West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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“T5ke World Harry W. Kroll M.S. Harry Employment Director Industrial Maxine R. Oilman Social Studies English B.A. Howard Q. Miller M.A. Katharine H. Ohyc Ph.B. Social Studies English Col. E. L. Pell Marion Pierce Military Science Physical Education Mr. Kroll's favorite book is My Friendly Contemporaries by Hamlin Garland — considers Golden Rule-important for getting along in the world. Thc ability to assume responsibility after elementary instructions indicates an ideal student to Mr. Maitland —enjoys reading the American Magazine. Miss Mikkelsen admires Sidney Carton, Dickens' famous character dislikes people who are too outspoken considers Bernard Shaw her favorite playwright. A student's interest and willingness to try impress Mr. Miller feels that increasing prices are of great concern. A favorite with Miss Obyc is radio program, Of Men and Books — dislikes smugness Bette Davis ranks high in her opinion. Miss Oilman admires everyone who makes the world a better place in which to live — desires to live anywhere there are trees. Miss Pearson, dramatic coach, dislikes smart alecks William Shakespeare remains her favorite playwright. Colonel Pell believes that the only solution to securing an armed force is the draft considers Alexander the Great, the best military strategist. Miss Pierce considers good health vital to everyone — considers Katherine Rawls the world's greatest athlete. Miss Whiting's Sociology class -.pent several days exhibiting their hobby collections. The students shown in the picture arc (left to right) Marian Eskelsen, Bill McMillan. Donald Rickard, Kent Mobcrg, Leslie Blake. Glenn Coxhead, and Emery Palmer. Seated are Sylvia Krcutcr. Carl Patcrnostro, and Dorothy Seirup. Among the displays shown on the table arc a collection of coins, stamps, soap, and arrowheads. 26 A7v 7

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Pol t ” A background of pictures taken during the first world war helped these six students in Miss Mary brown's U. S. History classes realize the importance of some of the equipment. Gordon Early and Frank Ladik wear and exhibit several articles which arc actual specimens from the last war. The students examining the equipment are Marian Eskelson, Betty Kelley, Dale Damon, and Barbara Ralston. As October marks the annual drive of the Commuity Chest fund in Rockford. Miss Edith Whiting’s Sociology classes presented a program concerning the fund at a meeting of the 8-5-3 Club. Chad Brooks (standing) related the history of the fund, Joan Ralston explained Day Nursery, and Clifford Wylie discussed Goodwill Industries. Sarah Ca-pace, Phyllis Lupc, and Florence Shaver also spoke. Bill Trefz, chairman, introduced these speakers. Ceramics and sculptoring are two of the activities in which Miss Dcntlcr's advanced art classes participate. I.ois Fibrow and Evelyn Schwanke are shown working with small pieces of statuary while Alan Bergstrom. Oral Coxhead, Norman Hollenbeck, and Gayle Olson perfect pottery which is to lx baked in the new kiln in the art department. Other pieces of art work may lx seen on the surrounding tables. Learning to harmonize well is the main object of Miss Humphrey’s Harmony I Class. Original music is written and sung also. Joyce Schmcling is showing to the class a musical score composed by the Harmony group while Bud Dennis reads the music to her. Other members of the class are Stuart Rasmussen, Rac Gale, Beryl Gustafson. Wilbur Cleveland, Nancy Williams, Bill Harman, and Francis Anderson.

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Charles M. Prate Margaret Ralston B.S. Cloyd O. Robeson B.S. Alfred I). Sabin M.A. Lena Scandroli M.A. Industrial Arts Home Economics Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Foreign Language Christine Sheet B.A. Clarence E. Shumate B.S. Robert B. Shumway B.A. Katherine Slatle M.A. Mathematics Commercial Industrial Department Mathematics Department lle-id Head “ T)ime T)o Remember Mr. Pratt believes training young and old for defense work is important task of today — follows the philosophy live and let livc Miss Ralston's favorite vacation trips arc through the mountains admires the student who can think for himself — thinks the war makes us appreciate life morc. Mr. Robeson considers industrial arts training an important factor in National Defense — tries to have no enemic$. Mr. Sabin is impressed by the beauty and vastness of America granted leave of absence because of illness. Miss Scandroli loves to work with young people -considers friendliness and cooperation a part of the ideal student. Miss Sheet is pleased by an accurate student who has initiative and enthusiasm listens to commentator H. V. Kaltcnborn on the radio. Mr. Shumate considers honesty, industry, and initiative effective in business most thrilled by his first new car. Mr. Shumway enjoys his infrequent vacations — Boake Carter, favorite commentator— live while you go along is his philosophy. Miss Slade admires sincerity and independence in a student — favorite news commentator is Clifton Utley— favorite mathematician is David Eugene Smith. In order to have a minor in Mathematics many students take courses in Algebra and Geometry. Shown here is Miss Sheetz's class in Geometry II. Several of the students attempt to solve problems at the blackboard. Among those who work diligently at their desks are loan llamcr, Carolyn Hand, and Margaret Rasmussen, busily plying their compasses and protracters in an effort to prove the problems. 27