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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1957 volume:

i•! iii. i?l 1 111 1 y in mm lilllll iijiiit i ; ; i i i i i ; mm I • :!ir: ■ ■ ' -|! ,1:1 .1 ,! I1 iiii!: ill! ; ! wwWlim1' k ;! I ll m !;!!! IftAW ti i F I f .1 i,i i i.i.i i,i:i i i.ilj I i I,. iii dm m i i! vjiw 5,!i!,h! ■ n till I !’ il !l! l'l l I111 t'l ii|'- i1 : i MSI ? i; M!i!i!f!iK! !i!'f mt f iliii - ' The Senior Class of 1957 West Salem High School West Salem, Wisconsin Presents. . . Co-editors Carol Wcingartcn Susan McClintock Business Manager Robert Shaw Advisors Marie B. Sanders Alan D. Hedman fU eShonoc %CttCC UC(f S UanA 957: It is my sincere hope that the experiences you have had in four years of high school will help you to become better citizens in whatever community you may live. The attitudes you have will influence your lives in many ways. It has been our goal to try to teach you to think for yourselves and to learn to make sound decisions. Your success in life will be determined by your ability to make adjustments to your surroundings. Some of you will continue your education in institutions of higher learning, while others will go into industry or the armed services. Many of you will marry. Wherever you go, my wish for you is much happiness and success in life. This year-book, the NESHONOC, will, in the future, help to recall memories Sfrea kitty of the many experiences you shared while attending West Salem High School. Much work and effort has been put forth to make this yearbook one of the best. I am sure each one of you is proud of it and the accomplishments of your class. The faculty and I will follow you in your endeavors. We will rejoice in your successes and feel proud that we have played a small part in your accomplishments. If you do your best every day of your lives, use competent judgment, and then trust in that Power which holds the focus of the universe in His hands, liappincss and success will surely be yours. 1R. 3. Supervising Principal TVe DecUc6ite To you, Mrs. Marie Sanders, for your inspiring leadership and guidance, the class of 1957 dedicates this NESHONOC. Your encouragement, interest, and high standards have presented a challenge not only to young men and women of our own class, but also to those who have associated with you throughout the years. 3 T ieet Oun. 'pacuttef, . . . CURTIS BEERS Music JOAN ILANSEN English HELEN HAROLD Home Economics DOLORES KURTZ Physical Education, Citizenship ALICE MeGARTY Commercial ROBERT B. TREMAIN Sn eiintendeni MARIE SANDERS English, Library CLINTON WRUCK Science VERNON VRADENBURG Physical Education, Geography JOHN MONSON Social Problems, History HORACE MORAN Athletics, Mathematics NORMAN ROWE Agriculture Board of Education, Left to Right: E. Rungc, T. Bollcs, L. Sprain, C. Eckert, G. Wakefield. Mrs. H. Kapelke Office Secretary Mrs. M. Fiihre and Mrs. A. Carlson Cooks Mrs. L. Johnson Nurse Louie Wehrcnberg and Earl Knutson Janitors ROW 1, Left to right: Miss M. Primus, Miss J. Cooper, Miss N. Weaver, Miss M. Hammes. ROW 2: B. Radtke, D. Bennewitz, R. Meier, J. Sweeney, H. Guscelti. 6 44 o£ 7960 ROW 1, Left to right: C. Durkin, M. Dunlap, B. Dunlap, J. Davis, M. Christianson. ROW 2: M. Bruemmer, L. Bell, P. Bahr, F. Bahr, M. Anderson. ROW 1, Left to right: M. Justin, M. McGregor, K. Kattestad, I. Marking, M. Martin. ROW 2: S. Liebl, G. Johnson, R. Kattestad, R. Hundt, A. Johnson. ROW 1, Left to right: B. Hendrickson, C. Goldsmith, R. Hanson, K. Hem-kcr, J. Garbers. ROW 2: R. Hemkcr, M. Hcckclbcck, T. Grover, B. Flcischman, D. Grosskopf. ROW 1, Left to right: P. Moc, K. Miller, J. Miller, A. Miller, B. Mau. ROW 2a R. Narlock, T. Moran, C. Miller, R. Mikkclson, M. Nelson. ROW 1, Left to right: K. Schild, K. Olson, V. Nuttebnan, C. Niemeier, K. Newburg. ROW 2: G. Rhodes, J. Rogers, W. Scafc, W. Schaller, J. Pittenger. ROW 1, Left to right: D. Soils, M. Wuensch, S. Verthein, M. Small, M. Schmidt. ROW 2: R. Wehrs, M. Wilcox, E. Wehrs, R. Steiger. ?959 ROW 1: Left to Right: D. Clements, M. Berg, T. Black, J. Cullmann, W. Berg. ROW 2: M. Durkin, R. Burl, C. Clements, M. Hauge, K. Brocade. ROW 1, Left to right: M. Horman, J. Hess, M. Olson, J. Hemker. ROW 2: A. Hesse, D. Gcrkc, L. Henker, W. Dunlap, D. Drecktrah. ROW 1, Left to right: J. Mikkelson, G. Meyer, C. Luebben, M. Hul-berg. ROW 2: L. Johnson, L. Johnson, B. Hussa, C. Jewett, B. Miller. ROW 1, Left to right: N. Rhodes, R. Olson, M. Olson, R. Nicmcicr. ROW 2: D. Raymer, F. Moan, B. Nelson. M. Miller, G. Miller. ROW 1, Left to right: K. Schombcrg, S. Schmidt, R. Runningen, B. Romskog. ROW 2: D. Stanhope, N. Sprain, J. Scafe, D. Schmidt, R. Smith. ROW 1, Left to right: J. Yeskie, M. Wagner, S. Wege, S. Verthein. ROW 2: G. Young, V. Walters, D. Vandcrploeg, R. Wchrs. II ?959 ROW 1, Left to right: P. Baumer, F. Balmer, P. Bahr, L. Bahr, F. Bahr. ROW 2: C. Capper, B. Davis, J. Dovenberg, T. Bolles, M. Bruemmcr. ROW 1, Left to right: H. Hicks, J. Hundt, J. Houser, C. Hix, P. Heckcl-beck, R. Garbers. ROW 2: D. Beier, H. Hemker. J. Huhn, R. Friestad, W. Dunlap, R. Drake. ROW 1, Left to right: E. Lusk, M. Loging, C. Uebl, S. Larson, L. Kaiser, L. Gcnsch. ROW 2: L. Klahn, K. Manke, C. Justin, C. Jostad, B. Jenkins, A. Jackcl. ROW 1, Left to right: I. Olson, J. Quackenbush, R. Niemeier, J. Mc-Clintock, C. Mau, A. Marking. ROW 2: R. Ranney, K. Plcngc, K. Peterson, P. Olson, I. Moan, B. Miller. ROW 1, Left to right: M. Schwier, J. Schwartz, S. Schild, L. Schaller, S. Rhodes. ROW 2: B. Scils, J. Schwier, J. Schuster, M. Schilling, S. Shaw. ROW 1, Left to right: L. Walbcrg, A. Strittmatcr, R. Sprain, L. Sprain, J. Sprain. ROW 2: M. Wehrs, G. Tranberg, B. Steiger, D. Terpstra. FRESHMEN: K. Miller, secretary; D. Borrcson, treasurer; T. Moran, president; G. Johnson, vice-president; Mr. V. Vradenberg, advisor. SOPHOMORES: Mr, C. Wruck, advisor; S. Wcge, vice-president; M. Hannan, secretary; B. Miller, president; Mr. J. Monson, advisor; D. Drecktrah, treasurer. JUNIORS: Miss D. Kurtz, advisor; S. Larson, president; T. Bollcs, vice-president; Mrs. H. Harold, advisor; A. Strittmater, secretary; Mr. C. Beers, advisor; F. Balmer, treasurer. SENIORS: Mrs. M. Sanders, advisor; S. McClintock, historian; Mr. H. Moran, advisor; D. Hussa, president; S. Justin, treasurer; S. Jaekel, secretary; C. Wuensch, vice-president. Ttee ivtfo (? -cufmtcul i s4ctcvctie F.H.A. girls attending the annual all-school Silver Tea are: LEFT to RIGHT: R. Nuttelman, Mrs. H. Harold, E. Schober, S. Justin, J. Quackenbush, A. Marking. ?. 4c6ceoe He tt4 The West Salem Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America, under the guidance of Mrs. Helen Harold, had a very successful and active year. One of the outstanding projects the seventy-four members sponsored in October was U.N.I.C.E.F. Later, the FHA adopted ’ an eleven year old girl from the Sparta Youth Center. Outstanding social events of the year were the Harvest Dance in November and the Christmas Party in December. The FHA girls entertained their mothers at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet in March. A style show in May was enjoyed by the public as well as all the FHA members. During the summer of 56, a group of girls attended the State FHA Convention at Green Lake. In August Eldora Schober and Rosalind Nuttelman represented West Salem at the state fair. ROW 1 Left to right: J. Garbers, S. Wegc, K. Schild, M. Wuensch, B. Mau, M. Loging, F. Bahr, C. Meyer, S. Verthein,P. Heckelbeck. ROW 2: M. Stan-hot , L. Kaiser, B§ Hendrickson, K. Hemker, J. Davis, P. Bahr, K. Miller, M. Martin, B. Dunlap, A. Miller, B. l ging, C. Liebl, E. Wehrs. ROW 3: V. Nut-tclitian, N. Hemker, D. Stratman, C. Hix, M. Newburg, S. McClintock, R. Niemeier, C. Niemeier, P. Bahr, D. Hoier, S. Jaekel, S. Justin. I I Inspecting pinncys sewn by FHAer's for the physical education department are, Left to Right: N. Hemker, M. Weiking, M. Horstman, M. Hulberg, Mrs. H. Harold, advisor, D. Stratman. OFFICERS: SEATED: C. Wcingarten, historian; M. Horman, reporter. STANDING: A. Strittmater, treasurer; D. Caulum, vice-president; C. Eggen parliamentarian; Mrs. H. Harold, advisor; R. Nuttelman,president; J. Quackenbush, recreation leader; S. Shaw, secretary. Schwier, NL Wakefield, M. Miller, C. Weingarten. Gold medal winners at the national meat Judging contest are K. Steiger and R. Swctt, 1956 graduates, and C. Wuensch. Mr. N. Rowe, left, was their advisor. FFA boys working on West Salem High School's newly secured Driver's Training car are, left to right: C. Nchls, R. Hauser, L. Schwicr, C. Wuensch. ROW 1, Left to right: A. Johnson, R. Steiger, G. Johnson, E. Wehrs, M. Bruemmer, R. Wehrs, R. Hemker, L. Bell, L. Schwier, D. Gerke, R. Smith. ROW 2: D. Stanhope, G. Rhodes, N. Sprain, W. Schallcr, M. Wehrs, R. Garbers, R. Hundt, C. Wuensch, B. Steiger, D. Linsc, D. Clements, M. Borg, D. Beicr, D. Clements. OFFICERS, Left to right; K. Manke, treasurer; C. Nchls, vice president; C. Wuensch, president; D. Linse, sergeant-at-arms; Mr. N. Rowe, advisor; M. Wchrs, secretary. 4ctive 'putune The Future Farmers of America, or FFA, 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 outstanding record. Achievements for 1956-57 included superior honors for both the meat and livestock teams an t e rating of Good for the poultry team. A truly great accomplishment was die gold medal won by the meat team at the national contest. Twenty boys exhibiting at five fairs received a total of fifty-three championships. The junior champion boar at Wisconsin State Fair owned by Darol Linse sold for a record price of $1000. Special activities of the group included sponsorship, with the FHA, of the annual Christmas Party and Harvest Dance; of the FFA basketball team; of a Father-Son Banquet; and the annual one-week camping trip. . „ T T U T w jrafe C Miller D. Drecktrah, R. Kattestad, C. Strittmater, G. Quackcnbush, E. I™ J. Schail«, J. Scafe, L. Nessceh, c. Nehb, K. Manke, R. Jones, L. Klahn. DRAMA CLUB, ROW 1, Left to Right: K. Newburg, G. Luebben, M. Bruemmer, S. Rhodes, M. Loging, C. Mau. ROW 2: L. Schal-ler, C. Durkin, C. Capper, J. McClintock, M. Miller, L. Wal-berg, C. Hix, M. Newburg. ROW 3: T. Eckert, R. Sprain, D. Vanideiploeg, F. Moan, D. Drecktrah. 'PCcufe y THESPIANS, ROW 1, Left to Right: N. Hemker, D. Stratman, S. Schild, S. Larson, S. McClintock, M. Wakefield. ROW 2: S. Shaw, D. Terpstra, T. Bolles, R. Friestad, D. Hussa, J. Bolles, D. Slosser. OFFICERS, SEATED: Miss J. Hanson, advisor; M. Wakefield, president; Mrs. M. Sanders, advisor. STANDING: S. Schild, secretary; R. Friestad, vice-president; Mr. J. Monson, advisor; D. Slosser, treasurer; D. Stratman, scribe. MnUVM L°8in8 cD- Stratman S. McCTintock, S. Larson, S. Schild, P. Bahr, M. Anderson, K. Miller. ROW 2: M Martin D. ar -rplo Frica d 01 ' L' R°W 3: T' “   • D- T stra, p(tte t4ic Sfeea erd To be able to speak with poise and confidence is the main objective for the Forensic Club. Each spring contests are held locally. The local winners progress to the district and. if successful, compete in the league and state contests. Contestants enter and compete in one of the following divisions: non-humorous declamations, humorous declamations, original or non-original oratory, extemporaneous speaking or reading, four-minute speeches, or interpretive reading. The Voice of Democracy and Constitution contests arc part of the year's activities. Mr. John Monson and Misses Alice McCarty and Joan Hansen are advisors. St- ROW 1, Left to right: L. Schaller. K. Miller, C. Capper, S. McClintock, M. Newburg, M. Justin, D. Grosskopf, M. Weiking, M. Horman, B. Davis, L. Johnson. ROW 2: L. Walberg, J. McClintock, A. Hesse, F. Balmcr, J. Cullmann, R. Sprain, J. Yeskie, L. Johnson, B. Shaw, C. Weingarten, J. Huhn, J. Dovcn-bcrg, R. Fricstad. StueCe tt OFFICERS, SEATED, Left to right: Miss J. Hansen, advisor; M. Weiking, editor; Mrs. M. Sanders, advisor; C. Capper, advertising manager. STANDING: B. Shaw, business manager; F. Balmer, assistant business manager; L. Walberg, circulation manager, Mr. J. Monson, advisor. The ORIOLE, voice of the West Salem High School student body, was published for the tenth successful year in 1956-57. During the school year eight issues of the paper were printed under the direction of editor Mary L. Weiking and the advisors, Marie B. Sanders, John Monson, and Joan Hansen. Comprising the newspaper staff were five seniors, ten juniors, eight sophomores, and three freshmen. Aims of the ORIOLE include keeping students, teachers, and parents informed of school activities as well as giving students an opportunity to serve their school and gain worthwhile journalistic experience working on the paper. Headline writing and an work are among contributions of staff members. At a journalism conference at the University of Wisconsin in October attended by editor Mary L. Weiking, the ORIOLE was commended for its journalistic accomplishments as an outstanding newspaper for a school of its size. By attaining a specified number of ORIOLE points, staff members become eligible for bronze, silver, or gold awards which are presented on class night. 22 OFFICERS, Left to right: Mr. C. Wruck, advisor; J. Bol-les, treasurer; R. Friestad, president; T. Bolles, vice-president; M. Seils, secretary. 'Jteev Science 'Venture The Science Club, one of West Salem High School's newest organizations,is directed by Mr. Clinton Wruck. Roland Friestad became the first president. The club has a roll of nineteen members. When students enter the club, they become test tubers. By demonstrating projects and reporting on scientific advances, the members accumulate points so they can work their way up to junior scientists and finally to senior scientists. Members work on projects in the field of science, such as aeronautics, electricity, chemistry, automobile design, and archery. The three basic goals of the club are first, to set up a Civil Defense program for the school; second, to locate a weather station at school; third, to further interest in science. At present, the club is working on plans to build a small rocket. The club entered several projects at the Science Fair at Eau Claire. Winners at this event can work toward scholarships. Freshmen prospcctivcs, ROW 1, Left to right: B. Fleischman, M. Dunlap, M. Schmidt, R. Hanson, J. Pittenger, R. Welirs. ROW 2: T. Grover. D. Seils, T. Moran. M. Wilcox. J. Huhn, W. Dunlap, D. Slosscr, and B. Shaw examine the electro-static machine the science room claims. ROW 1, L. ft to Right: C. Wcingarten, C. Mau, D. Raymcr, D. Fuhre. ROW 2: S. Justin, president, K. Brocade, S. Wege, J. Labus, N. Rhodes, S Shaw ROW 3: S. McClintock, J. Ycskie, C. Goldsmith, J. Sprain, B. Shaw, J. Jostad, G. Tranberg, R Molldrem, D. Garbers. K. Schild. K. Schomberg. ROW 4: C. Fon-er, J. Dovenberg, C. Jewett. 24 ROW 1, Left to Right: P. Walberg, K. Manke, K. Miller, L. Walberg, M. Justin. ROW 2: R. Steiger, D. Hoier, P. Bahan, M. Hulberg, L. Shaw. ROW 3: M. Heider, S. Schild, R. Sprain, K. Hauser, B. Jenkins, F. Bahr, D. Slosser, M. Martin, N. Raymcr, R Hussa, D. Hussa. ROW 4: Mr. C. Beers, director, D. Terp-stra, S. RJiodcs, D. Drecktrah, S. Larson, J. Cox, J. Cullman, M. We iking. 25 Chorus members entertained the public at Christmas time by caroling. Officers hearing Mr. Beers strike a chord are, Left to right: E. Schober, secretary-treasurer; G. Quackcnbush, vice-president; D. Caulum, president. Si tyt up frvi (£Cee ROW 1, Left to right: M. Stanhope, M. Olson, C. Runge, L. Schallcr, S. Schmidt, J. Mikkelson, M. Durkin, J. Schnick, M. Wuensch. ROW 2: G. Hendrickson, D. Caulum, M. Small, S. Jaekel, E. Schober, C. Meyer, C. Goldsmith, G. Meyer, J. Mc-Clintock, N. Rhodes, M. Hcmkcr, M. Hor-man, J. Hauser, B. Soils, L. Sprain, A. Strittmatcr, R. Nuttelman, B. Romskog, Mr. C. Beers, director. ROW 3: J. Hulin, M. Bruemmer, R. Friestad, L. Johnson, B. Nelson, T. Bolles, B. Hussa, M. Berg, D. Black, C. Quackcnbush, D. Vandcrploeg, L. Gensch, F. Moan, B. Davis, L. Yanzer, C. Jostad. 1 ROW 1, Left to right: M. Durkin, L. Schaller, G. Meyer, M. Bruemmer, R. Olson, K. Brocade, A. Strittmater, B. Romskog, M. Weiking, M. Hulberg. ROW 2: B. Miller, G. Miller, D. Gerke, J. Hundt, M. Hauge, A. Marking. L. Walberg, J. Quackenbush, E. Schober, L Sprain. ROW 3: D. Raymer, K. Schom-bcrg, R. Nuttclman, D. Terpstra, M. Olson, C. Eggcn, D. Hussa, J. Bolles, T. Eckert. 00 0 Sve'tyt uHty OFFICERS: E. Schober, head librarian; Mrs. M. Sanders, advisor; C. Eggen, head librarian; M. Bruemmer, social chairman: A. Marking, head librarian; J. Bolles, treasurer; R. Nuttclman. secretary; M. Weiking, head librarian. The West Salem Library Club, supervised by teacher-librarian Marie B. Sanders, Is a hard working group devoted to serving the students and faculty of West Salem High. The club presently numbers twenty-nine, the largest in Library Club's history. Students qualify for admission in their sophomore year upon completion of an apprentice course for beginning librarians. Mary Lou Weiking and Charlotte Eggen, head librarians in 1955-56, are the instructors. Among special projects for the year was the annual observance of Good Book Week. A pinning ceremony honoring seniors and student head librarians, Eldora Schober and Anne Marking, was the social activity for the year. JSliMlV Officers observing a new football cheer as presented by cheerleader Sandra Shaw are Mr. V. Vradenburg, advisor; J. McClintock, secretary; Mr. H. Moran, advisor; D. Black, vice-president; M. Horstman, president; F. Balmer, treasurer; Miss D. Kurtz, advisor. “Pefr t3oo4t i4. Highlighting the activity of the Pep Club was the annual Homecoming and Clash Day on February 8, 1957, with Ho linen as our guest. Under the guidance of our advisors, Miss Delores Kurtz, Mr. Horace Moran and Mr Vernon Vradenburg. it was a successful event. Chosen by the student body as our A-team cheerleaders were Merlin Wehrs. Gerald Quackenbush, Susan McClintock, and Susan Larson. B-team cheerleaders were Sandra Shaw, Joan Quackenbush. Carole Mau, and Sandra Schild. Their efforts stimulated school spirit at basketba 1 as well as football games. The Club also served lunch to home and visiting teams and cheerleaders after the games. SfePl tariff m u8!H: L J0fn25,i R' 5??1 ,Hauge W DunlaP M Wchr B- Steiger, B. Davis, J. Schwartz, L. Sprain, J. Hauser, J Quackenbush J Bofle’sVl c’ CXc™nts H«mkcr, M. Schwicr, M. McCregor, S. Verthein, RQ Runningen! I.' 1 H t „r’ o xl f.’rT: F-Balmcr J- Cullmann, R. Sprain, C. Hendrickson, C. Meyer. ROW 3: T. Bollcs, L. Johnson A Hesse K Petereon J. . skie, L. Hemker, M. Wakefield, C. Justin, B. Miller, M. Miller, G. Tranberg, J. Huhn, R Hussa, D. V.inderploeg, R. Frie'stad. D. Biack ’ B-team cheerleaders: Sandra Shaw, Carole Mau, Joan Quackenbush, Sandra Schild. ROW 1, Left to Right: R Fleischmann, W. Berg, M. Small, S. Vcrthcin, L. Kaiser, E. Niemcier, M. Olson, C. Durkin, J. Mikkelson, M. Loging, M. Bruem-mer, P. Heckelbeck, R Loging, J. Schnick, M. Stanhope. ROW 2: M. Durkin, J. Pittcngcr, R. Olson, L. Bell, M. Schilling, P. Bahr, R. Niemeier, S. Larson, M. Newburg, S. Schild, S. McClintock, D. Stratman, S. Jacket, S. Justin, D. Hoier, D. Caulum, S. Schmidt, C. Liebl. ROW 3: J. Hess, K. Olson, E. Wchrs, K. Brocade, R Romskog,I. Olson, J. Hemker, K. Newburg, M. Justin, J. Hundt, A. Strittmater, S. Shaw, C. Mau, A. Marking, D. Raymer, P. Bahr, P. Moe, J. Sprain, M. Wuensch. S z£e n 1 ( ooen u te tt The student council, acting as the governing board of West Salem High School, again diligently rendered school service. Leading this year's council was Bob Shaw, president; Merlin Wehrs, treasurer; and Sue Larson, secretary. Advisors were Horace Moran and Vernon Vradenburg. Two representatives and the president of each class elected for a one year term composed the council whose activities included the successful planning of noon hour recreation and continued support of such community projects as the Junior Red Cross and the polio fund drive. The council, besides being an active member of the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils, participated in the third annual Coulee Conference Rally at Holmcn. Freshmen: T. Moran V. Nun elm an B. Fleischman Sophomores: J. Yeskie G. Meyer B. Miller Officers discuss available dates on the busy school calendar. SEATED, Left to right: M. Wehrs, treasurer; B. Shaw, president; S. Larson, secretary. STANDING: Advisors Mr. V. Vradenburg and Mr. H. Moran. Juniors: S. Larson S. Schild M. Wehrs Seniors: B. Shaw C. Wucnsch D. Hussa J. Belles Representative D. Hussa checks C. Jostad's and R. Runningcn's name off the student body list as they vote for Council president. 30 Discussing noon hour recreation plans are B. Miller, M. Wehrs, V. Nuttclman, and J. Bolles. 'Joot zM 'PoCCte After a fifty year interval, the students at West Salem High School resumed playing football. The first season was devoted to learning the bare fundamentals of the grid iron game under the guidance of Vernon Vradenburg. Horace Moran and Ray Kroner were assistant coaches. Although it wasn't the best season in the winning column, the team won several moral victories by showing spirit and determination. STARTING LINE-UP, ROW 1, Left to right: R. Drake, J. Dovenberg, D. Drecktrah, J. Rogers, C. Justin, R Jones, D. Black. ROW 2: Assistant coaches Mr. R. Kroner and Mr. H. Moran, B. Steiger, B. Davis, P. Bau-mcr, C. Wucnsch, Coach V. Vradenburg. Mapping out strategy ror the next game is Coach V. Vradenburg while assistant coaches H. Moran and R. Kroner look on. TEAM MFMBF.RS ROW 1, Left to right: A. Johnson, L. Johnson, G. Miller, G. Johnson, M. Wilcox, B. Miller F Balmer, D. Soils. ROW 2: Manager M. Seils, F. Moan, C. Jewett, D. Vandcrploeg, R. Baumcr, R. Ranney, C. Miller, J. Hulm, Manager I. Moan. ROW 3: W. Schallcr, R. Fricstad, R. Sprain, J. Cullmann. K. Mankc, H. Hicks, P. Wiese, B. Balmer, C. Narlock. Bob Shaw Fritz Balmer Jim Dovenberg Bill Balmer Tom Black Captain Ou ’TPtcyfay .. . B-TEAM, ROW 1, Left to Right: M. Dunlap, D. Sells, G. Miller, T. Moran, G. Johnson, B. Fleischmann, Coach V. Vradenburg. ROW 2: L. Johnson, M. Wilcox, C. Justin, D. Vandcrploeg, D. Borrcson, R. Wehrs, J. Rogers. Coach Vernon Vradenburg Bob Hussa Bob Lichtie Bill Miller Bob Nelson David Slosscr Ottcowui fo Vcctonfyf Coach Moran !l M‘ Dunl,?P;?- Scik G Millcr- T- Moran G. Johnson, B. Flcischman, B team Coach Vradenbcrg. ROW 2: L. Johnson, M. Wilcox, C. Justin, D. Vandcrploeg, D. Borreson, R. Wehrs, J. Rogers. Bill Miller Second Base Jim Dovenberg First Base Fritz Balmer Pitcher Conrad Jostad Catcher Charles Narlock Third Base TEAM MEMBERS, ROW 1, Left to right: M. Dunlap, T. Moran, G. Johnson. ROW 2: L. Bahr, Coach H. Moran, R. Sprain, L. Johnson. John Cullmann Right Field Kenneth Plenge Shortstop David Borreson Left Field Philip Wiese Center Field Santa presents gifts, from left to right: P. Wiese, M. Wciking, Mrs. H. Harold, Mr. N. Rowe, and B. Shaw. Couples Eldora Schobcr and Loren Nesseth, and Darlene Hoier and Jim Dovenberg enjoy a leisurely chat on the stage. 'TTta itJwKaCCotu '2'Vosiiti The festive occasion was enjoyed by all the students. Freshmen representatives Marietta Justin and Tom Moran Sophomore representatives Kathy Brocade and Bob Hussa Junior representatives Carol Licbl and Fritz Balmcr Queen Sharon Justin and King Bob Shaw Senior representatives Dorothy Caulum and Bob Lichtie 7 io h l yie t 'Tf eAActA. 7fte tcU%, 'TTtaAten- '7ru Hfceteti The March 4 appearance of Mr. Rafael Mendez, world famous trumpet virtuoso, with Mr. C. Beers and the West Salem High School Band was the musical highlight of the year. The community, which responded enthusiastically to this musical extravaganza, will long remember the Mendez concert. ? 1 , A BALMER, BILL Arguments arc his cup of tea A A4 o{ BAUMER RONALD BLACK, DAVID F. BOLLES, JOHN F. Uttle lipstick never hurt the My ending is despair He'd stop St. Peter's roll call to oi men ask a question CAULUM, DOROTHY H. Her life is like a moon—there's a man in it CLEMENTS, DANIEL A truer friend can not be found ECKERT, ANTHONY C. Women? Naw, I came here for an education EGCEN, CHARLOTTE M. A pleasing personality has its own rewards FONER, GLEN Women are a bother, but I like to be bothered HANSON, TERRY Skip school? I wouldn't think of it HEMKER, NANCY A striking girl with eyes of brown and a ready smile HENDRICKSON, GLORIA '1 want to be bashful, but the boys won't let me HOUR, DARLENE If giggles were unlawful, I'd spend the rest of my life in jail HORSTMAN, MURIEL A. Her hair is too dark to be an angel HUSSA, RICHARD He didn't learn everything from books HAUSER, RONNIE 'He doesn't break rules; he just bends them a little JAEKEL, SHARON Quiet but full of fun JOHNSON, JOHNNY There are so many others who like to talk, why not let them do it? JOSTAD, PAUL R. He gets up at the crack of dawn, stuffs up the crack, and goes back to bed JONES, ROLAND He cares not for studying; it weakens his eyes JUSTIN, SHARON J. One of the reasons why gentlemen prefer blondes KROME, HERB '1 don't mind studying, but I don't like to tell the teachers all I know KLOS, JIM A hot rod is better than a girl (?C Z44 off 7957 LICHTIE, ROBERT P. My motto: Don't study until you're called on to recite LINSE, DAROL A smile that can eat a banana sideways LOG ENG, BETSY Two heads are better than one NARLOCK, CHARLES I know a lot, but I can't think of it NEHLS, CONRAD His blush would turn a white rose red NESSETH, LOREN L. 'After the lights go down low' McCLINTOCK, SUSAN R. When I'm not near the guy I love, I love the guy I'm near MEYER, CHARLOTTE She's true to one—one at a time MIKKELSON, VIRGIL The most fun I have in school is when I'm not there NEWBURG, MARY ELLEN There are boys other than those in our school NUT TELMAN, ROSALIND Best way to kill time is to work it to death QUACKENBUSH, GERALD E, English is French badly misspelled f ?57 RAYMER, NANCY R. She likes the bright stars but the early dawn far better SC HALLER, JOHN F. Slow and deliberate in his own way SCHMIDT, KENNEY They say that he was once caught studying SCHNICK, JUNEE. She's got rhythm in her feet SCHOBER, ELDORA M. Her smile would warm a polar bear SEILS, MARK E. His equal would be hard to find SHAW, ROBERT K. Whenever he feels like exercising, he sits down until the feeling goes away SLOSSER, DAVID C. Greater men than he have lived, but he doubts it STANHOPE, MARY A pleasant girl with a merry smile STRATMAN, DARLENE M. All things come to her who waits SCHW1ER, LARRY L. What he wants to get out of school most is Larry Schwier STRITTMATER, CURTIS I was a Boy Scout until I was old enough to be a Girl Scout oj f 257 WAKEFIELD, MARA L. Field and trees teach me nothing, but people in the city do WEHRS, ELAINE I'm no angel, but I'm happy WEHRS, RONNIE The wild, wild women, they're making a wild man out of me 9S7 WUENSCH, CHUCK He knows that football isn't the only place a good line is needed YANZER, LARRY I hate being late, but it beats hurrying 50 WEINGARTEN, CAROL K. It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice WEI KING, MARY LOUISE Asking her a question is like letting a finger out of a dike WIESE, PHILIP 0. 1 may not look like hillbilly singer Faron Young, but have you heard me? Section, 'rfyotuym Class representatives to Badger's State for 1956 were, left to right: Robert Shaw, Charles Wucnsch, and Carol Weingartcn. Dick Hussa presents Susan Larson, president of the Class of 1958, with the school key and class colors. 51 Seniors are congratulated in the receiving line following commencement exercises. Darlene Stratman, Nancy Hemker, and June Schnick are busy removing their caps and gowns after the graduation program. Having a chat with guest speaker, Mrs. Muuree Apple -gate Clack, arc, left to right: Charlotte Meyer, Sharon Jackcl, Sharon Justin, Carol Weingarten, and Dorothy Caulum. . ?$57 The class song, You'll Never Walk Alone , is sung by the graduates. Diplomas in hand, seniors take part in the recessional.