West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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4 Delving into pamphlets issued by the University of Illinois, Richard Cook and jean Wright, with Miss Lois Dilley's assistance, learn how to become successful students of college rhetoric. Elizabeth Narva assumes the countenance of a new character under the hands of Kathie Murray and Ramona Reed. In dramatics class, students learn correct methods of applying make-up. 28 wr 4 W!-er' 4 George A. Berg Eugenia C. Boyd -Q. il H Vernon E. Bestes Evelyn Black Marjorie G. Brittain Carol L. Brock Edna B. Brooks Stella J. Calacci Explorations in languages GEORGE A. BERG: B. Ed., Industrial Arts Head. VERNON E. BESTES: M.S.. Science. EVELYN BLACK: A.B.. Registrar. EUGENIA C. BOYD: M.A., Commercial. MARJORIE G. BRITTAIN: M.A.. Publications, English. CAROL L. BROCK: MA., English, Foreign Language. EDNA B. BROOKS: BS., English. STELLA J. CALACCI: B.S.. Physical Education. LOUISE H. CARLIN: MS., Science. DOROTHY T. CHAMBERLAIN: M.A., English. Foreign Language. MORDECAI B. CHAMBERLAIN: M.S., Guidance, Mathematics. JEAN S. CIONE: BS.. Physical Education. JAMES T. CRISCIMAGNA: MS.. Science. HELEN M. CROUCH: BS.. Study Hall. GUY DAMIANI: M.A., Foreign Language. MARY LUCILLE DAVIS: M.S., Librarian. i Q Q '

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' J 7 iff J Miss Pearl Geddes and Dr. james S. Coleman, director of the Study of High School Climates conducted by the Uni- versity of Chicago, ask Ed Adams his favorite leisure pastime, a query typical of those on the attitude questionnaire. .- .s i Mr. Clarence Shumate shakes hands with Mr. Dave Stocking as Mr. Shumate and Mr. James Eugene Rose greet Mr. Conrad Long and Mr. Stocking, student teachers in the commercial department. The young men are Northern Illinois University seniors who are gaining experience by aiding in classroom instruction for nine weeks. West Hi h functions smoothl under capable leadership New and old scenes greeted West Highs new principal, Mr. blames Eugene Rose, in September. A few years ago he left his duties as Wests assistant principal to be principal of Lincoln junior High. This year he returned to assume the leadership of XXfest. Mr. Rose guides the school in functioning smoothly. Work- ing with administrators, department heads, and teachers, he eradicates difhculties and regulates the curriculum. When working with parents, he bridges gaps between home and Discussing methods of handling the problem of increased enrollment are the administration and department heads. CLOCKWISE: Mr. Trevi- son R. Oldenburg, science, Miss Theodosia Keeler, mathematics, Miss .lessie Marie Lucas. girls' physical education: Mr, Clarence E. Shumate, tommercialg Miss L. Camilla johnson, dean of girlsg Miss Dorothy A. Knill, senior counselor, Mr. George A. Berg, industrial arts, Mrs, school. ln addition, Principal Rose represents West in local and state affairs. Mr. Chalmer N. Hart, currently serving as assistant principal and dean of boys, is athletic manager and secretary of the athletic committee. Assigning lockers and textbooks and serv- ing as R Club adviser are also his duties. Miss L. Camilla johnson, dean of girls, is Student Council and National Honor Society adviser. Both deans keep attendance records, give ex- cuses from school, counsel, and maintain discipline. Myrtle N. Olson, junior counselorg Miss Lena R. Scandroli, foreign language: Mr, Chalmer N. Hart. assistant principal and dean of boys, Mr, Max W'arner, boys' physical educationg Mr. james Eugene Rose, principal1 Miss Margaret Ci. Ralston, home economicsg Miss lrene C. Phillips, social studies, Miss Lois A. Dilley, English, and Miss Carolyn R. Wlones. sophomore counselor. J un 27 Z r V

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SJ 1 V at V 'Q .1 sy? ' ' , 'A' 'Q f , . ' I 4 Mordecai Chamberlain Helen M. Crouch Louise H. Carlin Dorothy T. Chamberlain jean S. Cione James T. Criscimagna Guy 1. Damiani Mary L. Davis reveal unlimited horizons With the advance of technocracy and political tensions in the world. West Senior High School is meeting the increasing demands for intensive teaching of quality education. The ad- ministrators, teachers, and counselors encourage each student to further his own natural talents and personal interests. Being a member of the North Central Association of Sec- ondary Schools, West is an accredited high school in the region and the state. The school is accredited on pupil-teacher ratio, facilities, qualification of teachers, and average number of pupils present a day. By receiving a diploma from an ac- credited high school. one will be acclaimed as a high school graduate anywhere. To earn this diploma. a total of 26.5 credits is required. These credits must include either two majors and a minor or four minors. One credit is gained for each semester of work in any subject which meets daily. Majors are acquired by six credits. or three years work. in a Held of educationg and minors are received fforn four credits, or two years of study. Gradu- ation requirements are fulfilled in the areas of English, mathe- matics. social studies, science, health, guidance, and physical education or ROTC. These courses give to each student a well-rounded secondary school education and prepare him to assume his share of the duties and powers of the rapidly changing world. -is, Third year Latin students Sue johnson, judy Gishwiller, and Beth Van Sickle attempt to translate by sight the orations of Cicero with Miss Anna Driebusch ready to lend a hand. cYS.tsaillfS Following a class discussion on French composers, Vea Snyder, Sharon Metras and Sharyn Simpson intently listen to an excerpt from D'lndy's Symphony on a Mountain. 29