West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Christmas Eve. But suddently, the little girl, who had fallen asleep in an armchair while waiting for Santa Claus, was awakened by the activity in the room. Her desire to join the wildly gyrating dolls swept her into the melee and soon all were dancing in a gay finale around the Christmas tree. I'he tinsel tree, unfortunately, toppled over, but was caught and valiantly supported by High Steppers Captain Betsey Whitbcck for the remainder of the program. The final act was West's annual. “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Steve Newberger and Sandy Neil-son took the parts of Mama and Papa. I'cd Morse and Joanic Goodnature played the children, Khoda Planta and Nathie Clark were the Sugar Plurp Fairies, eight High Steppers were reindeer, and Jim Gustner was the jovial Santa Claus. The choir accompanied this last act and also finished the program with a beautiful performance of the “Hallelujah Chorus, in which Pam Lund sang a solo. Franny Wkkcrt. a marionette, dances piquantly across the stage. During Colorful Christmas Program Soloist Pam Lund, accompanied by the West High Choir, which is Gazing innocently into the directed by Mr Hansen, sings a traditional Christmas hymn audience. Baby Doll Becky Colehour contemplates some Christmas mischief 25

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Mi-Hoz, l.yn Horness and Nancy Hcdstrand, dance to “Frosty the Snowman. Christmas spirit permeated the school on Friday, December 15, the day before vacation. Christmas carols drifted out over the P.A. system during the class breaks and lunch periods. The Service Club’s colorful decorations added to the festive atmosphere. At 9:15, the traditional Christmas program began. Students entering the auditorium were greeted by a lively rendition of Christmas music played by the West I ligh band. The 1 li-Hoz opened the program with an enactment of the children's story, “Frosty the Snowman. Frosty, played by Darlene acker, was brought to life, to the delight of his creators, who then in celebration, performed a jazz routine. The West High Steppers followed with “Dolls Around the Christmas Tree.” Each High Stepper danced the part of a particular toy by setting her interpretation of its actions to music. Through the mysterious “spell of the Christmas Fairy, each received the gift of life and danced in the magical enchantment of In strict precision, soldiers Sue Higginbotham, Bonnie Olson, and Nathir Clark (behind) drill to music. Tinsel Tree Topples Sugar Plum Fairy Lenni F,rickson awakens the Christmas toys.

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Wendy VV'cisbcrg and Jim Nordberg present the Sno-Day skit, a satire on last year's coronation of Sno-Prince and Princess. Lots Of Snow, A On the afternoon of January 20th, Bill Wold, president of All-City Student Council, presented the Football Sportsmanship Trophy to West High during the Sno-Day auditorium. The skit which followed the presentation was a satire on last year's coronation mishap (the princess failed to show up). The mock coronation emphasized the fact that Sno-Day can be a success without royalty. At the close of the auditorium, all the students were dismissed to go outside and take part in the Sno-Day President of All-City Student Council, Bill Wold, presents the Sportsmanship Trophy to Coach Voss as Mr. Lammcrs looks on. Trophy, And A Warm, activities on the football field. The field was covered with two feet of untouched snow which lay under the bright sunlight of an unseasonably warm day. These activities consisted of a tug of war, a snowman-building contest, an angel-making contest, and closed with an impromptu snowball fight. Afterward, jn the lunchroom, hot chocolate provided a warm reception for the cold, wet victims of the snow activities. A dance, held from 8:00 to 11:00 P.M., brought the day to an enjoyable close. lor good sportsmanship on the football field. West was given the highly prized Sportsmanship Trophy. In the snow. Jim Rasmussen makes an angel out of himself