R. Sprain, D. Johnson. C. Weingarten, R. Shaw, F. Moan, J. Huhn, J. Dovenberg, Mr. Linse. advisor. For the ninth successful year, the Oriole functioned as West Salem High School's newspaper. Under the capable direction of the advisors, Marie B. Sanders, Robert Linse, and John Monson, eight issues of the Oriole were published during the year. Comprising the group of thirty staff members are four seniors, five juniors, eleven sophomores, and ten freshmen. Among the social activities participated in by the group were a tour of The La Crosse Tribune , and the annual spring picnic in May. 13 Editors at work Officers, seated: Mrs. Sanders, advisor; R. Shaw, business manager; J. Sprain, circulation manager. Standing: Mr. Monson. advisor; Mr. Linse. advisor; M . Wieking. associate editor; D. Johnson, editor; C. Weingarten. advertising manager. OFFICERS: Mr. Linse, advisor; B. Balmer, vice-president; S. McClintock, treasurer; M. Wakefield, president; Miss Nelson, advisor; R. Nuttelman, secretary; N. Raymcr, historian ; Miss Gross, advisor. Class of 1957 ROW 1: Left to right; V. Mikkelson, C. Meyer, N. Raymer, E. Schober. C. Wuensch, R. Nuttelman. M. Horstman, C. Eggen, S. Baer, D. Slosscr. ROW 2: A. Hurst. C. Weingarten, M. Wakefield, P. Jostad, R. Hauser, R. Baumer, T. Eckert, T. Hanson, G. Quackenbush, M. Seils. ROW 3: Mr. Linse, advisor; J. Klos , J. Bolles, J. Schaller, R. Hussa, C. Nehls, R. Shaw, R. Lichtie, R. Jones, D. Black, L. Nesscth. Reigning as queen of the annual Coulee Conference Harvest Dance on November 4 was Muriel Horstman. Our court representative was Rosalind Nuttelman. Betsy Loging was selected for the Homecoming Court. The Little Dog Laughed , our class play, was presented November 11. Chairman of candy sales was Sue McClintock, assisted by Sharon Justin. The outstanding social event of the year was our junior prom. Basketball and baseball teams claimed many junior boys. Sue McClintock was an A team cheerleader; Sharon Justin helped lead B' team cheers. Representing District 3 as an editor of the state organization of the Future Homemakers of America was Carol Weingarten. Mary Lou Wieking, Charlotte Eggen, and Eldora Schober were head librarians. School publications claimed several juniors. Mary Lou Wieking acted as associate editor of the ORIOLE, and Carol Weingarten, associate editor of the 1956 NESHONOC with Sue McClintock as her assistant. Class loyalty has been displayed through our many projects, and we look forward to a successful year as seniors. Hobos R. Shaw and D. Slosser. ROW 1: Left to right; M. Stanhope. J. Schnick, E. Wehrs. B. Loging, N. Hemker, D. Stratman, D. Hoier, H. Krome, R. Wehrs. ROW 2: D. Linse, M. Wieking, S. Jaekel, D. Caulum, S. Justin, M. Newburg, S. McClintock, C. Meyer. G. Foner. ROW 3: Miss Gross, advisor; D. Clements, J. Johnson. K. Schmidt. C. Narlock, C. Strittmater, B. Balmer, P. Muenzenberger. P. Wiese. L. Yanzcr, Miss Nelson, advisor. ROW 1. Left to right: J. Small, A. Small. L. Schaller, P. Heckelbeck. S. Schild. I. Olson. M. Bruemmer, C. Liebl. M. Loging, M. Schilling. F. Bahr, W. Wehrs. ROW 2: P. Bahr. A. Strittmater, B. Seils, R. Niemeier. J. Hundt, S. Larson, C. Hix, C. Capper. S. Shaw, C. Mau, J. Schuster. ROW 3: Mr. Wruck. advisor. M. Wehrs, W. Miller. R. Garbers. J. McClintock, L. Klahn. W. Dunlap, C. Jostad, K. Peterson. D. Beier, J. Hauser. Class of 1958 Sophomore officers: Mr. Wruck. advisor; F. Balmer. treasurer; S. Larson, president; S. Shaw, secretary; R. Steiger, vice-president; Mr. Mon-son. advisor. ROW 1: Left to right: A. Marking, M. Jenks, L. Walberg, J. Quackenbush, H. Hicks, B. Steiger, B. Davis, P. Baumer, H. Hemker, D. Terpstra, L. Sprain J. Sprain. ROW 2: K. Manke, E. Lusk, J.Schwartz, M. Schwier, F. Balmer, L. Bahr, L. Gensch, S. Rhodes, R. Ranney, B. Jenkins, A. Jaekel. ROW 3: J. Monson, Advisor; K. Plenge, R. Sprain, T. Bolles, C. Justin, G. Tranberg, J. Ihihn, G. Borreson, J. Dovenberg, I. Moan, and R. Friestad Autumn of 1955 found fifty-six sophomores enrolling for another busy year. Initiating the freshmen, sponsoring the Dizzyland party, and managing the cloak room were major class projects. Representing the class on the Harvest Dance Courtwas Judy Schwartz, and chosen for the Homecoming Court was Sandra Shaw. Elected as sophomore officers were Susan Larson, president; Bob Steiger, vice-president; Sandra Shaw, secretary; and Fritz Balmer, treasurer. Many sophomores retained their membership in school organizations such as Drama-Thcspian, Pep Club, the ORIOLE, F.F.A., F.H.A., Library, Forensics ,Band, Glee Club, basketball, and baseball. Gene Borreson became manager of the baseball team, and Kenny Peterson acted as assistant basketball manager. Elected to serve as A team cheerleaders were Susan Larson and Merlin Wehrs, while Sandra Shaw, Sandra Sc hi Id, and Adreanna Strittmater led cheer s for the B team. Chattingatthe Christmas Mixer: Curt Justin, Jon Schuster, Anne Marking, and Conrad Jostad 17 Officers: Admiring.singing, playing: Susan Wege, secretary. Richard Wehrs. treasurer; Mr. Norman Rowe, advisor; Sylvia Schmidt, vice-president; Bradley Miller, president; Mr. Arnold Cook, advisor Row 1. Left to right: S. Wege, L. Peek, M. Wegner, M. Durkin, C. Rungs, M. Olson, J. Mikkelson, M. Berg, B. Miller. Row 2. G. Luebben, R. Niemeier, C Meyer.D.Clements,R. Olson, S. Schmidt, J. Hemker, B. Romskog, L. Johnson, K. Brocade.Row 3. R.Buol, M. Hulberg, N. Sprain, W. Dunlap, R. Smith,Mr.Rowt advisor; K. Schomberg, M. Horman, R. Muenzenberger, D. Stanhope, D. Gerke OnSeptember 6, 1955, a class of fifty-nine timid but excited freshmen entered West Salem High School. Shortly thereafter, October 28, initiation ceremonies were held. In co-curricular activities the freshmen showed great interest. Quite a number joined the F.H.A. and F.F.A. A total of twenty-four freshmen belonged to Library and ORIOLE Clubs. Glee Club and Band each claimed fourteen newcomers. Sixteen were admitted to Pep Club. The boys also participated in either baseball or basketball. The class of '59 can well be proud of their enthusiastic beginning as leaders of tomorrow. Row 1. Left to right: G. Miller. D. Schmidt, R. Bruhn, D. Drecktrah, L. Hemker, M. Berg. A. Hesse, R. Wehrenberg, G. Young, V. Walters. Row 2. N. Rhodes. D. Wind. C. Clements. D. Raymer. R. Runingen, M. Hemker. S. Verthein. J. Cullman, C. Jewett. L. Johnson. Row 3. Mr. Cook. Advisor; M. Hauge, J. Yeskie. M. Miller, L. Krueger, J. Scafe, R. Wehrs, F. Moan, V. Vanderploeg, R. Hussa. R. Nelson. T. Black Cooks, Mrs. F. Sprain and Mrs. A. Carlson, serving hot lunches to students Bus drivers and buses ready to serve all students Future teachers at West Salem High School, ROW 1: Left to right; L. Fischer, L. Hanson, M. Gilfillan, J. Stegeman. ROW 2: F. Johnson, A. Holter, D. Losby, L. Simons, S. Nash, M. Strcich Mrs. L. Johnson, school nurse, taking temperature while others await rheir turn Mrs. Pat Smith, the office girl, typing at her desk Janitors, L. Wehrenbergand M. Full re, cleaning in lower hall Winter—We Pause to Enjoy Activities Coach Cook Fight! Team! Fight! B” teamsquad: Row 1. Lefttoright: G.Miller, C. Justin, B. Davis, B. Miller. Row 2. Mr. Cook, R. Wehrs, D. Vanderploeg, T. Black, J. Dovenberg, L. Gensch Bob Shaw John Holt Gene Drecktrah Kenny Steiger Duane Horstman Whether We Win or Lose A team players: Row 1. Left to right: R. Baumer, D. Slosser, B. Lichtie, B. Balmer. Row 2. A. Hurst, B. Hussa, D. Black, F. Balmer. Row 3. M. Sells, Manager; H. Moran. Coach. r I The Pep Club has completed another year of activity. Highlighting its agenda was the annual Homecoming on January 13, 1956, with Trempealeau as our guest. Under the guidance of our advisors , Miss Shirley Gross and Horace Moran, it was a successful event. Chosen by the student body as our cheerleaders were Patty Storandt, Sue Larson, Sue McClintock, and Merlin Wehrs. Their efforts stimulated school spirit at our basketball games. . s • 6t0SS ’ fcON a Juniors of 1955 enjoying Hobo Day Pep Club Bolsters School Spirit KXf -ae% srsat mt Newburg. ROW 3: H. Moran. Advisor; K. Peterson. J. Sprain, D. Stanhope, S. Shaw. B. Schild, M. Schomberg. C. Mau. J. Schuster, V. Raffelson, J. Johnson. D. Caulum, J. Raymer, B. Hemker, M. Wehrs. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: left to right: S. Shaw, S. Justin, A. Strittmater, and S. Schild ROW 1: Left to right; G. Foner.V. Romskog.G. Hendrickson,C. Meyer, K. Schomberg, J. Quackenbush, J. Houser. L. Sprain, J. Runingen, M. Hauge, J. Schwartz, E. Lusk. ROW 2: S. Jaekel, P. Storandt. R. Buol, C. Selbrcde, M. Hemker, D. Drecktrah, D. Schomberg. C. Pittenger, C. Clements. M. Horstman, E. Schwier, M. Wakefield. ROW 3: S. Gross, advisor; R. Runingen,, T. Eckert, T. Bolles, R. Sprain, J. Bolles, J. Huhn, G. Drecktrah. B. Klusman, R. Priestad, D. Black, D. Young, D. Johnson, W. Baltz. Queen Mary Schomberg and King Gene Dreck-trah Members of the court Betsy Loging, Carol Selbrede, Sandra Shaw, and Beverly Romskogchatting with King Gene and Queen Mary. HOMECOMING 1956 The Kangaroo Court in action Hobos, one and all 1956 Hobo King and Queen, Carlene Clements and Curtis Strittmater, crowned by Sue Larson and Robert Ranney Faculty at the party “White Christmas” Students and faculty dancing The Girls' Glee Club Recognition Accorded Juniors S. Ranger, President of Class of '55, awarding class key to K. Steiger, President of Class of 56 F.F.A. Boys receiving letters: left to right: R. Swett. D. Schomberg, K. Steiger, D. Young, N. Rowe, Advisor F.H.A. Girls accepting letters: left to right: J. Sprain, M. Schomberg, B. Schild, M. Krueger, H. Nelson, Advisor Presenting Badger Boy and Girl Staters’ Awards: G. Drecktrah, M. Moran, K. Steiger, R. Tremain,Principal 28 Spring Officers and advisors looking over the agenda of the next meeting: Miss McGarty, Darlene Stratman, Patty Storandt, Mr. Monson. Jon Schuster, Fritz Balmer, and Mr. Linse Learning to speak well is the main purpose of the Forensic Club. To carry out this objective, work and fun are combined. In the spring, speaking contests are held in the following divisions: humorous and non-humorous declamations, original and non-original oratory, extemporaneous reading and speaking, four-minute speeches, and interpretive reading. The American Legion also sponsors a Constitution speech contest. In the fall of '54 Patty Storandt and Mary Schomberg brought honors to the club by placing first and fifth, respectively, in the District Voice of Democracy contest. The advisors are John Monson, Robert Linse, and Alice McGarty. First place winner Patty Storandt recording her I Speak For Democracy entry while fifth place winner Mary Schomberg and other winners look on. Speakers Achieve Distinction Row 1. Left to right: Miss McGarty, advisor; S. Wege, D. Stratman, D. Miller, M. Schomberg, J. Schuster, M. Weiking.Row 2. Mr. Monson, advisor; P. Storandt, P. Bahr, R. Wehrenberg, M. Moran, M. Weingarten, F. Balmer, L. Walberg, and Mr. Linse, advisor Baseball players: Row 1. Left to right: C. Olson, B. Miller, J. Cullman, C. Narlock. G. Borreson. Row 2. Mr. Moran, R. Baumer, L. Johnson, P. Wiese. R. Sprain, B. Davis, B. Steiger On the Diamond Third base Kenny Plenge Left fielder Fritz Balmer Center fielder Duane Horstman Right fielder Harold Hemker Shortstop John Holt Pitcher Gene Drecktrah First base Jim Dovenberg A little more spice; D. Horstman.R. Swett, and guests J. Wuenschand friend relaxing for a moment Eighth grade girls serving; left to right: K. Brocade,C. Runge, J. Ycskie.D. Raymer.S. Wcge, B. Romskog V. Brocade, S. Buchholtz, and J. Johnson with escorts G.Bolstad.V. Romskog,and guests A moment of rest and visitation: M. Capper and H. Hicks, V C. Meyer, N. Hemker Anderson and guest; J. Berg and escort; C. Perso and T. Eckert M. Weingarten and J. Clements D. Miller and R. Hemker M. Schomberg and G. Drecktrah J. Raymer and D. Schomberg Junior Couples Enjoy Gala Event J. Sprain and D. Young King John Holt Rehearsing a new song are the officers: Gene Drecktrah, president; Anne Marking, secretary - treasurer; and Roger Swett. vice-president. ROW 1, Left to right: L. Hemker. M. Berg. R. Muenzenberger. C. Jewett. D. Terpstra. D. Vanderploeg, W. Berg. G. Miller. G. Young. B. Miller. V. Romskog, D. Gerke. ROW 2: R. Swett. T. Bolles. R. Yanzer, R. Nelson. R. Hussa, K. Steiger. Mr. Beers, director. G. Drecktrah. F. Moan. J. Holt. W. Durkin, J. Wuensch. L. Johnson. Chorus Organizations Participate in Activities ROW 1: M. Stanhope. M. Olson. E.Nie-meir. M. Wagner. C. Perso. S. Schmidt. A. Strittmater. J. Schnick, C. Hix. M. Durkin. C. Runge. ROW 2: D. Miller. D. Caulum, V. Raffelson. M. Horman, G. Hendrickson. M. Jenks. C. Meyer, R. Bahr. J. Hundt. J. McClintock. E. Schober. M. Schomberg. B. Seils. ROW 3: M. Hulberg. D. Wind. S. Jaekel. L. Sprain. R. Nuttel-man, M. Hemker. M. Capper, J. Schwartz. S. Rhodes, E. Schwier. A. Marking, Mr. Beers, director. ROW 1. Left to right: M. Moran, M. Justin, L. Walberg, K. Miller.ROW 2.S. Buchholtz, M. Weingarten, C. Weingarten, C. Mau, B. Schild. ROW 3. S. Justin, C. Justin, K. Brocade, D. Fuhrc, S. Wege ROW 4. P. Stor-andt.S. Me Clintock.J. Yeskic, D. Raymer, R. Bahr. Band Concerts ROW 1. Left to right: M. Capper. L. Shaw. M. Hulberg, M. Schomberg. ROW 2. W. Jenkins. F. Bahr. M. Martin, D. Slosser. ROW 3. N. Raymer. R. Hussa. R. Hussa, C. Selbrede. Senior group at Cashton Fall Festival of 1954. 36 ROW l.Left to right: A Hesse, D. Terpstra, S. Rhodes, R. Wehrenberg, S. Larson. ROW 2. R. Sprain, S. Schild, S. Baer, J. Bolles, M. Heider. ROW 3. T. Jewett, J. Dovenberg, C. Jewett, Mr. Beers, director. Highlight Successful Year Simone Buchholtz, president, assisted by Marcella Krueger, vice-president; Sandra Shaw, secretary; and Mary Schomberg, treasurer. ROW 1. Left to right: D. Hoier, D. Wind, S. Shaw, M. Krueger. ROW 2. C. Runge, J. Cullmann, M. Weiking, J. Sprain. ROW 3. S. Muldren, J. Jostad, G. Tranberg, D. Young, R. Shaw. 37 HERBERT ANDERSON .... WALTER BALTZ Why let the devil have all the fun? I came. I saw, I conquered. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Harvest King 4. F.F.A. 1,2; Forensics 1; Thespian 2,3.4; Board of Directors 4; Drama 1; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Hall Monitor 2,3,4. JOAN BERG If silence were golden. I’d be a millionaire.” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1. GILMAN BOLSTAD Shy--no--not acquainted F.F.A. 1; Baseball 1. RITA BAHR Fun and mischief shines through her eyes. F.H.A.2,3.4; Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Hall Monitor 3. VERNETTA BROCADE Quietbut full of fun, she’s liked by everyone. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 3,4; Hall Monitor 3. SIMONE BUCHHOLTZ I can live without poetry or walking but who in the world can live with out music? - ORIOLE 1.2.3.4; Social Chairmai 4; Band 1,2.3.4; German Band 1,2 3.4. Pep Band 1.2.3.4; State Sol Contest 1.2,3.4, State Music Clini Scholarship 3, Band President 4 Hall Monitor 4. Class of 1956 MARILYN CAPPER Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help whenever she may. F.H.A.1.2,3.4; Drama 1; Class Play 3; Band 1.2.3.4; Glee Club 4; Hall Monitor 2. JEROME CLEMENTS 'Why study? My time is valuable.” F.F.A.l.2.3.4. F.F.A. Basketball 2. 3.4; Baseball 1. WILFRED CLEMENTS School will keep whether I'm there or not. Baseball 1.2.3. GENE DRECKTRAH He's not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block himself.” F.F.A. 1. Class Play 3; Glee Club 3.4, President'4. Pep Club 2.3.4. Vice-president 4; Basketball 1.2.3, 4; Baseball 1.2.3.4; Student Council 1,2.4; Class Treasurer 1; Badger State 3; Homecoming Court 3. MARY FERRIS She puts her best efforts into everything she does. F.H.A. 1.2. 3,4; Hall Monitor 3. 4. DUANE HORSTMAN His arm’sstiff. Was it baseball, or --aw, what's the dif? F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Meat Judging Team 3. WILLIAM DURKIN He plows the field with a B-29. F.F.A. 1; Glee Club 3,4; Basket ball 1. ROBERT HEMKER School--I suppose it’s a necessary evil. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4. JOHN HOLT Lead me not into temptation, but show me where it is. Transferred From Caledonia 2; Glee Club 3.4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2; Prom King 3. TOM JEWETT If bright remarks were grains of sand, I’d be a desert. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 3,4, Reported; Dairy Cattle Judging Team 2; Drama 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-president 2,3; Prom Court 3; All School Play 3. WILLIAM KLUSMAN Only three great men are living; I m one and I forgot the other two. F. F. A. 1; Thespian 3,4, Vice-president 4; Drama 2; Class Play 3; Pep Club 2,3,4, President 4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2,3; Hall Monitor 2,3,4. RICHARD JOHNSON He studies a lot, but he’s perfectly normal. F.F.A, 1; ORIOLE 2,3,4, Associate Editor 2, Editor 3,4; Thespian 3,4, Treasurer 3,4; Drama 1,2; Class Play 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Class President 1,2; Badger State Alternate 3; Homecoming Court 1,2,3, King 2; All School Play 3. DONNA MILLER She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do. F.H.A. 1; Forensics 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Thespian 3,4; Scribe 4; Drama 1,2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 4; Class Secretary 4; Hall Monitor 4; All School Play 3. MARCELLA KRUEGER The only way to have a friend is to be one.” F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4.Vice-president 4, State Music Contest 3; Homecoming Court 2. JOANNE JOHNSON Late hours aren’t good for one, but they’re all right for two. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Forensics 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Harvest Court 4. MICHAELEE MORAN She holds her best in dramatic art and will do her best in any part.” F.H.A. 1; Forensics 1,2,3,4; State Contest 1,2,3; Thespian 2,3.4; Scribe 3, President 4; Drama 1, Class Play 3; Band 1,2,3.4; State Music Contest 3,4; Student Council 1; Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Badger Girl State 3. CAROL FERSO A better worker can’t be found. F.H.A. 1,2,4; Library 2,3,4; Drama 1; Class Play 3; Glee Club 4; Hall Monitor 2.3.4; Candy Chairman 3. CLARENCE P1TTENGER A scientist I want to be; that I will. wait And vp F.F.A. 1.2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1. JANET RAYMER I think I think more than you think I think.” F.H.A. 1.2.3.4. Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Hall Monitor 4. VERNICE RAFFELSON A star? Well, she's always out nights. F.H.A. 3.4; Glee Club 4; Pep Club 3.4. VERNON ROMSKOG Beware! 1 might do something sensational yet! F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; ORIOLE 2.3; Thespian 3.4; Drama 1.2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4; Baseball 1.2,3; Hall Monitor 4: F. F.A. Basketball 1.2.3.4; F.F.A. Business Manager 4. JEANETTE RUNINGEN Frecklesand trouble go together. Pep Club 4. 42 EVELYN SCHWIER The best way to lenghthen a day is to steal a few hours from the night.” F.H.A. 2.3,4; Forensics 2; Drama 2; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 2.3.4; Hall Monitor 3.4. CAROL SELBREDE I love to wind my tongue up; I love to hear it go.” Forensics 1,2,3; Thespian 3.4. Secretary 4; Drama 1.2; Class Play 3; Band 1.2,3.4; B-Team Cheerleader 3. BONNIE SCHILD A senior girl with a natural curL F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Secretary 3, Vice-president 4; Drama 1.2.3.4; Class Play 3; Band 1.2.3.4, Secretary 3; Pep Club 1,2,3.4; Prom Queen 3. DAVID SCHOMBERG He thinks there are two kinds of people- -those who are Republicans and those who wish they were. F.F.A. 1,2,3.4. Secretary 3.4, Meat Judging Team 3. Livestock Judging Team 2: Pep Club 2.3.4; Cheerleader 2.3. MARY SCHOMBERG Mischiefshines through her eyes. F.H.A. 1,2,3.4. Parliamentarians. President 4; ORIOLE I.2.3.4. Social Chairman3; Forensics 1.2.3.4;Class Play 3; Band 1.2,3.4, Treasurer 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Harvest Court 2. 43 JEAN SPRAIN She has a quiet nature, but mischief lurks beneath. F.H.A. 1.2.3.4, Treasurer 3; Library 3; ORIOLE 1.2,3.4. Circulation Manager 4; Annual Co-Editor 4; Class Play 3; Band 1.2,3,4. Music Clinic 3; Harvest Court 3; Prom Chairman 3. KENNETH STEIGER In athletics he's really neat and as a friend he can't be beat.” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4,Vice-president 3; Oriole 2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-president 1,2, Class President 3,4; Badger State 3; Hall Monitor 4; Harvest Court 3. PATRICIA STORANDT Hear the commotion? I arrived. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Forensics 1,2,3,4, President 4; Thespian 4; Drama 3; Class Play 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Baton Majorette 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-president 3; Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 1. ROGER SWETT His life is just one woman after another. F.F .A. 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Sentinal 3,4, Meat Judging Team 3; Band 1; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1; Harvest Court 4. Venturing, Conquering, We Go Our Separate Ways MARY JO WE1NGARTEN Blushes may come and blushes may go, but freckles hang on forever. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Program of Work Chairman 3, Editor 4; ORIOLE 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor of Annual 4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Band 1,2,3, 4, Vice-president 3, State Music Contest 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3; Class Secretary 2,3; Homecoming Court 3; Candy Chairman 3. JAMES WUENSCH He's neither a book worm nor a social hound. But he's a swell fellow to have around. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4, Dairy Judging Team 2, Meat Judging Team 3; Glee Club 3,4. DUANE YOUNG He who has a butch never has a part. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Band 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Hall Monitor 4; Dairy Judging Team 2. Senior History In the fall of 1952 forty-seven timid but eager fresh-nen entered West Salem High School. After initiation ye focused our attention on co-curricular activities, basketball and baseball attracted six of our boys. Band, 3ep Club, F. F. A., F. H. A., Library, Forensics, )RIOLE, and Drama claimed other members of our lass. Patty Storandt represented us on the Home-oming Court. Walter Baltz and Carol Perso ruled as Cing and Queen of Hobo Day. Our sophomore year found the class of '56 making dans to initiate the freshmen. Co-curricular activities nterested many. On the Harvest Dance Court was dary Schomberg. Baseball and basketball reclaimed nany of our boys. Chosen as our Homecoming Court ttendant was Marcella Krueger. The class play , Meet Me in St. Louis , opened our unior year. Four boys played on the basketball and aseball teams. Selected for the Harvest Dance and lomecoming Courts were Jean Sprain and Mary Jo Veingarten, respectively. David Schomberg served as heerleader for the second year. Badger Girl and Boys State delegates were Mickey Moran, Gene Dreck-trah, and Ken Steiger. King John Holt and Oueen Bonnie Schild reigned over our Prom Harbor Lights , the highlight of our junior year. Autumn of'55 brought us to the realization that our high school careers were ending. As seniors we participated in the activities of every club and were presidents of many. Heading F. H. A. was Mary Schomberg; F. F. A., Tom Jewett; Band, Simone Buchholtz; Pep Club, Bill Klusman; ORIOLE, Dick Johnson; Drama-Thespian, Mickey Moran; Glee Club, Gene Drecktrah. Senior s also held key positions on baseball and basketball teams. Patty Storandt completed four years of cheerleading. Our selection for the Harvest Dance was Joanne Johnson. Jean Sprain and Mary Jo Weingarten edited the NESHONOC. As our high school career draws to a close, we the class of'56 express our appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful guidance and encouragement given us during these four exciting, memorable years! Motto.......................The World is Now Our School Colors..............................Turquoise and Black Flower.........................................Carnation President . . . Vice- pre sident Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Annual Editors .... Kenny Steiger .........Tom Jewett .......Donna Miller . . Michaelee Moran ........Jean Sprain Mary Jo Weingarten 45 Principal of West Salem Public Schools, Mr. R.B. Tremain This yearbook, the NESHONOC, is a written record of the activities of the school year and more especially the Class of 1956. In years to come you will look at these pages with a great deal of interest and satisfaction. Even though many of you may forget many of the incidents that are recorded in the NESHONOC, the effort necessary to publish this yearbook is certainly worthwhile. It is my sincere hope that the associations and achievements experienced here by each student of West Salem will help to make him a better citizen of the community in which he lives. R.B. Tremain Principal The faculty of West Salem High School enjoying a coffee break before one West Salem High School’s school board conferring over problems at meet of their meetings ing We Bow To Our Superior Faculty Beers. Curtis Music Cook. Arnold Physical Education. Biology Gross. Shirley Physical Education Linse. Robert U. S. History. English McGarty. Alice Commercial Monson. John Social Problems. World History. English Moran. Horace Mathematics, Athletics Nelson. Hazel Home Economics Rowe. Norman Agriculture Sanders. Marie English. Library Wruck. Clinton Science