West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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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

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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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Sgt. Isaac I). Smith HarrisonTrautmannB.A. Bertha J. Vincent M.A. Ethel Vincent M.A. Eugene E. Vogt B.E. Military Science Commercial Dept. Head English Mathematics Industrial Arts Alice E. Walker M.A. Social Studies Fred Ci. Weber M.A. Maud E. Weinschenk, M.A. Science Department Head English Gabriel Wcrtch B.E Industrial Arts Nothing (But Ohe C ruth yy Sergeant Smith believes teaching discipline and citizenship to young boys of America is most needed today -urges Keep U.S A. Frce”. Mr. Trautmanns most thrilling experience was a trip to the Nation's Capital -believes in a thorough preparation for chosen field.•••The war has tended to make Mrs. Vincent think of how many things humanity docs not know likes to read books on philosophy — admires open-mindedness in students. ♦♦To Miss Vincent, senior counselor, honesty, cheerfulness, and stick-to-itivcness make an ideal student—enjoys traveling- Berlin Diary her favorite book.♦♦♦Mr. Vogt believes that friends should be sincere — left to instruct at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in January. Miss Walker enjoys vacationing in Wisconsin — is content to live in Rockford thinks a United States of Europe an excellent idea. Mr. Weber would like to live in California — pet aversion is the craze for greater speed — Drew Pearson is favorite commentator. ♦ Miss Weinschenk enjoys teaching Creative Writing since it enables her to work with the pupils — likes trips into forests. Mr. Wcrtsch s choice of reading matter is Elbert Hubbard's Little Journeys says Industrial Department is providing workers for defense industries. Working diligently on st rap books of South American countries these students were found in Miss Fisher's Spanish III class. Peggy Battling points out something of interest in her notebook to Janet Hogan while Eugenie Wright takes a picture from Carl Gustafson to paste into her scrapbook on Argentina. Phyllis Pickering concentrates on an article about South America while Art Mason reads over her shoulder. 28