West High School - Westerner Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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VASSILIS ARAPKILIS President Most of us call him Vas simply because we can't pronounce his full name. All of us e that he has done a fine job in fulfilling his duties as Senior Class President. During years that Vas has been at West, he has made many friends both in athletics and in social field. He is known for his happy-go-lucky smile, and his silent but firm way going about a job. His sincere wish to accomplish has led him from one job to another. JOYE BAXTER Vice President situation into one of triumph The fact that she was elected Vice into our activities and became one of us. SECOND SEMESTER CLASS OFFICERS ,L that tate gift ol being able to take everything pleasantly, and turning E . - . A nough of her ability to get things done. We all feel that she has dune Senior Class, and we are proud that she, coming to a new school, , MERLE KLINE Head Girl Working side by side with jack was Merle Kline. second semester head girl. Merle served on many committees, including Finance. Student Interest. Assembly, and Inter-School Council, and shi- performed well all her many undertakings. When conditions in the halls and lunchrooxns became unsatis- factory Merle did all she could to better them, and a great deal of the improvement is due to her efforts. JACK STOLTZ Head Boy ack of all Trades Stoltz led the destiny of West through the semester as head boy. jack was capable of many jobs. In addition to assemblies, he served as an auctioneer in a bond sale, he wrote scripts, and carried the lead in the All School Show. He also over the Student Council. ARLENE DOLEZAL Secretary S Honors this time to shy Arlene Dolezal for her interest in this her Senior Class. Arlene was chosen Secretary of the Senior Class, and she has accomplished much as a member of the executive board of Seniors. She was elected to fill the ptasltiolrg hecause she is a friend to all, and her quiet manner speaks of her love of doing a jo we EUGENE LEVIN Treasurer We all know Eugene. Eugene knows us all. There isn't a name in the Senior Clvass that hasnlt at one time or another become familiar to hawk-eyed Eugene, editor of the Rodeo. It has been his guidance in balancing the senior budget that has coped with and solved the problems that 4 treasurer often meets. Yes, Eugene, you and others like you are the kind of people that make a class really tick. I5

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PM-,. -.., M , XX l 3 CLASS H f E N X P xx tx ,. W 5 ff' i-f1....- OFFICERS '-wt, WA f AA ' MARJORY SALMON Head Girl Marjory Salmon, a charming human dynamo of energy, served West the first semester in top manner. Like Dan, she maintained a high scholastic record. The Christmas Capers Dance was largely brought about through her efforts. Marjory was also the secretary of the Inter-School Council. MARY LOU PURSELL Secretary The duties of being secretary fell to admirable Mary Lou Pursell. Everyone agrees that a more able person could not have been found than Mary Lou, and she has proved that no matter what the situation, she is always on hand to lend help. She has been re- liable in attending meetings, and competent in preparing minutes and the Senior Class extends its vote of thanks to Mary Lou, secretary extraordinary. BETTY LEE LIVINGSTON Treasurer Dark-haired Betty Lee Livingston was chosen to fill the office of treasurer, and the successful performance of these duties has increased her former popularity. Betty is known for her efficiency and sincerity, and because of them she won the coveted office of treasurer of the Senior Class. She had a large job indeed when it became necessary for her to supervise the collection of senior dues. Our gratitude to Betty Lee! I4 FIRST SEMESTER Ely Hlled the Job very capably and everyone in the class is proud of his ra personality expressed in the performance of his duties for the class As every has Ely had a real job to do the first semester and through doing his best he strated his ability in leadership along with his sportsmanship and friendship the hrst semester Bob known throughout the school for his talent and ability to right thing at the right time capably performed his duties in assisting the I Among the many things that Bob assisted in putting over were the Senior Class party numerous other important activities

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SENIOR CLASS The senior class of 1944 decided to express its very special events like the assembly, class party, prom, annual, and graduation under the single theme, Q'As Time Goes Byf, For years, we have enjoyed the many privileges that Skirts. West has offered it, and since first entering in September 1940, we seniors have striven continually to be an excel- lent class scholastically as well as a record breaking friendly class. During our stay at West we have had many good times under the leadership of our class spon- sors, headed by Mrs. Mary Murray, chairman, Miss Margie Setvin, Miss Demetrius Van Landingham, Mrs. Grace Har- relson, Mrs. Frances Moore, Mr. Stewart Walton, and Mrs. Rob- ert Thibodeau. We'll never for- get Orange and Black day, and i?' ROZELLA EARL the fun-packed events thereon. The funny guys with suddenly grown handlebars, and the petite cha gals looking quaint in their nineteenth century All this, plus memories of gardenias and rose col sweeping, vari-colored formals and some special or gal made our prom something to remember. C' day, our senior assembly v Floradora girls and the Sult the senior party, Christmas pers, and the Rustlers-50-50 Cl Winter Frolic, and many dances and events have all West really super, All in all, we feel that we really been part of a plan, a in successful living, and man us will look back, UAS Goes By,', and recall our days at West. ARTHUR ALLEN ALLUM ALV ANDERSON DOROTHY LORRAINE ATWOOD AZELTIN E , X 1' x i V xy 6 ' V4 Qn,'Wn X fa Rr si ,kim ,F AE. sk? ,E . ...Q 2 . -1: ' l:'v9'ti:H '45 .- ALLEN ANNA MAE BAILEY ev BAKER 4 O I TED ELY I6 BARKER BARR JOEL MARSHALL BARRON BARTLETT 1