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

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'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

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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

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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.