West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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-135,4 ' gr ,, st' N it-t 'ka . . Q' 1s?!E4...,, w . 1 1 Y 'x X s. ll ' V ik I z , K ,Y . . N' ft a a OT? ,V i Top Row: Helen F. Barlass. B.A., Mathematicsg LaVerne F. Barnes, B.A., Science, Industrial Artsg Glen L. Bate- sole, M.A.. Mathematicsg Elsie Beatty, M.A., Englishg George A. Berg, B.E., Industrial Arts. Center Row: Charles A. Beyer, A.B., Physical Education Head, Coachg .lune Bornor. B.C.S., Orchestra Directorq Eugenia C. Boyd, M.A., Commercialg Marjorie G. Brittain, M.A., English, Publications: Lt. Col. .lohn W. Britten, BS., Military Science. Bottom. Row: Dorothy Bulls, M.A., Scienceg Jeanne A. Campbell, M.A., Scienceg Leo Calnpisi, B.A., Social Science, Coachg Mary I, Carlson, M.A., Englishg Mrs. Theodora P. Coxon, M.A., l. Knowledge of microscopic organisms is the goal of these zoologists. Robert Rum, Ronald Klemmedson., and Gwen Wllite. pm 14 3. E RE starting our tour of West High, let us ask several of our guides to give their opinions on the courses which they believe benefit the students most in later life. Miss Boyd feels that English is the lnost important studyg Mr. Pratt considers economics of the greatest influence. Art is thought to be the most beneficial course by Miss Dentler because it oHers a hobby as well as an occupation. Sgt. Hamm believes that ROTC aids the boys in developing self-discipline, and Sgt. Wa1'fel feels that ROTC develops leadership quali- ties. Of all the industrial courses of- fered at VV est High, Mr. Robeson thinks that machine shop is the most valuable. Miss Sauber feels that biology is the most profitable subject, especially with an emphasis on human physiology. Miss Ralston definitely believes that discus- sion is a classroom procedure worthy of high commendation, while Miss Sheetz

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WHEA Board and Sports Party Committee The objects of the West High Educational Association, as stated by Mrs. Bernard J. Schill, president, are first, to promote the welfare of youth in the home, school, church, and community and second, to develop a closer relationship between home and school that parents and teachers may cooperate more intelligently in the training of young people. Included in the yearis activities are the following: sports banquet, canteens after athletic events, parents' night, sports parties, annual card party, men's night show, and tea for seniors. One of the important projects of the WHEA and the one best known to our students is that of sponsoring a sports party once a month. To carry through this popular idea Mrs. Sid G. Thorpe, adult head of the committee, meets with the student committee of which J im Allaben is head. Among the ll10St important sub-groups are publicity, tickets, policing, clean-up, and one which selects an orchestra. Besides having the cafeteria open for dancing, the committee opens the pool for swimmers and the gyms for other sports. V Mrs. E. G. Thayer. SPORTS PARTY COMMITTEE - Standing: Mr. James E. Rose. Seated: George Kennedy. Charles Williams, Betty Thorpe, Joanne Hend- ricks, Betty Ann Turner, Mrs. Russell Meads, Mrs. Sid G. Thorpe, Mrs. Stewart Walker, Mrs. E. H. Mittelstadt, Fay Etta Morse, Leota Ship- pman, Diane Frick. Mary Stanbery, James Al- aben. 13 WHEA BOARD - Mrs. E. H. Mittelstadt, Mrs. Sid G. Thorpe, Mrs. F. X. Phelan, Mrs. H. A. Harris, Mrs. E. P. Bettinghaus, Mrs. E. D. Webb, Mrs. Bernard J. Schill, Mrs. Harold Hamilton, Mrs. Ralph E. MacIntosh, Mrs. A. A. Needham, Mrs. Leonard B. Bartlett, Mrs. R. H. Baker,

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is also in favor of discussion since it often enables a pupil to clarify his ow11 ideas. Another advocate of discussion is Mr. lVeher. NVC all look forward to vacation tilnes, and it seems that our faculty members also have a few thoughts con- cerning this matter. Miss Currier thor- oughly believes that spending the sum- mer at the lake, making repairs on her cottage, is the perfect vacation. Fishing is Mr. Klampeis favorite vacation pas- time, especially if itis for those fine northern Minnesota bass and pike. Sgt. Smith would like to spend his summers on the warm and sunny beaches of the Hawaiian Islands, while a trip 'to Switz- erland. would he ideal in Miss Drie- buschis opinion. Reading seems to be among thc special interests of our guides, and Mr. Barnes chooses the Bible as his favorite hook because of the excellent advice which it offers. Miss Dilley states that she is most fond of Vanity Fair by Thackeray, while Miss Licbich most enjoyed the works of Lloyd C. Douglas. The Complete Works of O'Henry and Kiplingfs Barrack Room Ballads are among Mr. Wyetl1's favorite reading. Miss Slade, who enjoys at- tending movies, selected Going Jlfly Way as excellent. GUIDE In Miss Dentler's art class we see Dorothy Krivitski, Jeanne Zeiss, Lois Thompson, June Driesbavh. Barbara Hamilton, Angie Armato, and Betty Ann Turner modeling with clay. Top Row: Thomas F. Crull, B.A., Seienceg Mildred Currier, M.A., Physical Educationg Mary L. Davis, M.S., Librariang Robert Dennis, M.A Social Science, Assistant Coachr, Margaret Denney, Registrar, Floy E. Dentler, Ph.B., Art. Bottom Row: Miriam E. Depping, M.A., Commer cial: Lois A. Dilley, M.A., English Heatlg Anna E. Driehusch. M.A.. Foreign Language, Charles Espy, M.A., English, Debate Coaehg Ruth S Foster, BS., Englishg Pearl L. Geddes, M.A., English. .Q- , ' N ' th W Y 15 H 'alia Q1 ' ' is H If E. - 15