West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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The Warriors brought home the goods in 54. Ray Mor- gan Paul Terranova and Tom Olson look over the ar- ray of trophies collecied by West teams in track basket- ball golf baseball and swimming. l 1 l , , , ' 1 fl 5 ' 1 . , ' r LQ, 1' E ' l I A- ,, , - 3 , ' K i Y fi -.1 4 iv 1 - . 8 1,3 ,7 fl au, ' 2 Ei 'F' Each yea' the Adnwirefs cf Beaurrlul Lnferamre group gives an award to an omsrandng girl. Last spring Nina Bullxef was presented the 'ecognrrron by Miss Rornarne Fisher, ABLadv1scr. This award rs presented for character, scholarship, leadership, and service, s,. ,ll 4 E .4 IX 1 ROTC awards' a'e pVi'5El'F'E:Cl at The honors assernbly by Mr. Willaarn Garson, managing ediror of The Rockford Reglsrer'Repuolrc Cncsen last year as outslandmg ca- ders by Vvinnebzxgo Newssapers, lnc. were Robe-rr John- son, senior, Rlrmrd Sampson, lunior, and Frank Nuss- baum, sophomore 2 r if 5' 1 , . - K ., -r , ,. 4 r 1. .,, -sg - s -W . ggi fs-55?

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7 it Y x A W v '. Rh Gathering around the piano for ri good 'oie song fest beiore Bermuda Shorts are Betty Brentner, Alfred Davis, Sue Knight, Bob Bianchi, and Arlene Verbeski. Yzx i Q L Beiore dfess rehearsal, Ann Lorden, Beverly Matthews, and Jane McMahon show their skit to Delores Powder and Alon Riddiford. The three girls did a pantomime dance act in the variety show, 52 x W A JQQ, 1 ff XS 'lv-.l.f l 1 I-gl lf' K - if , , vk i 45:54. fl ' 1 -.lQi'i'f lf Chozles Thomas ilCVY'OV'lSl'fIl6S to Judi Hartman, Richard Sampson, Mimi Schurcao, and George Bloomquist the quaint technique he used as the botamist iri the i954 variety snow, Chucks roie in the show kept the audience in continuous foughfer, Y': fll r X1 i , ,,,,. i 'w .1 krflil In her portrayal of Maryq Marguerite Donze kneels by the manger of the baby Jesus. Burdette Joes- ten takes the part of Joseph. The three shepherds that have come from the hillsides to worship the baby are Alan Riddiford, Rex Parker, and Tad Brown. As a wise man, Michael Hunsaker, as Mary, Mar- geurite Donze, as Joseph, Burdette Joesten, and as the other two wise men, James Place and Sam Black participate in the Christmas program.

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NX i Q 'Q dpi' Jolin Williams, who was selected for excep- tional work done in the mathematics and science departments, receives the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute award from Miss Theodosia Keeler, head of the mathematics department. OPPOSITE PAGE: Because of character, scholastic ability, and athletic skill, Ray Paul is presented the American Legion award by Mr. Harvey W. Miller, Craig Post representative, as Principal James E, Blue waits for an op- portunity to congratulate the winner. L '+ OPPOSITE PAGE: At the honor award assembly, Valerie Hessel receives the Elks Club scholarship, given to an outstanding student in West High, from Mr. William Moreland, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club of Rockford. fx. I .arf f The proud smiles of thirteen iunior girls accompany their appointment to posts as ushers for last year's Bac- calaureate. They are Carolyn Stactonis, Merilee Peila, Clara Swenson, Harriet Bunting, Yvonne Fonvielle, Audrey Ostrom, Jean Layng, Shirley Beebe, Linda Duncanson, Joan Hickok, Judith Hartman, Sarah Stevens, and Vonetta Pedlow. infrigie tx '35 ' tiers , ,V Maurice Probst talks over some of the fine points of his drawing with Mr Alfred Sabin Bob Lindholm and Lor enzo Arrequin also check the details Maurice Bob and Lorenzo w re hc three West Hugh draftsmen to win awards from the Ford Motor Company x xi Q . f 'eo Patricia Erickson accepts the award given by the National Office Management Association for outstanding steno- graphic ability from Mr. Harold Acker. Approving the selection are Mr. Clarence Shumate, head of the com- mercial department, and Mr. James E. Blue, principal. I L its il