West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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BUDGETS OR COLOR In tho background of this picture are sevoral booklets showing phases of the first World War, songs that were composed to fit the time, and food rationing charts gathered by Miss Whiting's United States History classes. While Jane Stanbery modols a Red Cross uniform, Watson Taylor and Morris Wallbank look over the gas masks, bayonets, and helmets used during the war. This museum of roplicas made the war seem more real to the studonts. Among the interesting projects which the Composition II classes have undertaken, the study of tho radio has provod one of the most beneficial. Mrs. Coxon's class made large charts in which they listed the time and station of the moro desirable programs. These charts wore passed out to all the English classes. Shown above are those who submitted the bost charts. They aro, Albert Piela (left), Angeline Gaziano, William Walker, and Shirley Block. Miss Dentler and her art classes have many facilities in the new building which thoy did not have at the old school. Among these is a new kiln which is used during the section of tho course dealing with pottery making. William Schmidt and Betty Eickhom are shown putting a finished piece of pottory in the kiln while Teresa Armato (left), Mary Sinnott, and Charlotte Todd model clay objects. These girls are shown mimoographing department outlines which aro turned out by the commercial classes. They also transcribe letters, mimeograph school forms, and work out papers for their own individual uses. At Christmas time thoy prepared a small booklet, which thoy sold for one cont, to pay for materials used during the school year. Operating the machines aro Irene Longeneckor. Alyce Pyzyn-ski, Alesia D'Agostin, Florence D'Agostin, Evelyn Ramsey and Leona Pace. r 29 l

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 HOW TO BALANCE Students in Mr. Hanson's chemistry class performed many interesting experiments in their study of zinc. They learned new formulas, the method of handling liquids for experiment, and the way to use necessary instruments. Philip Nicolosi (left) is shown proparing the liquids needed for an experiment with zinc, while James Schlaf adjusts tho Bunsen burner to heat the zinc, in the crucible cup, and Grace Meenen takes notes on the results of their work. Algebra III classes spend some timo in studying the slide rule, which multiplies, divides, and calculates roots accurately. When a student has learned to manipulate this instrument, ho should be able to work difficult probloms rapidly. In the picture Honry Broquist, a member of Miss Vincent's Algebra III class, is manipulating a large model slide rule while Rogor Johnson (left). Gordon Logan, Karl Bio-tau, Daryll Forbes, and Dale Bruckner check with their smaller ones. Students may work on the Library Board during their study periods if they so desire. Each semester Miss Davis, librarian, has about forty people to help her perform such duties as taking admits, writing fines, charging books in and out, placing reserves, checking mail and keeping tabulation of all kinds of books which are borrowed. Seen performing their various duties are Bernard Hudson (left), Fred Loomer, Betty Putney and Joe Buscomi. Throughout tho year, the band members, who play an important part in the school activities, mako many appearances. Among the public occasions are parades, football gamos and special assemblies. Each year the students look forward to tho concert and tho dance which are always thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Elmquist, tho director, is picturod harmonizing tho clarinet section, which contains John Whitehead, Jack McCarthy, Jorry Harmanson, Armour Titus, Don Hunt and Sam Miller. [22]

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 Katharine H. Obye. Ph.B. F.ngliih Publicationi Adt ner Maxine Oilman. B.A. Social SluJiei 8-5-3 Club Adliirr Elizabeth F. Pearson, B.A. F.ngliih Dramatic Coach Ernest Pell Science rbyncat Mutation G.A.A. Su irnming Charles M. Pratt Induilnnl Margaret G. Ralston, B.S. Horn Economic! Hats that blind tho loft oye is tho fashion that Miss Obye considers most foolish. The White Mountains of New Hampshire have greatly impressed her. . . . Grant Wood's paintings are very much appreciated by Miss Oilman. She also likes subtle melodies such as the popular song, All The Things You Are. . . . Miss Pearson is a very active member of the Little Theatre Group and tho Art Association. She misses all of hor old East high students. . . . The Beautiful Blue Danubo ranks as Colonel Pell's favorite musical composition. Sincerity in a friend is what he looks for. . . . Although she likes this school. Miss Piorce would rather have the old girls' gymnasium. Camera Club is ono of the enjoyable activities in which she participates. . . . Among the many newscasters. Bob Elson ranks highest with Mr. Pratt. He misses the switch engine at assembly time in the old high school. . . . The beauty and strength of nature in rivers, falls, mountains, and valleys, and how they must have impressed the early explorers is expressed by Miss Ralston. . . . Because Miss Ritchie misses the teachers who went to East high, she especially enjoys the monthly social meetings of a group of very special friends. . . . Mr. Robeson, a member of the Industrial Educational Association chooses George Arliss for his favorite actor and enjoys reading the novels of Milholland. To stimulate intorest interest in Miss Fisher's Spanish III class, the stu-donts cooperated in presenting an exhibit of Mexican articlos while they woro making a study of that country. These shown examining the exhibit (loft to right) are Mary Wolfram, David Meier, Barbara Salisbury, Miss Fisher, Kay Gripp, Jack Powell, and Harriette Ryan.