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

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1961 volume:

PRESBnTEn fcjLf The 5cn oR Clp55 Ue5t 5HLEm High School Ue5t 5flLEm , Ldisconsm riE5HDnnc Me IkdmLt— Because of her geniality, consideration and thoughtfulness, and her friendly cooperation with students and faculty, we dedicate this 1961 NESHONOC to Mrs. Helen Kapelke, our efficient school secretary. 3 'Shu Si Qua In today’s high school educational opportunities for all students are considered part of our way of life. This is as it should be in a democracy and is the pattern at West Salem High School. In order to meet the educational needs of West Salem area youth, academic, vocational. fine arts, and physical education courses are stressed and form the school curriculum. The next few pages are a portrayal of these departments, the students, and teachers as they work together in the fascinating process of probing and learning. 4 VILL DESTROY live;” HAVE AT R riiiU- S the West Salem Science department preparing students for the challeqste? It is not mere science knowledge alone which will equip modern man to conquer such formidable problems as radio-active fallout, dwindling fresh water supply, and the alarming increase in lung cancer. The student of today must also learn to think critically and to make wise decisions based upon true and sufficient evidence. West Salem High School offers a general science course required of all freshmen. The electives biology, chemistry, and physics round out a basic curriculum for the furtherance of these goals. Map study engages the attention of American History students: David Garbers, Pat Bahan, Barbara Manke, and teacher Curt Cooksey. AosdmuA Of) l tU Citizenship classes “make history” with Meet the Candidates’ Night: Democratic Congressional Candidate Norman Clapp, Teacher Errol Kindschy, Steve Zantow, and Betty Dunlap. The world - its past, present, and future - is the area covered by the social studies department. Through the study of social sciences young people gain a more intelligent viewpoint concerning world events and an awareness of their heritage, they obtain a keener insight into the local, state, and national problems that touch their lives. These are the steps which prepare our students to take their places in the world of tomorrow. At West Salem High School freshmen study geography, citizenship; sophomores. World History, and seniors. Social Problems. This knowledge is gained through a wide variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, films, radio, television, guest speakers, texts, and actual participation. 2 ooi to JUowUdtjc WSHS pupils interested in mathematics find an opportunity to take a full four year course, including elementary algebra, or general math, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and analysis. Mathematics develops the a-bility to organize, to think and work systematically. Its fundamentals are essential in providing recreation as well as preparation for life. Math is a means to an end in solving the many scientific problems that confront us daily. Solving problems through use of slide rule:Peter Walberg, Jean Raffel-son, Jay Johnson, and teacher Horace Moran. Those who speak, read, and write English effectively can transmit their thoughts and feelings to persons around them and people thousands of miles away. The program of English at West Salem is a progressive, sequential one which includes a study of material of high literary quality; much practicein writing with stress on organization and thought; advanced work on such specific skills as spelling and punctuation, and stress on selection of exact and effective words and grammatical structure; as well as challenging and maturing experiences involving use of language in speaking and writing. Throughout life it is necessary to talk to others, listen to them, write to them, and read what they have written. Four years of English attempts to develop these facets of life as it involves students in clear thinking and effective communication of thought. Pupils share reading, the key to success and pleasure: Teacher Lois Von Arx, Linda Hauser, Jim Hanson, Steve Zantow, and Diane Drecktrah. 7 TUw Comm lOddm Guidance director John Monson discusses future educational plans with senior, David Friestad. The Guidance Department, organized at WSHS in 1959, is designed to help students better solve their educational, vocational, and social needs. This is being accomplished through the renewed efforts of each teacher as they counsel their students, a guidance committee, and the counselor who spends one-half of his time with the program. It is hoped that through the guidance service afforded students that their high school courses may be better planned and that they will make their vocational and educational plans wisely. Correspondence courses in foreign languages, including Latin, French, German, Spanish, and Norwegian have been a part of the curriculum since 1959. One period daily is devoted to the completion of weekly assignments. Tape recordings are furnished to aid students with pronunciation. University of Wisconsin personnel meet with students monthly to discuss their language study problems. Mrs. Virginia Mennes, University Extension Latin teacher, explains a language problem. R. B. Tremain, Mrs. Mennes, Anne Hulberg, Janet Snyder, John Hussa. %uic Enudu th tmmjJjm Vocalists discuss chorus selection with director Edith Lauterbach: David Olson, Judy Hulberg, Jean Drecktrah and Marc Ranger. 9 Swing Band members hold a casual at-home practice: Steven Beers. Jane Jostad, Lynette Shaw, William Meyer, and director Curtis Beers. Supplementing the academic classes, fine and useful arts courses add to West Salem’s educational program. Band and chorus provideour youth with the opportunity to develop an appreciation for instrumental and vocal music. The highlight of the 1960-61 year for the West Salem band was being chosen to entertain audiences at La Crosse for Presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon, and John F. Kennedy. Besides the presentation of formal concerts and active support of civic and school functions the band and chorus participate in the Spring District Music Contests. These events through solos and ensembles encourage competitive spirit and growth in performance. (iibjjd SkdU By means of modern techniques students in business education obtain practical experience and fundamental knowledge that will be helpful both in their personal lives as well as their vocational pursuits. This training is gained through the following courses: typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and advanced business, covering a study of office machines and procedures. Additional experience is gained through aiding in the publication of the NESHONOC, the High School and Junior High ORIOLE, as well as by assisting in the school office. Instructor June Sletteland supervises training on office machines for Eleanor Johnson, Dennis Schaper, and David Johnson, INDUSTRIAL ARTS is a collective term including drawing, wood, metals, crafts, electricity, mechanics, and printing. A recent addition to our curriculum it is designed to provide a school environment in which young people learn to work with tools, materials, and ideas. They plan, experiment, and construct. In the process, they are called upon to think, organize, and to choose between alternatives. Industrial Arts pupils at work: Lester Hanson, Karen Morgan, teacher Eldred Manske, Franklin Cox, Gary Indahl, and Myron Hicks. 'Betta Vo-Ag students study the art of judging meat: Advisor N. N. Rowe, Orin Schwier, Dennis Labus, Ronald Hoyer, and James Michelson. Vocational Agriculture has as its primary purpose the development of skills related to farming. Therefore such essentials as mastery of techniques in mechanics, keeping and interpreting soils, conservation, and dairy practices are major fields of study. The program is not limited to farming but includes preparation for related industries. Through Vocational Agricultural Education, students experience participation in worthy rural, civic, and social activities that prepare them for adult leadership. West Salem’s Vo-Ag four year elective program has been under the direction of Mr. N. N. Rowe for thirty-five years. No longer limited to “cooking and sewing, “Home Economics prepares every girl for the responsibilities necessary for today’s modern living. Each year there is a comprehensive and progressive study of child care; home safety, management, and furnishings; clothing and textiles; food and nutrition. Home Economics is an elective offered for four years. Home Economics members enjoy their own cooking: Lois RomsKog, Anne Schomberg, Roberta Niemeier, Sharon Hanson, advisor Ann Nelson. 11 It is hoped that physical education contributes to further physical development; social poise in boy-girl relationships; an appreciation of health; and the wise use of leisure time in adulthood. The program for high school boys and girls is designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Public Instruction. Classes meet three times a week and all students are required to participate for four years unless physically unable. Juniors and Seniors relax and have fun square dancing. T3. 6. Smuwja Worikif JLdum The study of Health helps students better understand the functions of the body. First aid and personal- social development are other considerations of the two-hour-a-week class requirements for all freshmen. Mary Kay Johnson, teacher Virginia Pelton, Lorna Garbers and Ann Miller reconstruct transparent man. 12 PRINCIPAL JOHN MONSON derives pleasure from his home and family. 14 OHvi Enjo , yW EmcJurmt CLINTON WRUCK has fun and keeps fit wielding a wicked tennis racket. EDITH LAUTERBACH relaxes with her knitting. WALTER PREUSS reads for pleasure. 15 book VIRGINIA PELTON is exhilarated by a long straight drive down the fairway. ERROL KINDSCHY anticipates a strike! ANN NELSON delights in artistic pursuits. N. N. ROWE outwits the wily trout. ELDRED MANSKE asks, This is relaxation?' LOIS VON ARX revels in reading. JUNE SLETTELAND enjoys sewing for her daughter, Signe. CURTIS BEERS children and their possessions provide ample opportunity for his hobby, tinkering. 17 CURT COOKSEY enjoys life on and in the water. HORACE MORAN coaches his garden with a green thumb. EVERETT LEDMAN takes to the woods during his spare time. 18 MARIE B. SANDERS a Mantovani fan, relaxes while listening to favorite albums. Jmbtm 7)wm With a feeling of anticipation, seventy timid freshmen enrolled at West Salem High School. In the Homecoming Parade, their float “We’ll Celebrate with Victory” took first place. To highlight the fall elections, the class sponsored the first “Meet theCandi-dates’ Night.” Spring of 1961 found them an active and enthusiastic part of school. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS--Sandra Manke, Historian; Jay Johnson, President; Marc Ranger, Vice-president; Ann Miller, Secretary; Judy Hulberg, Treasurer. HEALTH --STANDING: Jack Twining, Dale Knutson, Charles Hemker, Robert Wilcox, Ronald Hemker, Allen Gerke, Russel Lee, Gary Jenkins. KNEELING: Richard Norman, Donald Hemker, Louis Hu mb el. LYING: Lawrence Liebel. GENERAL SCIENCE--Kay Schomberg, Marion Olson, Richard Rhodes, Sandra Gonia, Suzanne Schroeder, Laurie Schneider, Mary Lou Anderson, Bernice Johnson, Ramon Niemeier, Helen Oesterle, Thomas Hammes, RobertHorstman, Shirley Melby. 20 Godb to be JwlffUect LI BR ARY--James Hicks, John Bjerke, Alan Witte, Richard Lueck, James Muenzenberger, Fred Robinson, Steven Zantow, Lorn a Garbers, Kathy Miller, Judy Craig, Nancy Erickson, Ellen Moan, Carol Hendrickson. GEOGRAPH Y — Jeanne Larson, Mary Linse, Susan Hauser, Robert Olson, Roger Wolter, Donald Garbers, Dennis Baumgartner, David Olson, James Peterson, Sharyn Martin, Karen Hundt, Betty Dunlap, Susan Beers. ABSENT: Alvin Oesterle. HOME ECONOMICS--Diane Smith, Theresa Bera nek, Judy Schaller, Toni Walters, Eleanor Baker, Karen Morgan, Margaret Krueger, Janice Kattestad, Mary Bahr, Myra Hanson, Nina Riffle, June Anderson. Sofkomiu '7Ud jt XJhmidva BIOLOGY --STANDING: Curt Wilkins, Mary McGinnis, Kenneth Tauscher, John Tremain. SEATED: Beverly Ruud, Steven Beers, Jane Marshall, Liza Varnum, Robert Wei-king, Aletta Scha ller, Jane Klusman. PHY ED--ROW ONE: Donna Vick, Sharon Sandberg, Judy Bonsall. ROW TWO: Joann Rogers, Dorothy NehIs, Lavonne Yanzer, Bonnie Strittma-ter. ROW THREE: Carol Indahl, Carol Schomberg, Karen Miller, Eileen Schober. ENGLISH--Linda Johnson, Linda Hauser, Jean Dreck-trah, Carla Borreson, Lorna Schwenn, James Hesselberg, Julie Anderson, Douglas Horstman, Carolyn Heider, Jeanette Nuttelman, Jerome Nelson, Randy Lokken. to Gmtu o WORLD HISTORY--Dennis Schaper, Diane Johnson, James Olson, Kenneth Hundt, Lynn Wal-denberger, Lionel Runin-gen, Lynda Wehrs, Gary Schnick, Mary Jane Wehrs, A r no Id Johnson, Stephen Lusk, LeRoy Tauscher, Dennis Jones. DRIVER EDUCATION--Robert Meyer, James Davis, Terry Buroker, Mark Wege, Douglas Knutson, Tyrone Hoier, Sharon Evenson, Jerri Ann Fetzek, Donna Mae Miller, Betty Johnson, David Manke, Dennis Labus, Dale Clements. Sixty-four sophomores re-entered West Salem High School in September, 1960. Their participation in school functions began at once. Organizations claimed more classmen than previously. A highlight of the year was a party honoring the freshmen. A major academic project was their career unit where they began exploration of future vocations. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS—Sally Raymer, Secretary; Roger Manke, Treasurer; JaneSchomberg, Vice-President; Dianne Miller, President. jjmwu Seek Vo MATH--Alan Hauge, David Bussian, Pat Brave, Janet Tranberg, John Cox, James Michelson, Ronald Lokken, Miles Wilkins, Dianne Baumgartner, Frank Tucker. STANDING: Curtis Baltz. BA.ND--Janet Snyder, Gene Foner, Dianne Drecktrah, Donna Black, Barbara Manke, Peter Walberg, Mona Syno-ground, Kathleen Manke, Judith Labus, Pat Bahan, Vickie Zabriskie. UNITED STATES HISTORY--Tom Miller, Carl Fleischman, Harley Gilbertson, David Goldsmith, Ronald Lee, Darlene Smith, Elizabeth Schaller, Mickael Isbell, Jean Raf-felson, Myron Hicks, Kenneth Sprain, Edward Riley, James Twining, Kenneth Moe. 'BwaAti floujotu Autumn of 1960 found sixty-three juniors looking forward to another rewarding school year. Highlights of their year included receiving their class rings, presenting their class play “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and spending many hours working on their prom. As upper-class -men they began to hold key positions in school organizations. Their accomplishments have given them many memories to remind the juniors of their eventful year. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS--William Meyer, President; Tom Holt, Vice-President; Karen Hemker, Secretary; David Garbers, Treasurer. AGRICULTURE -- Duane Gerke, Arlan Romskog, Gordon Romskog, Michael Miller, Orin Schwier, Daniel Schmaltz, Joseph Bahr, Ronald Hoyer, Donald Ruud, George Servais, Dennis Loomis, Richard Dunlap. HOME ECONOMICS--Roberta H u m b e 1, Marion Johnson, Marilyn Wagner, Carol Hess, Evelyn Berg, Valorie Gullotti, Sharon Dunlap, Lois Romskog, Betty Schaller, Linda Rhodes, Doris Lueck. ' eJdtU-'Jke,-Smtt tmu Nurse, Mrs. Amy Buol, checks school health records. Janitors Earl Knudson and Louis Wehrenberg consider a custodial problem. 'Jmuki Ejjjjoamt Swim Bus drivers. Anker Knudson, Louis Schild,OrvilleHulberg,Belmore Jones, and Harry Schwier share a moment of relaxation. School cooks, Mrs. Gretchen Terpstra, Mrs. 26 Luella Peterson, and Mrs. Ethel Fuhre prepare daily lunches for students and teachers. Mrs. Helen Kapelke, office secretary, efficiently performs her many office duties. t7. A- WUmhM Etflow ' Jmkuuj The Mildred Meinking Future Teacher of America Club is a seventeen-member organization dedicated to helping students become interested in teaching as a career. Highlighting this year’s activities was an address by Dr. Don Wille, La Crosse State College. Worthwhile films and field trips were also scheduled. In April, Teacher Career Month, our club paid tribute to the teachers of WSHS. Mr. John Monson and Mrs. Marie Sanders are our advisors. F.T.A. MEMBERS —Janet Snyder, Robert Molldrem, Randall Lee study loans and scholarships. F.T.A.ers: Diane Drecktrah and Anne Schomberg at work in teacher aid program. YEAR’S PROGRAM PLANNED BY F.T.A. OFFICERS: secretary Sharon Hanson; treasurer, Lois Romskog; vice-president, Sally Raymer; president, Kathleen Manke; advisor, Mr. John Monson. 28 OuoU St $ Mled T eaJJmi TYPISTS PREPARE ORIOLE COPY. STANDING: Marabeth Beranek, Carol Stelloh, Karen Olson, Roberta Niemeier, advisor Mrs. June Sletteland. SEATED: Charlynn Olson, Carol Tauscher. Bringing news features and informative articles to the student body of West Salem High School is the purpose of the ORIOLE Club. Edited by Steven Beers, the ORIOLE highlighted important school events. Mrs. June Sletteland, Mrs. Marie Sanders, and Miss Lois Von Arx, advisors of this service club, give fully of their time to aid students in the writing and clerical work involved. ASSEMBLING THE ORIOLE. Vickie Zabriskie, Janet Snyder, Lynette Shaw, Anne Hulberg, Peter Walberg. THE ORIOLE GOES TO PRESS. OFFICERS: editor, Steven Beers; publisher, Randall Lee; business manager, Sandra Walters; circulation manager, Cristi Wilkins; ad manager, Patricia Bahan; publisher, Ronald Lee. 29 3.H-A- J. J. A- FJH.A. OFFICERS DISPLAY THE NATIONAL EMBLEM. STANDING: Vickie Zabriskie, Patricia Sprain, Anne Schomberg, Anne Hulberg, Mary Heider, Patricia Bahan. SEATED: Cristi Wilkins, Sandra Walters. Another successful and interesting year for the F.H.A. Club has rapidly come to a close. Highlights of 1960-61 were the initiation of new members, the Harvest Dance, a UNICEF drive, the F.H.A. Rally, a Christmas party, demonstrations, the Co-op Luncheon, La Crosse Milk Producers’ Dinner, and a Mother-Daughter Banquet. Four delegates, Sandra Walters, Roberta Nie-meier, Anne Hulberg, and Anne Schomberg attended the State Convention at Green Lake. MEMBERS COMMENT ON MONTHLY BULLETIN BOARD: Miss Ann Nelson, Lois Romskog, Carol Tauscher, Janet Tranberg. F. H. A. ers PREPARE FOR MILK PRODUCERS’ DINNER. Lynette Shaw, Patricia Brave, Donna Black, Clarice Strittmater, Barbara Witte, Carol Stelloh. Honou Vkou jk AduodM OFFICERS PROUD OF F. F. A. WINNINGS. Vice-President, David Garbers; treasurer, James Michel-son; advisor, Mr. N. N. Rowe; president, Ronald Hoyer; sentinel, Donald Ruud; secretary, Orin Schwier; reporter, Duane Gerke. The West Salem F. F. A. Chapter is nationally known for its agricultural projects and champion judging team. It has won fifty-four state and five national F. F. A. trophies. Winnings in 1960-61 include superior livestock team at the state and national barrow shows, the Northwest Livestock Exposition: second place, fat-stock team at the Wisconsin F. F. A. contest for which the team received a trip to the Chicago International Livestock Exposition. DAIRY CATTLE JUDGES: Roger Manke, Joseph Bahr, Mark Wege, Jerome Nelson, Dennis Hammes, George Servais. SWINE JUDGES IN THE MAKING—Advisor, Mr. N. N. Rowe, Gene Batzel, Warren Schomberg, Kenneth Hauser, Bruce Linse. 31 TRYOUTS FOR THE ONE-ACT PLAY. Christi Wilkins, Mr. Larry Shumate, LynetteShaw, William Meyer, Marc Ranger. West Salem is one of the thirty-six schools in Wisconsin belonging to the National Thespian Society. The purpose of the club is to develop an appreciation and understanding for the dramatic arts. Major productions for 1960-61 included an all-school drama and a one-act play, The Happy Journey . The latter was presented at La Crosse and Stevens Point where itre-ceived an A and B rating respectively. j ci Well Ifow 'Jmt INSTALLATION OF 1960-61 OFFICERS: Advisor, Mr. Preuss; treasurer, Peter W a 1 be rg; president, Carol Stelloh; vice-president, Gerald Black, secretary, Charlynn Olson. INITIATION OF NEW THESPIAN MEMBERS: Miss Judy Weber, Mona Synoground, Janet Grosskopf, Sandra Walters, John Hussa, Henry Hoier. Advised by Mrs. Marie Sanders and Miss Lois Von Arx, the Library Club, consisting of twenty-two members, is one of WSHS’s very active organizations. Highlights of this year included Good Book Week, the pinning ceremony for seniors, and a trip to La Crossetosee“Ben-Hur.” Bulletin boards displaying covers of new books were created in observance of Good Book Week. Kathleen Manke and Sally Ray-mer were elected to the presidency and publicity directorship, respectively, of the newly organized Student Librarians’ Association of Western Wisconsin. BOOK PROCESSING SESSION. STANDING: Darlene Fuhre, SallyRaymer, Dianne Miller, Karen Hemker. SEATED: Lois Romskog, Barbara Witte, Eleanor Johnson. S-ihwMM Sem Oua School SECOND PRIZE GOOD BOOK WEEK BULLETIN BOARD VIEWED BY LIBRARIANS: Dennis Labus, Roger Manke, Jeanette Nuttelman, Lynda Wehrs, Jerome Nelson. THIRD CONSECUTIVE FIRST PLACE BULLETIN BOARD OF GEORGE VARNUM AND RANDALL LEE admired by advisor Miss Lois Von Arx, George Varnum, Jean Dreck-trah, Randall Lee, Kenneth Sprain. 33 -- FRONT ROW: Darlene Fuhre, Judith Labus, Lorna Schwenn, Carol Brave, Vickie Zabriskie. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Witte, Mary Linse, Janet Snyder, Mary Johnson, Karen Morgan, Kathleen Miller. BACK ROW: Sandra Gonia, Marilyn Stalsberg, Jean Hanson, Barbara Manke, Charlynn Olson, Mary Poythress. ...mi tk FRONT ROW: Steven Zantow, Donald Terpstra, AnneHulberg, Jay Johnson, Steven Beers. MIDDLE ROW: Howard Raymer, Donald Johnson, John Mau, Randall Lee, JamesDavis, Mark Wege. BACK ROW: James Peterson, Russell Lee, David Johnson, John Tremain, Jane Jostad. 34 FRONT ROW: Karen Brocade, SuzanneSchroeder, Lynda Wehrs, Susan Beers, Kathleen Manke. MIDDLE ROW: Wendy Bahr, Susan Hauser, Dianne Miller, Lynette Shaw, Susan Miller, Margaret Krueger. BACK ROW: Patricia Bah an, Sharon Hanson, Peter Walberg, William Meyer, Kathleen Burd, Shirley Melby. SkaM Sound FRONT ROW: Cheryl Snyder, Mona Synoground, Sharon Sandberg, Robert Weiking, Diane Drecktrah. MIDDLE ROW: Linda Anderson, Donna Black, Nancy Erickson, Pam Ranger, Mary Heider. BACK ROW: Robert Cullmann, John Bjerke, Henry Hoier, Gene Foner. 'MmaU Hoik thuum In the fall of 1960 thirty-nine students assembled for Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Wayne Lauterbach. The first performance of the Chorus was for the Veteran’s Day Program. Other activities throughout the year included their appearance at the Christmas program, P.T.A, - Physical Education Music Demonstration, the Farewell Concert, and the Spring Contest. SEATED: Miles Wilkins, Randall Lee, John Hussa, Diane Drecktrah, Charles Perso. STANDING: Anne Hulberg, Anne Schomberg, William Meyer, Pat Bahan, Mary Heider, Vickie Zabriskie. SttdeM tomcii 'do Hod Our school’s governing body, the Student Council, has taken an active part in varied activities. A highlight of the year was the Coulee Conference Student Council meeting to which West Salem played host. Representatives from eight area schools met todiscuss school and student problems. Other activities directed by the Council were Homecoming and a Savings Stamp Program, encouraging elementary students to purchase United States Savings Bonds. Charity organizations were supported with donations to CARE and a “Teens Against Polio Dance. Student Council President Diane Drecktrah SEATED: Jay Johnson, Diane Miller, Jeanette Nuttelman, Linda Hauser. STANDING: Marc Ranger, Roger Wolter, Susan Beers, Jane Schomberg. OFFICERS INSPECT THEIR HAND MADE TELE- StiuknU {ot(h Jutim tii Stum Since its beginning five years ago, the West Salem Science Club has endeavored to promote a greater interest in and appreciation of science. This year the club became a charter member of the Future Scientists of America. The members met regularly to work on the projects and to present research talks. Such diverse fields as physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, electronics, photography, and short wave listening were explored. It was hoped that guest speakers could be acquired to lecture at the meetings. Other plans for the year included an attempt to photograph West Salem from a balloon, a science fair, and field trips. A WATER-SOFTENING PROJECT observed by Peter Walberg, James Hanson, Gary Jaekel, Louis Humbel, Ronald Lee, and David Garbers. SCOPE. President George Varnum, treasurer John Cox, vice-president James Michelson, secretary Miles Wilkins, advisor Mr. Clinton Wruck. AN EXPERIMENT IN SPECIFIC GRAVITY performed by Carl Fleischman, Randall Lee, Lester Hanson, David Friestad, and David Goldsmith. ■MM COURT MEMBERS--Judy Hulberg, Jay Johnson, Jane Marshall, Tyrone Hoier, Kathleen Manke, David Bussian, Carol Stelloh, and Gerald Black. Emtm vt 'Jm di jiotMMrruM JcttiudiM Official activities of the 1960 Homecoming began Thursday night, September 29 with a rousing snake dance. An enthusiastic pep ralley, climaxed by the lighting of the bonfire, followed immediately. Friday afternoon featured a colorful parade of class and club floats led by the band. Reigning over the fourth annual Homecoming wereQueen Anne Hulberg and King James Bahr. Presentation of the queen and her court, a welcome to all alumni, and music by the band comprised half-time activities. The Freshmen Class captured top honors with their float “We’ll celebrate with Victory.” 40 David Friestad piles into the line in an attempt to score an extra point in the Panthers’ Homecoming defeat. hiotrmti Jo 'Rmttda QUEEN Anne Hulberg KING James Bahr 'Kiwi Multiple Instrument Artist Extraordinary Guest Artist 42 Pat Bahan Mona Synoground Bill Page JukioM ojj M6! BOYS Sweaters, vests, shirt and suspenders SHOES SLACKS C. Wilkins and K. Hauser M. Heider and J. Hussa A. Schomberg, B Witte, C. Stelloh, king and queen, B. Molldrem, R. Schomberg, and J. Poehling. Some uhMed Queen Karen Olson King Jerry Borreson tfmeAt 2 Mue Jii jtdujhU 'Jail JwtiudiM Queen Anne Schomberg and King Ronald Hoyer Harvest Dance Princesses and escorts: Robert Miller, Lois Romskog, Patricia S pra in, and K e nne th Hauser, 46 COURT MEMBERS—SEATED: Betty Dunlap, and Dianne Miller. STANDING: Richard Norman, Richard Schomberg, Barbara Witte, Linda Rhodes, Gordon Romskog, and Roger Manke. Lfule 'laMtj Vopi Social Seaton, Cristi Wilkins tells the Christmas Story to Mary and Marlon Marking, grandchildrenof N. N. Rowe. Guests arrive for the gala holiday dance: Linda Hauser, Robert Weiking, Jane Schomberg, Jay Johnson, Julie Anderson, Marc Ranger, and seated Sally Raymer. F. F. A. advisor N. N. Rowe and F.H. A. advisor Miss A. Nelson happily anticipate Christmas surprises. 47 LEFT FRONT, CLOCKWISE: Diane Drecktrah, Vickie Zabriskie, Clarice Strittmater, Janet Tranberg, Donna Black, Mona Synoground, Cristi Wilkins, Beverly Ruud, Betty Dunlap, CENTER: Karen Olson. 48 EUum Smoi GuMm JLead 'T’aMka The Salem line was bolstered last fall by seniors Jerry Borreson, Frank Cox, Jerry Poehling, Henry Hoier and Jim Bahr. RECORD w.s. 21 Bangor 0 w.s. 0 Gale-Ettrick 6 w.s. 13 Holmen 6 w.s. 7 Melrose 13 w.s. 20 Trempealeau 13 w.s. 20 De Soto 0 w.s. 0 Onalaska 14 Seniors Charles Perso, David Friestad, and Gerald Black practice one of their backfield maneuvers. fitiouck 3m SwMuffd SeMoti FIRST ROW: Curt Wilkins, Miles Wilkins, Mike Miller, Peter Walberg, David Buroker, Tom Holt, Steve Zantow, Robert Wilcox, Danny Schmaltz. SECOND ROW: Manager Andy Varnum, Arnold Johnson, Charles Perso, Curt Baltz, Ron Hoyer, Ken Sprain, Jim Bahr, Jerry Borreson, Carl Fleischman, Bill Meyer, David Goldsmith, Fred Robinson, Manager Jim Peterson. THIRD ROW: Coach Ted Ledman, David Johnson, Harley Gilbertson. David Friestad, Myron Hicks, David Bussian, Jerry Poehling, Gerald Black, Bob Miller, Frank Cox, John Cox, Henry Hoier, and Coach Curt Cooksey. Football is a team sport which requires the cooperation of eleven men. Last fall Coach Ted Ledman guided the Panthers to a 4 and 3 record. The Panthers displayed a bruising running attack which led the league with an average of 187.6 yards per game. The team also featured a fine aerial offensive by completing 47.7 percent of its passes. The hard-nosed defensive unit also played fine ball by allowing only 8.8 points per contest. Sdm %m OfjjfM Sti Competition, FIRST ROW: Jay Johnson, David Bussian, Robert Weiking, JoeBahr, Tom Holt, Danny Schmaltz, Marc Ranger. SECOND ROW: Jim Olson, Steve Zantow, Jerry Borreson, Henry Hoier, Harley Gilbertson, John Hussa, Tyrone Hoier, Dennis Jones. Coach Horace Moran had a fine nucleus for a tough team returningthis spring. Losing only two starters from last year’s squad, the Salem nine was comprised of experienced personnel. Jerry Borreson, Joe Bahr, and Dave Bussian led a well-balanced attack while John Hussa and Harley Gilbertson did the majority of the mound work. 52 Coach Horace Moran watches as seniors John Hussa, Jerry Borreson, and Henry Hoier participate in an early season practice. Gary Jaekel and Randall Lee receive instructions from Coach Ted Ledman on how to pass the baton in a relay race. Gerald Black and Frank Cox watch as Jerry Poehling measures another fine discus throw. V wkSp'uijd liamM tfujk Track, although still new, is capturing the imagination of more boys. This is an individual sport which requires perseverance and self disciplineon the part of each participant. Six returning lettermen provided the nucleus for an eager track team. FIRST ROW: David Goldsmith, Gary Jaekel, John Tremain, Steve Beers, Mark Wege, Jim Davis, Curt Wilkins, and Lionel Runingen. SECOND ROW: Ronald Lee. Bill Meyer, Jerry Poehling, Gerald Black, Frank Cox, Randall Lee, and Miles Wilkins. Sdm 'Jmtku Cl w XJhm David Bussian attempts to tip jump ball towards teammates John Hussa and Robert Molldrem. RECORD Jerry Borreson scans the floorfora team mate in hope of a fast break in S a 1 e m's 50 -42 victory over Hoi men. 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 West Salem West Salem West Salem Melrose Bangor Tremplo Blair Mindoro Gale-Ettrick Onalaska Holmen Cash ton Melrose Bangor Tremplo Mindoro Gale-Ettrick Onalaska Holmen 54 Senior guard Jerry Borreson performs some fancy antics before passing to teammate Robert Molldrem. i Oa j Vo 2od Vim VARSITY TEAM -- Robert Molldrem, David Bussian, Jarry Borreson, John Hussa, Myron Hicks, Douglas Horstman, David Garbers, Steven Zantow, Tyrone Hoier, Tom Holt, Robert Weiking, and Daniel Schmaltz. KNEELING: Carl Fleischman and Randy Lokken. Coach Horace Moran explains new cage pattern to seniors Jerry Borreson, Robert Molldrem, and John Hussa. In a game which requires both quick reflexes and intense desire, seniors Jerry Borreson and Bob Molldrem proved to be two of Mr. Moran's steadiest players with John Hussa providing good reserve strength. The Panthers tied for second place in the conference with a record of 10 - 4. After entering the tournament with an overall season mark of 11 - 5, the Panthers advanced to the finals but were defeated by Bangor in a rough game 43 - 42. 55 'h-Sf d Gmm Hew RECORD West Salem 19 Melrose West Salem 28 Bangor West Salem 28 Tremplo West Salem 37 Blair West Salem 23 Mindoro West Salem 30 Gale-Ettrick West Salem 27 Onalaska West Salem 32 Holmen West Salem 39 Cashton West Salem 49 Melrose West Salem 25 Bangor West Salem 47 Tremplo West Salem 36 Mindoro West Salem 28 Gale-Ettrick West Salem 27 Onalaska West Salem 13 Holmen Tyrone Hoier goes high in the air in an a 11 e m p t to control a jump ball. Holmen. John Tremain drives around a screen set by teammate Miles Wilkins. Sum }ot Vkz J(duM B TEAM --FIRST ROW: Dennis Jones, John Tre-main, Robert Wilcox, Curt Wilkins, Marc Ranger. SECOND ROW: Miles Wilkins, John Bjerke, Robert Olson, James Peterson, Coach Curt Cooksey, Alan Hauge, James Hesselberg, Jay Johnson, Lionel Runingen, and James Hicks. B TEAM — Coach Curt Cooksey demonstrates chest pass to Marc Ranger and Jay Johnson. 57 I%l TUikomSta FIRST ROW: AnneHuiberg, faculty section; Sandra Walters, senior section; Barbara Witte, writing; Darlene Fuhre, organization section. SECOND ROW: Charles Perso, sports section; Mary Heider, class section; Mrs. Marie Sanders, advisor. THIRD ROW: Carol Tauscher, typist; Janet Grosskopf, typist; Charlynn Olson, typist. STANDING: Marabeth Beranek, head typist; Lynette Shaw, editor and social section; Mrs. June Sletteland, advisor; Randall Lee, business manager. 58 JAMES BAHR A good future MARABETH BERANEK Beautician 2 ooi Si Opm , KAREN BEIER Beautician GENE BATZEL The conservation field GERALD BLACK History teacher JERRY BORRESON A success . flduMood yfwaiti ttb DARLENE FUHRE Nurse FRANKLIN COX A success 61 I I LESTER HANSON Join the Navy KENNETH HAUSER A farmer SHARON HANSON Teacher HENRY HOIER Armed forces MARY HEIDER A help to society ANNE HULBERG Nurse 62 SHARON JONES Practical nurse ROBERTA NIEMEIER Executive secretary CHARLYNN OLSON Executive secretary ■ KAREN OLSON Secretary CHARLES PERSO Architectural draftsman BONNIE RHODES Secretary ANNE SCHOMBERG Elementary teacher ■ R LYNETTE SHAW Nurse PATRICIA SPRAIN Airline stewardess WARREN SCHOMBERG Specialist in agriculture I CAROL STELLOH Executive secretary RICHARD SCHOMBURG A farmer GEORGE VARNUM A scientist 67 BARBARA WITTE Nurse Qua fltnbdwtii fiw %mf DENNIS HAMMES Real estate Me f tUidf (Ue Succeu 68 Satiou Skew tfa Spotlujk BADGER BOY AND GIRL REPRESENTATIVES — Charles Perso, Anne Hulberg, John Hussa, and Supervising Principal R. B. Tremain. SNOWFLAKE SKI QUEEN CANDIDATE: Roberta Niemeier COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS: Charles Perso, Randall Lee, Anne Hulberg, David Friestad. MERIT SCHOLARSHIP HONORS--Robert Molldrem and Charles Perso. D. A. R, RECIPIENT: Mary Heider V'umkLfm It is with gratitude that the Senior Class of 1961 and the yearbook staff thank you, the Patrons and Boosters, for your wonderful support of the 1961 NESHONOC. Without your assistance this book would have been impossible. PATRONS: Advertisers whose support entitled them to receive a 1961 NESHONOC. PATRONS - WEST SALEM Abe's Texaco Station Isbell's TV Sales Service W. F. Baltz, D.D.S. Johnson Drug Store Band Box Cleaners Jostad Funeral Home Bob's Standard Service Klusman Super Market Curve-in-Lanes Maple Grove Country Club Denson's Super Service Auto Body Shop The Microcard Corporation Harold Drecktrah Implement Shop Milady's Beauty Salon Ender Sons Appliance Sheet Metals Model Feed Mill Pischke Motors Farm Bureau Insurance Plenge Meat Processing Farmer's Co-Op Supply Shipping Ass'n Roger's Variety Store R. H. Goedecke, M.D. Salem Bakery Green's Florists West Salem Clinic IGA Food Market WEST SALEM JOURNAL PATRONS - LA CROSSE PATRONS - ELSEWHERE Danny's House of Music The Fireside - Onalaska Ellickson Studio Fond du Lac School Supplies Paramount Photo Shop Hiawatha Dairies - Sparta Milwaukee Cheese Company - Eau Claire JMM yOU, BOOSTERS: Advertisers supporting the 1961 NESHONOC. BOOSTERS - WEST SALEM Bartlett's Jewelers Lakeview Foodliner Bert’s Barber Shop Lakeview Gambles Gift Shoppe Cullmann Supply Company Lieder Lumber Coal Diekroeger’s Standard Service Marv Miller Agency Don's Cities Service Wehrs' Electric R. G. Dovenberg West Salem Bank Erickson's Florists West Salem Hardware Arthur Herman Implement Shop Western Auto Supply Johnson Hardware Co. Kewin Kewin, O. D. Zabriskie's Studio BOOSTERS - LA CROSSE BOOSTER - ELSEWHERE Dairyland Power Cooperative C. F. Emling Company - Chicago La Crosse Telephone Corporation Herff-Jones - Madison Midwest Restaurant Equipment Co. Quinn's Sports Shop Rowley's.Office Equipment Company Schilling Paper Company Holmen Co-Op Creamery 71 Sorge Dairy Supply Company INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements Factory — Home Office Kansas City — Winnipeg U.S.A. r i