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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1959 volume:

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It is my sincere hope that the preparation and experiences you have had here at West Salem High School will serve you well in the future. Certain members of this class will go far in their endeavors while others will remain in the background. Such is the way of life. Best wishes for each and every member of the class. 2 We tDedi • � • We, the Class of 1959, dedicate this edition of the Neshonoc to Mr. John Monson who, despite his many obligations and responsiblities, has found the time to guide us through our years at West Salem High. His unceasing patience and sincere helpfulness have contributed greatly to the happiness and success of these four years. 3 JxxMz Of,(iontmta Claaaoa 7 (Svganizatiotu Social Extents, 33 Spxottx 41 Somova, 47 VIRGINIA PELTON Physical Education Sxiculty- JOHN MONSON Assistant Principal Social Science HORACE MORAN Math ELDRED MANSKE Industrial Arts keyboard I typewriter 00600®® MOOOO1 000G ,4)000 JOHN RICHMAN Commercial VERNON VRADENBURG Physical Education faculty. WILLIS TAYLOR Social Science 6 ClaAAea. CHEMISTRY: J. Rogers, M. Anderson, I. Marking, J. Pittenger, K. Schild, D. Borreson, C. Goldsmith, T. Moran, S. Kattestad, M. Justin, M. Dunlap, K. Hemker. fayful (Ltd PLAY REHEARSAL, SEATED: A. Johnson, M. Bruemmer, C. Durkin, E. Sch-roeder, S. Liebl, V. Nuttelman, A. Miller, P. Bahr. STANDING: L. Bell, R. Hanson, S. Verthein. AMERICAN HISTORY: M. Heckelbeck, M. Schmidt, E. Schmidt, M. Sla-waytniec, D. Greene, M. Christianson, B. Dunlap, R. Hundt. 8 “Jubilant PLANNING FOR PROM. SEATED: R. Steiger, B. Carey, J. Tucker, P. Moe. STANDING: W. Schaller, G. Rhodes, R. Hemker, W. Scafe, R. Kattestad, C. Miller, D. Grosskopf. PHYSICAL EDUCATION. KNEELING: K. Olson, M. Wuensch, B. Hendrickson. STANDING: M. McGregor, J. Davis, M. Nelson, M. Johnson, F. Bahr, C. Niemeier, S. Venhein. In September of 1958, sixty-four juniors reentered West Salem High School and looked forward to an eventful year including the class play, their prom, and their class rings. Class members began to take their places as upper-classmen by engaging in numerous extracurricular activities and holding key positions in many organizations. With a good record behind them, the class of '60 is looking forward to the activities of their senior year. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: Mr. E. Manske, Adviser; B. Fleischman, President; J. Garbers, Vice-President; M. Martin, Treasurer; K. Miller, Secretary; Mr. C. Beers, Adviser. 9 DRIVERS EDUCATION: K. Trocinski, D. Friestad, G. Batzel, J. Grosskopf, B. Rhodes, J. Hussa, A. Thompson, L. Hanson, P. Sprain. BAND, STANDING: C. Olson, D. Fuhre, L. Shaw, A. Hulberg, R. Lee, R. Moll-drem, K. Hauser, H. Hoier. SEATED: J. Jostad. ENGLISH: R. Miller, B. Linse, F. Cox, B. Witte, A. Varnum, K. Beier, H. Walter, J. Hanson, J. Bahr, G. Jaekel. 10 Clttd Steady, PLANNING INITIATION, SEATED: C. Strittmater, K. Olson, S. Hanson, S. Jones. STANDING: D. Indahl, J. Borreson, D. Buroker, C. Perso, D. Greene, R. Karkhoff. MATH: J.Poehling, D Johnson, C. Tauscher, R. Johnson,E. Johnson, A, Schom-berg, R. Niemeier, S. Walters, M. Beranek, J. Christianson, Autumn of 1958 found fifty-three sophomores enrolling for another busy year. They eagerly looked forward to this year for it was their turn to initiate the Freshmen. Because of their success last year, they were confident that this would continue throughout the year. Being a year older and accustomed to the regular routine, the sophomores added many more activities to their curriculums. It is hoped that the sophomores will continue their spirit of co-operation to make their class outstanding. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: H. Moran, AdviserjC.Stelloh. Treasurer; M. Heider, Secretary; C. Wruck, Adviser; R. Schomberg, Vice-President; W. Schomberg, President. 11 HOME ECONOMICS: J. Tranberg, V. Zabriskie, M. Synoground, V. Gullotti, B. Newburg, J. Labus, P. Brave, B. Manke, D. Black, E. Berg, L. Rhodes, J. Raf-felson. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, SEATED: M. Isbell, R. Lee, G. Foner, M. Hicks, D. Smith, P. Bahan. STANDING: J. Mikkelson, M. Miller, R. Dunlap, M. Johnson, D. Drecktrah, K. Manke. ‘Uncertain ffiut GENERAL SCIENCE: E. Riley, K. Moe, H. Gilbertson, J. Twining, P. Walberg, E. Schaller, D. Baumgartner, K. Sprain, M. Wagner, K. Hemker, C. Baltz, C. Fleischman. 12 AGRICULTURE: O. Schwier, D. Loomis, G. Romskog, A. Romskog, J. Jenks, J, Cox, D. Garbers, D. Ruud, W. Meyer, D. Schmaltz, D. Gerke. Gm UiouA' CITIZENSHIP: D. Goldsmith, T. Holt, R. Lokken, T. Miller, R. Humbel, D. Lueck, B. Schaller, J. Bahr, S. Dunlap, D. Bussian, C. Hess. On September 2, 1958, sixty-one eager freshmen timidly began their high school careers. As the days passed and initiation became a memory, they became acquainted with school and accustomed to their new life. Many of them quickly became active in the school's extra-curricular activities and functions. Their party in May was enjoyed by all. The class of ’62 can be proud of their enthusiastic beginning as leaders of tomorrow. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: M. Synoground, Vice-President; P. Bahan, Treasurer; K. Manke, Secretary; D. Garbers, President; Mr. N. Rowe, Adviser; Mr. V. Vradenburg, Adviser. 13 SCHOOL JANITORS Earl Knutson and Louis Wehrenberg Cudiodiatte SCHOOL SECRETARY Mrs. L. Kapelke SCHOOL NURSE Mrs. L. Johnson SCHOOL COCKS Mrs. M. Fuhre and Mrs. A. Carlson (%ganization LOOKING AT AWARDS D. Schmaltz, J. Jenks, G. In-dahl, A. Johnson, R. Hoier. WORKING IN THE SHOP G. Romskog, A. Romskog, M. Miller, D. Ruud, O. Schwier. WORKING ON CAR B. Linse, D. Garbers, J. Bahr, N. Sprain, D. Gerke, R. Dunlap. 16 Jutwte Swim ia, Omivucu S' n The Future Farmers of America is a national organization that helps to prepare boys for work in the field of agriculture. Once again the West Salem chapter of the Future Farmers of America has attained the goal of making its organization a success. Led by Norman N. Rowe, the boys have achieved many honors at both the county and state fairs. The judging teams also won high honors in the state contests. Beyond the boys' activities they still have time for a recreational program. The annual Harvest Dance and Christmas Party are sponsored by the FFA in cooperation with the FHA. A rural judging day and basketball team are sponsored by the chapter as well. The climax of this wonderful program is a camping trip to Northern Wisconsin at the end of the school OFFICERS ADMIRING FFA JACKET: D. Gerke, Reporter; C. Jewett, Sentinal; N. Rowe, Adviser; R. Steiger, Treasurer; R. Wehrs, President; D. Drecktrah, Secretary; C. Miller, Vice-President. year. PLANNING FOR JUDGING DAY SEATED: W. Schaller, M. Bruemmer, G. Batzel, M. Berg. STANDING: R. Miller, R. Kattestad, R. Hundt, H. Walters, R. Hemker. CLEANING UP AFTER CHRISTMAS PARTY R. Smith, W. Schomberg, K. Hauser, M. Slawaytniec, R. Schomberg, D. Clements, D. Stanhope, M. Bruemmer, A. Johnson. 17 Shama Jfiejpian C£u6 DRAMA CLUB, BACK ROW: B. Newberg, W. Meyer, V. Zabriskie, D. Friestad. FRONT ROW; C. Baltz, M.Synoground, B. Mau, J. Labus. The Drama-Thespian Club is composed of students who are interested in dramatic work. Upon earning the points required by the national organization the Drama members are eligible to join the Thespian Club. “The Game of Chess, the one-act play sponsored by the club, won an A at the League Meet at Bangor, an A at the District Meet at La Crosse, and a B against eighteen schools at the Section in Stevens Point. This year the Drama-Thespian Club improved their financial status by selling magazines. With this money they have worked to promote interest in drama and its production. THESPIAN CLUB, STANDING: R. Hussa, D. Vander-ploeg, D. Drecktrah. SEATED: J. Christianson, B. Miller, K. Schild. DRAMA CLUB, STANDING: H. Hoier, L. Shaw, L. Bell, C. Goldsmith, M. Bruemmer, P. Walberg. SEATED: C. Stelloh, P. Bahan, J. Grosskopf, C. Olson, E. Schroeder. FRONT ROW: V. Gullotti, D. Drecktrah, E. Riley. OFFICERS: D. Drecktrah, Treasurer; Mrs. Solie, Adviser; R. Hussa, President; K. Schild, Secretary; B. Miller, Scribe; D. Vanderploeg, Vice-President; Mr. Manske, Adviser. SENIOR MEMBERS: K. Brocade, Secretary; M. Horman, L, Johnson, G. Miller, President, The Student Council has been organized to give students the opportunity to take an active part in self-government and to learn the principles of living and working in a democracy. A constitution was drawn up to enable the Student Council to work effectively. Each class has three representatives in the organization. The Council is organized by electing officers from the junior and senior classes. Student Council activities this year included the planning of our noon hour program, attending the area Student Council meeting, and conducting the sale of School Saving Stamps program. Throughout the year the Council and its advisers worked hand in hand to create a clearer understanding between faculty and student body. FRESHMEN MEMBERS: D. Drecktrah, Mr. H. Moran, Adviser; D. Garbers, P. Bahan. Student Council JUNIOR MEMBERS: B. Fleischman, T. Moran, Treasurer; G. Johnson. SOPHOMORE MEMBERS: A. Schomberg, L. Shaw, W Schomberg. Missing from the picture was Mr. J. Monson Adviser. 19 West Salem FIRST ROW; D. Raymer, D. Fuhre, J. Labus, L. Schwen, K. Holleque, P. Walberg. SECOND ROW: P. Brave, J. Yeskie, B. Witte, L. Hauser, B. Manke, V. Zabriskie, M. Krueger, N. Rhodes. THIRD ROW: K. Brocade, S. Wege, C. Goldsmith, C. Olson, G. Jaekel, D. Jones, J. Cullmann, R. Lee, S. Ver-thein, R. Manke, J. Tranberg, K. Schild, D. Black. FOURTH ROW: J. Black, H. Hoier, C. Jewett, G. Foner, Mr. C. Beers, S. Sandberg, J. Nelson. OFFICERS: D. Raymer, President; M. Justin, Secretary; Mr. C. Beers, Director; R. Hussa, Vice-President; N. Rhodes, Treasurer. MAJORETTES: Kathy Brocade and Jan Yeskie. Stigh School Si cut d FIRST ROW: L.Wehrs, S.Beers. K. Manke. K.Miller, M. Justin. SECOND ROW: P.Bahan, R. Steiger. W. Meyer, E. Schroeder, S. Hauser, D. Miller, L. Shaw, M. Hulberg, THIRD ROW: K. Schomberg, N. Erickson, M. Heider, J. Davis, S. Liebl, J. Johnson, A. Hulberg, W. Jenkins, K. Hauser, S. Beers, M. Martin, R. Hussa. FOURTH ROW: M. Synoground, R. Weiking, D. Drecktrah. For the past fourteen years the West Salem Concert Band has been under the capable direction of Mr. Curtis Beers. It has steadily improved to the point where the band has become enjoyable despite the fact that it is an organization in which hard work and constant attention are necessary. During the year the band gave several concerts, including the unforgettable one with guest artist, Rafael Mendez. This organization also has been a faithful booster at all local football and basketball games. West Salem had many participants in the solo tournament which was held during March in La Crosse. The band also entered the spring band festival in La Crosse. AU of die members will profit greatly from the things Mr. Beers has taught them, and memories of the fun they have had in band with him will always linger. 21 OBSERVING EXPERIMENT: M. Dunlap, B. Miller, A. Varnum, M. Wilcox, G. Foner, J. Cox, J. Michelson, R. Lee, P. Walberg, L Hanson, G. Rhodes, C. Perso, D. Friestad. Science C£u The Science Club, now in its third year of existence, is progressing rapidly. Its main purpose, promoting interest in science, is successfully stimulated through interesting trips 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. This year the members have chosen astronomy as a club project. To better understand this phase of science, the group made a trip to Y e r k e s Observatory at Williams Bay, Wisconsin. STUDYING MICROSCOPE: J. Borreson, J. Hanson, C. Fleischman, R. Lee, D. Goldsmith, J. Hussa, D. Loomis. OFFICERS AND ADVISER: Mr. C. Wruck, Adviser: F. Cox, Treasurer; T. Moran, President; B. Molldrem, Secretary;]. Pitten-ger, Vice-President. 22 OFFICERS: S. Wege, President. STANDING: N. Rhodes. Secretary; Mr. Taylor. Adviser; Mrs. Solie, Adviser; Mr. Monson, Adviser; K. Hemker, Treasurer. NOT PRESENT: S. Schmidt. Qlu The purpose of the Forensic Club is to help students gain poise and self-confidence while speaking. This is achieved by having each member participate in one of the following divisions in the speaking contest held in the spring: non-humorous and humorous, original oratory, extemporaneous reading and speaking, four-minute speaking, and interpretive reading. If the student receives an A rating in the local and regional levels, he may advance to the district contest and possibly to the state contest. Other activities of the club include the Veteran’s Day Program, Constitution Contest, Voice of Democracy Contest, and Christmas and Thanksgiving programs. Forensic club advisers are Mrs. J. Solie, Mr. W. Taylor, and Mr. J. Monson. STANDING: M. Olson, R. Runingen. SITTING: G. Black, R. Hussa, D. Drecktrah. RECORDING, SEATED: M. Horman. STANDING, Left to Right: P. Bahr, J. Poehling, V. Nuttelman, A. Schomberg, L. Johnson, M. Johnson, K. Moe. LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Hemker, S. Walters, R. Nie-meier, C. Runge, I. Marking, P. Walberg. LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Rhodes, M. Martin, M. Anderson, J. Rogers, T. Moran, R. Hanson, M. Nelson, S. Wege. STANDING: G. Miller, G. Rhodes, A. Varnum. SITTING: D. Vanderploeg, A. Hulberg, J. Labus. 23 FIRST ROW: P. Bahr, M. Heider, J. Davis, K. Schild, C. Stelloh. SECOND ROW: B. Hendrickson, A. Miller, S. Verthein, C. Tauscher. THIRD ROW: E. Johnson, M. Horman, L. Shaw, B. Wine. FIRST ROW: B. Schaller, V. Gullotti, P. Sprain, J. Tranberg, V. Zabriskie, R. Johnson. SECOND ROW: P. Brave, L. Romskog, B. Newburg, D. Black, L. Rhodes. SEATED: C. Goldsmith, B. Romskog, K. Schomberg, J. Christianson, M. Johnson, S. Walters, A. Hulberg, F. Bahr. STANDING: M. Nelson, K. Beier, P. Moe, C. Niemeier, M. Wuensch, S. Kattestad. 24 STANDING: C.Strittmater, S. Schmidt, N. Rhodes, M. Beranek, K. Hemker, B. Mau, B. Rhodes, R. Nie-mier, P. Bahr. SEATED: B. Dunlap, A. Schomberg, V. Nuttelman, S. Jones. S'xdwte, 3iomemak ui, o-f, Unwu The West Salem Chapter of the F .H.A., under tlie guidance of Miss Charlotte Buggs, had a very successful and active year. In June, 1958, six girls attended the State Convention at Green Lake. At this convention, Karen Miller was elected a state editor for the “Teen Times” magazine. Outstanding social events of the year for Fil.A. were the Harvest Dance and the Christmas Party, in co-operation with the F.F.A. Other important events sponsored included F.H.A. Week, the Mother-Daughter Banquet and the style show. The F.H.A. Chapter served the community by preparing and serving the F armer’s Co-op luncheon and the Milk Producers’ dinner. In late October, the UNICEF Drive was directed by the F.H.A. girls. OFFICERS: S. Wege, Reporter; K. Miller, Secretary; M. Hulberg, President; J. Hemker, Treasurer; M. Martin, Rec. Leader; J. Garbers, Historian. NOT PICTURED: D. Raymer, Parliamentarian; G. Meyer, Vice-President. SEATED: P. Bahan, M.Synoground, S. Dunlap, S. Hanson. STANDING: B. Schaller, D. Lueck, M. Johnson, D.Baumgartner, E. Berg, C. Hess, D. Smith, M. Wagner, R. HumbeL 25 SEATED: D. Fuhre, C. Durkin, M. Johnson, P. Bahan, V. Zabriskie, J. Christianson, J. Yeskie, K. Mil- ler. STANDING: D. Schmaltz, A. Hulberg, B. Romskog, F. Cox, J.Cullmann, L. Johnson, K. Brocade. Chiaie GCu This year, under tile able guidance of Marie Sanders, John Monson, Joan Solie, and John Richman, the ORIOLE Club completed its twelfth successful year. A total of eight issues were published, with the club members doing the writing, art work, typing, and complete publishing. The members consisted of seven seniors, three juniors, six sophomores, and three freshmen, in additon to the typists. OFFICERS, SEATED: L. Shaw, Adv. Manager; Mrs. Sanders, Adviser; M. Horman, Editor; Mrs. Solie, Adviser; C.Goldsmith,Circulation Manager. STANDING: B. Molldrem, Business Manager; Mr. Richman, Adviser; R. Lee, Publisher; C. Perso, Publisher; Mr. Monson, Adviser. TYPISTS, FRONT ROW: C. Runge, M. Durkin, J. Mikkelson. SECOND ROW: R. Runingen, M. Hauge, M. Olson. STANDING: R. BuoL 26 TAKING INVENTORY: M. Hemker, G.Miller. STANDING: D. Fuhre, K. Schomberg, D. Gerke. Hifoiwuf C£u The West Salem Library Club, supervised by teacher-librarian Marie Sanders, is one of the hardest working groups devoted to seving the students and faculty at West Salem High School. Students qualify for admission in their sophomore year upon completion of an apprentice course for beginning librarians. Among special projects for the year was the annual observance of Good Book Week in November, A pinning ceremony honoring the seniors highlighted the social calender. It is hoped that future librarians will uphold and better these standards, realizing that membership in this organization is an education as well as an honor. BOOK PROCESSING, SEATED: M. Anderson, S. Kat-testad, C. Goldsmith. STANDING: K. Schild, A. Varnum, E. Johnson. GROUP READING: M. Durkin, B. Romskog, C. Olson, B. Witte, R. Lee. OFFICERS, SEATED: Mrs. Sander, Adviser. STANDING: J. Davis, S. Chairman; K. Brocade, I. Marking, Head Librarians; V. Nuttelman, Secretary, Head Librarian; Mr. Hauge, M.Hulberg, Presidents; G. Meyer,Treasurer. FIRST ROW: L. Johnson, D. Baumgartner, E. Berg, V. Gullotti, K. Sprain, H. Gilbertson, D. Black, K. Hemker, J. Jenks, M. Schmidt. SECOND ROW; M. Heider, R. Dunlap, C. Baltz, D. Garbers, C. Fleisch-man, W. Meyer, T. Holt, M. Miller, J. Bahr. THIRD ROW: J. Jostad, P. Bahan. L. Shaw, D. Drecktrah, H. Hancock, T. Moran, A. Hesse, F. Moan, B. Miller, J. Bahr, E. Schroeder, M. Johnson. FIRST ROW: R. Niemeier, B. Rhodes, M. Beranek, J. Garbers, P. Sprain, C. Durkin, M. Anderson, M. Wuensch, B. Mau. SECOND ROW: B. Hendrickson, E. Schmidt, F. Bahr, M. Durkin, C. Runge, S. Walters, C. Stelloh, J. Christianson, B. Linse, B. Fleischman. THIRD ROW; J. Mikkelson, A. Miller, R. Johnson, C. Clements, K. Brocade, W. Berg, M. Olson, D. Johnson. FIRST ROW; H. Hoier, R. Steiger, M. Justin, I. Marking, K. Beier, S. Jones, C. Tauscher, A. Schomberg. R. Buol, M. Edberg, SECOND ROW; G. Indahl, G. Batzel, J. Borreson, J. Black, L. Bell, B. Romskog, M. Hauge, C. Olson, J. Grosskopf, M. McGregor. THIRD ROW: R. Schomberg, G. Jaekel, B. Linse, F. Cox, D. Friestad, S. Schmidt, J. Yeskie, T. Black, P. Moe, M. Heckelbeck, K. Newburg. FOURTH ROW; J. Poehling, W. Schomberg, C. Perso, D. Vanderploeg, J. Cullman, R. Hussa, S. Verthein, D. Greene, R. 28 Runingen. A TEAM CHEERLEADERS: K. Olson, K. Hemker, C. Strittmater, S. Wege. B TEAM CHEERLEADERS: G. Batzel, D. Drecktrah, K. Olson, M. Synoground. 3lep, dtu£ The second annual football Homecoming highlighted the Pep Club year of activity. Included in this spirited event was a snake dance, bonfire, parade, game, and dance. This year the Pep Club sold beverages and candy at the athletic games, and provided sandwiches and milk for the players afterwards. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS: Mr. V. Vradenburg, Adviser; Mrs. V. Pelton, Adviser; J. Hemker, President; W. Dunlap, Vice-President; L. Johnson, Treasurer; D. Raymer, Secretary; Mr. H. Moran, Adviser. FIRST ROW: D. Smith, C. Hess, B. Schaller, V. Zabriskie, G. Foner, J. Michelson. SECOND ROW: E Schaller, D. Loomis, R. Humbel, M. Johnson, D. Lueck, D. Schmaltz. THIRD ROW: E. Riley, A Hauge K. Moe, M. Isbell, M. Wagner, T. Miller. FOURTH ROW: B. Manke, A. Romskog, G. Romskog. D. Goldsmith, D. Ruud, F. Tucker. FIFTH ROW: L. Rhodes, R. Hoyer, B. Newburg, J. Raffelson, K. Manke, J. Tranberg. SIXTH ROW: P. Walberg, J. Twining. M. Hicks, J. Labus, L. Romskog, P. Brave. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS: K. Brocade, Vice-President-Social Chairman; M. Durkin, Secretary-Treasurer; J. Hanson, President; Mrs. J. Solie, Adviser. SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS, SEATED: Miss A. Casberg, Student Teacher; J. Garbers. STANDING: R. Hussa, L. Johnson. Cxuufui iad The Spanish Club, smallest organization in the history of our high school, has the title of “Los Conquistadores,” which means “the conquerors.” The conquerors strive for three basic goals which are first, becoming more fluent in speaking Spanish; second, interesting others in the language; and third, learning cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. Three of the club’s annual activities are holding a tea for the faculty, having a Christmas party, and entering a float in the Homecoming parade. (JUich uf (ituB The Archery Club, an organization at the West Salem High School for four years, has as its goal promoting archery and creating an interest in it by teaching the fundamentals of shooting. Regular shoots and a tournament in the spring are among the club activities. The club also has entries in regional and state tournaments. The organization encourages its members to go bow-hunting together. Members may earn awards through club activities. ARCHERY CLUB OFFICERS: Mr. C. Wruck, Adviser; D. Green, Secretary-Treasurer; K. Hauser, Vice-President; M. Dunlap, President. STANDING: K. Sprain, M. Dunlap, F. Tucker, L. Bell, J. Poehling, G. Black, J. Cox, W. Schomberg, D. Greene. KNEELING: J. Mich-elson, G. Batzel, A. Thompson, E. Riley, K. Hauser, C. Foner. FIRST ROW: S. Schmidt, N. Rhodes, J. Raffelson, K. Newburg, V. Gullotti, M. Johnson, S. Wege, M. Durkin, J. Tranberg, C. Durkin, V. Zabriskie. SECOND ROW; E. Berg, J. Hemker, M. Horman, V. Nuttelman, B. Manke, L. Romskog, D. Raymer, K. Hemker, M. Synoground, P. Bahan, B. Romskog, J. Mikkelson, M. Olson. THIRD ROW: J. Mikkelson, G. Foner, G. Romskog, R. Lokken, P. Walberg, F. Tucker, R. Nelson, R. Hussa, C. Fleischman, A. Romskog, R. Hansen. (ttwHXIA Thirty-five students assembled for chorus the fall of 1958. Three-fourths of this group were inexperienced because graduation and conflicts in schedules had thinned the ranks. However, by November 11, the Glee Club had prepared two selections for the Veteran's Day Program. Although forced to use changing boys’ voices for tenor parts, the chorus was a good singing group by spring and participated in the La CrosseMusicFestival. In the meantime, this group had learned many enjoyable songs and had presented them at concerts throughout the year. OFFICERS: Mr. C. Beers, Director; R. Nelson, Vice-President; S. Schmidt, President; M. Durkin, Secretary-Treasurer. 31 Srjutivte J ac op (Zmexica One of the newest national organizations to become a part of West Salem’s co-curricular activity is the Future Teachers of America. F.T.A. was founded in 1958. The members get occupational guidance and experience by serving as teacher aids. Helping with baby sitting for Mother’s Club was one of the biggest projects for the year. The club was ably guided by NEA members Mrs. Marie Sanders and Mr. John Monson. OFFICERS: B. Mau. Secretary; C. Durkin, Parliamentarian; K. Schomberg, Assistant Librarian; I. Marking, Vice-President; Mr. Monson, Adviser;Mrs. Sanders, Adviser; M. Hemker, President; J. Davis, Treasurer; D. Fuhre, Librarian; A. Schomberg, Historian. STANDING: M. Hulberg, S. Wege. SEATED: M. Durkin, J. Yeskie, J. Rogers. BOTTOM LEFT, Left to Right: M. Johnson, V. Gul-lotti, C. Hess, L. Romskog, J. Hemker, M. Horman, J. Labus. BOTTOM RIGHT, Left to Right: D. Drecktrah, K. Hemker, M. Wagner, S. Hanson, K. Manke. Social luenti April 25th was the day. The atmosphere was especially gay We all danced away To the Mari-Notes so gay. And the Places were Far Far Away. Sylvia Schmidt and escort, John Cullmann. Richie and Mary Lou did rule, That night done up in blue. The night was for two To dance to the view Of the world that looked like a jewel. (Prom poem) Kathleen Brocade and escort, Robert Judy Mikkelson and escort, David Stanhope. Jan Yeskie and escort, Bradley Miller. 34 “5wt Clwcuf Uiiace ) ” QUEEN Mary Lou Hulberg 35 KING Richard Wehrs Queen's Court Co-captains at Pep Rally Momecomiag. 36 Momecomuip 1958 KING Robert Hussa 37 QUEEN Beverly Romskog Queen Mary Lou Martin and King Conrad Miller. COURT: Barbara Witte, Karla Hemker, Karen Schom-berg, and Mona Synoground. Indian Summer , the theme of the annual Harvest Dance, was sponsored by the F. H. A. and F. F. A. on Friday, November 14. Music was furnished by the Star-Liters . Reigning over the festivities were Mary Lou Martin and Conrad Miller with Dorothy Raymer and Susan Wege as princesses. “Jndum Summerc” PRINCESSES: Sue Wege and Dorothy Raymer Queen Mary Lou Martin and King Conrad Miller. 38 FRESHMEN SINGERS: D. Drecktrah, V. Zabriskie, P. Bahan, M. Synoground, K. Manke. OFFICERS: R. Wehrs, M. Hulberg, Miss Buggs, Mr. Rowe. ‘“Jingle Sldl Stack” Jingle Bell Rock , the theme of the annual Christmas Party, was sponsored by the F.F.A. and F. H. A. on Thursday, December 19. Music was furnished by Lindy Shannon. Mr. Rowe and Santa . PLAYING RECORDS: C. Jewett, K. Hemker, Lindy SINGER: R. Hanson Shannon, V. Nuttelman, K. Hauser, C. Strittmater. Defense Attorney Stevens -- Robert Hussa - questioning Karen Andre - Beverly Romskog. District Attorney Flint - Delmore Vanderploeg puzzled by Karen’s answer. “JAe AtigM Of, Jxmuwuf 16” November 15, 1957, the Junior Class presented the annual junior class play, “The Night of January 16.” The setting was a courtroom scene where Karen Andre was on trial for the murder of Bjorn Faulkner. Tension mounted as testimonies were presented either to convict the defendent or to confirm her plea of ‘‘not guilty”. The appearance in court of Faulkner’s bereaved widow, Nancy Lee, increased rivalry between the two women who both loved Faulkner. To complicate matters still further, gangster Larry Regan, in love with Karen, presented testimony which placed the shadow of guilt on Nancy Lee’s doting father. Suspense was maintained to the very end by the jury, chosen from the audience, who came up with the verdict of “not guilty”. Without the direction of Mr. Charles Masters and the help of the stage crew, “The Night of January 16,” would not have been the smashing success it was. Court attendents just before curtain time: Seated-R. Buol, G. Luebben. Standing - G. Miller, K. Schom-berg, C. Jewett, M. Hauge. CAST Bailiff.................. Judge Heath............. District Attorney Flint... Defense Attorney Stevens Clerk of Court .... Karen Andre............. Dr. Kirland............ Mrs. John Hutchins . . . Homer Van Fleet .... Elmer Sweeney............ Nancy Lee Faulkner . . Magda Svenson .... John Graham Whitfield . . Jane Chandler........... Sigurd Jungquist . . . . Larry Regan.............. Roberta Van Renselaer . Student Director......... Assistant Student Director 40 , . .. . Chester Jewett . . . Donald Drecktrah Delmore V anderploeg ......Robert Hussa ........Gary Miller . . . Beverly Romskog ......Larry Johnson ......Nancy Rhodes .........F red Moan . . . . William Jenkins . .. Dorothy Raymer ......Mavis Hemker .... Bradley Miller . . Mary Lou Hulberg ......Robert Nelson , . . . . John Cullmann ..........Jan Yeskie , . . . . Sylvia Schmidt .........Susan Wege FIRST ROW: L. Hansen, Manager; T. Black, D. Drecktrah, B. Miller, B. Hussa, D. Clements, G. Miller, W. Dunlap, L. Johnson, H. Hancock, D. Grosskoph, Manager. SECOND ROW; H. Gilbertson, J. Cox, R. Steiger, J. Rogers, R. Kattestad, L. Bell, M. Wilcox, D. Friestad, F. Cox, C. Perso, H. Hoier. THIRD ROW; Mr. Taylor, Assistant Coach; K. Sprain, C. Baltz, W. Meyer, D. Bussian, J. Jenks, J. Black, R. Miller, J. Poehling, J. Bahr, D. Johnson, T. Holt, M. Miller, Mr. Vradenburg, Head Coach. Sxaxea- Vernon Vradenburg, Head Coach West Salem 0 West Salem 6 West Salem 20 West Salem 13 West Salem 0 West Salem 7 West Salem 12 The Starting Line-Up Independence 9 Cashton 20 De Sota 0 Hoi men 13 Blair 33 Onalaska 36 Melrose 14 Willis Taylor, Assistant Coach Bradley Miller Right Guard Willis Dunlap Right Tackle Larry Johnson Right Guard Robert Hussa Right End Darryl Clements Halfback Donald Drecktrah Left Guard Hugh Hancock Right End Gary Miller Quarterback Thomas Black Left End A TEAM: M. Dunlap, B. Fleischman, B. Molldxem, R. Wehrs, D. Borreson, L. Hanson, R. Hussa, T. Black, Mr. Moran, R. Nelson, T. Moran, R. Hanson, D. Friestad, J. Borreson, J. Hussa. John Richman, B Team Coach. West Salem West Salem W est Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem West Salem SCORES 80 Hixton 45 61 Onalaska 67 57 Mindoro 40 73 Blair 55 69 Trempealeau 77 67 Galesville 64 70 Holmen 55 59 Bangor 41 67 Cashton 26 84 Melrose 56 88 Onalaska 75 79 Mindoro 31 59 Trempealeau 71 57 Sparta 66 58 Gale-Ettrick 54 73 Holmen 61 B TEAM: H. Gilbertson, D. Bussian, H. Hoier, A. Hauge, C. Perso, M. Hix, M. Isbell, R. Lokken, T. Miller, D. Goldsmith, D. Garbers, T. Holt, D. Schmaltz, Mr. Richman. HUSSA fficu Aet att HORACE MORAN Coach StaA et att ROBERT NELSON Guard RICHARD WEHRS Guard THOMAS BLACK Center KNEELING: Bruce Linse, Marlin Dunlap, John Cullmann, Tom Moran. STANDING: George Johnson, Henry Hoier, Coach H. Moran, Larry Johnson, Jerry Rogers, John Hussa. Larry Johnson fficuxe Uill Last Spring the baseball nine, under the mentorship of Coach Moran, had a successful season. Though they faced tough opposition from Coulee Conference schools, they came through with nine wins and only three loses. With the loss of only two seniors, Larry Johnson and John Cullmann, through graduation this spring, the team should make up for their lack of experience and practice and come back twice as strong next year. SCORES ws 9 Trempealeau 10 ws 8 Trempealeau 2 ws 10 Bangor 1 ws 10 Bangor 5 ws 11 Holmen 4 ws 15 Holmen 0 ws 0 Onalaska 14 ws 23 Onalaska 2 ws 18 Mindoro 6 ws 7 Mindoro 2 ws 13 Melrose 4 46 John Cullmann L J Sjuuoha, MARTIN BERG All work and no fun isn't the life for me. ” WAYNE BERG To know to do is one thing, to do is another. THOMAS BLACK I stoop for nothing but the door. KATHLEEN BROCADE Looks like an angel, acts like one, too; but you never can tell what an angel will do. RAMONA BUOL She speaketh not much; and yet there lies a conversation in her eyes. CARLENE CLEMENTS The best way to lengthen the day is to steal a few hours from the night. .5rom V DARRELL CLEMENTS He puts his troubles in a pocket with a hole in it. JOHN CULLMANN The world knows little of its great men. ” DONALD DRECKTRAH Chase me, girls! I'm full of fun. WILLIS DUNLAP Girls! You make me blush. MARJORIE DURKIN Well, Napoleon was small, too. DAVID GERKE To study or not to study, that is the question. With With Senior HUGH HANCOCK He's always at his best when he can be a constant pest. MAVIS HEMKER C net and sweet, pleasant to meet. JEANETTE HEMKER Ready, willing, and able to help out when she can. ARTHUR HESSE The wrong way always sounds more reasonable. MARY LOU HULBERG She's as likeable as she is look-able. LARRY JOHNSON You can search the world around, a better fellow can't be found, WILLIAM JENKINS I study when I'm in the mood . . I'm not a moody person. LA VERNE JOHNSON I'm not as bashful as I look. V LESLIE LA DUE Some say he's bashful, others doubt it. ” GLORIA MEYER life is what you make it . . she makes it worthwhile. ” JUDY MKKELSON A livewire never gets stepped on. ” 52 BRADLEY MILLER A leader of men, a follower of women. GARY MILLER He studies but he is perfectly normal. ROBERT NELSON If he behaves as well as he dances, there’s no need to worry. ” -AJ anted med MAVIS OLSON A jolly, a peppy, a friendly gal, just the kind you'd want for a pal. DOROTHY RAYMER If she had been twins . . they’d have died laughing at each other. NANCY RHODES I was cut out to be an angel, but someone ran away with the pattern. BEVERLY ROMSKOG Boys are bothersome, but I like to be bothered. CATHERINE RUNGE What could I tell my grandchildren if I spent all my time on studies? RUTH RUNNINGEN The twinkle in her eye shows the mischief in her soul. ” 53 DAVID SCHMIDT The thinkest thunker that ever thunk. SYLVIA SCHMIDT Love came into her heart one day, came for a visit and decided to stay. KAREN SCHOMBERG She likes fun and she likes jokes, just like other folks. SUSAN WEGE Weeds grow tall, that’s why I stay small. RICHARD WEHRS When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary to bluff, let us bluff. JAN YESKIE She may be a miss, but she hasn missed much. 55 Stafaei Atende z WORLD'S GREATEST TRUMPET VIRTUOSO The musical highlight of the year was the appearance of Mr. Rafael Mendez, world famous trumpet virtuoso, with Mr. C. Beers and the West Salem High School band on Sunday, November 30. The community, which responded enthusiastically to this musical extravaganze, will long remember the Mendez concert. 56 BEST LOCAL CHERRY PIE BAKER Nancy Rhodes BADGER STATERS: Kathleen Brocade, Gary Miller, Larry Johnson, and Mr. Tre-main. Principal. SKI QUEEN CANDIDATE Sue VVege NESHONOC STAFF, SEATED: G. Miller, Business Manager; K. Brocade, Co-Editor; Mrs. Sanders, Adviser; J. Hemker, Co-Editor. STANDING: L. Johnson, M. Hulberg, Mr. Rich-man, Adviser; J. Yeskie, N. Rhodes. ■la DAR WINNER: Mildred Horman. SENIOR OFFICERS: M. Horman, Vice- FUTURE HOMEMAKER OF TO- President; L. Johnson, President; R. Wehrs, MORROW: Mary Lou Hulberg. Treasurer; B. Romskog, Secretary. 57 School Qxdendcvt SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER SCHOOL OPENING Registration, new books, different teachers, new experiences, new thrills! DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY Theme, work, worry, decorations, music, dancing, vacation! MARCH HOMECOMING Brisk fall weather, bonfire, parade, the big game, the dance, fun! JANUARY BASKETBALL Cheerleaders, pep meetings, crowds, the band, noise, victories, elation! FEBRUARY SEMESTER EXAMS Studying, books, late hours, sleepy eyes, worry, final tests, relaxation! APRIL FORENSICS Choice, scripts, stage fright, judges, competition, selection, satisfaction! MAY MUSIC CONTEST New music, practice, the big day, new faces, performance, rating! JUNIOR PROM Spring fever, flowers, fanfare, dates, lots of fun! 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