West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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1948 We Shall Never Forget Commencement Day The most 1llCll10l'3lJlC ceremony for seniors is commencement. Held in the Coronado theater, this solemn rite impresses graduates with the importance of applying in everyday life the principles they have learned in school. lvitll eyes to the future, hoth student and adult speakers base their topics on the value of education. The speakers at the 1947 commencenient, shown at the top left, were Principal James E. Blucg Dr. Harold lddings Bell, consult- ant on education to the Protestant Episcopal Church of Chicagog and Mr. Loren L. Wliiteliead, president of the Board of Education. Perhaps the most important feature of the graduation exercises is the awarding of diplomas, each senior receiving the award from Mr. Whitehead. In the photograph at the top right, he is shown handing a diploma to Lorraine Borst while Mary Amett, senior class vice president, and Tom Tenney, president, assist. Two students, a boy and a girl., are elected each year by the senior class to speak at this ceremony. Last year the honor was bestowed upon Bernice Mutimer and Alfred Makulec, bottom left. Realizing the significance of the cherished document, .lody Hickcox is pictured, bottom right, proudly displaying hers to Gloria lncclli, Doris Durhrow, Jeannette MCCRlllIllilll'l,, and Marjorie Chandler. 21

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Senior Prom and Senior Luncheon Traditional As we near the end of our tour., we attend many important events arranged to hid farewell to the graduating seniors. Included in these is the Senior Prom. As it is the only strictly formal dance of the year, it is eagerly anticipated. Girls are arrayed in a variety of new formals while their escorts usually are dressed in white coats and dark trousers. ln the photograph, top left, the following senior class oflicers of l947 are shown leading the Grand fMareh: back row: ,loan Clouser, secretary, Bob Wilson, Jody Hickox, treasurerg Roy Oliver. Front row: ,lean- nie Wliitelieaclg Tom Tenney, president, Mary Arnett, vice presidentg and Bob Chockley. At the Senior Luncheon, a gala affair, the seniors and their homeroom teachers gather in the cafeteria to say good-by and enjoy the food and entertainment. During the program of '47, top right, excellent speeches were given by Miss Humphreys, Tom Tenney, president, David North, Miss Knillg Mr. Blueg Mary Arnett, vice presidentg and Jody Hickox, treasurer. Standing by one of the many wall decorations placed about the gym are Mary Arnett and her date, Bob Chockley, engaged in conversation with Tom Tenncy and ,lean Wliitclleacl, bottom left. At one of the tahles, bottom right, a group of students may he seen exchanging views on current topics during the Senior Luncheon. 26

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EVERLY ANN AASE Y-Teens 2, 35 Commercia 3, 45 Home- room Treasurer 25 Red Cross Council 4. Everly, who thinks that shorthand contributed most to her education, plans to become a private secretary. She wants to visit the Hawaiian Islands. ROBERT SAMUEL AGNEW ROTC Drill Team 2, 3, 45 Oustanding Cadet 35 Publications 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Hi-Y 3, 4. Bob feels that he has gained much experience from selling advertise- ments for publications. The cafeteria is his favorite room in the school. BARBARA JOAN ANDERSON Publications 25 Social Arts 25 8-5-3 35 Euclidean Circle 35 Y-Teens 2, 4. Improvement of grades has been Barb's goal. Although she plans to go to business college, her secret ambition is to become a nurse. DELORES JEAN ARBOGAST 8-5-3 45 CAA 4. When Delores returned front Califor- nia, she noted many changes. Because Miss Whiting's room is always open to students, she likes that room most. MARCELLA ANN BAINBRIDGE ABL 3, 4, President 45 Owl 2, 3, 4, News Editor 45 Quill and Scroll 3, 45 Girls' Glee 35 Homeroom Treasurer 3. M arcee, -who prefers swimming to all other forms of recreation, believes that people should spend more time learning to enjoy themselves. ARLENE MAE BALDINGER Library 3. Because she plans to become a stenog- rapher upon leaving school, Arlene has taken a preparatory business course. She has enjoyed the friendly atmos- phere of homeroom 313. LOIS GAIL BARR Commercia 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 8-5-3 3, 45 Social Arts 2. Lois, whose favorite subjects are his- tory and commercial, plans to go into oHice work after graduation. Making new friends is her hobby. 1948 .-. BENJAMIN LAWRENCE ABRUZZO Football 3, 45 Track 25 Swimming 25 Pan-American 2, 35 R Club 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Homeroom Vice President 45 Student Council 4. The first day at W'est was Benny's biggest thrill. As his secret ambition is to be a trapper, he enjoys hunting in his spare time. JAMES WILSON ALLABEN Euclidean Circle 2, 3, 45 8-5-3 3, 4, Secretary 35 Conservation 3, 45 Forum 3, 45 Debate 25 Tennis 25 Red Cross Council 3, 4, Chairman 45 ROTC Drill Team 3, 45 Student Council 2, 4, Treas- urer 45 Band 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 4. After graduation ,lim plans to prepare for his doctor's career by going to pharmacy school and to medical school. DAVID EDWARD ANDERSON Pan American 25 Publications 25 Golf 25 Homeroom Vice President 2. Ernie, who would like to be a sales- man, is planning on college after ishing high school. Interested in all sports, he names golf and basketball as his favorites. NANCY LEE ARMSTRONG 8-5-3 3, 45 Euclidean Circle 45 An- nual 25 GAA 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Nancy believes that people would be much happier if they would live by the Golden Rulef' Traveling through Europe would be her idea of time well spent. RICHARD HARWOOD BAKER Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Euclidean Circle 2, 3, 45 Forum 3, 45 R Club 2, 3, 45 Swimming 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 45 Class Play 35 Homeroom Treasurer 3, Vice Presi- dent 4. Our Hearts W ere Young and Gay , is Mouse's fondest memory of his high school days. Like most men, he dis- likes the New Lookf' HOWARD JAMES BANNEN Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 R Club 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Golf 45 Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3, Vice President 4. Howard enjoyed all activities, espe- cially the East-West games. Smile and the world smiles with you is his motto5 the gym, his favorite room. ELIZABETH ANN BARTLETT Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Quartet 2, 3, 45 CAA 2, 3, 45 Publications 3, 4, Feature Editor 45 Forum 3, 45 Debate 2, 3, 45 ABL 3, 45 Student Council 25 Red Cross Council 35 Homeroom Secretary 45 National Honor 3, fl-5 Quill and Scroll 3, 4. Enjoying all phases of school life, Betty hopes to become a writer or radio worker.