West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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First Row-eMrs. Hortmonn, S. Warner, C. Gresscmq, D. Lebo, H. Donop, C. Ehrenfried, D. Roy, H. Gcrrver, N. Brenneis, C. McKc1in, Mr. Metz. Second Row-L. Moore, H. Newell, A. Elwell, 1. Hortstein, P. Harris, L. Petter, C. Block, R. Eaton, R. Taylor, R. McCartney. Third Row-S. Cioccu, C. Iocobs, W, McColl, P. Srnclstig, W. Armstrong, G. Miller, R. Stoyer, T. Royston, L. Weixel, I. Kettering, B. Moloney. STUDE T COUNCIL Jfzfwfenf gouemcmenf in aclfion The trademark of a democratic school is a strong, active Student Council voicing the hopes and desires of all the students. As a bridge between the administration and the students, the West View council has functioned smoothly and efficiently. Much of the credit is due to President Dave Roy and Vice-president Norman Brenneis assisted by an able cabinet. Faculty guidance was supplied by Mrs. A. Hartmann, Mr. Jordan, and Mr. Metz. Our council has always been noted for its numerous accomplishments. In September the Council sparked a maga- zine campaign that netted almost 9'p1,l00. Some of this sum was used to buy a new clock and scoreboard for the gymnasium. A lion's share of the profits was earmarked for special as- semblies starring such attractions as: Jack Rank interpreting Shakespeare, the Dorelle Trio, Captain Art Hook lecturing on Alaska, D. K. Ernst the hypnotist, and other educational programs. Three delegates, led by Treasurer Stuart Warner, attended the State Student Council Convention at Coatesville, Pa., where West View was voted the privilege of sending a representative for the second consecutive year to the national convention to be held the second week in June at Denver, Colorado. This student will be Norman Brenneis.

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SENIOR EXECUTI CE COUNCIL giued ow ffm Aedf in acfiuified How about something different for an ac- tivity this year'? Why don't we rent a ferry boat for a moonlight excursion? Let's have a good ole square dance! Couldn't we have a skating party? What's wrong with a hay- ride '? These are just a few typical examples of suggestions offered the executive council when planning the senior activity. Everyone wanted something new and different, so the council really had a tough time trying to plan some- thing that would interest all tastes and still be original. After many meetings and much strain on the council members, they finally came up with a really top activity-a Carnival Hop!! The Carnival, complete with fortune teller, kissing booth, penny pitch, trick photographer, dart games, cake contest and others was com- bined with a dance and held in the high school. Probably the most unforgettable part of the evening, was the program at intermission, con- sisting of the famous Ragtime Charlie Delp, that talented Four-Maldehydes Quartet, and those terrific, exciting dancing dolls. After the Carnival Hop was over, the execu- tive council, with Stuart Warner as president, Gene Miller, vice president, Sue Beall, Secre- tary, and Lois Weixel, treasurer, plus home- room representatives Bobby Lamneck, Helen Williams, Audrey Anton, Doris Ford, Jim Burke, Ken Rall, Lucille Seethaler, and Carol Hefren, settled down to making arrangements for the dinner dance, the senior class play, and other events. lt's really tough to plan activities that satisfy 250 seniors, and we thank the executive coun- cil for doing such a good job of it this year. First Row-Jim Burke, Lois Weixel, Gene Miller, Stuart Warner, Sue Beall, Ken Rall. Second Row-Roberta Lamneck, Carol Hefren, Lucille Seethaler, Miss Grob, Mr. Caruso, Miss Rucker, Helen Williams, Audrey Anton, Doris Ford. l

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The entire governing body includes the Cabi- net Officers, who were elected in the spring of 1949 by a vote of the entire student body, and one representative chosen from each homeroom. ln case a member is unable to attend the meet- ing, an alternate is sent in his place. All proceedings of the Council are dittoed and distributed to every homeroom for reading and discussion. They are also prominently post- ed on special bulletin boards for all to see. This task was overseen by Secretary Harriet Donop. Because of the smooth functioning of this sys- tem, numerous delegations have visited West View from other schools to study the methods employed. Of particular interest to the visitors has been the election system at West View which screens candidates for cabinet posts after an open primary nomination. Council has given much attention in the past year to problems of the cafeteria, the Hall Patrol, cleanliness about the school, the suc- cessful functioning of Shuffle Shop, and the widest possible publicity for all school activities and honors. Of specal note is the duty of coun- cil to set up and administer an activity point system which awa1'ds recognition to outstand- ing students on Commencement night. This yearls cabinet officers are Activities, Charles Gressangg Shuffle Shop, Charlene Ehrenfriedg Traffic, Hubert Garverg Publicity, Dave Lebog Sanitation, Charles McKaing and the officers previously mentioned. First Rzw- Cave Roy, Harriet Donop, Charlene Ehrenfrxed, Norman Brenneis. Second Row--Chuck Gresscmg, Dave Lebo, Stuart Warner, l-lub Gcxrver, Chuck Mrlioin.