West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Lunch Klub displays their “musical talents as they sing the old hit. Two-Thousand. Two-Hundred. Twenty-Three Miles . 27

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Timely Snowfall Aids in Sno-Daze Activities With plenty of snow outdoors. West High School students enjoyed the traditional Sno-Daze. Through the work of committees and volunteers, juniors organized three days of activities from January 27-29. An afternoon auditorium ushered in Sno-Daze 71. Former royalty Mr. Blizzard, David Moshou and Miss Snowflake, Ann Martinetto, transferred their titles to Tom Wright and Paula Cross. That afternoon,broomball games took place on Lake of the Isles, where the boys once again ruled supreme. The next day was highlighted by Slave Day. where boys got their chance to subject girls to various tortures. On Friday a student talent show was presented which ranged from the junior High Steppers to a dramatic presentation given by Deborah Brin and Virginia Humphrey. After the show, volunteers competed in a banana-eating contest, in which Mark Mercer emerged as the champion. School was dismissed early, and students engaged in a romp in the snow. That evening a dance took place at St. Paul’s Church. There was also a hockey game against Henry High School which capped off three days of fun and frolic. Mr. Blizzard. Tom Wright, flashes a devilish grin at Miss Snowflake. Paula Cross, after having pulled her into the snow. Mr. David Knutson surprises many students by leading an impromptu hootenany on the stair landing. 26

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NHS Activities Stimulate Cultural Interest Each year ihc National Honor Society sponsors activities to promote student enthusiasm in cultural areas. This year N.H.S. organized a “Communication Through Music Week.” The week began February I and ended February 5. Each day centered around a different kind of music and included auditoriums and music in the lunchroom. Monday was “Blues Day.” In a morning auditorium, Use Gayl and Matt Hintz, a former Westite, performed solo blues numbers. A five-member ensemble from St. Louis Park also sang in the program. Wednesday was devoted to folk music. An auditorium featured French guitarist Michel Mittelmark and professional folk singer Mr. William Hood. After school there was Israeli dancing in the gym. Thursday was “Pop and Show Day.” St. Louis Park High School students presented scenes from their production of the musical, “Celebration.” Mr. Frank Gaymond, a choir director from North High School, sang several spirituals and show tunes. The week ended with “Home Talent Day.” Student performers included a trio of Carolyn Byram, Beverly Polland and LuAnn Severson, singers Barry Thomson and Bruce Gerrish, and pianist Steve Kramer. Mr. William Anthollz sang show tunes of many eras. French classical guitarist Michel Mittelmark plays a Bach transcribed for twelve-string guitar Bruce Gerrish performs an original composition dedicated to his grandfather as part of the “Home-Talent Day . North High choir director. Mr. Frank Gaymon, fills the auditorium with his powerful voice as he sings Old Man River .