West Division High School - Comet Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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RICHARD lACQUES Richard Jacques-cool, capable, conscientious, persistent, and personable-what better qualities could anyone possess than these? Admired and respected by his teachers, possessed of a grand sense of humor,-a tremendously hard worker-eager to know and to understand--unembarassed in admitting a failure to understand . . . Quiet, but forceful and willing, Dick presided over the June Senior Class. He displayed keen judgment in his selection of associates to assist him in the management ot the class. He was a brilliant scholar, an excellent main monitor, and an active member oi Latin and Science clubs. His cool, unhurried move- r ' t h mon sense ments and speech were outwa.d signs o t e corn which made him an excellent leader. June C The graduating class oi l936 elected Richard Iacques, president, Iirnmy Bruins, vice president, Ruth Kerskamp, secretary, Art Schneider, trea- surer, and Theodore Tanin, sergeant-at-arms. The class conducted its meetings in a very orderly fashion, even though there were many heated arguments on questions pertaining to graduation. There was a battle over caps and gowns, yet when all was over, it was discovered that caps and gowns had won by a very large majority. The president appointed committees which were capable and efficient. Under their super- vision, the graduation was planned and managed. The social committee, headed by George Haasl, managed the social affairs in such a manner, that the class celebrated its graduation with much enthusiasm. The success ot the com- lass, mencement program was due to the committee headed by Otto Schultz. As its gitt to the school, the class presented an original Audubon print. The picture was selected by Eleanore Woller and her committee. As graduation drew near, the graduate be- gan to think seriously ot his graduation. Re- views began, but little studying was done. Clothes were bought, caps and gowns were fitted, the long-heralded Annuals were distributed, senior announcements, programs and tickets sent out- and then exams. Eve ot graduation. Marching sedately with serious looks on their faces, betore proud parents and relatives, the long line ot graduates tiled in after the procession, honors were read, and, as each student walked across the stage, he received the diploma which closed his high school career. lUNE CLASS OFFICERS Ruth Kerskamp, Richard Iacques, Ted Tanin, Iimmy Bruins, Art Schneider l25l

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HAZEL BEAVER Hazel Beaver--quiet, modest, efficient, serious when occasion demands-qualities every girl should be glad to possess-the only girl ever to be elected president of a senior class-an ex- cellent scholar, a fine main monitor, an efficient library worker -a national honor society member-a favorite among her classmates . . . lust a few reasons why Hazel was so capable as a class president and so popular with her classmates. February Class For the first time in the long history of West Division, a girl was elected president of the February class of l936. Hazel Beaver proved to be one of the most efficient preident West has ever had. The class elected Ethel Bauer as vice president and lane Benson as secretary. The offices of treasurer and sergeant-at-arms was filled by Allan McGovern and Robert Priebe. Ethel Bauer, the popular vice president of the class, stepped out with first honors. Iohn Gay- lord ran a close second, and Hazel Beaver, third .... On the evening of Ianuary 24, the stately old halls of West Division were transformed into a bedlam of commotion and noise. Students and teachers were found running up and down stairs, through the tunnel, and into the attic, hand in hand, laughing and out of breath. A treasure hunt, the feature of our senior party, was in progress. The party was one of the most success- ful ever attempted. Faculty and students joined together for one last good time .... The scene has changed to one of pomp and stateliness. Parents and guests are crowded in- to the auditorium of the Girls' Technical High School. At last the orchestra begins the entrance march, and rows of now very solemn and digni- fied young people, in gray caps and gowns, file to their seats for the all-student commencement program. Through the mind of each student fash various thoughts. We have arrived at the cross- roads for the first time in our young lives, a point Where we are finished and also about to begin. What lies beyond? FEBRUARY CLASS OFFICERS lane Benson, Ethel Bauer. Hazel Beaver, Robert Priebe, Allan McGovern. f24l

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Grace Asti-This slim dark eyed miss was one of our most decorative and efficient cadet cap- rains. Helen Atsch-Helen was one of Athena's most relied on speakers, a capable m ain monitor, and she is just as sweet as she looks. Helen Barksdale-Helen always wore the lovli- est sweaters to school- we wondered where she bought them. We found she was an avid knit- ter, and knit them her- self. Richard Barnes - Dick was one of the fastest men on the basketball squad, and the most bashful!! William Bauman - Bill was the Vagabond's star football m an , b ut at West he was our bright and shining track man. George Beck-Hasn't he a nice friendly grin?- with that merry gleam in his eye. He's just as nice and friendly as he looks. lust ask --1 for proot. Robert Becker - Bob's hobby, we found, was girls, and that his gruff, deep voice was well liked by them. lt isn't everyone who can like and be liked in return. Elmo Bender-Behind El- amo's unassuming atti- tude, there was a charm many could envy. Gustave Beskow-Gus tave's smooth red cheeks and bright blue eyes were the envy of all the girls at West. How did they get that way, Gus? Spinach? l26l Marie Betehia - Marie was that dark, attrac- tive girl who was al- ways so well-dressed and well-groomed. Ruth Blight-Ruth was Chubby to all her triendshand she had plenty of them! Edith Bokelman - T h e duties of being Welles Club's gracious president didn't weigh too heavily on Edith's shoulders, tor she had enough time to keep up her studies and many activities, besides. lean Bowler - Always fond of a good time, Jeanie always managed to Bowl-er way around. Violet Brandt - Violet knew her A B C's when it came to typing, for she did quite a bit of the annual's work. When Violet started to type you could be sure there were no mistakes. Frances BriggseThis vi- brant little girl's fingers certainly could run over the typewriter typing copy for the Annual!