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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1958 volume:

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(laaiatant 3WincLpal Mr. John Monson, Assistant Principal, assumed his new duties at the beginning of the 1957-58 school years. Besides this, Mr. Monson teaches classes in social sciences, and acts as advisor to the senior ff class. Future Teachers of America, ORIOLE, and Forensics. T-R-BL-E OF EDNT-ENT S 4JJS SeptennbtR XX JUNIORS SOPHOMORFS FR£SHM£N C USTODIANS Octobs p - N ov£ m b£R FOOT6AI l HOMfCOMI NG- P£P CLUB HARVEST DANC£. A BASKETBALL Df-cf m b R F . H. A. F. F. A- Christmas Party TH£SPI AN-DRANA -A Tanuauu - FsbfcUARU Self. NC £ CLUB library club SPANISH CLUB STUDENT COUNCIL FORENSIC CLUB ORIOLE CLUB Mar 55 p Ri1 a a ARC H£ C Y CLUB Baseball PROM LI BAND AND CHORUS 9 SEMI ORS P 1 CTURES CLASS SONG- Fritz Balmer, and Ted Bolles. DISTRICT WINNER OF THE CONSTITUTION CONTEST: Carolyn Capper. S tuw, 3tona i D. A. R. AWARD WINNER: Marlene SNOWFLAKE QUEEN: Sue Larson Bruemmer. with Governor Vernon Thomson. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Carolyn Capper, Jim Dovenberg, Ted • Bolles, and Bill Miller. — SM A hill is not too hard to climb, Taken one step at a time. One step is not too much to take, ■t too much to make; One step, one try, one song, one smile. Will shortly stretch into a mile. And everything worthwhile was done By small steps taken one by one; , To reach the goal you’ve started for, Take one step more -- take one step more J. D. Freeman Junkvc C£cusa ENGLISH: D. Gerke, G. Luebben, M. Olson, C. Runge, D. Clements, F. Moan, G. Young, D. Dreck-trah, R. Runingen. GEOMETRY: G. Meyer, J. Hemker, M. Hemker, J. Cullman, M. Hauge, T. Black, W. Dunlap, N. Rhodes, L. Johnson. The year began with election of officers: Mickey Horman, President; Gary Miller, Vice-President; Sue Wege, Secretary; Don Drecktrah, Treasurer - and Student Council Representatives. Miss Alice McGarty and Mr. Curtis Beers were advisors. After receiving our class rings, we began work on our class play, The Night of January 16, which was directed by Mr. Charles Masters. Our prom, Faraway Places, was thoroughly enjoyed by all who spent many hours decorating. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Mr. C. Beers, Miss A. McGarty, M. Horman, S. Wege, C. Miller, D. Drecktrah. ‘Jmmw’i Cla A BAND: K. Brocade, S. Wege, D. Raymer, C. Jewett, K. Schomberg, J. Yeskie, B. Jenkins, B. Hussa, M. Hulberg. CHEMISTRY: M. Horman, B. Miller, D. Vanderploeg, H. Hancock, B. Romskog, M. Durkin, L. Hemker, D. Schmidt, G. Miller, B. Nelson. AMERICAN HISTORY: M. Berg, R. Smith, D. Stanhope, R. Buol, W. Berg, S. Schmidt, R. Wehrs, J. Mikkelson, L. Johnson. N. Sprain, A. Hesse. Sx pAanuvte C£oaa Our first big undertaking of the year was the initiation of the freshmen, who were guests of honor at a party, The Rockin' Ghosts. Officers for the year were president, George Johnson; Vice-President, David Borreson; Secretary, Karen Miller; and Treasurer, Mary Lou Martin. Mr. Horace Moran and Mr. Clinton Wruck were our advisors. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: D. Borreson, M. Martin, G. Johnson, K. Miller. BIOLOGY: M. Heckelbeck, M. Anderson, V. Nuttelman, J. Rogers, M. Wilcox, T. Moran, D. Borreson, B. Fleischman, C. Durkin, J. Pittenger. SapAomane Ocusa ALGEBRA: G. Johnson, D. Grosskopf, M. Btuemmei, L. Bell, D. Seils, M. Justin, A. Miller, K. Schild. HOME ECONOMICS, SEATED: K. Miller, M. Martin, K. Hemker, J. Garbers. STANDING: J. Davis, P. Bahr, M. Johnson, J. Miller, C. Goldsmith, S, Kattestad, M. McGregor, B. Dunlap. MATH: M. Edberg, R. Hundt, D. Greene, R. Hanson, R. Hemker, T. Grover, M. Christianson, B. Hendrickson, F. Bahr, D. Edberg, M. Schmidt, R. Mikkelson. HISTORY: R. Steiger, C. Miller, A. Johnson, R. Kattestad, M. Wuensch, G. Rhodes, M. Nelson, W. Scafe, S. Verthein, M. Slawaytniec, K. Trocinski, M. Dunlap, W. Schaller. SfaeaAnum ClaaA After being initiated by the sophomores, we quickly adjusted to high school life. We joined various clubs and took part in athletics. Our permanent officers were elected in the second semester. Anne Schomberg was elected President; Warren Schomberg, Vice-President; LynetteShaw, Secretary; and Barbara Witte, Treasurer. In spring, with the help of our advisors, Mr. Norman Rowe and Mr. Vernon Vradenburg, we gave our first party. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: B. Witte, W. Schomberg, A. Schomberg, L. Shaw. CITIZENSHIP, FIRST ROW: M. Heider, D. Fuhre, D. Johnson, J. Borreson. SECOND ROW: S. Hanson, J. Grosskopf, A. Hulberg, K. Hauser. ENGLISH, FIRST ROW: B. Rhodes, R. Schomberg, J. Hanson, G. Batzel. SECOND ROW: E. Johnson, A. Varnum, L. Shaw, B. Molldrem, C. Olson. 5m Amati Clcuw ENGLISH, FIRST ROW: B. Linse, C. Tauscher, R. Johnson, C. Zimmer. SECOND ROW: W. Schomberg, J. Poehling, H. Wolter, R. Miller, D. Greene. GENERAL SCIENCE, FIRST ROW: L. Hanson, J. Bahr, M. Luebben, D. Schaller. SECOND ROW: G Indahl, S. Walters, R. Karkoff. THIRD ROW: M. Beranek, A. Thompson. HOME ECONOMICS, LEFT SIDE: K. Olson, R. Niemeier, C. Strittmater, J. Jostad. RIGHT SIDE: K. Beier, S. Jones, B. Witte, A. Schomberg, C. Stelloh. ALGEBRA: R. Lee, G. Jaekel, J. Hussa, P. Sprain, D. Buroker, C. Perso, H. Hoier, D. Friestad, F. Cox. (Swi Melp ful Smejnda, MRS. H. KAPELKE, Office Secretary Always on the job” MRS. L. JOHNSON, Nurse A helping hand MRS. M. FUHRE AND MRS. A. CARLSON, Cooks Filling hungry tummies is their job EARL KNUTSON, Janitor 'Keeps our school spotless LOUIE WEHRENBERG, Janitor Ready, willing, and able” jVxwemB t ClctO M i . V ' « 1 ■ •■� !� •: 1 , I • I • ' 11 i , The moon is full, the corn is in. Our farms have given full yield; Our cellars hold treasures untold, The wealth of all the field. II ' • . • t � ' With thanks we raise our voice in praise To Him who guides our ways. He lets us share His bounties fair And blesses our harvest days. Ada Mae Hoffrek (Paraphrased) uU atl FIRST ROW: B. Fleischman, Manager, H. Hoier, A. Johnson, C. Miller, D. Johnson, M. Heckelbeck, G. Borreson. Manager. SECOND ROW: K. Olson, G. Johnson, L. Johnson, R. Steiger, G. Miller, F. Cox, W. Dunlap, B. Miller, M. Wilcox, C. Perso, J. Cullman, B. Davis, D. Friestad. THIRD ROW; Coach V. Vraden-burg, J. Dovenberg, K. Manke, C. Jewett, R. Sprain, R. Garbers, C. Justin, B. Steiger, J. Rogers, D. Drecktrah, J. Huhn, T. Black, Assistant Coach H. Moran. GRIDIRON SCORES Independence 39 West Salem 14 Aquinas 18 West Salem 6 Alma 0 West Salem 7 Cash ton 19 West Salem 6 Melrose 35 West Salem 0 Onalaska 12 West Salem 0 Blair 21 West Salem 6 FIRST ROW: J. Dovenberg, K. Manke, C. Jewett, J. Rogers, D. Drecktrah, J. Huhn, T. Black. SECOND ROW: R. Garbers, C. Justin, R. Sprain, B. Steiger. Sxttiox Stcuid Richie Garbers Jim Dovenberg Jim Huhn Curt Justin ASSISTANT COACH: ASSISTANT COACH Horace Moran Ray Kroner Bob Davis Ken Manke VERNON VRADENBURG Physical Education teacher. Football and B-team basketball coach. Advisor of the Pep Club. Richie Sprain !Homecomingi 1957-1958 Burning Alma in Effigy' HOMECOMING CCXJRT: Queen, Sandra Schild; Junior Representative, Dorothy Raymer; Freshman Representative, Mary Heider; Senior Representative, Judy Hundt; and Sophomore Representative, Karla Kemker. Sophomore Class Float Senior Class Float Prize Winning Float - Grade Eight 9 tomecoming, 1957-1958 QUEEN SANDRA SCHILD AND KING CURTIS JUSTIN QiuA PEP CLUB OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Miss L. Kammel, Mr. H. Moran, C. Liebl, F. Balmer, M. Wehrs, J. Hemker, Mr. V. Vraden-burg. FIRST ROW: M. Luebben, D. Johnson, M. Durkin, K. Olson, B. Rhodes, M. Beranek, S. Walters, P. Sprain, F. Bahr, R. Niemeier, C. Durkin, M. Anderson, M. Bruemmer, M. Loging. SECOND ROW; S. Wege, C. Strittmater, J. Christianson, C. Stelloh, C. Runge, M. Olson, J. Mikkelson, L. Kaiser, C. Liebl, A. Stritt-mater, C. Hix, S. Schild, S. Larson. THIRDROW: B. Linse, L. Schaller, M. Wuensch, K. Olson, K. Hemker, S. Schmidt, B. Hendrickson, K.Newburg,R. Johnson,G. Luebben, A. Miller, P. Bahr, J. Hundt, R. Niemeier, Highlighting the activities of the Pep Club was the annual Homecoming on October 18, 1957, with Alma as our guest. This was our first football Homecoming and under the guidance of our advisors--Miss Lorraine Kammel, Horace Moran, and Vernon Vradenburg--it was a very successful event. Chosen by the student body as our A -team cheerleaders were Merlin Wehrs, Susan Larson, Sandra Schild, and Joan Quackenbush. LeRoy Bell, Kay Olson, Sue Wege, and Clarice Strittmater functioned as B-team cheerleaders. Elected as officers were: Fritz Balmer, President; Merlin Wehrs, Vice-President; Carol Liebl, Secretary; and Jeannette Hemker, Treasurer. This year the Pep Club sold beverages at basketball games, and provided sandwiches and milk for the players after the games. J. Hemker, K. Brocade. VIRGINIA PELTON Physical Education and Health Teacher Pep Club Advisor Step, QJiuB- FIRST ROW; M. Edberg, M. Schilling, L, Hanson, G. Indahl, G. Jaekel, R. Schomberg, A. Thompson, K. Hauser, J. Pittenger, B. Fieischman, W. Berg, R. Mikkelson, D. Edberg. SECOND ROW: P. Heckelbeck, J. Sprain, L. Sprain. S. Verthein, J. Miller. P. Moe, R. Steiger, M. Justin, S. Shaw. C. Mau, B. Romskog, D. Raymer. THIRD ROW: M. Hauge, J. Grosskopf, D. Fuhre, S. Hanson, A. Schomberg, K. Beier, C. Tauscher, S. Jones, J. Houser, J. Quackenbush, W. Schomberg, M. Wehrs, D. Buroker. FIRST ROW; C. Olson, J. McClintock, R. Buol, M. McGregor, R. Runingen, J. Poehling, L. Johnson, R. Lee, C. Perso, J. Borreson, F. Cox, J. Hussa, L. Bell, J. Rogers. SECOND ROW: M. Heckelbeck, H. Hoier, B. Davis, B. Steiger, I. Marking, W. Dunlap, E. Lusk, J. Cullmann, F. Balmer, T. Bolles, R. Sprain. J. Yeskie. THIRD ROW; D. Schaller, B. Molldrem, R. Miller, J. Huhn, B. Hussa, D. Vander-ploeg, T. Black, G. Tranberg, B. Miller, J. Black, D. Friestad, L. Hemker, M. Wilcox, L. Johnson. HARVEST DANCE QUEEN JOAN QUACKENBUSH AND KING BOB STEIGER PRINCESS MARY LOU HULBERG AND PRINCESS ANN STRITTMATER tDec£mfie t In the star that lighted the Wise Men's way. Author Unknown Tom Moran, Forward Richie Wehrs, Forward VicUvriaud, B-THAM: C, Perso, J. Borreson, G. Johnson, B. Fleischman, D. Greene. SECOND ROW: D. Friestad, B. Molldrem. M. Wilcox, J. Hussa, D. Seils. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: S. Wege, L, Bell, K. Olson, C. Strittmater. Del Vanderploeg Forward Marlin Dunlap, Guard Gary Miller, Guard David Borreson, Guard Jim Dovenberg, Forward Bill Miller, Guard Fritz Balmer, Guard Tom Black, Center SUnntheha A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: M. Wehrs, J. Quackenbush, S. Larson, S. Schild. VARSITY TEAM: Coach H. Moran, D. Vanderploeg, D. Borreson, J. Dovenberg, B. Miller, R. Wehrs, G. Miller, M. Dunlap, Manager; W. Dunlap, Assistant Manager; P. Olson, F. Balmer, T. Moran, B. Nelson, B. Hussa, T. Black, B-Team Coach, V. Vradenburg. Bob Nelson, Guard Bob Hussa, Forward A few minutes until the big game, boys! Boy, that was a tough one! Our senior trio Put it in, Tom!' Good aim, Fritz!” The 1957-58 basketball season was a very successful one for the Panthers and their coach. The Coulee Conference champions. Coach Moran's team also was the fourth ranked in the Little Sixteen. The students of West Salem High had good reason to be very proud of their team's accomplishments. It won't be long now! Let’s really go, fellas!” Yea-h-h team! Guard your man! See that basket! Grab that rebound! PANTHER SCORES Onalaska 66 West Salem 66 Trempealeau 73 West Salem 55 Mindoro 55 West Salem 83 Bangor 47 West Salem 52 Melrose 61 West Salem 70 Galesville 59 West Salem 65 Holmen 51 West Salem 63 Onalaska 62 West Salem 73 Trempealeau 51 West Salem 56 Mindoro 63 West Salem 95 Bangor 52 West Salem 70 Melrose 46 West Salem 74 Galesville 67 West Salem 72 Holmen 69 West Salem 73 Our Coach FIRST ROW: P. Hecklebeck, J. Sprain, M. Nelson, P. Bahr, P. Moe, S. Verthein, N. Rhodes, C. Hix, A. Strittmater, S. Shaw, C. Mau. SECOND ROW: B. Seils, B. Romskog, M. Hulberg, M. Horman, D. Raymer, L. Sprain, C. Niemeier, J. Houser, J. Quackenbush, A. Marking, S. Hanson, J. Garbers. THIRD ROW: B. Dunlap, M. Durkin, L. Shaw, J. McClintock, M. Wuensch, J. Miller, M. Schwier, C. Goldsmith, S. Kattestad, S. Jones, A. Schomberg, K. Schomberg, K. Beier, A. Miller. STYLE SHOW: N. Rhodes, R. Niemeier, L. Sprain, S. Wege, M. Horman. PREPARING FOR THE MILK PRODUCERS' DINNER: A. Marking, G. Meyer, J. Quackenbush, M. Hulberg. SERVERS FOR THE F.RA, TEA: J. Hundt, J. Schwartz, J. Christianson, D. Fuhre, A. Strittmater. HELEN HAROLD Home Economics Teacher Advisor of the Future Homemakers of America F.H.A. OFFICERS: SEATED: S. Shaw, G. Meyer. STANDING: K. Miller, C. Mau, Mrs. H. Harold, Advisor; J. Hemker, A. Strittmater, M. Hulberg, B. Seils. During the school year, the F.H.A. was busily engaged in activities. The girls who attended the state convention at Green Lake were Sue Wege, Mary Lou Hulberg, Leora Sprain, JoanQuackenbush, and Adreana Strittmater. After initiating twenty-two freshmen, the UNICEF drive and the annual Harvest Dance kept everyone busy. On November 20, West Salem was host to one hundred twenty girls for a district rally. The F.F.A. - F.H.A. Christmas party, the annual Mother-Daughter banquet, observation of National F.H.A. Week, and the Style Show were activity highlights. Throughout the year, Joan Quackenbush, state recreation leader, attended officers’ meetings. The officers of the club include: Adreana Strittmater. President; Mary Lou Hulberg, Vice-President; Gloria Meyer, Secretary; Carole Mau, Treasurer; Karen Miller, Reporter; Sandy Shaw, Historian; Bonnie Seils, Relaxer; Jeannette Hemker, Parliamentarian. FIRST ROW: S. Wege, K. Schild, K. Olson, C. Strittmater, J. Christianson, F. Bahr, B. Mau, G. Meyer, B. Rhodes, M. Beranek, L. Kaiser, S. Walters. SECOND ROW; P. Sprain, M. Heider, R. Niemeier, K. Miller, M. Loging, K. Hemker, S. Schmidt, M. Wuensch, B. Hendrickson, C. Stelloh, C. Zimmer, P. Bahr. THIRD ROW; R. Niemeier, J. Hundt, J. Hemker, C. Tauscher, B. Wine, E. Johnson, R. Johnson, J. Davis, M. Martin, V. Nuttelman, D. Fuhre. 3-utwte Sxvun ta, of Qmvdca FIRST ROW: M. Wehrs, R. Garbers, J. Schwier, A. Varnum, R. Hemker, R. Hundt, W. Schaller, G. Young, L. Gensch, B. Steiger, D. Drecktrah, E. Lusk. SECOND ROW: C. Miller, K. Plenge, R. Wehrs, K. Manke, C. Jewett, R. Kattestad, L. Klahn, W. Scafe, A. Jaekel, M. Berg, R. Miller, D. Schaller. H. Wolters. F. F. A. Officers and Advisor: D. Drecktrah, R. Wehrs, K. Manke, N.N. Rowe, Advisor; A. Jaekel, M. Wehrs, R. Garbers. Examining a Chicken's Wing: G. Young, C. Jewett, R. Wehrs, D. Drecktrah. Future Farmers of America lend a helping hand to the one-act play, “The Boy With A Cart.”--R. Steiger, R. Kattestad, G. Johnson, A. Johnson, C. Miller. The F.F.A., or the Future Farmers of America, is the national organization of, by, and for boys preparing for agricultural vocations. Once again N. N. Rowe, the local advisor, has led members to top honors in 1957-58. Three teams--the livestock, dairy, and meat teams--were entered in the state judging contest and came home with superior ratings. A truly remarkable achievement was made by the meat team which won a gold emblem, the second year in a row, at the national contest. Special events sponsored with the F.H.A. were the annual Harvest Dance and Christmas Party. The local chapter has a basketball team, sponsors a rural judging day, and brings the year’s activities to a climax with a northern camping trip. F.F.A. officers are: President, Ken Manke; Vice-President, Don Dreck-trah; Secretary, Merlin Wehrs; Treasurer, Richie Wehrs; Sentinel, Arvid Jaekel; and Reporter, Richie Garbers. NORMAN ROWE Vocational Agriculture Instructor Advisor of the Future Farmers of America FIRST ROW: D. Johnson, B. Linse, M. Luebben, S. Liebl, G. Indahl, A. Thompson, R. Hanson, A. Johnson, R. Schomberg, K. Hauser, R. Steiger, M. Bruemmer. SECOND ROW: G. Batzel, G. Johnson, G. Rhodes, D. Clements, M. Slawaytniec, R. Smith, D. Stanhope, D. Gerke, J. Bahr, J. Poehling. W. Schomberg, R. Kark-hoff, N. Sprain. Cfvtiitmcui JantiuMf The Christmas Story as told by Carole Mau to Mark Nichols and Vickie Jo Meyer. Advisors Opening Christmas Gifts: Mr. Monson, Mrs. Harold, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Rowe. Couples Enjoying the Christmas Party: R. Steiger, M. Justin, S. Schmidt, J. Cull-mann, J. Quackenbush, J. Huhn. The Christmas letter read by Millie Loging. Snow fell softly through the night, Covering all the earth with white. Whispering against the windowpanes. Tip-toeing through small country lanes. The world seemed hushed, as if God's hand Had laid itself upon the land. FIRST ROW: D. Terpstra, D. Drecktrah, D. Vanderploeg, R. Friestad, T. Bolles, R. Sprain. SECOND ROW: M. Loging, M. Bruemmer, S. Larson, S. Rhodes, C. Mau, S. Shaw, S. Schild, C. Capper. “ JAed ian tDxama CHARLES MASTERS Social Science Teacher Advisor of the Thespian-Drama and Forensic Club Thespian-Drama officers and advisors: Miss J. Hansen, M. Bruemmer, C. Mau, D. Terpstra, T. Bolles, S. Larson, Mr. C. Masters. V o. ekiS” The 1957-58 year has been a busy year for the Thespian - Drama Club. Paramount objectives of the Thespian Drama Club include promotion of interest in drama and its production. Two shows were sponsored in the 1957-58 school year: a one-act contest play, The Boy With A Cart, was entered in the state contest and successfully competed at the district and sectional contests, and in die spring an all-school, three act play, Blithe Spirit was presented. Officers for the club are President, Sue Larson; Vice-President, Ted Bolles; Secretary, Marlene Bruemmer, and Treasurer, Carole Mau. Advisors for the club are Miss J. Hansen and Mr. C. Masters. FIRST ROW: F. Moan, D. Friestad, M. Miller, L. Bell, M. Bruemmer, H. Hoier. SECOND ROW: G. Luebben, J. Grosskopf, K. Schomberg, C. Olson, A. Miller, J. Christianson, K. Schild. Science duB SCIENCE CLUB MEMBERS: M. Dunlap, W. Dunlap, F. Cox, T. Moran, C. Perso, D. Seils, J. Pittenger, D. Grosskopf, D. Green, J, Hussa, R. Karkoff, L. Hanson, L. Hemker, R. Lee, J. Hanson, M. Wilcox, B. Molldrem. J. Huhn, T. Bolles, R. Friestad and B. Miller prepare for the “Blast off.’’ SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS AND ADVISOR ARE: T. Moran, J. Pittenger, J. Huhn, Mr. C. Wruck, B. Miller. CLINTON WRUCK Science Teacher Advisor of the Archery and Science Clubs The West Salem Science Club, now in its second year of existence, is progressing rapidly. Its main goal, promoting interest in science, is successfully stimulated through interesting programs and lyceums pertaining to science. The club members are engaged in various projects relating to science such as chemistry, electronics, physics, aeronautics, and other subjects of interest. Officers of the club are: President, Tom Moran; Secretary, Brad Miller; Treasurer, Jim Huhn; and Vice-President, Jack Pittenger. Our members have elected rocket propulsion as a club project. Committees have been organized to plan and carry out the construction of a multi-stage rocket. Etfvuvuf, CiuA, FIRST ROW: A. Marking, L. Walberg, K. Brocade. SECOND ROW: K. Schild, A. Strittmater, G. Miller, D. Gerke, D. Terpstra, M. Durkin, L. Schaller, G. Meyer, M. Bruemmer. THIRD ROW: V. Nuttelman, M. Hulberg, K. Schomberg, M. Hauge, L. Sprain, M. Olson, I. Marking, C. Goldsmith, S. Kattestad, J. Quackenbush, J. Hundt, B. Romskog, J. Davis. MARIE SANDERS English Teacher Library, ORIOLE and Annual Advisor Librarians preparing for Good Book Week. SEATED: K. Brocade, A. Marking, Miss G. Sprick, M. Bruemmer. STANDING: D. Gerke, G. Miller. The West Salem Library Club, advised by teacher - librarian Marie B. Sanders, is a hard working group serving the students and the faculty of West Salem High. The officers of the club are: Anne Marking, Kathy Brocade, Head Librarians; Anne Strittmater, Secretary; Gloria Meyer, Treasurer; and Mary Lou Hulberg, Social Chairman. A pinning ceremony and dinner honoring the seniors and student head librarians was the final activity of the year. Library officers and advisors: SEATED: A. Strittmater, Miss G. Sprick, Mrs. M. Sanders, A. Marking. STANDING: K. Brocade, M. Hauge, M. Hulberg, G. Meyer. D. Terpstra and M. Durkin putting up the Spanish bulletin board For Your Enjoyment. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS AND ADVISOR. SEATED: MissJ. Hansen. STANDING: C. Liebl, A. Marking, M. Bruem-mer. C. Capper. SspunicJi Q£uA C. Liebl, J. Garbers, K. Brocade, C. Capper, M. Durkin, B. Seils, D. Terp- JOAN HANSEN stra, B. Hussa, M. Schwier, M. Bruemmer, L. Johnson, L. Kaiser, J. Hansen, English and Spanish teacher. Advisor A. Marking. 0f the Thespian-Drama, Forensic, ORIOLE, and Spanish clubs. The Spanish Club, one of West Salem High School's newest organizations, chose as its title Los Conquistadores. meaning The Conquerors. The organization strives for three basic goals which are first, becoming more fluent in speaking Spanish; second, interesting others in Spanish; third, learning cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. Two of the club's annual activities are holding a tea for the faculty and learning Christmas carols in Spanish for the purpose of caroling. Officers of the club are President, Carolyn Capper; Vice-President, Marlene Bruemmer; Secretary-Treasurer, Anne Marking; and Historian, Carole Liebl. The club is under the direction of Miss Joan Hansen. Student Councit Examining the Constitution T. Moran, M. Horman, M. Wehrs. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Mr, J. Monson, S. Larson, G. Miller, T. Moran, Mr. R. B. Tremain. West Salem's student government is composed of twelve members, the president and two representatives from each class, who are elected for a term of one year. The student council's purpose is to provide for the students a voice in the regulation of school activities, to help develop better citizens, and to maintain the high standards of West Salem High School. Leading the student council are President, Gary Miller; Secretary, Sue Larson; Treasurer, Tom Moran; Advisors, Mr. R. B. Tremain and Mr. John Monson. The council's activities this year included the planning of our noon hour activities, attending the area student council meeting, and giving continued support to the polio fund drive. SEATED; J. Yeskie, Mr. J. Monson, G. Miller, Mr. R. B. Tremain, M. Horman. STANDING: S. Larson, C. Perso, T. Bolles, T. Moran, D. Drecktrah, M. Wehrs, B. Fleischman, G. Johnson. SmenaJc QJUS FIRST ROW: S. Liebl, K. Hemker, B. Mau, S. Schild, K. Miller, R. Hanson. SECOND ROW; S. Wege, S. Schmidt, N. Rhodes, V, Nuttelman, M. Nelson, M. Martin, S. Larson, P. Bahr, M. Anderson. THIRD ROW: A. Strittmater, M. Loging, J. Rogers, T. Moran, D. Drecktrah, R. Friestad, G. Tranberg, L. Johnson, D. Terpstra, J. Schuster, L. Walberg. ALICE MC GARTY Commercial Teacher Advisor of the Forensic Club Better speaking helps to make a better citizen. The main purpose of the Forensic Clubistotrainyouth to speak well with confidence. The Forensic Club officers are: President, Jon Schuster; Vice-President. Sue Wege; Secretary, Mary Lou Martin; and Treasurer, Roland Friestad. Advisors for the club are Miss J. Hansen, Miss A. McGarty, Mr. J. Monson, and Mr. C. Masters. The club is most active during the spring of the year when the speaking contests are held in the following divisions: humorous and non-humorous, original and non-original, oratory, extemporaneous reading and speaking four-minute speeches, and interpretive reading. The Thanksgiving and Christmas programs this past year were planned and presented for the first time with the chorus. FORENSIC CLUB OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: SEATED: Miss J. Hansen, R. Friestad. STANDING: Mr. J. Monson, Miss A. McGarty, M. Martin, S. Wege, Mr. C. Masters, J. Schuster. Clxioie Olid) SEATED: M. Justin, J. Yeskie, M. Bruemmer, L. Walberg, C. Goldsmith, M. Horman, C. Capper. STANDING: J. Huhn, R. Sprain, F. Cox, J. Dovenberg, J. Cullmann, K. Miller, D. Buroker, D. Fuhre, C. Perso, L. Shaw, J. Borreson, A. Hulberg, B. Molldrem, R. Friestad, B. Rhodes, F. Balmer. The official voice of the student body, the ORIOLE, was successfully published for the eleventh year. During the 1956-57 school year eight editions were issued under the supervision of Marie B. Sanders, Joan Hansen, and John Monson, club advisors. Under the direction of Alice McGarty the advanced business class capably typed and mimeographed the ORIOLE. Comprising the group of twenty-three staff members were eight seniors, three juniors, three sophomores, and nine freshmen. The ORIOLE Club, besides keeping students, teachers, and parents informed of school events, offers opportunities for students to gain journalistic experience by actual participation in the publication of the paper. Art work and typing are among other contributions of staff members. Officers of the club are: Editor, Lynne Walberg: Circulation Manager, Mickey Horman; Advertising Manager, Carolyn Capper; Associate Advertising Manager, Marietta Justin; Business Manager, Fritz Balmer; Publisher, Roland Friestad; Advisors, Mrs. Marie Sanders and Miss Joan Hansen. ARTIST AT WORK Miss A. McGarty, M. Justin ORIOLE OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: SEATED: M. Justin, Mrs. M. Sanders, L. Walberg, Miss J. Hansen, M. Horman. STANDING: F. Balmer, R. Friestad, C. Capper. Our risen Lord, We feel thy strong protection We see the! hand among thf graves today; I am the Way, the Life, the Resurrection, have carried sadly Our crosjfbecjimes .staff, V[e journey gladly Gxcfivtif QiuA ARCHERY OFFICERS AND ADVISOR: Mr. C. Stringing a bow is one of the skills of archers Wruck, J. Huhn, D. Seils, W. Dunlap. C. Mau, M. Dunlap. L. Bell, and S. Rhodes. The Archery Club has completed its second year as an organization in West Salem High School. The club is purely recreational and holds archery shoots of all kinds. Developing the sport of archery by teaching new members the art of shooting is one of the foremost ideals of the club. Using the bow for hunting and on camping trips is also encouraged by the organization. During the winter months the club moves into the gym for their shoots, one of which was visited by the ex-Wisconsin state champion archer, Clyde Burchart. The club is advised by Clinton Wruck who is a capable leader as well as an able archer. The officers are: Jim Huhn, President; David Seils, Secretary-Treasurer; and Willard Dunlap, Vice-President. T. Black, G. Tranberg, L. Hemker, J. Hussa, M. Loging, S. Rhodes, L. Bell, C. Mau, G. Black, W. Schomberg, A. Thompson, J. Poehling, D. Green, G. Batzel, R. Karkhoff, M. Dunlap. Conrad Jostad Harold Hemker The Panther nine of 1958, led by the seniors, showed championship caliber. The team gave all it had to win, never giving up until the last man was out. Fritz Balmer FIRST ROW: Richard Sprain, George Johnson; Fritz Balmer, Connie Jostad, Kenny Plenge, Tom Moran, Marlin Dunlap. SECOND ROW: Coach H. Moran, Larry Johnson, Bill Miller, Jim Dovenberg, John Cull-mann, Harold Hemker, Jerry Rogers, Gene Borreson, manager. Jim Dovenberg Richie Sprain Kenny Plenge Bill Miller Batter up! ” L. Johnson, C. Jostad, K. Plenge “Sleepy- JEageen” 3he £aue£ie t Might Clf, 3he yeax Carolyn Capper and escort Gorden Tranberg. Sandra Shaw and escort Curtis Justin. Lois Schaller and escort Harold Hemker. Jane Houser and escort Doug Terpstra. Jane Sprain and escort Pat Baumer. Carole Mau and escort Kenny Plenge. Lynne Walberg and escort Roland Friestad. Mildred Loging and escort Richard Sprain. Judy Hundt and escort Leonard Klahn. JCmgrJienny, Manke dueettrSue £ohmm Weat Sxdetti FIRST ROW: C. Mau, D. Raymer, D. Fuhre, L. Schwen, P. Walberg. SECOND ROW: J. Labus, J. Yeskie, S. Wege, B. Witte, C. Olson, V. Zabriskie, N. Rhodes. THIRD ROW: K. Brocade, P. Brave, C. Goldsmith, J. Sprain, L. Hauser, K. Schild, K. Schomberg, M. Heider, S. Schild, R. Sprain. FOURTH ROW: S. Larson, S. Rhodes, J. Jostad, G. Tranberg, J. Tremain, B. Molldrem, D. Garbers, J. Johnson, C. Jewett. MigASdiaoi [Band FIRST ROW: L. Wehrs, K. Manke, K. Miller, L. Walberg, M. Justin. SECOND ROW: S. Shaw, W. Meyer, B. Steiger, D. Miller, P. Bahan, M. Hulberg, L. Shaw. THIRD ROW: J. Davis, A. Hulberg, S. Liebl, K. Hauser, B. Jenkins, F. Bahr, S. Beers, M. Martin, B. Hussa, FOURTH ROW; J. Dovenberg, G. Foner, R. Manke, S. Verthein, J. Cullmann, D. Terpstra, R. Weiking, D. Drecktrah, Mr. Curtis Beers, Director. “Try this for size. S. Rhodes, P. Bahr, L. Kaiser, A. Strittmater. CHORUS OFFICERS AND ADVISOR: B. Davis, M. Durkin, Mr. C. Beers, L. Sprain. CheuiA Throughout the year the Chorus performed in various musical programs, including the Thanksgiving andChrist-mas concerts, and the Spring and Farewell concerts. Officers of the group are: President, Leora Sprain; Vice-President, Bob Davis; and Secretary-Treasurer, Marjorie Durkin. For the first time in fifteen years West Salem entered two participants in the Dorian Festival at Luther College. In May, the Mixed Chorus, including twenty-seven girls and nine boys, competed in the district choral music contest at La Crosse. One of the most enjoyable social activities of the group is their annual Christmas caroling and party. All the members thoroughly enjoy these activities. The only requirement for joining Chorus is the enjoyment of music. CURTIS BEERS Band and Chorus Instructor FIRST ROW: C. Strittmater, C. Stelloh, P. Sprain, C. Durkin, S. Walters, L. Kaiser, K. Newburg, C. Capper, S. Larson, C. Zimmer, B. Seils, P. Bahr, C. Runge, M. Durkin. SECOND ROW: A. Strittmater, M. Horman, A. Schomberg, S. Jones, R. Buol, R. Runningen, S. Rhodes, M. Hemker, L. Walberg, L. Sprain, J. Mikkelson, M. Olson, G. Meyer. THIRD ROW: T. Bolles, R. Sprain, R. Friestad, J. Huhn, B. Nelson, G. Tranberg, L. Gensch, C. Jostad, B. Davis. v.r - K % . A A: I ft ; T T 4, jft -A ‘ rfc ikinl — JV , � . • A -'V 2 [Jf 1 - S SyU Vfcfl _ Tj : r i i. i rlA ♦ r ■ r«4 $ a tt rwt; i € Jr ;f k f ••‘i .'ll jt |L ffii r i - 4 4 ‘’TiS Jv f’lKTt?’ MV ml r v .!! lilt VT iL? ('Lj •. i ‘Cijy.. We ve paddled our rafts across the bay And struggled to reach the wide, wide sea With land and childhood far behind We'll set our sights on things to be. U v t v Before us lies the strange, broad sea. Challenging us to be brave and true. 'll face the future, heads held high Andpcross the ocean safely too. « • Sjofdmita, and o f QIoaa 4 1958 PATTY BAHR A secretary FRED BAHR A builder of better homes FRED BALMER A teacher of math and an athletic coach i GENE BORRESON A truck driver TED BOLLES An engineer MARLENE BRUEMMER A nurse and airline stewardess ROBERT DAVIS CAROLYN CAPPER A secondary English and physical education teacher. 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