Western High School - Beacon Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1940 volume:

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'.'4 , Wi 'rfQ'ig,,L2w3 . , 4. il' nfl W , , . , K , , X! ,l ,' , .' f :Nw . Y ' Hifi g?'f't ' W z' +5e3??'?5 .W 7 f , 514 , . 5,-H UT-i3'2? f' s. .- W.- M-.wu.-v:. .., u Q Q af 1 V 1 ,exp 2:11 Hs' v in 4. . 2' A, 1 ,Uh ,- 7. - ', L ..,s - J ww. L, 2: WV, 1 x a. .R-1. 54' . :am g, , cwfffix .,x Q ,4- 1, f 'f px . f,. , J, --xg fam Published by The Beacon Staff James A. W1'Df9f. editor Westeirn High School Detroit. Michigan June 1940 P: 5, I'h 1 ak PZIXYQU Four KVestem High School Detroit, Michigan Contents Dedication . . . Foreword ..,. Faculty . . . Seniors ...... Class Diaries ..... Organizations ....... Debater's Dilemma .... Sports ........... Hi-Lights . .. ..... Suspense ...................... Scholarship 26 Essay Winners Advertising ................. Autographs . . Page Five Qt' E. L. Holmes ....,... ..,, ,.,....W,...,..,, l Dedication THIS book is dedicated to Edward L. Holmes who came to Western High School in 1905 when vocational instruction was first intro- duced in the Detroit high schools. During the past thirty-five years he has been a true guide, a kind teacher, and a loyal friend to all those who have had the opportunity of knowing him, and his quiet manner, his fair- ness, and understanding have helped mold the sterling quality and spirit of Western High. .l-iii? ,l..lL.1..i.-1-- L.. Porewor FTER four years of constant strife ever pressing forward on the road to the future, we have succeeded in our endeavor to attain that glorious goal - graduation. We now have the leading roles on the stage of life, and, to up- hold the ideals and standards established by mankind, we must ever strive onward to main- tain the many benefits which we have reaped during our high school days. As the curtain falls on our preparatory work. it opens the door to opportunities valed by a world of chaos. We must strive onward with a firm and steadfast purpose to surmount this confusion and finally gain the realm of success. Page Seven XJ C ommiittee S James A. Winter .. Editor-in-Chief Jane Berlin ....... .... A SS't. Editor Reginald V. Bovitt ...................... Faculty Advisor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT June Wohlfeil, editor Beeleom Staff Back Row: James Thompson, Josephine Norlcowslci, Gerda Moynihan, Margaret Scane, Noreen Moody, Marie Keller, Pat Mathews, Anna Pon, Jack Sherman. Front Row: Edward Celusta, Tula Liakakis, June Wohl- feil, Lester Rutter, Pat Ber- natowicz, Jim Winter, June Berlin, Jack Ray, Doris Schi- lawske, Helen Huntington. Tula Lialcalcis Margaret Reardon Gerda Moynihan Noreen Moody CLUB DEPARTMENT Doris Schilawslce, editor Margaret Scane Wanda Gross Lenore Jobin Christine Lowery Betty Nagy Anna Pon FEATURE DEPARTMENT Jaclc Ray, editor Marie Keller, Assit. editor Rosaline Wolson Lucy Guleserian George Richardson CLERKS Janet Anderson Helen Huntington Josephine Norkowski Jack Sherman James Thompson Paul F iedor Representatives Row I. Sara Chakun, Jeanette Lesnialc, Ruth Kowitz, Anna Pon, Mary Jane McDonald, Erma Fuller, Marilyn Klug, Bernice Silhavy, Geraldine Ridley, Josephine Bango, Ma- deline Andonian. Row. II.. Phyllis Hamborsky, Grace Coleby, Marian Pesch- ke, Rita Hebert, Irene Bag- doian, Florence Trombley, Flossie Callaghan, Pauline Williamson, Pearl Malzakn, Zarry Sahagian, Mary Bohm, Mildred Hazel. Row III. Pat Campbell, Lillian Gobis, Emily Oleslcy, Doris Howard, Mary Boyle, Ken- neth McClow, Eleanor Mey- ers, Nina Vincenty, Dorothy Jones, Betty Ruth, Rita Rab- bitt. Page Eight SPORT DEPARTMENT Lester Rutter, boys' editor Pat Bernatowicz, girls' editor Sid Berkowitz Pat Mathews ART DEPARTMENT Edward Celusta, editor Arthur Fitzpatrick l FACULTY Ivan E. Chqgman Administratiwn Mabel C. Woodward -.xi Ivan Mitchell 1.-i.-11 Counsellwrs Guy Be Dell Rhea Kruke fffww- 25'-M14-x - x f .9-i ix Henry Vozka Margaretta Courtney Marjorie Read head Page Eleven Faculty Adah Allen Florence Anderson Helen Ball Manuel Bilsky Fred Brierly Margaret Brown Lf ,F :,ffQ 9'9' J' f's Eouzse Glawson G Mary Clifford F l is B l 45, S I in 5 4 Vern Doughty Mary Early Monica Evans Kr. Kenneth F Ii J Marion Fitzpatrick Grace Frank- Robert Grossnickle W'ilbur Gunnerson Page Twelve L4 .Z-1.4 M - 11940 George Babcock Geneva Bacon QR, RM...4,..9... Reginald Bouill Armal Brandenburg . V Y' f D, -1 Isabelle Burns Ella Carson James Connell George Donaldson Norman Edelmann Ina' Edmunds Isabel Findlay f J. .A-ff J....lJ1' Dorof y Fischer Gladys Grams Audley Grossman Q M Margaret H aigh Elsie Hardy Faculty Harrison H emans Harold Higgins Donald Huth Ann Johnson Stephanie Kroll Homer l-aGassey Alfred Lippold Kenneth Matheson Dora Pitts Samuel Polk Thomas Quinlan Philip Resnack Nelson Russell Otis Saeter Margaret Scott Donald Sexton Q 1940 Edward Holmes Rosa Hug Lawrence Kerr Irma Kidd 5 Ay.. Q 3. 3 i F 'ff , E' John Laub Rudolph Layher Carl Moody Jessie Paterson .5 A' it if :':' gel 6 H , A Elizabeth Potter I , EF jk ., : V 1 1. g -1 .. t b 5 5 l 2- IZV' J - an ..., t V X Almyra Priest kg -3 5 N J T? W 5, S NN , Frank Riess . q - I Joseph Ring a - A '.-s Q. -3.51-, g ft -' KA sf? 511 3 1 , 1 'I A Mabel Sanborn fit. A g -gvr ' 5' Q5 j K , A , K W i Harvey Scott Lucile Sherman Katherine Sibley Page Thirteen I Y s Faculty ' V J Orton S imonysx 'X X Robert S mifYa J- Elisabeth Sundstrom Eulalia Taggart Mary Turney Ruth Vokes Harold Young Page Fourteen 11940 , Dorothy Stewart Alice Sturm fF?,o5a Temple ' ' 'f 1-,av V., V, Vila, Eleanor Trizisky Henry Vozka Edith Wrz'ght Homer Yutzey SENIORS January C ass ililliioers Richard Franklin President Rose Kachigian Secretary Class Song ist dlear ohll Wm-gtern High.b n t e go en ays gone y, With our classmates tried and true, Walfef Shepherd We Were S0 gay- Treasurer We never will forget The friends that we have met, Though soon we say goodbye To them and Western High. Let's sing a farewell song Sing it tenderly and long 1 For the days of auld lang syne, Eligabeth Russell Golden, and gone. Vice-President Letls bid our friends adieu And promise we'l1 be true, When we have said goodbye To them at Western High. - -Leonard Randall January Committees PROPHECY: Lucy Gulesarian, chairman, Jack Kelly, Julia Mirelc, Yvonne Nations, Dorothy Holberton, Ann Mantua. SOCIAL: Bernard Anderson, chairman, Aloysius Snchy, Frieda Goldfaden, Diminey Ritenour, Shirley Kummer, Velda Hunter, Bonnie Graham. CLASS HISTORY: Emil Reiher, chairman, Roselyn Wolson, Katherine Klein, Irene Coffman, Warren Coffer. PICTURE: Paul Crnjak, chairman, Ann Meyer, Ruth McManus, Rose Milconion, Harold Ryan. SONG: Betty Brown, chairman, Helen Hornbacher, Leonard Randall. DECORATIONS: Herbert Bissa, chairman, Sylvia Manaloff, Lenore Wood, Thomas Lavens, Ruth Rohr- man, Marguerite Reid. FLOWERS AND RIBBON: Doris Walsh, chairman: Virginia Spala, Aileen Martin, Verna Sorge, Mar- garita Prado, Arthur Weberlien. MOTTO: Leona Supplee, chairman, Ann Kubovich, Lucille Perenski, Hazen Roper. GIFT: Lillian Franz, chairman, Margaret Whiteford, Alice Gregory, Bob Dose, Margaret Patrick, Bill Huff. PUBLICITY: Bob Dawson, chairman: Theophil Boening. ATHLETIC: Wally Sauers, chairman, Phyllis Creegan, Harry Bowser, Joe Steventon, Harold Hayse. Page Sixteen , ,T .,... V ,tl :II in Anegla Adams ss it it ' . Bernard Anderson Fern Allen 3. Bernice Angliss 2 w ri A J Alice Arakelian g- Q My 9 is 'S I Ruth Butz Walter Armstrong ' V i Edward Barczuk if f' V E' Elnora Benton Herbert Bissa Julie Blumber Theophil Boening Edward Brazinskas Ora Breen Betty Brown Charles Candler Audrey Chamberlain Ruth Chaput Phyllis Creegan Paul Crnjak Robert Dawson Charlotte Dobieck -in if x X 5 Donald Black 1 , A qw' if ,1 4 A at :.... , 3 2 'Wi' N 7 LI I Q is R Anne Blackburn I Harry Bowser s 1 1 x X 1 I i' 1 .5 1 Robert Brie Vernor Braun ' A Marion Brooks gy ,. S .5 Q .t x ' 1 1 ,Q x 46 x ' , .,.2,,. ws Sr are J Q sglk f .W . .y in Q Anthony Carnevale A Betty Castle zynv, . has Warren Coffer Virginia Dalton A Beatrice Doe Irma Doll Irene Coffman Lillie Dashner Page Seventeen Janeen Robert Dose Sue Doumanian Emily Eckert Pattie Sue Ewing Richard Franklin Lillian Franz Melvin Gilliam Emily Gilson Bonnie Graham Pauline Green Walter Grettenberg Lucy Guleserian Grace Harris Edna Hawkinson Dorothy Holberton Helen Hornbacker Emma Janigian Carmel J ones Page Eighteen 1944 Leonard Dudley Elva Du Fore Louis Fitzpatrick Celesta Foresta Floyd Gaj Margaret Gaythwaite Leo Goebel Freda Goldfaden Betty Greenfield Alice Gregory James H anna Nancy Harmon Harold Hayse Virginia H ladis William Huff Velda Hunter Dorothy Jules Mildred Jones Januar I g V ,I Ezi E q , 1940 A 1 aw r sf . 0 Rose Kachigian g x ' Q Mary Kaller A ' A , ,CV ,4 John Kelly BA. as 'aww George Kennings I Katherine Klein Walter Kobiata Leo Kujat Shirley Kummer Rose Larsen Thomas Lavens Anna Mantua Tony Mantua Gladys May Mary Mc Duffie Ann Meyer Rose Milconian Julia M irek Mary M ittler it Awe Victor Kastukof Stephanie Keklak Herman Kienle John Kinghorn Anne Kubavich Marian Kuhn Richard Lanczynslci Sylvia Lanvers Gus Maniotis Sylvia Manoloff Corrine Margerm Aileen Martin Ruth Mc Manus Lenore Mesky Lois Miller Ruth. Millward Mary Mohammed Alice Moran Page Nineteen Qlanueury - - Sadie Mullen Yvonne Nations Dorothy Parker Helen Partogian Jean Patterson Elsie Petroit Lucille Poremski Margarita Prado La Verne Reeves Marguerite Reid Wilma Richards Dimney Ritenour Hazen Roper Julia Rossrnan Harold Ryan Louis Sabo Rose Mary Schmitz Henry Seidel Page Twenty my Alphonse Novetske Roberta Ondish Grace Paschen Margaret Patrick Imogene Pickering Edith Piehl Edna Mae Pryslak Leonard Randall Emil Reiher Emmy Reuter Ruth Rohrman Ollie Rooks Elizabeth Russell Helen Rutkelis Mary Sapiano Walter Sauers Loretta Serapiglia Walter Shepherd lfanuar 1940 ff, 3: . S- lone Silvester . Q ' Q Eva Sogoian W -- 1' ' Betty Simon ' :HZ .11 t Vofne S0199 Virginia Spala dui V' 5 df ' -,Q km xx Joseph Sfeoemon I L ...: Q I x Alexander Spiroff 1 Walter Smart M ,-:- A . A ' - ' if --... x 2 Aloysius J- Suchy I xy gi .E L ,Q 3 Tony Szymarwkz , 'Q' ' 5 t'11 : ' F 'A .. X ! . . Leona Supplee H K Wanda Taraszkzeuncz V ii ' A 3 Josephine Tavzelj of Q, X 6: Q ef. , b' fs Qi Amelia Umuhart 'ix E' d iff Q 1: ,X Joe Tomcala 1 'vw ,E I llf zb gf Roland Velasco N ' V 'E is - -3 . . . g E i ., , Q f go X- . Dm-Tis Walsh f in an 1 b. 6- Q Arthur Weber-lem l' X ' . .5 1 :,-' . x rl . Steve Wanmiak - . .. -::. . I .,,. H Q V Edward Weberlem S I Q . I .,,,., f sl 1 ' , . Selma Weisberg Q. D ,?,,xguf X Margaret Whzteford ' 1 .... N , . Mary Wellman 5 + X5 ' ,hi ' Helen Whmey ooot r r James Williams C, X iv ' 5 8,-1, A Margaret Winter fx fvigf r o Ethel Willoughby 5 ar V ::t22 'A IPAI- f Frances Wvlney i I .,,T . ' Rosanne Wolson 517 W Q . 1 Ruth Woodard Lenore Wood Philip Woods I Axim 7 W Ax I 1 1 Ei: Norman Zadoorian l os' L 1' o a F ' 1 Lgg-.......... ,a............... M..o,A. . .-....1 Page Twenty-one Page Tw June C ass Officers Class Colors Old rose and blue Class Flower Miss America Rose Jack Swick Presid t l Betty Dye ice-President Class Song i Western, we love you so. Audrey Kujai We'l1 make you famous where'er we go. We'll be fonder of you with each passing year. Secretary In our hearts your name will ever grow more dear. We'll praise you up to the sky, And when our school days have all gone by, We will think, think of you, Cheer, cheer for you, so youll always know Geor e Richardson Western, we love you lso. g by Virginia Krueger. Treasurer Juno Committees SOCIAL: Kermit Ziegler, Chairman, Patricia Knuth, Eugene Trybe, Betty Jean Prato, Joe Lamas, Peggy Richards, Charles Taylor, Violet Kish, Bob Kelly, Geraldine Schumper, Helen Banas, Elise Gregor, Alice Wilson, Walter Stermpek, Miss M. Courtney, Sponsor. GIFT: Walter Strempek, Chairman, Norman Shwedel, Jack Sherman, Paul McCubbin, Jean Irvine, Ruth Strelke, Antoinette Kominer, Charles Brown, Miss M. Woodward, Sponsor. ATHLETIC: Harold York, Chairman, Bob Ihlenfeldt, James Thompson, Doyle Taylor, Mickey Couzens, Lester Wilson, John Faughn, Mr. W. Gunnerson, Sponsor. HISTORY: Alice Vaitkunas, Chairman, June Berlin, Gerald Bright, George Rich, Miss E. Wright, Sponsor PROPHECY: Delores Painter, Chairman, Dorothy Gold, Alice Steele, Bob Day, Joe Moreno, Donna Case, Mrs. G. Franks, Sponsor. PUBLICITY: Carol Ballingall, Chairman, Markes, Marcel Levesque, Howard Morba, Irene Russell, Milton Savich, Bruce Hurd, Ione Mr. D. Huth, Sponsor. DECORATIONS: Edward Celusta, Chairman, Thomas Kowalski, Virginia Gimik, Mildred Stehle, Nick Dimitroff, Jack Williams, Mr. H. Young, Sponsor. GAVEL PRESENTATION: Harley Hanson, Chairman, Miss M. Scott, Sponsor. SONG: Grace Lallos, Chairman, Chester Eacnowski, Georgella Randall, Harry Shortreed, Mildred Mat- tern, Miss I. Burns, Sponsor. SENIOR PLAY: Leona Lahia, Chairman, Bill Irish, Mary Manuel, Alex Gubert, John Gerada, Mary Kotsic, Isabelle Harrison, Jessie Wee, Lucille Derderian, Nadine Nalin, Lillian Bickman, Mr. P. Sexton, Sponsor. COLOR 8z FLOWER: Alice Worel, Chairman, Barbara Church, Rose Coleman, Bill Schaeffer, John Lynn, Leo Ryba, Betty Rarnm, Mr. R, Layher, Sponsor, MOTTO: Wanda Sisk, Chairman, Eileen Chance, Betty Nagy, Harry Severin, John Kachigian, Dorothy Kerr, Mrs. D. Stewart, Sponsor. LUNCHEON: Irene Miller, Chairman, Bob Ciernik, Mildred Singleton, Louise Kuykendall, Albert Sla- tinski, Mary Cholmakjian, Joe Deppong, Miss H. Vokes, Sponsor. enty-two llumne Alfreda Abidin Anna Abraitis sy, 1 , Jarief Anderson Christine Angeles Fred Antczak Dewey Avigne Helen Banas Emi Barkholz A W., f I Wynafred Beatty James Benton Eleanor Bettinger Lillian Bickman Florence Bohl Patrick Bossio Evelyn Ruth Bratten Leona Brauer Dorothy Brocchetti Charles Brown 12- Q Q' Q W 9 is : rm.. SEIH V':': 1 ' ,:E, t , ' r 'l N 1'e fy , 'Q ff f i ..r, 'ff Q fr' A .,. :: f x Q t QQQ Q Q QQ ff FRY ':,V ' 'N Q ..,, ,. 'S All a e 1 v 1' '-' 5 Lk' ,, E.ii I S In E ,,,.. f: 2 ,. Y I., ,p:.,, g A 11- is 4 All fd u 'Q' Q we if tl QQ! QT QQ:EQ tiii. ,,4e , , ' '54, Y 2 .A ,, ,,.., J 119450 Louis Ajamian Harold Anderson Ethel Angelus Cliff Antaya Dorothy Bain Carol Ballingall Nancy Bates Kenneth Battersby Miriam Berkowitz June Berlin N-ll! Margaret Bishop Bette Blakeslee Lloyd Bow Sylvia Bozzer Victor Bridges Gerald Bright Bill Brubaker Julia Burek Page Twenty-thru f AA, ' kv, ffl, I1 VVN VU' ' J If -r 1 glrvi . , ' Mi.. ,, June 'V W N' .irzv 1 reer d r or dccc we me Laurie Cameron mi Q Daniel Cantwell vvlr E , 42,53 .,. ., : . In A I A ,Q V AVIAH H .1::, . Florence Cecot in ll . Q y ' Z2 1':, z. ,,.. In 1 ag QVAE . Ar' - , Edward Celusta Q A -' 5 .., , WA , . V any iowa Eileen Chance zll , - ::: r If' 5 '::.. ,j ,., ',:::-2 .,g: 1, Ledwine Chiasson '73 :',-' ,- .,....L Iz. Robert Ciernik , X , 'L 1': ':A' mf . Elmer Clark ::: I ,.r,.,' t A H e' Corinne Connor C QSC ,Zigi ' 2 ' ' ,.P. 1 zz., 6 143 Kg. : Edward Cornwall Q 1 - ZV . -,- I It ,, f L 'r,c.4elg,tQaf ili llw 3 .. A:bb.1: V ' y ,y W'lma Crniak ' .,... f- - ' i 'uullli zn' 1 . . .' Q. X. o , L f eW'p' rrn un ' '?i2fe ejfi Walter Crumbaker , - at :QE 5 ' eff e5fi,f sap 4 : f lfkx - 'J C H A' 'fa fl rj-, , 1' G ., y - 1 Nvfma Dfllffm L w :.,. 5 . 3 I M R b f D 1 OM W Sac ewl was. rlr rrrr yi? arf , , f - ' :i. arl: L 1 211-. 1 X f 5 Maferins Derderian g , . ii: -.,. '. ' l Q Z' 1 5 -.:- 1 ' , .: '--, -, . ,-.':: E I 5 L 'EEE 4 ,EFF . 6 -':Vv. -. - .3 .T.,..., :lt Y! 3 Donald DeRemer Q zliz- C Zlu H ' --.-,,, ,B A Q f -' -'-. - ' ffl, 1 E :l l ' :EE ' 'A:: E : 1 F 26 1:55:13 I :1'f., : 2 ,- ' ,,,x,, . 'nz- Page Twenty-four -1940 Mary Butler Cecil Butt I nf Sarah Carrel Donna Case Anthony Cernauskas Claire Cesarz Mary Cholrnakjian Barbara Church Rose Coleman N orine Collins Virginia Coutts Mickey Couzens Betty Currier Lillian Czaja Joe Deppong Lucille Derderian Richard Devins Nick Dimitroff .X ll un e . K Betty Doenl , QP- C 1' ' it Virginia Downey N'.:.. N q' : ': ' C 5 K' H lx'-.. , Helen Dunn Km 5 Betty Dye .--' ... f ' 'wifi '.,-. Q C Charles Edwards 5 , , H Q' 3 Constance Eichelberger John Faughn as J M41 QA , V if E Edwaard Fignar ,, ...,f , Q . . Robert Flintham cv in ' 5 Q is 'J A Esther Franz A 3. 1 1 ' I Nj ,, I -X A x it I Ted Gable - C 'Q 44 QF . . y Doris Gambrell 3 ' i X ' y , . ..,::. Nw '- I: xy ! John Gerada .525 x ' 6 J ,. K t -X :fi N62 Frank Gerben , .,VVV: 5 K . 5 fz- mf E A 2 ,, Edith Gibbins P Q .. . . .:., i 9- 356 1 Virginia Gimik E b:.,. ' A i .-:. :,:,.. ,,::, - ..: l M1440 W M I G' Margaret Gopigian A -' , - 4 yn. ', ' :K V 'EZ -. l James Gougherty ff. K Y? is: YI I 'i E, t,r- t C . G . F rr a in A - - 1940 Addie Roe Dfiskill I Y v-cinfqe, Frank Dudash Ray Dziekan Evelyn Ebelt Jack Ellis Chester Exnowski Stella Firavich Nellie Flintham - K'-zxw- f 1 Doris Freeman 'H' '22 I, Doris Gable Helen Gauthier William Gdowski Mary Gerhardt Virginia Gibbings Dorothy Gold Irene Gonzlez Elizabeth Graham Albert Graschuck Page Twenty-five June I ,:, , VAAA I I A:. lQ 1 1940 Elise Gregor ' j In 4, l '.: 6 Alexander Gubert Louise Grossman zlza N Albert Guclinas f E A ,,., . .:f-: In H 611- 1 3 f f ,1 -f ' ..., f A ' Theresa GuzmanV,f A ' 6 ,, , -gg, L 5 2 :, . M 3 ' 52 Robert Hallam , f . ,, .. , .,.. ll ka - 4' .:-. -Q -,.:, g A I V w Rudolph Hd'eflelr4 ' V - ' , ' I- , Margaret Haluska Doris Hammond Harley Hanson 72? Zffwfrw Lila Haskel Arthur H avlik Laney Henderson 03,3 Marianne H olldack Ernest H 'aerta Geraldine Hynes Robert Ihlenfeldt Jean Irvine John J ankowski James J enereaux Verna Johnsen Page Twenty-six fu' ,,,f, Q ., Warren Hanson Isabelle Harrison Virginia Hayes Howard Hellers aww Baudelia Hernandez Mary Hiner Patricia Hull Ke-Q' Lorraine Hurd , K,'fx ' 'Y .-- r-F, Margaret Inglis Bill Irish 'f K ff ,,' 'L' ,o 1 . I, Genevieve J arosz Marjorie Jehle Erma Jones Hazel Jones llune 1940 Mildred Jones 46. A V Anzn 'A 6. Z R Maman Jud Vera Jorgensen V: P. A,',. John Kachiyian ,iiewflfi e I V L E - fl J 1 2 A '- I 4 6 V ' 1: Q ., Peter Karago iaii IW., .'V. 3 gg K Q gr ' ' Bernard Kasza Genevieve Karwat ' ' L ' ,. Marie Keller . M J, K ,. , bql' ZVQ A I A , Robert Kelly .. . ' VZZ: 1 Kr i- . Q- in In A 1 Us Q ER 5 Dorothy Kerr - . :-. 'rv A Frieda Kemp Allvf , ,. Mary Kiizsvater l L J 1 Zh-H 4 I A I Richard Kirk f 1 Q if Q an 3. K Q in Violet Kish AW-'C Kiffv 52 V I Q. Violet Knight 5 ., .. an Sig, - - A 1-1, , '1 , fiona If 'fl Patrica Knuth 1 , K K Mary KO,-dakis 5. K se 5- - Q Antoinette Kommek A K ,Q Wanda Koscielnialc 'Y-n I s V -Q. K 2 A ff: . K r X 'V i- ' MGT!! Kvrw' z 1 J ' M Thomas Kowalski Q . :fr nv- P U- . , -.,,- W 0 IQV- x K t , John Kovatch 5 i N no Vhgima Kmmarz K 21, :-' A ,f :.:,. - ie, K A Benga Jar? Kramgg i n I - , b Virginia Krueger K rvr Cafhefine Kfolczllk ' -QS' A ei John Krezesowiak 1 , gi ..,.. G Irene Kubek D 5 N 1 Mary Kudron F . St U e X Eddie KUCCTL - 13,455 l lzz' ... lzb. 1 Q- 'V T Audrey Kujat Wanda Kukielka K ' Virginia Kugchel ,Q R Q V bv - Lk Lorraine Kuschel 'K ' .i ,K Q imlonz Egan t ' e ' 1 ' A lv .l.,: Q - is i ' V - ., if g k -' ' if F .1 f , ,c' v' 7 A' 1'zu.rv Twenty-sex en June Louise Kuykendall Leona Lahia Ann Lanczak Martha Lang Jean LaTcur June Lawlor Evelyn Lermer Marcel Levesque Audrey Locke Christine Lowery Edward Megee Mark Maisonuille Iona M arkes Henry M asakowski fir Mildred Mattern Raymond Matzfff' Albert Mazur Dorothy McCung ' Page Twenty-eight sv A 'FQ 15 me A-if If V X ' ,. .... N.. . . .. -.g, W., v:-'-: 3? ilz A .. A f ,A ..,. .::.,::,,,,,. , If flak 453 v .. - 19402 Grace Lallos Joe Lamas Wanda LaPine ffrank Lapinskas L , f I ' Q X, Edward Leginski Mary Lemon ,MJ Joe Lisk atricia Long if L 1' Q L ' John Lynn John Mac X 1 Frank Makowski Mary Manuel .. .J ,,- Jw X Pearl Mashour Agnes Matigian f -1 Lv L Betty Ann Maxon Paul McCubbin ,FWZ ' bk McEwan l Sul J0yce McIntyre I 'K if. ,X l F .f K - Ne . ,, . 9' -B' June ku . I Mi 3 Z llll Q Y - L , :Q 5 Roy McLean ' -1'. -,si 9 V ' ,K Y ff - ' . 2 ...,.. ' ' Dortha McMillen x x ' Q A E' f ' J Sis 6- f 9- ' V 'FP ,,'A sw- , Cleo Metcalf ,,,, , uupuu 5 I . X ' I , AV. . wb Elizabeth Mikaiouskas , . X 'M . - -1': 2 2 ' is S M .,..,,... , ,, . N ,J ilseif fl Jean Mitchell tg. Q- . - v N pg i 3 Mary Mitchell 4 x 9 a n Q. ,ii I t 5: ,. . Q ,xfiui 35 A I ,x wie 'Aw JJ: ' x Q J , .. ' ll Marguerite Moran K , ,nk r' lg S' I g , ,El , ,:,, b ,.x y Howard Morba ' J ' :': J J .. . Robert Mortzfield S' gh Q WW A 4 L1 we Q 'Y Ss- 5 r John Moyfradwi . ' ul . X il ze, in N , , 5 g X7 J 56 L , F Eleanor Mudloff l Q 5 1' uuul W , L -3,-fy ,, , K X, Betty Nagy - I W Q J fl 'Q I f? t t 1 e 4 1 , X e , Catherine Nason f 11, J qs. i n 6 J 'gg Q l QQ-3' ' V, x ' A 4' l Harriett Nielsen Y -W J ..,, . X' . W 5 as . ' s it f ,,.t :F I Nadine Nowline ' I 1 A gy M y SK in T 6. Jennie Olechnowich A J NA' l'lr'1n, .e,.,x ,dsx f l inW A S 1, f . an ' . A ,J owe aff is AWWA Helen Palacko ':':: A Y ' wr, 'Z' ji ' -S V1 Q J L ,.A. ' . MJ A 1' tx! Mft at 1940 Virginia McNamara Elizab 2th Merna 7,.,.,..z'f,..ff f ' Irene Miller J M'll -+ nnn, ,Jig rug. gfkg CQ Betty Molenda Dorothy Monroe Joe Moreno Mary Morris Jean M or James Moy 4 I 7'-uw,-v Frank Nagy Anne Nasimento Josephine Norkowski Henry N ovack Gertrude Oleszkowicz Margaret Olsen Margaret Parke r Robeit Parrott I L . Page Twenty-mne J une ,.:1AA,V, R I 1940 Alphonse Pawelek 'Qt Rm ' ff iii-V-3 : fe W Q ' - D W t Marjorie Pearce 'A ' -fzj ' K , 'A' 13 V M A Elizabeth Peach '35 H X uulu ge t I Marguerite Pereny A eaee o to it or f Adena Phelps di We '11 2 , .V W - I Corelo Pierson 15 il, , ii ' sv uw.: -:Q Corinne Pierce ..,. , A 3 V- .,,' 'Q' V:,: Sophia Pochfun .Aggyz A ,,A,:,-1 '-- s. Ai ,if . '-2- I .A as 1 Margaret Poe Y , will I 'I :,' i wi ll 'lv' I' I i William Polaszek Irene Polaczyk , llzlb zz. I Vlzz Z: .:v-.. lllq I I 2 Dorothy Polonski -fa 2 ' V' '1 ' . 1:1' A ' Q I we v E I L 9 ' I H v':: B I .. ,Z -ii,,, V Jean Poulter if ,.:b in Sw- Ee lllq ,ZVV e I A 3 IIA AK aw Pearl Procup - 1':1 Zl' . , .1 ,, 'R 1 Betty Jean Pmte V '.,: g zlzl 95 E P- , , Gordon Quandt Ernest Radsaek xx gy 9 ,, ,::. :IA I age? V in Georgella Randall .. 1- H. :':'2 iw ' ,A . Betty Ramm '--- '-'. J :HV D 1,' 'jute Mary Rarick , .. . A :.,::: ,V .A mm :,: I il Q. A A A A, 4 , - 1 H ' W -1' Clare Ratay I V ea 4 AQZ' zl ge, . I 5 , Cheney Rekeel .,.e E l tzz Q Geraldine Renner 1 A e .. r r L e A R IIQAA Qi. In 'I HIQ I R Peggy Richards Carol Rice 1 me e 1 gg 9 Q, ,,., SA e l:::::' 5 2. ..1- iff. ' George ich K E ' K f'-1 ii' i ' George Richardson f sf I , ' ' , f s ' , Qrw, A . - l' ' M . . ' ' Beatrice Robertshaw Robert l j 9 ., . fl X S 33 in 8 H '. 3 wb ' Gl d R b' Ruth Roberts - -'-' ' ' '.-vA- ' S ' AA 1 Q a ys 0 mson D . ,zue A , ,... . EE H VEI: ...,., ' A U A e Ae v , ,ifvoa .1 V , AAi A ,J o' Y 1 11' W' if 9 ' ' ' - A , . A A r 'PV r Q- 1,8141 A 1 , A W Josephine Rupp Vernor Robinson ,.. . ele A we A ,.1:-lx ,,., ., : .5 , ,E 1 . Gi I Emily Russell Helen Roy in on K M s ze 1 -,-2--', -2 ' V- - x,.1L:.LLi Page Thirty June Irene Russell Leo Ryba I, 8 Jars w X ' 1 V7 fb pl 2 K Q, F .- 5 ,n- 1 'IQ Sf 4 f ' 9' f , Irene Sabo - ' Q ' Katie Sagovac 1940 Milton Salzwedel 3' o .2 ' - 8 X ' 'Q Q A William Schaefer Milton Samch A - Eleanor Schettler Floyd Schiller A F R 6 3 Katherine Schneider Ruth schmaan 1 i':': j , , V A Kenneth Schoenfeld 1 , f N1 Q M p ff ,, v U n xl . 'R . SW xc: , ,-.' .ti 5. 5 S f Werner Schulz f ' QR , .Q Q- fi S Fred Schwerdfeger W. up it 'X Geraldine Schumper In .-- ' K , D 5 Shirley Scott ' '55 Q A J e e 3 'V mi Dorothy Sebastian ,' ' 5 ' R ii. ' Emily Shaieb 1 ,i r ,, K SEL... - -I ' dj . Harry Severin ,vlzzz M' . a kv Q ,-it Arline Shea ly I J . A M iilil i iyy inf-, WW Jack Sherman is J Y A 6.1 M wi , I Norman Shwedel Jack Shults Q-F., 5: , Dorothy Sierant Mildred Singleton 1-' '-.V i. 1 sl 'X x Q: neue Skala l i Q e M Wjmd Sisk I2 ' '.::,. Q Albert Slatinsky fwfwfw' eee . rri me irall aerar S f Ee. x Rose Slupecki 'N . 6: D D F., Gerald Smith Ethel smith . Q Robert smith A ' , 3 Vivian Smith 6 at i A P Leo Sobieraj 1,13 vlz , 2 , xi 4. .::- , V Mary Sobania ' V 4 4 I . ' K Alice Sogoian ' M' , A .,, 2 it i . AAMQW ff q mwwaam ia, ..., Page Thir ty-ORC June Olga Sokalski A J . I ' ' Charles Splan Thomas Stanolley Alice Steele I Betty Stockton A , J' , , sggzfl sopwnzjm ' Earleen ,Suggitt ' ornelius Sullivan Jennie Swinka Genevieve Swiss Stanley Szymanski Allen Tacey Charles Taylor James Thompson Andrew Tomory Charlotte Trapp Helen Turlo Seth Turpen Page Thirty-two 1940 Joseph Sprayberry Gertrude Stalker Mildred Stehle June S tiver Ruth Strehlke alter Stre pek Lorraine Swain Jack Swick Rose Szott Henry Szychowski Leo Tamoshunas Arthur Doyle Taylor Al Tochrnan C 61 ' 7 V, Judith Tomell in Aldona Trimer Eugene Trybe Alice Vaitlcunas Marion Vesprerni llluunne I- - I J -L94Q Margaret Vezino Q' it J' 6 5' Y Marguerite Voss William Vogler Q f Shirley V038 .v'v. .V Vie 4 gigs W g Ann Walicka -Mx y is , 'G' , ' ,,, Q U' J Virginia Walters A :... I lvbl f 'Q' 'Y -- Q ' - ' ' Leona Wallace ' In Q zz' 'Q Edison Warren Z ,L H A ' ' J fix Jessie Wee' l U 3 31 A.: any . Julius Welk C01lTlld , Wgmnlall A' S V Q Marian Weller Q H R Bill Williams S ,' Tl 6- ' A ,J Xglice Wilson Jack Williams ' in- . rv , I Gordon Wilson Lester Wilson Genevieve Wojciechowski Anna Wolosky Bernice Woods I J e Wyness Harold York 5. 4 ii J by .. Alice Worel A ---i Elsie Wydra F 5 In x Q. Gertrude Young 5 Miriam Ruth S . 1' 1 532,--f. ' Henrietta Wojaslnski Emily Wojtanowski Zalenko X1 Jef ex Al honse Zarzyclci X J , ,V 5 -van. Y ,g' Dolores Ziegler ,V 6' l 'fi Q . We Frank Zemosky in .,:. .nl uqlqz , - Kermit Ziegler ..,.l K ' , x Helen Znke 49. Q , 3 Frank Zyla A xx. f M Q -73 t. Page 'l'hi1'ty-thru Page .llanuary Diary Dear Diary: At last I'm a senior. What a grand feeling it is to be sitting on top of the world! In two weeks we'l1 be having a senior record and then the fun begins. Oh! disappointment! Because the school i crowded there will be no senior record but instead the seniors are cordially invited to attend sunrise services at 7:45 every Tuesday and Thursday with President Richard Franklin: Vice-president Betty Russellg Treasurer Walter Shepherdg and Secretary Rose Kachigian. Well, anyway, there's a dance next Friday. Friday comes and dance is postponed. A weary and brokenhearted senior slowly wends her way homeward to keep her date with I-Imletf' He's one thing they can't postpone! Oh! happy days the Western-Southwestern football game today. I just know that we're going to win. At game time it is pouring cats and dogs, but loyal seniors trudge through rain and mud to find Southwestern field. Soaked to the skin and hanging in threads, we stand and watch the game. Why did we go? To give Southwestern her little brown jug back. CThey beat us 6-0.9 My, my what a drab existence! The wound of one defeat not yet healed the mighty faculty challenges our brave boys to a bas- ketball duel, but this year the rough and ready faculty are too much for our boys. Result fyou guessed itj Q .... . ..... defeat.J But wait, the sun has broken through and is shin- ing on the seniors, for they are going on a roller- skating party at the Lincoln Park Rink. I'll pause now while I say, Floor meets Lucy Lucy meets floor. Despite the many times I looked at the floor it was still fun. Friday, January 19, is kiddies day and we're celebrating with a dance, the last of the social season. I'm sure everyone there had lots of fun. January 26, Class Day. Now the seniors real- ly feel big, but behind the gay smiles there is a look of regret. At last there is the realization that no longer are we a part of the gay, laughing students that will walk through those same halls in the years to come. I'm getting a sort of empty feeling, so I had better stop. The crowning glory! January 30, 1940, Graduation Day. I finally have the coveted piece of parchment, but with it is the feeling that the gay youthful times are over. Good-bye dear Western, you were the happiest years of my life despite the ups and downs that come to all of us. No matter where I go there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the best school ever. Farewell for now I am no longer a student, but thrown on the mercy of the world. Lucy Guleserian. Na' .llune Dear Diary: First day of semester. . .school looks more pre- cious than ever . . . I suppose it's because we know we'll soon take our leave of it . . . All 407 Seniors scampered-or should I say stampeded-into audi- torium record . . . Nominations for class officers get underway with excitement and anticipation . . . primary election reduces candidates to . . . Jack Swick and Walter Strempek for president . . . Alice Vaitkunas and Betty Dye for the vice-presidency . . . George Richardson and Milton Savich for treasurer . . . Leona Lahia and Audrey Kujat for secretary . . . March 14 . . . final elections determine Class executives . . . Jack Swick, Betty Dye, George Richardson, and Audrey Kujat . . . Nimble Seniors win an easy victory over the mighty faculty, who aren't as mighty as they were last year CSh.h . . . must be getting oldj . . . George Richardson scores once more with his essay, The Future of Democracy . . . and is presented with Civitan Key . . . that makes him the winner of at least five or six con- tests since he's been here . . . What I say is 'tT'ain't fair for one fella to have all the talent! -Commit- tees are appointed . . . You Canit Take It With You, directed by Mr. Carl Moody, was great suc- Thirty-four Diary cess . . . Dolores Painter did a splendid performance as Penny . . . Frank Zyla, as Tony, Eugene Trybe. as the Russian, and James Benton, as meek Mr. De- pinna, all did marvelously . . . Class colors and flower selected . . . old rose and dusty blue . . . American Beauty Rose . . . Seniors hold dance for 12B's . . . Twilight dance given Wednesday, May 8 . . . grand time had by all . . . Dorothy Gold repre- sents Western in Oratorical Contest sponsored by American Legion . . . Seniors glad to hear that school lets out a Week earlier this year . . . Class picnic June 11, at Walled Lake . . . everyone rushed for roller-coaster . . . give me the merry-go-round . . . it's safe for the nerves . . . Hmmm. What a scrumptuous meal . . . two pieces of chocolate cake, four glasses of lemonade,-five sandwiches, and ice cream with pickles . . . Oh, My stomach feels so queer, I wonder? The golden day has come at last . . . parade of caps and gowns Commencement Day . . . I cried . . . could I help it? . . . prom in swanky style . . . at Dearborn Inn . . . gals, here's where we show the B. F. our glamour . . . Our days at Western are done, but once-in-awhile, remember us . . . won't you. June Berlin. URGANIZATJIONS Q-gi' - 1- ' :nf 6 . - - in-rv il,--,ik-F -.vh ' ...,,.,,.......-f- ' - I ' 4,,.-1 ' fl ...., ' - ':----1.--f ' , an - lp, r.4!+'i'L M ' ' 'IJIIW . 1' ' , s, rf 'If '1'lf':E, , .:.ii,1,i.Eff-- '--- A Page Th Western Symphonic an Band Trophy Western H. S. Symphonic Band Homer C. La Gassey, Director SECOND DIVISION RATING Battle Creek, Michigan, May 18, 1940 N SEPTEMBER, 1939, Mr. H. LaGassey, director of the Western High School Band, began collecting the remnants of the earlier -1939 band. Although some of his best pro- digies had been graduated in June, he still thought he had the nucleus of a good band so he worked laboriously to fulfil that thought. The 45 piece concert band had just obtained new uniforms in June and those members who were not participants in that band practiced wholeheartedly and vigorously during the first few weeks to get positions and uniforms in the band. After the players had been selected and the band had been reorganized, new music was bought. The semester had not advanced very far when the new Western Concert Band was chosen to play for the first March of Youth program of the season. It put on a swell performance and came back to school looking for more difficult music to play. The band had begun its march toward fame. It settled down to work very eagerly for more and better programs to participate in. Its next great achievement was accomplished on January 7, 1940. Of all the high school bands in Detroit, Western High School Symphony Band was selectd to play on a national hook-up broadcast from coast to coast. Here, once again, it showed what work and enthusiasm can do. This was the second big step in her march to fame. Another goal was reached when Commerce High School honored Western's Band by having it play at her Commencement Exercises on which earlier in the morning it had played for the Commencement Exercises at Western. With the January 1940 graduation class, the band lost more of its best players, and only the arrival of new members from the nearby intermediate schools prevented the band from faltering in its steep climb. lt was about this time that Mr. La Ciassey brought out the music for the city festival and the band began to practice it. Some of the members had just taken up new instruments to improve the band's instrumenta- tion, and then the task of playing the music and playing it well was a difficult one. However. the students practiced so strenuously and enthusiastically that, to the surprise of all, Western's band was rated a first division band in the city festival on April l3. Even though the result of this contest looked encouraging, the band faced a still greater competition. The contestants in the state festival were made up of the best bands in Michigan. The members of the band realized this and did not slacken in their practicing. They were repaid for their efforts by winning a first division rating, also in the state festival at Ann Arbor, two weeks later, on April 27. Three other bands made a first division, the Cass Band from Detroit, and The Holland and Pontiac bands. Within two weeks Western's band had gone farther than they had hoped. For the first time in the history of Western High School one of its bands was going to take part in the national festival. The greatest bands from the midwest section of the country were going to participate in this festival at Battle Creek on May 18. Most of these bands had been entries in this festival for many successive years and had been rated as first division bands, nevertheless, Western's band worked consistently for the next three weeks and went to Battle Creek con- fident with the hope that they might make at least a third division. However their success was greater than they had anticipated. They played better than they did at any other festivals and they were Well rewarded, for they received a very high second division rating. The band really had climbed the steep hill and had reached the peak of its fame. More of its members are graduating in June but there are great hopes for the success of the band next Year. Harvey Weisberg irty-six N 'V ' T T ' Q- Y-N25 ,- ' . ? i 1- 0- y , -o A fr' as 4,5 1- ,, -1 2'-:r',...-1 ' 1 ,N 'f' u y. new 'v ' ' - - W lf t ' in 'ala E i i P' w 'ff 5 W'l'5ll'l'II IIi1:l1 Svhrml Syruplmmmiv Iiuml umlvl' thx- uhh- lm-:acim-lwlxip ul' Mr. Hl!Illl'l' I,uG41sscy. elim-n'tm', w-mn first fII?vl!ll'l lwrwrs all ilu' IJ1-Irml Ifwilxunl hvlcl Apu! 1.5. Ilrst ftnlv IIUIIUIS :li ilu' biuiv Pl'S1lYill h 7 1 1-ld all Arm Arlm Aplll 1.7. :md su-mui clivir-lem nznliulml I1 mnrs all the Nutiurull F1-stivnl held ut Buttle Crook, Mew 18. l'ngw- 'I'l1ll'Iy-5 x 11 ,lFllllC ll3C?3lCCOll'll4ll.Q94ll'0 'A ltdorensiies Ted Montgomery, Anne Cald- well, John Wilson 4 Debate Tllealm Back Row: John Wilson, Jack Ray, Richard H. Franklin, Aloysius J. Suclly, Paul Crnjak, Warren Coffer, Mr, Carl Moody Front Row: Bernice Isenberg, Marie Keller, Virginia MC- Namara, Clara Merritt, Carol Ballingall . . . Forensics Honors in the forensic field were again captured by Western students in the an- nual contests sponsored by the University of Michigan. Eager participants in the school competition proved Western's ever interest in public speaking. Emerging victorious from the oratorical, extempore, and dcclamation contests were John Wilson, Anne Caldwell, and Ted Montgomery, respectively. In the sub-district contest, John Wilson with his oration The Laborer's Hiref' and Anne Caldwell with her extemporaneous speech A Student Looks at Hitlerl' placed first, while Ted Montgomery took second in declamation with his version of Let Us Have Peace by Carl Shurz. John went on to take second place in the district with the same oration, where Western winners competed against finalists from other sections of the city. He also placed second in the city wide Century of Progress Club Oratory Contest. . . . Debate Team With hard work and determination Westernls Debate Team climaxed the season with a 5009? average. Debating the question Resolved: That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate the Railroadsf' the varsity squad of Aloysius Suchy, captain, Richard Franklin, Warren Coffer, and John Wilson upheld strong negative and affirma- tive cases. Arguing on the Affirmative side of the question, they were victorious over Pershing, and U. of D. High, and bowed to Hamtramck, while defeating Denby and yielding to Miller and Mackenzie on the negative. Approximately thirty practice debates were held in which all the members of the squad participated. Since the topic was timely, the debates proved to be interesting as well as entertaining. The entire group was coached by Mr. Carl Moody. I i t lhirtv-eight ll K at dl io 'Staliliili lick llrrw: William Owen, .Inlin- nu Wilson. .loelv Snlslmry, Armin Wolff. Robert Hamer, loanmy Willson, Leo Fogel- mun, .lurlv Swielc. llrlli llow: Ifflilll t'oolf, Shirley I, u r' ls nu 11 n, Manuel Bilslry, sponsorg 'I'uIu liilllx'lllt'iS, Peggy Rir A llll ol ii to ri vu: im 'll1C'ClllImlltCll2ll1mS lick How: llurry Iiislzop, Elmer 'r 14. Seelofj, Ifrvin Krrzjewslci. 1 o nt Row: Jael: Williams, sound teelinieiang Lruuvrenee llolun. stage lnanagerg Tom KU operator. 'll'llie llBeaeonfll94lKlllei . Radio Staff The Radio Staff consists of approximately fifteen members. It is responsible for the preparation and production of two programs each week at record time. These pro- grams are newscasts, quiz programs, interviews, music appreciation programs, and talent shows, At the same time experimental work is carried on with longer dramatic pro- ouetions and recordings. On May 25, the staff produced The Right to Hrzbeas Corpus over WWJ. This was the concluding program in The March of Youth series. .Iaek Swick has been the station manager, Tula Liakakis, the secretary, and Wil- liam Owen. the treasurer. Shirley Lachman is the staff pianist. . Auditorium Teclinicians Alter having viewed the artistic work done on the productions Up In The Air, 'tYou f'un't Take It With You, and other school plays, I was very curious to find out who the boys were behind the scenes, who worked the levers, pulleys. switches, moving picture projectors, recording machine, lights and stage scenery. After going behind the scenes, I discovered that all this work was done by Lawrence Dolan, Westerns stage t'lILfillll'I', and his six student assistants Jack Williams, Tom Kowalske, Don Seeloff, lrvin Krajewski, Elmer Trosien and Al Fallot. The boys who make up this staff are volunteers who have satisfactory grades and good attendance. 'lmrrls. isien, AI Fnllot, Donald zvnlslfi, in ot ion picture Faire 'llllll'lY-l ii -,lllfllie lB3ea1conell94llll g Forum CCilub Row II: G e o r g e Richardson, Bronislaus G l u s ki, Milton Alexander, O r t o n Simons, Jerorne Gln' ki, Frank Chikos, Carl Karnashian. Row I: Richard Flood, Betty Klng, Harley Hanson, June Berlin, Irene Miller, Harney Weisberg, C a r ol Ballingall, Leonard Gniewek. Home Economics. Qlub Row III. B. Tyo, S. Gajewski, D. Kalczynska, D. M. Morrow, L. Mitchell, S. Westwook, G. Dinoian, B. J. Krarnrn, D. Waterloo, P. Richards, E. Ridley, V. Swenness. Row II. E. Celeske, L. Williams, E. Bettinger, I. Bagdonian, J. Petrin, B. A. Maxon, R. Merrill, R. Cervenka, V. Lei- dich, M. Reardon, V. Attard, S. Bntcko. Row I: J. Mudloff, A. Tomcala, T. Lesniak, L. Kuykendall, J. Break, secretary: H. Ga- jewski, vice-president, R. Strehlke, president: J. Mil- ler, treasurer: V. Krueger, M. Cellen. I. Thieme, V. McNamara. l . . . Forum Club The Forum Club one of the newer clubs at Western under the personal sponsorship of Mr. Orton Simons. The purpose of the club is to give students a chance to express their ideas on current events that are confronting the world. The Forum Club was once known as the Roosevelt Club but because only boys could belong to the club, they thought it advisable to allow girls to enter because they were not getting enough response from the boys. They have participated in a few social activities, namely, a picnic at the begin- ning of the term and one at the end. In the middle of the semester, Mr. Simons in- vited the club members to a buffet supper at his home. The club officers for the past semester were Harley Hansen, president, June Berlin, secretary. The officers for the present term are Jerome Gluski, presidentg Carl Kamashian, vice-president, and Betty Barr, secretary. . . . Home Economics Club At frequent intervals during the past year faculty teas have been given. A Thanks- giving basket was made possible by contributions of the members and sponsors. A trip to the City Gas Company and a visit to the school cafeteria proved very interesting. We held a party for the Southwestern Home Economics Club, and several speakers en- tertained us during the year. Among them were: Miss Voellmig, the household editor of the Detroit Free Press, Mr. Grossnickle, speaking on his hobby, flowersg and Miss Dunn of Cooley High School giving a talk on Personality at our Mother and Daughter Tea. The joint meeting with the French Club was very successful. Madame Bertrand, a native of France, gave us an idea of France as it was in her childhood. The girls attending the Fox Theatre party of May 18 spent a delightful afternoon. The officers elected for the spring term were as follows: Ruth Strehlke, president, Helen Gajewski, vice-presidentg June Break, secretaryg Jeanne Miller, treasurer. Page Forty The lBea1confil940.T.? . . . Newsrccl The Newsreel staff, which is now under the supervision of Mr. P. Resnack, was founded in 1933 by Mr. A. Stenius as a pictorial supplement to the Round-Up, but since then has gone far in the field of photography as an independent project. The purpose of the staif is to enlighten pupils concerning current school news events. It has pro- duced numerous newsreels and is noted for its short on Dopey Diz. The staff also takes pride in the still photography produced by its members. Several of the reels consist of fashion shorts and other sport articles. . . . Camera Club The Camera Club meets every first and third Wednesday in room 322. This club has its own dark room and equipment. The members own their own cameras and learn to develop films, make contact prints, and enlargements. Every so often they visit pic- ture exhibits and take short trips to study landscapes, etc., for photography possibilities. Various pictures have been taken of ball games, the band at Battle Creek, and several candid snapshots of our faculty. In June of this year the club hopes to sponsor an exhibit showing the various club work of the term. The officers of the club are: Alice Wilson, presidentg Becky Adams, vice-presidentg Elizabeth Merna, secretaryg Mr. H. Young, treasurer and sponsorx The club is rapidly increasing in number because of its many attractions to students interested in this type of work. Many members of the newsreel staff received their elementary training in this club. Nfcwsrccll Staff Top: Earl Richards: Bob Steege: Bruce Hurd. Bottom: Aram S0g0iU,7tj Warren Kuschelg Dino Dropulos. Camera Cllub R. Schmidt, R. Newport, Mr. Young, Sponsor: E, Smith, J. Solsburg, H. Stoudt. A. Dimojf, I. Kowalczyk, C. Ceasar, R. Newport, V. Smith. V. Arkozirm, R. Adams, V. Pres.,- A. Wilson, Pres.: E. Merna, Sect.: T. Guzmon. Page Forty-one Page F01 The lB3eaconel94lD .luimiiior f Girls, Club Row III: N. L. Cozart, sec., M. Russell, chairman of the s com., K. Gould, pres., B Owens, vice-pres.: V. Cern- lka, M. Keteian, L. Lynn, J Lorenz, R. Blunden, F. Mc- Cabe, R. Reeves, V. Bohrer P. Fraunfelter. Row II: A. Kellso, D. Miller, Sheehy, M. Seruantez. Row I: R. Zaliagiris, J. Long- worth, treas.g L. Hemingway B. Singleton, V. Freire, E. Cooper, S. B. Kroll, sponsor, W. Armstrong, G. Werner, E. Williams, F. Zervas, J. Car- rizales. Girls, Art Club Row III: M. Cholmakjian, S. Bradish, M. Jones, P. Long, A. Phelps, E. Chance, R. Strelke, P. Campbell, T. D. Gover, S. Westwood, W. Crnjak, E. Merna, D. Koran- da, J. Berlin, A. Maledy, V. Kuschel. Row II: B. Silhaoy, I. Kubek, V. Black, L. Hurd, M. Popyk, I. Bagdoian, J. Petrin, M, French, J. Lawlor, B. Isen- berg, A. Abdion, B. Tyo, H. Polonski, J. Fisher, M. Mati- gian, R. Kowitz. W I: E. Faulkner, J. Wee, H. Lesniak, L. Olsterholt, D, Gildea, Agnes Matigian, R. Mulholland, C. Cesarz, Miss Turney, A. Worel, V. Kalway, M. Boshnakian, L. Kuschel, S. Andonian, B. Garland, G. ' Adams, M. Andonian. Ro . . . The Junior Girls, Club Begin your days at Western right, by joining the Junior Girls Club. Our aim is to have a good time and to learn how to conduct a meeting in order to prepare for bigger and better things. This group meets on Wednesdays in room 107. We have picnics, parties, go bicycling, roller skating and we learn to dance. We take trips to broadcasting stations and historical places. The officers are President, Kathryn Gould: Vice-President, Betty Owens: Secretary, Nyra Cozartg Treasurer, Jean Longworthg sponsored by Miss Kroll. . . . Girls' Art Club The purpose of the Girls' Art Club is to develop the art and grace of living. It it under the personal supervision of Miss M. Turney and the meetings take place every Thursday in Room 322. The club participated in many of the school's activities, and have carried on numer- ous social activities. Some of them included a Weinie Roast, Bicycle Party, and Visit- ing the Art Museum and puppet opera. The club has been greatly honored by having such distinguished speakers as Mrs. Allen, Miss Murkland, Miss Harmon and Mr. Gentry, who spoke on topics of interest to the girls. The officers of the club are president, Claire Cesarz, vice-president, Rosemarie Mulholland, secretary, Alice Worel, treasurer, Virginia Kalway. The outstanding mem- ers are Eileen Chance, Elizabeth Merna, Alice Worel, Pat Long, Virginia Kuschel, and Ruth Strelke. 'ty-two PU - .maxi .xlggfg Pain, Eg ' ' . Q - s UJUJUJQ Eiga 'SESS 52535: M5291 J 1 'llllhle lll3ea1c0mfll94lttl?.l . . Chemistry Club Under the guidance of its sponsoi', Mr. Harrison Hemans, Western's Chemistry Club is seeking to delve more deeply into the mysteries of chemistry. With a smaller group than that of the classroom, the club is better able to use the laborato1'y facilities for its purpose, and to work more independently in carrying out the work which the members are particularly interested in. At one meeting the members produced hydrogen and filled two balloons with the gas. Tags asking for a reply were attached, and the balloons were set free. A strong wind carried them out of sight, and the members are still waiting for an answer telling where they landed. Another interesting and delightful undertaking was the preparation ot' a carbonated beverage. The club meets every Thursday and is open to all who have taken at least one term of chemistry. Officers for the term are: Bob Hallam, president: Isabelle Harrison. K 'llifeim CClIiu1lb IItlISlII't'l'f G. Rich: W. Strawn- vicc-presidentg George Buzska, secretary-treasurer. . . . Traffic Club About one hundred students have received their permit cards through the traffic Club sinee September. The Club was conducted by officer Verneilious from the traffic division of the Detroit Police Department. With all the safety campaigns in action through- out the country, we feel that Western High School is doing its share towards training sale drivers. We hear much about safety from many sources, but automobile accidents increase each year. Youth with its enthusiasm for speed is responsible for its share. Young' people can be the best drivers because they possess more alertness and a quicker response to emergencies. This physical superiority is overbalanced, however, by their desire to speed, take chances and at times show off . w: G. Bazslca, secretary- pvlc: H. Hurdg M. Sf'll7l'UU7'f 'I'. Kaslzingian. ont Row: Isabelle Harrison, ifir-e-prvsirlentf M. Jeltle: R. Hallam, presidenlq CT. Ballin- yall, Mary Alma l,emon. 'Il'1r.a1lfiliiitc ce ll tu lin k Ko 4' wi A, Wellingler, R. Po- laszelf, V. NI117il.f'lL!lS, A. Fer- ulias, IC. Marsll.. F, K N, Mmlrarljian, A. Miller. su-ond Row: W. King, R. Kel- lerman, G. Adams, J. Miles, f'. Ballinyall, B. Ilanzinyer. liont row: V. Marquis, M. Sin- gleton, R, Slnpiclci, K. oft, A, Worel. D. Poloaski, l'. lAlH7l'fjj, li. lligginlm e ri rlra. E111- tlnam.. , l Page 1-'orty-t l 1.....i....,l. Tlhie lBea1eo1nvil94llU i lLiibirair'y Staff ver, B. Bowdell, V. Roy, R Koppitch. Front Row: T. Chiaverini, B Cole, S. Butcko, J. Mudloff Joan Cubbage, S. Andaman. gi- Forty-fmll' 4 The Library X . . . 'lhe Library When a person and a book get togethern it is a difficult task to part them, especially in the cool, peaceful atmosphere of Weste-rn's school library. Within its pensive walls one may easily forget his troubles and become interested in a book of fiction, travel, or biography. Our library is the place to acquire knowledge and is a great asset to our student body. With the excellent cooperation of our library staff the functions of the library are carried out to perfection. Their cooperation is undoubtedly due to the coaching ad- ministered to the members by our librarians, Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Stewart. The members of the staff are required to have a B average: they number thirteen, eleven girls and only two boys. During the past year Western was fortunate to receive a collection of 55 books purchased by Miss Stewart with the money given her by the Alumni Association. For a short time these books were kept on display but are now in circulation. Western's Literary Club also kindly donated a large volume entitled World-Famous Paintings , which is kept on display in the library and may be seen for the asking. Adding the 250 new books alloted to Western by the Board of Education to our other gifts we have an approximate total of 306 new books purchased this year. I am sure all students are grateful to the Alumni Association and to the Literary Club. Back Row: W. Owen, V. De- strcyer, B. Isenberg, T. Go- . . . The Student Council The Student Council is under the sponsorship of Mr. G. BeDell and its officers are: Harley Hanson, presidentg Jessie Wee. secretary, Dolores Graden, treasurer. This group has been the back bone of student activities since its organization. It is a representative body of the students of Western High and is always open to sug- gestions from the students for future projects. They have had a very successful year. sponsoring all-school parties and dances, but, in the future, they plan to expand their activities to other fields. The latest outstanding achievement of the Council was the May Frolic which helped to raise funds to send Western High School's Band to Battle Creek to compete in the National Band Festival. . . . French Club 'illihte ll35ea1coi1'11fllf94U Scllnooll Sttiuideinlt For the past two semesters under the sponsorship of Mrs. Stewart, the French Club held its meetings twice a month on Tuesday. The officers for the past term have been: Alice Worel, president, Helen Dickinson, vice-president, Tula S. Liakakis, secretary, Irene Boening, treasurer. The aims of the Cercle Francais are to promote greater interest in the French language and to acquaint French students with one another. The club has not only satisfactorily accomplished these aims but also has done several other outstanding things this past school year. Besides having refreshments at every single meeting, the members gave a tea, at which the guest speaker was Mme. Bertrand. At Christmas time they filled a basket of food which they gave to a needy family: Tula Liakakis and Irene Kubek wrote a constitution for the Club both in French and English. The club now numbers thirty members. Those eligible for membership are students having finished one term of French with an average or above average grade. CCorunmcill Bick Row: T. Mnlrlolmley, T. Brrnm, I. Hutclzinsrxn, Mr. G. BeD0ll, M. Russell, H. Han- sen, F, Cliikos. Front Row: I. Mill'-T, I. Brrening, J. Fislwr, D. Grrzden, S. An- cl'ntiu'n.. llfltrccimc lln CCll1utb Back Row: V. D 1' s t r o y 0 r, M. Nvils, J. Woltxfeil, V. Kalway, P. Markle, A. Maltdcsian, V. Black, E. l1lf7H.lJ. Middle Row: M. For, I. Kubelc, M. Popyk, S. Kokizusis, G. Lines, F. Severin, A. Steele, E. Almndis. Front Row: V, Bot-ning, C. Bal- lingall, I. B0f lI.l'll.g, Mrs. Stew- art, T. Iiiaknkiq S. liar-lzman I,. Naples. R. Kuppitcli. v I X The lB3eaconfl91lll Lincoln Hall Back Row: E. Merna, S. Firanich, B. Walker, A. Powojski, A. F. Trundle, B. C h ur c h, E. Bolam, M. Savich, J. Moreno, R. O'Rourke, F. Chikos, N. Nowlin, J. Wee. Front Row: B. Montgomery, A. Pon, H. Bullock, N. Collins, A. Mahdesian, M. Readhead, counselor, I. Hutchison, M. Fernandez, K. Lieckfelt, B. Bartlett, A. Herreria. Edison Hall Back Row: Helen Dickinson, Lu- cille Smock, Jean La Four, Pat Stewart, Virginia Swen- ness, Josephine Mileski, Rita Marie Dupuis. Front Row: Sonia A n d o n i a n, Jeanne Miller, Sally Roupas, Rhea Kruke, Ruth Winters, De N e i c e McGarry, Irene Boening. . . . Lincoln Hall Lincoln Hall, named after one of America's greatest men, has participated in all phases of school activity this year. In the field of sports Edward Chess, Jim Winter, Barry Kullman, Schuyler Patterson, Charles Taylor, Zygmunt Urbanski, Bob Ihlenfeldt, Warren Ellsworth, John Mac, Joe Moreno, Peter Alcala, Anthony Cernaskus, Edwyn Black, Kermit Ziegler, Milton Salz- wedel, Bob Hallam, and many others have helped bring victory to Western on many occasions. Ilene Cichanski came through with a ping pong championship. Marie Keller, Virginia McNamara, Anne Caldwell, and Alice Steele have worked in various forensic fields for Western. Seven Lincoln Hall students had parts in the recent senior play: Delores Painter, Norma Dupuis, Margaret Fernandez, Homer La Gassey, Jr., Leo Fogelman, Anne Caldwell, and George Christy. Lincoln Hall is proud of Jim Winter, Beacon Editorg Kermit Ziegler, 12A Social Committee Chairman, John Scott, first prize winner in the Wolverine Boys, State Essay Contest, Margaret Fernandez, prize winner in the National Defense essay contest: William Levantrosser, who brought another first prize to Western with a report of the Michigan Flower Show. . . . Edison Hall Four dances featured a hectic social year for study hall l02 tEdison Hallj, two with Lincoln Hall 11011 and another two with Washington Hall 12021. Edison produced many outstanding athletes. Leading them were John Faughn, who led the track team to the city championship, Fred Antczak, captain of the successful baseball team, and Ziggy Indyke, swimming team captain. Others were: ln track, Bob Day, Jim Liska, William Carr, John Sullivan. and Bob Parisiang in baseball, Barney Kaszag in basketball, Joe Hillen, Fred Antczak. Barney Kasza, and Hank Dufau. In the line of speech Ted Montgomery won the school's decla- mation contest and entered in the city finals. orty-six -c-'ll'lhie ll3ea1eonfll94llllL -. . . . Benjamin Franklin Hall With a third year in new Western getting under way, Benjamin Franklin Hall leaped into the social whirl with great enthusiasm. The Student Council sponsored a dance with Thomas Edison Hall, the proceeds of which went towards the buying of a picture of Benjamin Franklin, after whom the hall was named. The Hall's athletic ability was distributed among' many sports including baseball. basketball, track, and football. Some of its outstanding athletes were George Lerchen, Joe Lis, Don McCabe, Phil Anglofsky, Les Wilson, and Johnny Kovatch. A few of the other celebrities were Jack Swick, president: and Betty Dye. vice- president of the senior class, Olive Sebastian, contest winnerg Edward Celusta, art editor of the Round-Upi Irene Russell, feature editor of the Round-Up: and Eugene Trybe, of the senior play cast. . . . Washington llall Washington llall, named after America's first president, has accomplished much throughout the semester. Although the study hall has held dances and parties in con- junction with other study halls, its outstanding achievements consisted of the individual endeavor ol' its members. 202 is especially proud of George Richardson, treasurer or the Senior Class. who has won many essay contests with his brilliant literary ability. In the field of speech, John Wilson has honored not only Washington Hall but Western High School with new titles and banners. ln the play You Can't Take It With You , James Benton acted admirably as meek Mr. DePenna. In the field ol' sports, Dick Buchorek excelled in swimming and tennis and Mickev Couzens in basketball. On the track team Victor Bridges, Don Curtis. F1'ank Nagy. Bob Shortle, and Albert Wysocki, all gave outstanding performances. llfmen .ui m li in Il 'llf'J21llITl ls Il ii rm Ha ll ll ltow ll: Iietty .lean f'ole, Vir- ginia Roy, .flliee Worel, Nor- een IVI o o fl 11, IVI lt .r Seltnoor, Earl Hetlinyer, Harley Han- son, Julia Lelnelc, Delores Kresin, Irene IVIiIIer, Mrlririn I'esr'l:lre, How I: Helen l3l1SIllIlAllI1.H, Irene Ilunnsi, Helen Brown, Donna Case, Miss Courtney, Mary- un Russell, Dolores Ho.rey, Jeannette Mnflloff, IC s t I1. e r C'eIeslcy, Pulrieirz Tnprlney. W.a11sllrniing1tiin lHla1llll Wow ll: 'I'. Gonerg B. Isenlneryq IC. Iirunn, Pres.: A. Brnnlcie- aviezg D, Barnetlg H, Weis- lnergg I . Nnnezg If. Selawntirllg IC. Serieer. tow li J. Williams: D. Grfulen: J. I isI1.er,' D, Daltong Mr. G. A. IieIJeII, Sponsorg B, Con- nelI:, P. Sell own lte r: IVI. Hrurly: IVI, A. Bronte, Page Forty-Seve lBCC3aCCUlm4ll.9Lll'iUl 140 Qlliullli FALL GROUP Back Row: C. Janigang F. Wol- D. Freeman: W. Richardsg L. Miller. Mirekg L. Serapigliag E. Mer- Dunng M. Mohammed. tin. 140 Club SPRING GROUP Row III: H. Banas, M. Vesprerni C. Janigan, H. Palacko, C Connor, D. McMillan, N na, E. Henning, J. Mor, B J. Kramrn, E. Gregor. Guzman, R. Zalenko. V Downey, M. Kudron, W. Sisk G. Schumper, D. Gable, B Woods, M. Sobanizl, R. Szott J. Irvine, L. Lahie, H. Dunn Miss Dora H. Pitts, Sponsor. Row I: E. Fignar, D. Freeman G, Lallos, V, Kraniarz, M Lang, B. Nagy, A. Trimer Preiiilentg L. Knylcendall, J Norkowski, A. Lanczak, L Bickman, G. Randall, J. Lynn . . . 140 Club Fall Scnleslvr The 140 Club is composed of advanced shorthand pupils who have received the Gregg Writer award for writing in shorthand for five consecutive minutes at the rate of 100. 120. or 140 words a minute and transcribing these notes on the typewriter with an accuracy of at least 95 per cent. The aims of the club are to promo'c school loyalty and a knowledge of shorthand. One goal is a shorthand speed of 140 words a minute. The officers are Ann Meyer, Presidentg Betty Brown, Vice-President and Margarita Prado, Secretary. Ann Meyer and Margarita Prado reached this goal and were the recipients of 140- word awards from the Gregg Writer. . . . 1440 Club Spring Semester This club has high ideals of school loyalty, the cultivation of friendships, and the attainment of shorthand speed and accuracy. Any shorthand student who has re- ceived the 100-word transcription award from the Gregg Writer is eligible for membership. Aldona Trimer and Lillian Bickman received the 140-word award in May. The officers are Aldona Trimer, President: Louise Kuykendall, Secretary, and Martha Lon, Treasurer. Ann Meyer and Margarita Prado received the coveted 140-word award by writing ' in shorthand 700 words at 140 words a minute and transcribing them with an accuracy of 95 per cent. - 'W '- -sw. 'wb' Lillian Bickman and Aldona Trimer were the recipients of the 140-word award for fi the spring term. They wrote 700 words in shorthand in five minutes and transcribed ' them with 95 per cent accuracy. Rig., l lgn' l u1'ty-1'lf.1lll ney: L. Poremskig H. Banasg Middle Row: R. Kochigiang L. Kuykendallq B. Greenfield: J. nag J. Tavzeljg M. Langg H. Front Row: Miss Pitts, sponsorg W. Siskq G. Schumperg M. Prado, secretary and treasur- erg B. Andersong A, Meyer, president: D. Walsh: A. Tri- rner: E. Hawkinsong A. Mar- s Nowline, E. Chance, E. Mer- Row II: Miss Gladys Grams, T. Clrllhifl lB0fllCC0llll4ll.'9Lll'l0 . . . Connnercial Alumni The Western High School Commercial Alumni Club is composed of graduates of the commercial department of Western High School. Its aims are to further the interest of the members in the business world and to demonstrate their loyalty to Western High. Meetings are held monthly in Western High School. The thirteenth annual banquet was held in connection with the 140 club and Notary club in June. At Christmas the club joined with the two other commercial clubs in a party to the Salvation Army Or- phans' Home. To raise funds for this purpose, a fine musical prgoram, including the oratorio, Elijah , was sponsored by the club in November. . . . Notary Club The Western Notary Club is an organization composed exclusively ol' Commercial students. The club meets every other Tuesday, the 10th hour, in the lunch room and is sponsored by Miss Hug and Mr. Huth. Several prominent business women during the past year addressed the Notary Club on subjects of interest to commercial students. In addition to such meetings, the mem- bers of the club have visited the Bell Telephone Company, the Detroit News, and the WWJ Studios. The officers of the club are: George Richardson, president, Jack Swick, vice-presidentg Eugene Trybe, treasurer: and Rose Slupeeki, secretary. The Notary Club collaborated with other commercial clubs in entertaining the child- ren in the Redford Childrens' Home at Christmas time. Notary CCllruilb Row III: li. Barretta, M. Phili- lmsian., V. Gerber, C. Halli- rlay, H. Wrlsilenvslci, W. Crn- jalc, S. Donianslfi, I. Murray N. Mo o fl y, J. Lawrence, C Cesarz, N. Nonfin, E. Mer- na, V. Jaswilka, J. Moy, E Keelrn, J. Olreh, E. Olvtlifl J. Sherman.. Row II: D. Hnth, sponsor: C Sebastian, M. French, J. NOT- kfinuski, R. Szott, V. Mardi- rosian, I. Kowalezyk, D. Ka- perowski, M. Russell, V. Biele- nian, J. Lynn, R. Newport, L Mitchell, G. S 1- h u ni p e r, N Vineenty, M. Seniek, S. SCll1L- nian, A. Aliiclin, V, Leanier R. Hug, sponsor. Row I: A. Karnafil, J. Lesnialc Bac Fro E. Faulkner, F. C e e o t, E Seholn, M. Pyle, J. Fisher, A Tnfenkjian., R. Slnpeeki, sec- retary: R. Rieharclson., presi- dent, J. Snviek, niee-presi- clentg E. Trylwe, treasurerq Y. Elclrirlge, D. Dalton, M. Mat- tern, H. Lonla, M. Schuman B. Fletcher, B. Bartlett. CCo1m1me1reiiall Alluinmnii Club k Row: Marvin Hodges, pub- licity chairman.: Mary Stvow social r'hairnian.5 Rosalie Mit- chell, seerelaryg Lucille Rei- her, treasurer. nt Row' Miss D Pitts s on . .. . ., .p - sorq Georgina Mitchell, pres- ident: Yvonne Manderseheid. nice-presiclent. -s l':ig:4- lf' ltx nun ,lrll'DC lBC21Q0lIll4ll.91ll'0 ' 1 11 ' Girls, Glee Club Row III: D. Manneback, L. Kel- pin, H. Goren, B. J. Smith, M. Graham, O. Halliday, D Koranda, C. Widmayer, M Hoogoian, V. Barker, H Zuke, A. Guryn, I. Dandy. Row II: R. Polaske, L. Mitchell, L. Mitchell, B. Rutt, L. Smock, C. Lowery, P. Fischer N. Waters, F. Wallace, M Kordakis, J. Bertram, N Moody, M. Black. Row I: Mrs. L. Sherman, spon- sor, I. Hanuse, P. Hambor- sky, D. Peltier, W. Mullen, E, Cook, E. Hotz, M. Stevenson, V. Akrazian, E. Russell, L. Osterholt, M. Girard, Mrs. R. Hammond, pianist. Boysg Glee Cliullb Row III: H. Tupaj, C. Bissinger, A. Squire, L. Cardicci, A. Sohlich, H. Ziroll, P. Tustin, P. Mills, H. Markowski, P. Alcala, E. Segal, T. Kaczor, R. Kowitz Row II: Mrs. L. Sherman, F. Kendra, E. Socha, R. Kaos, E. Cornwall, T. Georsheff, J. Banner, A. Brankiewicz, J. Grover, T. Spala, S. Malopol- ski, S. Milczak, P. Soroka, R. Moran, Mrs. R. Hammond. Row I: L. King, A. Allan, A. Zapico, R. Johnson, T. Pipia, P. Gentile, D. Mackey, C. Howard, J. Phelps, M. Spin- dleman, G. Kishigian, F. Win- ters, H. Wilhelm, S. Usher. . . . Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club, under the capable direction of Mrs. L. Sherman and Mrs. R. Hammond, accompanist, have progressed very well in the past year. The members parti- cipated in the operetta Up in the Air , in the Christmas Concert, and in the January commencement program. The officers of the Girls' Glee for the year a1'e: Noreen Moody, president, Doris Koranda, vice-presidentg Olive Halliday, secretary, and Patricia Fischer, treasurer. Any girl with musical ability and a full year of high school vocal training is eligible to join the Girls' Glee Club. . . . Boys' Glee Club The Boys' Glee Club has for its aim the perfection of singing in unison and parts, and participates in many school activities for the enjoyment of the student body at Western. Their record during the last year includes singing in the high school play, school radio broadcasts, and taking part in the January commencement program. The officers of the Boys' Glee are Don Mockey, presidentg Jack Banner, vice-president, Edward Cornwall, treasurer, and John Grover, librarian. The club is under the super- vision of Mrs. L. Sherman and accompanied by Mrs. R. Hammond. Page Fifty The Beaoonfll94U . . . Senior Chorus The Senior Chorus group is made up of the twenty seniors who will graduate this June. Many of them have been in the chorus since Western returned to its new building. As a part of the Mixed Chorus their work has been outstanding and has aided in making Western's Mixed Chorus one of the most outstanding musical groups in the city under the guidance of Mrs. L. Sherman. . . . Mixed Chorus Seniors Chorus Row III C. Exnowslci, J. Maura- dran J. Benton, C. Taylor, C. Antaya, J. Lomas. Row II I. Sabo, B. Dye, C. Rice, M Stehle, B. Robertshaw, S. Scott, G. Young. Row I G. Randall, A. Locke, L. Czaja, S. Carrel, M. Kotsic, A Matigian, M. Mattern. Mixed Chorus Row III S. Beach, C. Merritt, O. S e b a s t i a n, D, Graden, G. Frombley, R. Wray, J. Sols- bury D. Mazmantan, R. Ko- walsky, D. Krestn, R. Stuart, L Knschel, H. Basmajian. Row II J. Munsie, L. Lemon, M Neal, R. Rabbltt, A. Sten- ner R. Ouellette, H. Timpf, E Kleber, R. Powell, M. Wil- lzams, M. Steege, O. Baker. Row I Mrs. L. Sherman, G. Jackson, L. Fontaine, J. Gus- tafson, J. Chall, D. Stephens, F Matarazzo, R. Cherry, D. Nathan, P. Tupancy, J. Good.- all J. Lennebacker, Mrs. R. Hammond. The Mixed Chorus is a group of well trained vocal students, who have had two or more terms of instruction. This choral organization came into existence in 1937 and since that time has done excellent work. Their work this term was highlighted by the operetta Up in the Air . The chorus proved itself efficient in a Christmas Program and gave a thrilling performance in the January commencement. A selected group finished the semester with a shortened version of the Mikado , which was presented at the June commencement exercises. The chorus has been specializing in arcappella arrange- I ments. Much of the success of the Mixed Chorus is centered around Mrs. L. Sherman, who has excellently instructed and coached the Students with the Very able accompaniment furnished by Mrs. R. Hammond. ' .. Page Fifty-one The lBeaeonell94llll - - Us Q 'I 3 5. o S E.. F' Pain., Row II: I. Kowalczyk, C. Squires, R. Mack. berg, corres. secy.g D. Sebas- presidentg E. Schettler, treas- A. Worel, M. Jehle. two Western Giirllsg Club GROUP TWO Row III: H. Goren, P. Buchaltz, L. Hines, P. Richards, A. Sul- livan, E. Fackler, P. Math- ews, P. Kurkowske, B. Her- nandez. Row Il: H. Bullock, C. Ballinqall. B. J. Prato, M. Hazel, V. Kish, A. Ruege, B. Silhorey, J. Gus- tafson, R. Beanchi, S. Kelley, M. Pereny. Row I: H. Anshaoitz, L. Oster- halt, M. Reardon, R. Rector, E. Grear, G. Ridley, L. Page, H. Lesniak, D. Case, M. Mat- tern . Western Girls' Club To create a band of friendship not only between members but also between all Westernites has been the Western Girls' Club's aim throughout the year. It was to- ward this end that the club sponsored a party for new girls at the beginning of the spring term, a roller skating party at the Y.W.C.A., the annual Mothers' Tea in May, a joint meeting with the Hi-Y Club at Western Y.M.C.A., and January and June Senior Farewell parties honoring graduating members. Before Christmas the Club gave a two-day cookie and candy sale, featuring goods from many lands. During football and basketball seasons, bracelets, pom-poms, shoe- strings, and felt cowboys to put on sweaters, all in school colors, were sold. Thanksgiving came and baskets were given to needy families, Christmas, and dolls were dressed for Neighborhood House. The girls also made children's clothing for the Needlework Guild. Since the Western Girls' Club is affiliated with the Y.W.C.A., members have enjoyed many business and social affairs there. Officers for the past semester were Alice Vaitkunas, president, Barbara Church, vice- president, Dorothy Sebastian, secretary, and Eleanore Schettler, treasurer. Miss Alice Sturm, Miss Almyra Priest, and Miss Ella Carson acted as faculty sponsors. , Western Girlsg Club GROUP ONE Row III: I. Harrison, A. Gilbert, S. Domanski, P. Loney, E. Sutfin, M. A. Lemon, G. Schumper, J. Bryant, S. Westwood, R. Strehlke, P A. M. Yanakis, E. Oleslcy, . Roy, S. Hauser, R. Deitch, . Newport, H Perlak, B. Short, Row I: F. Tombley, L. Koenig, P. White, B. Ranin, M. Ry- tian, secretary, A. Vaitkanas, president, B. Church, vice- urer, C. Brothers, F. Forys, . . . ou Qangt Take t With You 'l' -' The lBeaconfll94lU.-li lllpn Leonard Randall Georgella Randall The operetta Up in the Air by Geoffrey Moran and Don Wilson was sponsored by the music de- partment during the first semester and presented December 8th under the direction of Mr. H. La Gassey. The mixed chorus supplied the cast and musical numbers. A fine group of dancers drawn from the school at large presented several novelty routines, partic- larly popular being the golf and tennis specialties and the jitterbug feature. Gerri Melvin in a Spanish dance and Jean Cunningham in ballet dancing did splendid work. Peggy Richards in a bowery song, Homer La Gassey Jr. and Jean Lennebacker in t'Strolling Thru the Park, and Jack Solsburg in the cast of Juni- per Johnson furnished the best comedy of the evening. The leading roles were Betty Burbank, played by, Georgella Randall and Harold Past, played by Leonard Randall. The supporting cast included Ruth Powell, playing Shirley Kingston, Earl Bettinger as Joe Bennett, Chester Exnowski as Jim Carter, Theophil Boening and June Gustafson as Mr. and Mrs. Burbank. James Benton and Mildred Mattern played Mr. and Mrs. McCullam, with Lois Fontaine and Rose Kachigian as their daughters Annie and Fannie. The orchestra with Ruth Deitch and Mrs. Hammond at the pianos played the accompaniments. .tits T' s l - .L-53 ' O' 7-F EQ G9 l - at-:UN X pug,--:Zin N ' ,D -. ' , My pu JY On the night of April 25, 1940 in Western's Auditorium, the lovable characters of Kaufman and Harts three act comedy YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU came to life in the persons of some of our most talented students. Under the able direction of C rl O. Moody r of the cast came through with flying colors, giving performances that rivaled all others for Q ,fl Westem's stage supremacy. ' Richard Koppitch portrayed the central character, Grandpa Vanderhof, whose homespun philosophy sets the theme of the play. The members of his household were Dolores Painter as Pen- ny, Betty Bar as Alice, Norma Dupuis as Eessie, George Christy as Paul Sycamore, Homer La Gassey, Jr., as Ed Carmichall, James Benton as Mr. De Penna, John Wilson as Donald, and Margaret Fernandez as Rheba. Boris Kolenkhov was aptly portrayed by T lf Eugene Trybe, while Henderson was Jack Solsburg. Leo Fogelman played Mr. Kirby, Wall Street money magnate, while Anne Cald- well was Mrs. Kirby, Frank Zyla played Tony Kirby, Alice's financier. Others in the cast who gave fine performances were Ruth Powell as Olga Katrina, Dorothy Schane as Gay Wellington, James O'Donnell and Ernest Radsack as the G-Men. Betty Barr fAlice Sycarnorej Frank Zyla fTo'ny Kirbyj Dolores Painter fPe1my Sycamorej l - z. X., 1 K ,riff Y ' s Q . f . 5 i .S S Page Fifty thi ee TcAi1r...... The lBea1eouell940 - Nature Club Row III: J. Neubacker, M. Shor- tle, B. Burns, V. Boening, ' Pruneau, R. Powell, M W. Levantrosser. V. Gimik, V. Detroyer, C Merritt, G. Lines, Miss Haigh Sponsor: M. Peschke, M ing, H. Sherenes, B. Jones. felt, E. Lammers, E. Lamb H. Dickinson, B. Knea l, T Chiiwerini, D. B r i ol g e s, J bage. Dramatzios Club Row III: A. Wolff, J. Siwak, N dis, B. Mickei, J. Lama. Row II: B. Coutts, W. Smith, B McPherson, S. Armstrong, M nan, P. Knuth. Row I: G. Smith, T. Walaites, L pres.: B. Dye, prev., M. Stehle sec.-treas., R. Bruchner, R Knlba, R. Whitkunas. . . . Nature Club Throughout the past school year, the Western Nature Club has assembled twice every month to enjoy and learn more about nature. The club, sponsored by Miss Haigh and Miss Allen, has enjoyed a very successful year. The thirty-seven members have been headed by the following officers: Helen Dickinson, president: Bob Kneal, vice- presidentg Theresa Chizverini, corresponding secretary and Doris Bridges, treasurer. The three purposes of this organization have been the continuation of the study of plant and animal life, the right use of leisure time, and aid in conservation of plants and animals. Among its outstanding activities during the past year were a plant sale and a party for the teachers. A skating party took place at Belle Isle and proved to be a delightful social event. With inspiring activities planned for the future, Westernls Nature Club looks for- ward to a year of accomplishment and success. . . . Dramatics Club The purpose of the Dramatics Club, an organization of students who are interested in dramatics, is to produce good plays. The club meets every Wednesday the 9th and 10th hours in room 207 and is under the capable direction of Miss J. Paterson. The officers are: Betty Dye, president: Virginia Coutts, vice-president: and Mildred Stehle, secretary and treasurer. The outstanding accomplishment of the Dramatic Club was the organization and the rehearsals for the production, 'The Trysting Place by Booth Tarkington presented May 23rd. Page Fifty-four Gover, B. McPherson, E. Smith, L. Breckle, A. Juchart, D. Worpell, R. McHughston, Row II: M. Steege, M. Nemeth, Lynn, B. Isenberg, I. Boen- Row I: M. Boulton, K. Lieck- Jackson, R. Kulba, J. Cub- Thomas, E. Ebelt, J. Angeli- Baker, L. Breckle, A. Bucha- Antonoff, V. Coutts, vice- - -1- rlrllllb lBCf21lC0lIll4ll94ll'lUl . . . The Literary Club-Fall Semester The Literary Club was organized in September, 1939, for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with good books, poetry, art, and drama. Our officers were Julia Mirek, president, Geraldine Hynes, vice-president: Lenore Wood, secretary, and Betty Castle, treasurer. Rosaline Wolson headed the program committee. At the end ofthe term we gave to Western Library a copy of World- Famous Paintings, edited by Rockwell Kent. Since the club had devoted much of its time to art, we believed this to be an appropriate gift. Our last meeting was a social one. Our sponsor, Miss E. Wright, invited the club members to her home, where we played interesting games, looked at pictures, listened to music, and had a general good time. . . . The Literary Club-Spring Semester The Literary Club resumed its activities in Mid-March with a new sponsor, Miss Monica Evans. The very popular films, Gone With The Wind and even more fascinating Rebecca, inspired reading of current literature, and the puppet Operas opened up a field of in- terest, bringing realistic as well as romantic writers, such as Hilton, Cronin, Steinbeck, Ferber, Douglas, Phelps and Chase into our literary hook exchange. The only social activities planned came at the close of the school year, when Miss M. Evans entertained the Literary Club and members of the cast of You Can't Take It With You at a dinner party and Song Fest at The Women's City Club. Mr. and Mrs. C. Moody and Mr. and Mrs. H. LaGassey were the guests of honor. The following Literary Club members are not in the picture: Geraldine Hynes, John Graves, Donald C. Barnett, Jr., John Mitchell, treasurerg Ruth Merrill, Sonia Andonian, and Michael Shortle. ll .literary Clliuib FALL GROUP Rear: Grace Paschen5 Katherine Klein, Margarita Prado, Ro- salinc Wolson, Dorothy Po- lowslciq Betty Greenfield. Front.: Betty Castle: Julie Mirek: Eflith Wright, sponsor, Ger- aldine Hynes, Lenore Wood. ll.iitcrary Clltulb SPRING GROUP Back Row: Miss Evans, I. Pola- czylc, D. Dill, C. Lowery, D. Golrl, J. Wilson. Front Row: M. Sobania, A. Steele, M. Keller, B. Klng, D. Case, K. Schneider, J. Wee, D. Po- lowslci. Page Fifty-five The lB652llCOlU1ell.94ll0 lRo1uumdeUp Staff ciechowski, I. M i l l e r, B Church, N. Edelrrtann, adviser J. Hoch, I. Harrison, M. Jehle B. Hamer, E. Trybe. Row II: D. Currier, P. Hudson kowitz, M. Neils, R. Merrill A. Buchanan, H. Kalil, G Adams, A. Karnigfil. Row I: B. Barr, E. Celusta, D lingall, J. Wilson, I. Russell J. W. Segroves, G. Schumper M. Maisonville, D. Case. Fifty-six lROUUdeUp Representatives Row III: M. Szewc, B. Chapski B. Dziewit, I. Bagdoian, E Olesky, R. Rabbitt, D. Jones N. Vincenty, F. Trombley, G Colely, P. Bernatowicz, K McClow. anda, D. Ullrich, Z. Sahagian R. Daniel, M. Klug, E. Fuller M. Browe. J. Williams, A gins, J. Kline. Row I: E. Kleber, M. Peschke D. Dalton, L. Lezotte, T Chiaverini, F. Lewis, A. Pon M. Reardon, R. Hebert, M Soullier, J. Bango, W. Ramm . . . The Round-Up The Round-Up, Western's bi-weekly newspaper, aims to give the student body an accurate account of school happenings, to entertain, and to provide an impetus to write for talented students. During the past year John Wilson has served as editor-in-chief: Ida Toth and Irene Russell as feature-editors: Sid Berkowitz as sports editor: J. W. Sea- groves as business manager: and Edward Celusta as art editor. Outstanding editions have been the two Mock Election issues, the Victory Issue, which celebrated Western's city track victory, the green-ink Christmas issue, and those put out for Thanksgiving and Easter. The staff meets each day the seventh hour for consultation and study. Members of this group attended the annual Michigan Interscholastic Press Association conference at the University of Michigan, May 2, 3, and 4, and also the Detroit conference at Wayne University, December 5. At both conventions the Round-Up received superior rating for coverage of school activities and leadership in school spirit. Row III: M. Alexander, G. Woj- 9 1 D. Zalci, M. Keller, M. Ber- Schane, S. Berkowitz, C. Bal! Row II: M. Bokatzian, D. Kor- I Evans, A. Manoogian, A. Sa- 1 Mm-. C The Bea1ecciimfllt9f1tl0 . . . Future Craftsmen Club The Future Craftsmen Club is an organization of youth operating through the public school system of the United States, which seeks to promote the spirit of craftsmanship. Westerns Future Craftsman activities this ycar consisted of participating in the State Convention at Fordson High last November, and making and selling basketball pins for the Western student body. The winners this year were Willard McPhee, who won first prize in drafting. and Jack Shults who won second prize in the Auto Starting team. The members also partici- pated in the machine shop, wood shops, electrical, printing, and public speaking contests. The club under the direction of Mr. Brierly, has enjoyed many trips including visiting Michigan Central Railroad Yard and roundhouse, Ford Motor Company, Ford Trade School and Greenfield Village. . . . Western lli-Y The Western Hi-Y club is one of the most active and best known clubs at Western Iligh School. Its sole purpose is to maintain, extend, and create throughout the schools, principles ot' Christian Character. 'Iwo very prominent members ot' this club are John Wilson and Raymond Edwards who have made many contributions toward its success. The most outstanding thing accomplished this year was the dance given by the club to raise money for the purchase of dictionaries for the English teachers at Western. Mr. Connell is the club sponsor and the meetings are held at the Western Branch Y. lVI.C. A. on Wednesday evenings. at 7:30 P. lVl. The officers are: George Rich, president, Bob Peterson. vice-president, Raymond Edwards. secretary: and Andy Tomory, treasurer. Ili lui ft iul ir -e Klratliitsnmnfcim Cilub tow ll: J. Flynn., lt. Elm, E. Lu- zar, W. Ml'IJll.t't', I.. Erlwards, P. I' o i r i e r, A, Calleut, J. Deppong, A. Srzgoiun. tow I: I.. Kuezjrtu, J. Collison G. Bnszlc 11, A. Kuslrigifm, nice-press' Mr. F. Brterly sponsor, B, Schaefer, p'res.' I . Chilcos, seeyg J. Shults G. Harrington. v lHl1if-Y tow III: J. Fnuylru, B. Day, H. Steves, G. llerelten, J. Sow- erlry, Itrulsaelr, K, Ziygler. K. Kerselzefsky. tow II: J. Wilson, J. Winter D Blrlek, D. Kirk, Mr. J. Connell sponsor, H. Anderson, D. Ly- Lle, M. Selvnoor, It, Hrznelr- onislci. t tow l: W. I'unci'wff, S. Berko- witz, Il. Rutter, B. Peterson., G. Ric-ll, It. ElI'1l7lI.l'll9, A. To- mory, M. Derderiun, Ii. Gui- uriek, P. Butler, l'ai.:'e lfiflx xt n The lB3eacom1fll940 L 7' 4 R.. 0. T.. CC.. Left to Right: Joe F. Mounsey, Cadet Capt. Walter Strem- pek, Cadet 2nd Lieut. Frank Zyla, Cadet lst Lieut. Max Schnoor, Cadet 2nd Lieut. Chester Exnowski, . .R.O.T.C. Among our active organizations at Western High School, we have the R.O.T.C. whose sole purpose is to awaken in all the students an appreciation of the obligation of citizenship, to prepare him to discharge his duties as a citizen, and to qualify him as a leader whether in peace or in war. The activities of this unit include Corps Area Rifle Matches, Hearst Trophy Matches, participation in the R.O.T.C. Field Day, and competitive platoon drills sponsored by the National Sojourners. The R.O.T.C. is conducted the same as any other class and can be substituted for gymnasium. The War Department prescribes the programs of training and also furnishes the units with uniforms and equipment. The most outstanding officers are those members of the rifle team who did ex- cellent work attaining the highest scores for this year. They are: Walter Strempek, captaing Frank Zyla, second lietenantg Jack Banner, sergeantg Donald Parker, sergeantg Milton Alexander, corporalg Roger Hostetter, first class private. Sergeant J. Mounsey is the instructor for this unit and it is to him that we show our thanks and appreciation for placing Western's R.O.T.C. unit among Detroit's leaders. Page Fifty-eight int The BCHCOUe1940 R.. O.. 'lll. C.. Roster W. Strvmpvk, captain, M, Schnoor, first lieutenant, C. Exnowski, 2nd lieutenant: L. Wilson, 2nd Iicntcnantg F. Zyla, 2nd lieutenant, S. Reruc, lst Sergeant, C. Brabenac, supply sergeant: J. Lytle, company vlvrlcq A. Fallol. ynidon bearer. SERGEANTS: J. Banner, J. Bnrhop, F. Donohue, D. Burton, J. Gale, G. Jewett, J. Grandon, C. Kelley. E. Kragewskz, W, Laigon, F, Murphy, D. Parker, W. Parkhurst, J. Payne, W. Reiss, AQ Trundle. CORPORALS: D. Barnett, S. Climie, M. Alexander, L. Hodson, R. Leane, J. Lytle, H. Nemecheck. G. Pillon, H. Schoenrade, H. Sharp, J. Shouligan. FIRST CLASS PHIVATES: P. Bender, H. Bishop, E. Boucher, W. Carr, D. Dnnzonchelle, H. Fink, L. Golin, R. Hostet- ter, J. House, B. Kalosis, E, Leaurant, F, Mr-Master, W. Mitchell, J. Niemiec, H. Obydyinski, J, Ochs, W. Owen, H. Pike, P. Sabb, E. Scanlan, R. Schiller, D. Seeloff, W. Smith. C. SIJIIITI, C. Stitrnan, J. Thibean, E. Varady, W. Wasilewski, S. Zarieka. PRIVATES: S. Almnrl, A. Allen, J. Alsobrook, J. Aranibnla. C. Baggett, J. Bedolla, F. Berndt, H. Bissin- yer, W. Bouffard, J, Briley, B, Broclhe1d. A. Buglione. J. Carrasco, W. Cecot, W. Chase, D, Cole, F. Cowick, H. Doty, A. Faggio, C. Fraley, W. Geilow, C. Gesch, D. Gilberg, E, Godfrey. W. Hamilton, E. Hogge, B. Jackson, W. King, F. Leitner, P. Leucaroni. E. Luckwold, L. Marniara, W. Matkovic, E. ML-Coleman, A. McCullough, F. Morris, R. Motley, B. Neff, K. Dnrlian, A. Parisien, M. Pena, J. Proctor, D. Roe, E. Rundel, L. Russell, H. Sharp, M. Shortle, R. Simon, J. Singleton, R. Smith. R. Smith, T. Spala, H. Stonclt, J. Swards, J. Sykes, H. Taylor, G. Varvatos, K. Wackley, F. Waggoiver, J. Waslawski. Page Fifty-nine I 'l'N llll1lC lBC2llC0lIl1ell94l-U -1 . .. .. Dohatorgs Dilemma N THIS feminine age of up-curls and bustles, Constance Graham, a Junior at Westwood High, is to a certain extent like the average student, but b6C21l1.Se Of her mothers attitude to- ward fraternity dances and parties, she is seldom Seen participating in or attending school activities. Constante's mother wants Connie to go to law school and become famous, but Connie, bubbling with youth, wants a boy to like her, and take her to the movies. She wants to talk the careless casual language of the other girls inSCC3C1 of the prim phraSOS her mother prefers. She wants to be allowed to have 3 permanent, and wear high heels, and an evening dress. And especially, she dreams of the day when Phil Miller, Eastwood High's senior and idol of the feminine sex, might be the fellow to escort her to the senior prom. Mr. Freed, head of the high-school debating society, who loves Shakespeare and is more at home with the blank verse of the fifteenth century than the grammar of the high-school stu- dents, has undertaken a series of debates. The sub ject has been suggested by the president of the Parent-Teacher's Association-Constance Ciraham's mother, and is Resolved, that feminism is obstructed by the present man-made economic and social world. Connie Graham has been chosen third speaker of Westwood's Affirmative team, while Phil Miller from Eastwood High, also interested in debating, heads their Negative squad. The debate season progressed as rapidly as could be expected and at the close of the season, the Eastwood and Westwood squads were tied for first place in the league standings. There- fore another debate was scheduled to determine the winner of the gold-plated statuette and to decide who would be the recipient of the annual debate banquet held in honor of the winning team. It happened that out of a clear sky, Phil began to pay a little attention to Connie, he escorted her to the Eastwood Fraternity Dance against her mother's will. He took her home from school on several occasions in his wheezy little rattle-trap car, took her to the movies, to the basketball games, and frequently they were seen at the Double Dip Soda Fountain. These past few weeks had settled it. What did winning anything matter to Connie now compared to 'dates' with Eastwood High's hero? She even went to extremes to divulge Westwood's entire case, so that Eastwood might win, and thus entitling Phil, since he was captain, to be ranked as the most outstanding student. At the debate, Connie stood up and talked unconvincingly about femninism, she muffed her arguments and stammered through her points, and was utterly, breathtakingly lovely. Actually the glory radiated from a couple of dollars worth of gold pinned among the ruffles of her dress. Phil's fraternity pin! He had given it to her just before they filed out onto the platform. The captains were givn a few moments to sum up their rebuttals. Connie, closeted alone in a room backstage, fished out her compact, and tucked a curl in place. A murmur of voices was heard. Wouldn't you think she'd tumble to herself? We all helped Phil plan the campaign. He sewed her up so she'd let him walk away with the debate. But just watch what happens to- night. With the debate in his pocket, he has enough points to make the Year Book as the most outstanding student. . . Connie's hand Went blindly to the pin. No! It wasn't so! But a sick- ening feeling told her that it was so. She wanted to cry. but cou1dn't. All in one awful moment she seemed to grow up. Her chin up, she snatched a pencil and started to write. Her mind was suddenly sharp and cold. As third speaker, she had the privilege of speaking last. The audience woke up and listened with baffled expressions on their faces. The judges conferred briefly and handed down a una- nimous decision in favor of the affirmative team. Connie cornered Phil backstage, tore off the pin, and handed it to him: HI heard the girls -talking. I know why yo-u did it! Phil stuttering and stammering finally managed to find a few words to express his feelings. Aw gee, it did start off like they said, but I'm the one who was taken for a kiddy-car ride. Listen, I meant it tonight when I gave you my fraternity pin and said I was nuts about you. Say you'll be my girl-for keep. Phil's awkward suffl- ing of han-ds and feet p-roclaimed his sincerity. Of course, he should be made to suffer: but it was a man's world. Marie Keller. Page Sixty POR Howard Donnelly Challenge Trophy Won by Western High School Champion Indoor Track Team -lifhe lBeaconell940 - - - - Tony Stetber George Lerchen. Dick Bachorek Page Sixty-two igh ights lin Spor s by Jim Winter and Sid Berkowitz Western's outstanding athletes deserve much credit for the wonderful performances they turned in for 1939-40. Th athletic card opened in September with Louis Fitzpatrick and Hank Dufau excelling in football. Fitzpatrick entered Western from Romeo High School. He also had two years at Dearborn High. Lou did not go out for football until half the season was over, however he made up for lost time when he did start. He punted, passed, ran, blocked and tackled, in short he did everything a good football player should do. His position on the team was fullback. He was selected on the third all city team and received honorable mention on the all state team. Henry fHankD Dufau played two years football for Western. He was outstand- ing because of his all around ability and was able to fit into the team wherever he was needed. He played center, fullback and guard. With Hank, the team always came first. As the grid stars played their last game, swimming season opened. Zigmund Indyke and Dick Bachorek claimed first place honors all season. Ray Mondro's city records still remain unbroken. Both Indyke and Mondro made the All American team last year. Indyke will undoubtedly repeat again this year with City Champion Dick Bachorek capturing All-American Diving honors. As the tide turned toward basketball the red and white were cheering for Mickey Couzen's to sink another basket. Mike led the team's scoring for 2 years and was acting captain when Joe Slezinger graduated. This year he was elected honorary captain at the end of the season. Coach Laub will have a hard time find- ing someone to equal Couzen's spirit and basketball ability. With Dick Dill sinking that little white ball for an 80 or 81 in 18 holes of golf, it looked as if Western would finish near the top. Dick was elected captain in 1939 and stands a good chance of being re-elected in June 1940. Tennis began to crash the major sports with Tony Stieber and Dick Bachorek leading in scoring for the season. Tony played number one position for 2 years and was elected honorary captain. Our Tennis squad will suffer a set-back with the loss of Stieber. The school next turned from nets and balls to bats and balls. The team had a few sparkling individuals, of whom the three most colorful were Joe Lis, Pat Patter- son, and George Lerchen. Joe Lis, in his first two years as first string catcher, was a very weak hitter, but this year he hit the ball regularly. He has the best arm of any catcher in the Metro circuit and his chatter has discouraged many a batter. Pat Patterson. for the last three years has steadily turned in winning performances and has looked his best in pitching himself out of many holes. The most colorful player on the team this year was George Lerchen. He was the fastest man on the team and he supplied the fans with many thrills by beating out slow rollers and bunts, stealing bases, and snagging flys that looked impossible to get. As a grand finale of athletic heroes we bring down the curtain with the track team. John Faughn gave a sparkling performance all through the season and un- officially broke the city record in the 100 yard dash with the time of 10 seconds flat. Warren Ellsworth sharing team honors with Faughn. Johnny and Warren helped to bring the first championship to Western since the old school burned down. Western beat N'Western by ii a point to capture the championship with 25 points. Ellsworth also ran on the cross country team and received stiff competition from Bob Shortle all through the season. Shortle finally edged out Ellsworth in the city meet. The lBC3lC01ITlell94liUl . . . Relay Champs Much credit goes to the 880 yard indoor relay team for Western's success in winning the indoor city track championship. The members of the team were John Faughn, ace runner in the 50 yd. and 100 yd. dash, James Burke, John Sullivan, and George Lerchen. These fleet-footed harriers outran all their competitors, closing the season without a defeat. In the Westside league meet, they unofficially broke the city record by running the 880 yds. in 1:36, slashing 2X5 of a second of the former city record. . . . City lndoor Track Champions Western High's track team, climaxing the most spectacular track meet in many a year by taking the relay --last event on the program-won the first Metropolitan track title in its history by the slim margin of half a point. They were presented with the Howard Donclly Challenge Trophy. In the West Side League Meet the undefeated relay team unofficially broke the city record. This relay team consists of John Faughn, John Sullivan, George Lerchen, and James Burke. When Western met Cooley, the Cowboys celebrated their first night meet. Former Western track stars acted as official. Coach Dougherty of U. of M. was official timer while Ray Arnold acted as starter. At the U of D meet, Western was victorious with all first places. In the City Finals John Faughn took top honors by being high point man. Not one meet went by without some outstanding achievement being accomplished. Under the watchful eye of Coach Ken Matheson the track team smashed records and made history all through the season. In the Wayne Relays the Cowboys placed fifth by winning 17 medals and a Silver Baton Team Trophy. lllfollary ,lllCf1llI1I1l Left to Right: J a rn es Burke, George L c r 1' h e n, Charles Sullivan, John Faughn, City llimcdlooir 'lllraclk Clnaimpions Top Row: Cecil Butt, W a r r e n Ellsworth. G e o r g e Lerchen, Robert Shortle. Bottom Row: James Burke, John Fmlghn, Dennis Burton, John Sullimm, James Llska. Page Sixty-three Tlhe lBeaeo1nfl94lll - Yaskevich. Graham, John Gerada . . . Football Western gridiron stars suffered their worst defeat of the season on opening day back in October. After the thrashing they received from U. of D., score being 26-0, they fought hard to regain their confidence. The going was tough, but when Central and Mackenzie came along, the Cowboys beat both teams in stride. Caoch K. Matheson was proud to report that fine team spirit prevailed throughout the season in spite of their rather ordinary standing. In the annual Southwestern game the Cowboys and Prospectors fought furiously in ankle-deep mud. With the outstanding playing of Lou Fitzpatrick and Punk Peterson, Southwestern failed to gain yardage until the last quarter. However, the Cowboys bowed to the blue and gold by the score of 6-0. In looking' at the entire grid season, Western finished 6th on the West side with 2 wins and 4 defeats. Next year Western should rate among the top contenders with many veterans returning. . . . Cheerleaders The spirit of Western High was most capably upheld by our cheerleading squad which consisted of three senior cheerleaders, John Angelidis, John Gerades, and Jimmy Williams, and three junior cheerleaders, Mark Blunt, Jack Solsbury, and Thomas Graham. The cheerleaders are under the direction of Coach W. Gunnerson, who guided the squad in its excellent work. It has been the work of the cheerleaders to start the ball rolling with their en- thusiastic spirit in leading school yells. The cheerleaders have done their best to bring out the old fighting spirit of Western, and their efforts have been well repaid with Western's success. Xlf'-l-Hlll' I Football Team Row III: K. Matheson Jack Sowerby, Frank Dudash Zig. W o j c i k, Anthony Cer nauskas, G e 0 r g e Lerchen Don McCabe, G. Babcock Row II: John Ewaniak, Albert Kairis, Nick Thomas, Philip Anglofsky, Henry Dufau Pal Patterson, Joe Lis, Amo Row I: L a n c y Henderson Joe Hillen, Andy Tomory Bot Ihlenfeldt, M a n u e l Montes Zigy Ziegler, Johnny Faughn , Cheerleaders Back Row: Jack Solsburg Torn Front Row: Mark Blunt John Angelidis, Jim Williams 1 rllllflCC lBC22ilC0lITVlf94lllfll . . . Basketball The past season witnessed some sterling exhibitions of the hardwood game at Western High. The mighty Northwestern squad was toppled 46-28-ef-the worst defeat administered to them by a Western team. After great defensive play, a hard fought victory was also won over the strong U. of D. High team, 26-21. A dark spot in the season was the defeat administered to our boys by our old rivals, Southwestern. The season's record after the firing was over read-six victories, three defeats, one tie. Greater success at the free throw line might have spelled more victories. The past season saw honorary captain. Mickey Couzens lead his mates in an able manner. Lost by graduation are Couzens. Kasza, and Antczak. Returning next year to continue with Mr. Russell's fine reserve squad are Urbanski, Hall. Anglofsky. Hillen, and Brzuchowski to give Western another good team. . . . Baseball With the hasehall team keyed up to championship caliber Western has an ex- cellent chance of finishing on top this year. To date thev have won 5 and lost 2 games. Wcstcrn's star pitchers, Pat Patterson and Bob Hall, have shown fine pitching form. though Coach ll. Higgins feels Patterson has not fully gained his stride. Joe Lis is undoubtedly the most outstanding player of the season and has a good chance of making the All-City Team. His constant chatter has disconeerted many batters, making them hite the dust via the strike-out route. This is Joe's third and last season. Coach Il. Higgins is already pondering over the question, 'KWhere will I get another catcher. This ycar Chuck Taylor, erstwhile member of the swimming team, was switched to third from second. Western's strong outfield consists of Don McCabe in left field. hard hitting George Lerchen in center field, and Mickey Couzens in right field. Phil Anglofsky took Taylor's place at lst base and Barney Kmsza on second. Bzitslk elt hat ll ll ' ll .ai lmll lack ltow: Fred Antezrzk, Jim Ruleiyll, .Iohn II. finaly, f'Uflf'flf. Philip Anylojslcy, Tony CPT- nunsffus, Holi Hull. front Row: Norrnn n Drouillfzwl, mor., Z y g nl n n t llrlumslci, ffl1F'Itl'lj Kuszrl, Mickey C0112- ens, Joe Ilillen, I? fl y 1n o n cl IfI'ZHl'flUIl'Sft'l, F l o y rl Born- stein. llllasfolhalllll 'llleanm lack How: Mr. Higgins, !'Uflf'fLQ l'r1.pt. Fred llntczalc, Co-Capt. Cllnnclf T IL 11 l o T, B o li Hall, Gerald Riffenhury, Bo lm lhl- I'llfl'ffff., Miclcey Conzens, Mr, 'I'. Quinlan, couch. flirldlc Row: Hill Bruhrllfer, George Iierr-hen, Barney Ka- szu, Schuyler Patterson, Don IVIe!'ulme, Joe Lis, Serg Pera- chin, 'ront Row: Gene Merligun. Ray lfrlwrzrrls, F l o y rl Bornstein, Tom Konmlslci. Page Si xty-fix ThC lB6E1C0Il'llell94iUi1 - - -' -' - '1-' Track Team Row IV: R. Bojanowski, R. Gar' cia, J. Meyer, P. Baetz, E Wakefield, N. Thomas, R. S0 lano, W. Helsom, R. Burgy H. Markowski, D. Curtis, E Holberton. Row III: J. Stroyan, R. Deschofj H. Anderson, A. Wysocki, E Kirk, J. Raleigh, T. Geor sheff, J. Kovatch, L. Zajac, E Carr, F. Fletcher, K. Zieglei Row II: J. Faughn, J. Burke, J Sullivan, D. Taylor, F. Nagg J. Mac, P. Alcala, E. Black B. Kullman, B. Day, J. Fred ericks. Row I: H. Sieferd, J. Moreno, V Bridges, M. Hengen, J. Liskz W. Ellsworth, B, Shortle, I B. Jackson, G. Lerchen, IM Salzwedel Swim Team Row III: Coach W. Gunnersor Mgr. Harry Moy. Row II: E. Chess, H. Steeve: Co-Captain, Z. Indyke, Ii Crain, J. Kelley, H. Phillip: R. Mondro, Co-Captain, .1 Winter. Row I: J. Lutz, H. Coates, Ii Pushmen, F. Meloche, J. Me . . . Outdoor Track When the indoor track champions left the gym and headed for the wide open spaces, a lot was expected of them. They didn't altogether let everyone down, for out of three meets they won two and lost none, taking second, however, in a triangular meet. The team found new talent in Brown Jackson who was always among the top scorers in the meets. Jackson is a hurdler and a high jumper. Some of the old stars kept up the team. John Faughn, sprint ace, also tried his hand at broad jumping and was successful. Jim Burke, along with Edwin Black, helped the 220 squad along. Barry Kullman, in his first outdoor year, was one of the top runners in the 440, menacing the record in that event with his fast performances. Jim Liska and Milt Salzwedel held Western on its feet in the pole vault, while Tony Cernauskas and Vic Bridges did good work in the shot put. . . . Swimming The Cowboy Tankers enjoyed another successful swimming season with Indyke, Bachorek, and Mondro turning in record breaking performnaces. All three of these boys will probably be chosen for the All-American team. Western won 5 and lost 2 for a winning percentage of 714. The higest score was run up against our old rivals Southwestern, 52-23. In the city finals the natators again took a close 2nd to Highland Park. The most exciting meet of the year which was held at night with Northwestern was won by the Colts 40-35. Ray Mondro gave the outstanding performance of this meet by edging out Ringle of Northwestern in the 150-yard. Indi- vidual Medley. Mondro's time was 1!10 of a second under the city record. Zig Indyke's fast time of 54.4 in the 100-yard free style was the outstanding feat of the city meet. Dick Bachorek beat All-American Bob Gardener in the city-meet to take first place honors. Page Sixty-six rosz, E. Walsh, P. Butler. The Beaeonfll9-4l0 ... HYVw Club The Western W Club is an organization of boys who have earned emblems for taking' part in some school sport The purpose of the club is to help to promote all inter-school activities in the interests of good sportmanship. Before the boys can become members of the club, they must pass an initiation test given at the beginning of the semester. The club has done much to promote good fellowship among the student body by organizing pep meetings. The club sold novelties to raise money for the reconditioning of athletic equipment. The officers of the club are President Robert Peterson and Vice- president Joe Lis. Their social activities include a banquet which is held in June for all boys who have won their letters at which time new letters are given out. ... Badnunhni The badminton club is composed of boys and girls who are interested in the new sport of badminton. The sponsor of the club is Mr. J. Laub, who carefully instructs the students in the correct form and position to be used during the game. The group has participated in inter-club tournaments, the winners of which were Dorothy Bain, girls' singles: and Bob Mernavage, boys' singles. The club has also had several meetings with faculty members whose interest in badminton proved to be of value to the club members. The officers of the club are John Steingraber, president: and Wilda Creider, secretary and treasurer. W Kjlllllllhi How Ill: G. l.r'rr-lieu., F. Antczrzk. F. 'I'uylor. J. .lmllcoivslri, R. Witte, F. Iludnsli.. A. Commu- slms. R. Mr-Kvima, P. Ang- loislry. JVI. Svlsimwlril, R. lhl- lf Plff'lfll, S. Wojcek, V, l3'riflg1cs, R. Pilshmmi. ltow ll: J. Ilillcil, S. Pcracliio, S. Mm-, K. Zicylcr, D, McCabe, lv. Wullrir-c. Z. Iiirlyke, J. Lis, nir'1'-pres.: .I. Smnvrliy, see.: N. Tlmmus, IVI. Couzciis. L. Hen- flvrson, J. Failfpllwn, B, Kuszn. W. l'lllSllY1PTlll. G. Biiszkrl, R. 1'4'If'rson., prvsq J. Winter. Row I: D. Curtis, L. Rylm, H. Stvcivcs, D. Bf1.t'lLfl'It0k, J. Nirlrols. J. Collixoil. A. Stiev- cr, P. Butler, J. Williams, W. l,. flnnnvrsrm, lllhlctif' llirvr- lorg J. Uollison, J. Marino, P. Alf-ulu, A. Toinory, B. Shor- rlv. J. B'llI'lt't', J. Ailgfelirlis, C. Hull. lliatil im ii im rtoim fCll1ui lb Row ll: Riclmrcl Kirk, William lVIr-Dougal, Jolm Ko watch, Clnrzrlcs Mislmlcis, J.H. Laub, Holi Mcriioimgv, Don Stein- grulivr, Floyrl Bornstein. ltow It Aiztoiiwttc K fl 1' ri ri f i l, IVlnrion Mvflrillis, Dorothy Lnlmy, I, o uisv Ki:.ykcmlall, Dorothy Bain, Elsie Tomofry. Page Sixty ,lrllllC lBQ81C0lI1lell.94li-0' 'llleiniriiiis Tllealm Second Row: Alistair Stewart, Willard McPhee John Limb, coach: Dick Witte, Ken Ross. gar Braun, Orval Hildebrandt, Golf Qlliuilb Dougal, Mr, W. Gurmersori, Leonard Mascara Don Roe, George Buszka. . . . Tennis The tennis squad carried on splendidly from where they left off in 1939. The return of four lettermen and addition of several newcomers gave Western a balanced team. The return of Steiber, and Bachorek next year in the singles, and Witte and others in doubles augurs well for the ensuing year. . . . Varsity Golf FOREU That's the cry that brought the members of the golf team, along with new comers, racing to the first tee at Warren Valley Golf Course for the first practice of the season. The golf team's home course is Warren Valley, but they also play at North Hills and Redford. After a few practice rounds, in order to establish position, the season was under way. Closing the season we find Dick Dill, captain of the 1940 team, high scorer among the Cowboys. This is the third consecutive season that Dick has captained the team, and this year he piled up a total of 12 points. Some of his scores were 84, 84, 86, and 88. Second and third positions were held by Leonard Mascaro and George Buszka re- spectively. Both Leonard and George played fine golf throughout the season with scores consistently in the low nineties. The battle for fourth place was carried on by Bill Davids and Don Roe. Bill's steady improvement and fine golf in the closing matches enabled him to play fourth man in the City Championship. Two exciting matches were with Western's closest rivals, Central and Mackenzie. The Cowboys came out the victor in both by beating Central 615 -SBQ and Mackenzie 7-5. I 1 i sixty-eight Front Row: Dick Bachorek, Anthony Steiber, Ed- Left to Right: Dick Dill, Bill Davids, Bill Mc- - lBC22llC0lIHell9-4ll'lUl . . . Girls' Field llockey This year's Field Hockey Team, led by Captain Catherine Kordakis and coached by Miss Katherine Sibley, ended the season with the record of losing all four games that they played. Among the best players on the team were Catherine Kordakis who played center forward, Pauline Green who played right halfback, and Betty Grossnickle who played left halfback. The scores were as follows: Redford 3 4 Western 2 Mzickenzie 5 - Western 0 Southwestern 4 - Western 0 Northeastern 3 f Western 0 . . . Girls' Basketball The Westernls Girls' Basketball team coached by Miss Katherine Sibley did fairly well this year, winning one, tying two, and losing' three games. Outstanding members were Captain Elizabeth Supplee, forward, Mary Hood, for- ward: and Silvis Bozar, guard. Western looks forward to a better season next year when the squad will be more experienced. Scores of the games were: Western 25 -Us Pershing 18 Western 20 Eastern 20 Western 23 I Redford 23 Western 15 W Southeastern 28 Western 5 Southwestern 43 Western 19 -- Mackenzie 33 a .K ' 'WU' filiirlls' lllloelktey ' ll 'eral in lit-ft to Right: B e l 17 a Brown, li4'rnic'e Carlyle, B 0 t t y Iirivn, Nora D al y, Margaret Daly, B v t t y Jane SowerS. Betty Grossnivlcle, C a 12 t fl 1 Tl tfatlwrine Korrlakis, G e it e- oimw Saltis, Audrey O l i vt it. I'auline Green, Frames Gra- lmwski, Miss Sibley, coach. Girrils' lllaslkettlballll 'llleaim Back: Pat Sclmwalter, E iv e l y n Roberts, Mary Korclakis, Miss Sibley, coach: Olga Adamo- iiif-li, Patricia Robertson, Gen- mvivive Sallis, Sylvia Seclore, lieliva Hrmmi. Front: l3r'rnif'1' Carlyle, Sylvia liuz:er, Lavlla Miller, Cath- erine Korrla kts, Elizabeth. S'll1J1Jlf'l', rapt.: Jeanne Iltlen- felrll, Martina Caeivedo, Mary Hoorl, Ruth Stuart. Page Sixty-nine Sox' The lBeaeonell94iU? - Giirllsg Tennis Cllnb Back Row: Pat Robertson, Lois Wiggins, Alice Vaitlcunas, Pat Bernatowicz, Helen Per- luk, Miss Sibley, Connie Squires, M ay Carlson, Mary gfirolakis, Lillian Gobis, Mary a e. Front Row: Audrey Locke, Phyl- lis Harnborslcy, Viva Black, Evelyn Ebelt, Betty Short, Catherine Kordakis, Dorothy Kerr, Joann William, Gene- vieve Saltis, Jeannette Mud- loff, Eleanor Mudloff. Girllsg Swimming Team Back Row: Irene Miller, Phyllis Kurkowski, Adeline Lavikas, Barbara Schutz, Alice Vait- kunas, Ruby Jones, Ruth Winters, Phyllis Harnborsky. Front Row: Betty Matchi, Doris Hayse, Marjorie Je hle, co- captaing Patricia Campbell, captain, Jean Irving, co-cap- taing Ruth Roberts, Carole Thomas, Connie Aylen. . . . Girls' Tennis Team Coach Katherine Sibley was very pleased with the number of girls who came out for the girls' tennis team this year. After a number of try outs the team was picked. The schedule consisted of games with Cass, Southwestern, Mackenzie, and Commerceg the team won its first game with Cass by a score of 5 to 1. The team consisted of 9 players, 3 singles, 3 doubles, and 3 extra members. The outstanding girls are Mary and Katherine Kordakis, Dorothy Kerr and Eleanor Mudloff. . . . Girls, Swimming Team The girls' swimming team, led by Captain Pat Campbell, co-captains Marjorie Jehle and Jean Irving, and coached by Miss Edmunds, has a rather good record for the season. They won two meets out of five, winning against Central with a score of 60 to 50, and against Northeastern by a score of 55 to 54. The outstanding members are Pat Campbell, Adeline Larkins, Doris Hayse, Betty Matelic, Ruth Roberts, and Connie Aylen. Pat Campbell tried very hard to capture the 25 yard breast stroke honors for Western but was defeated. Western also gave an admir- able diving exhibition starring Doris Hayse. en ty HLUGHTS R f g l V Q ff' VBxCQlCOU41940 Page Se-venty-two jaw-'ffsw rf-fs-:ew S in Q 5, ' 425 W Z' v 2 as 'Qw F' F if 'P Q 4 vb us. A 5 ' -we -fb it 5 y' 1 1 -QQ Q .rlIllll0 lBQB21lC01Ulell.94l-0' '--' ' '- .. . . Suspense OHN STOOD still for a moment, watching the tense, emotionless faces of the people seat- ed around the room. He was a young man of about twenty-two, with sharp features and a strange determined expression upon his face. The harsh glare of the electric light made the faces of the group seem thin and anxious. Remember, everyone, we must be as quiet as possible, if our plans are to go off all right. When I give the signal-well you all know what to do. Quiet now. As he finished, he glanced swiftly about the room. Yes, everything seemed ready. His hand flicked the electric light switch and the room was plunged into darkness. After standing for a moment in the darkness, he walked across the ro0m and Seated himself in a Chair by the Wi1'1dO'W- It was important, John thought to himself, that everyone cooperated to the utmost if his scheme were to succeed. It was a surprising plan, and he had thought of it. He had worked hard over it, arranging all the small details, picking the participants with care, making sure that there would be no blunder or slip-up. Now the night had come and the stage was set. Robert would walk up the porch: he would enter the house and come unsuspectingly into the dining room. Then-, John settled deep into the comfortable chair and peered out the window into the gloom of an early fall evening. It was dusky and disheartening outside. Drizzling rain fell softly, making the streets glisten and wet. Occasinoally an automobile purred past, but otherwise the street was deserted. Then he noticed a small black coupe turn the corner and drive slowly down the street. As John watched, it stopped in front of the h0uSe. Suddenly, he felt panic-stricken. Was this Robert coming back already? NO, if C0111!dI1't be: it was only 8:00 o'clock. John watched as a tall man emerged from the car and crossed the street, disappearing through the gloom. Arising from his chair, he walked slowly across the room, being careful not to disturb the others. He stopped at the small mahogany table near the door and picked up a tiny, neatly-wrapped box, which lay amid a pile upon the table. Shaking the box gingerly, he listened intently, then smiled slightly to himself. Yes, it was still there. He put down the box, retraced his steps to the window and sat down again. Complete silence once more shrouded the room: only the muffled breathing disturbed the quietness. It was warm and as the min- utes wore on, John felt himself dozing off, despite his efforts to stay awake. He awoke with a start and, gazing at his Watch, saw that it was 9 o'clock. Robert should be in at any minute now. Suddenly he heard steps mounting the porch. Slow, cautious steps. Too slow, John thought. Could it be that he suspected something. Could someone in the group have warned Robert of the plot? No, it wasn't possible! Everything had been arranged with secrecy and caution. It seemed an eternity before the sound of the key in the lock was heard. John heard Robert shut the front door and a tiny beam of light appeared beneath the dining- room door. In a minute the door would open and he would walk into their hands. It was a moment that John had waited long an patiently for. And now it had come. He felt feverish and excited. The knob of the door turned and it swung open slowly to reveal a tall man in his early twenties. As he reached for the light switch, a chorus of voices filled the room with the shout: SURPRISE! SURPRISE! The man stood still for a moment, open-mouthed with astonish- ment. John smiled as he arose from his seat by the window. Everything had gone off perfectly and he felt rather proud of himself as he Walked toward the birthday gifts piled high on the mahogany table. George Richardson. Page Seventy-four nother Western raduate Wins the 200-wpm fficial horthand Ward at the Detroit Commercial College OLLOWING her graduation from Western, Miss Lillian Haskel entered the Detroit Commercial College and continued in training in the Day School until she won the 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medal. She then accepted an important secretarial posi- tion with the General Motors Corporation and entered the Shorthand Repoftirlg Even- ing School of the College. In January, 1940, she won the 200-wpm Gregg Diamond Medal-the highest professional award in verbatim shorthand reporting. LILLIAN HASKEL 200-wpm Diamond Medal- istg member Secretarial Staff General Motors Cor- poration. Graduate Western High School and the De- troit Commercial College. Brilliant Record by Westerners A partial list of Western graduates who have made brilliant records at the Detroit Commercial College: Edward St. Amour, graduate of the Shorthand Reporting School of the College, winner 200-wpm Gregg Diamond Medal, Shorthand Reporter in the Detroit Courts. Helen Dols, graduate Shorthand Reporting School of the College, winner 200- wpm Gregg Diamond Medal, Conference Reporter and Stenographer, Legal De- partment, The Maccabees. Frank Cemak, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, member secretarial staff Great Lakes Steel Corporation. Adam Senderski, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, member secretarial staff General Motors Corporation. Edward Morawski, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, Shorthand Reporter in the Detroit Courts. Ruth Reiher Maynard, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, United States Govern- ment Stenographer. Gertrude Williams, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, member secretarial Staff Gen- eral Motors Corporation. lmogenc Ellis, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, U. S. Government Stenographer. Margaret Lier, 175-wpm Gregg Gold Medalist, member secretarial staff General Motors Corporation. Congratulations and Best Wishes The faculty of the Detroit Commercial College extends to thi-ISC diSl3iI'18l1iSh9d gradu- ates of Western and of this College congratulations and best wishes. Their success should be an incentive to others to excel in shorthand and secretarial practice and thus win promotion in business. Signed on Behalf of the Faculty: R. J. Maclean, Presidentg Miss Lola Maclean, Educational Directorg Eugene A. Walling, Attorney, Director of Law and Business Administrationg Miss Margaret Benz, Director of Accounting and Business Mathematics, Miss Josephine Rankin, Director of English and Shorthand, Miss Ella Coulter, Director of Walton-Maclean Typewritingg Miss Gertrude Steffen, Director of Geography and Shorthand Penmanship. NINETEEN CLIFFORD AT WOODWARD Page Seventy five Phone LA- 9840 Compliments of . . . ROLAND'S SUPER SERVICE STRATFORD LUNCH Auto Supplies, Specialists ln Lubrications Best Place to eat-,pure food W. Vernon' ut Imnsing Detroit, Mich. 4748 W. Vernor Highway BELLBAKERY Complimentsof... Cakes, Pastries and Bread. Special Cakes on Order. C, BLAKE CONFECTIONERY RICHARD C. MONROE, Prop, 5680 West Fort St. Detroit, Mich. 4434 W. Fort Street Compliments of . . . vlnewooa 1-4069 P A R K P H A R M A C Y LINCOLN SQUARE FLOWER SHOP E- S- COOK FLOWERS FOP. ALL OCCASIONS Corner VVest Vernor Hwy. and Clark Phone LA, 4403 Detroit, Mich, P. L. POLITES 6054 W. Fort St. SEE - ' ' Great Scott Shoes at . . . BRIDGES at BRIDGES H 0 C K I N G , S Regarding your Real Estate Problems 4127 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, Mich. 4654 West Verlwr Hwy- Phone LA. 4100 Notary Public Compliments of LAING sz KNAPP FIRESIDE PRINTING CO. REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE - BUILDING 4458 XV. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, Mich. Scholarship Winners After four years of excellent work, Isabelle Harrison and Marjorie Jehle, two of Western's outstanding students who have maintained high scholastic standings, were rewarded by winning a four year scholarship to Michigan State College through com- petitive examinations in which twelve students were selected out of 26 from the Detroit Metropolitan area. These girls have participated in many school activities. Miss I. Harrison is an active member of the Round-Up and is vice-president of the Chem. Club. Miss M. Jehle is also a member of the Round-Up, on the swimming team, and a prominent member of the Western Girls' Club. Western is proud of placing two of its students in this scholarship test. x 0 :sf' l Q George Richardson George Richardson, treasurer of the Western High June graduat- ing class who has won five or six essay contests while at Western, received the Civitan Key for his essay The Future of Democracy. 5 : HDE: E if Page Seventy-six CCONGRATULATIIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION 66Best Wishes for Sueeessig Welcome . -- to the - WESTERN HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMING EVENTS: September 1, 1940 . . . Lake Cruise January, 1941 . . . Alumni Homecoming P Compliments of . . Paul A. WIIISIG Co. Your Academic Costumer 457 West Fort Street Detroit, Michigan P h - 1 1 Q ' OPPORTU ITIES INESS . Good opportunities for worth while service in business are available for those who have made the necessary preparation. Advancement follows as one gains experience and I demonstrates ability. The five schools listed below offer thorough, practical courses fAccounting, Short- hand, Secretarial, Stenograph, Comptometer, Business Administration, and othersj which prepare students for desirable positions. Choosing the right school for training is important. Those interested are invited to investigate this school's courses, quarters, equipment, and free employment service. The Business Institute is incorporated under the Educational Acts of the State of Michigan as a Class A College, empowered to grant degreesf' Schools at 3240 Gratiot Avenue, corner of Mackg at 5011-0 Joy Road, near Grand River Avenueg also in Pontiac and Saginaw The Business Institute Downtown School, Michigan Building, 220 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, Michigan Visit our most convenient location. or telephone RAndolph 6534 for prospectus. SEE US FIRST J. J. Schneider Furniture ,l ADVERTISERS AHOY! 4857 W' VERNOR Give us a trial for your own good. G. E. Refrigerators .,,,,, .... . . ,...,.,,. 5112.75 G. E. Vacuum Cleaners .i., . 19.95 Easy Washers ......,., ,,,,,,,,,....,,,,,t.t.t..i . 49.95 Simmons Mattresses ..,...,,. .....,,,...,,,,...,,., . . 15.95 Bigelow Axminster Rugs as low as ,,,,,, . 29.95 sm: JOE AND SAVE DOUGH JOE LICHT MEN'S WEAR We feature Adam's Hats - Arrow Shirts - Cooper's Underwear 4723 Michigan Ave. Opposite Crystal Theatre It's a pleasure to Serve you DIAMONDS - WATCHES - JEWELRY 6230 Michigan Ave. LA. 5736 22067 W. Michigan Ave. Dearborn. Michigan DE. 0220 Page Seventy-nine BARNEY LACHMAN ' Let the Business University in the United Artists Bldg. train you for a high grade posi- tion as Executive-Secretary-Court Reporter- or Accountant and Auditor. ONE-YEAR and TWO-YEAR Courses l i High School Graduation Required for Entrance I BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL COURSES Featuring an individualized instruction plan, and actual office practice. Free 'placement service to our students. Many Detroit firms depend entirely upon The D. B. U. for office help. Established 1850. Over 60,000 graduates. Finest of business college quarters, occupying the entire 10th floor of the United Artists Building. Write or phone for catalog. Detroit Business University UNITED ARTISTS BUILDING BRASCH BROS. MEN'S WEAR 5684 W. Fort Street 6050 W. Fort Street 3202 Bagley Avenue Open Evenings Until 8 oicloclc. When you think of Sports, Think of . . BULLOCK Sr GREEN Fort 8: Junction VI. 1-2282 P. L. Grissom Chevrolet, Inc. Formerly C. 8: R. Chevrolet Co. PASSENGER CARS and TRUCKS 6049 W. Fort Street Phone Vlnewood 1-6700 Liifayette 4359 Established 1904 F. A. LeHEUP .IEWELER :Sc OPTOMETRIST 4314 VV. Yernor Highway Detroit, Michigan DR. HAROLD J. ROACH DENTIST Office Hours: Mon., Wed., dz Fri. fl to 9 Tues. and Sat. 9 to 5 5444 W. Vernon' Hwy. Thurs. by appointment LAfayette 3862 STEWART'S GROCERY Cold Meat - School Supplies - Ice Cream Confections 1139 Clark Avenue Detroit, Michigan ALFRED VOGEL Designer and Tailor of Men's Clothes Lzifayette 5190 5640 West Vernon' You Can Always llo Better At , , . K E S S L E R ' S INIENS VVEAH AND SHOES 4046 West Yernor Detroit. Mich. WESTERN CHILI COMPANY 4627 XV. Yernor Hwy. Phone LAfayette 3775 Manufacturers of VVestern Chili Con Carne and Hot Tamales Dill Pickles - Relishes - Mustard - Ketchup QUALITY and SERVICE Compliments of . . . CI-IARLIE'S BARBER SHOP 3733 Ilucha nan Street Compliments of . . . BUCHANAN 81 25th STREET MARKET Don't Be Silly, Eat at T I L L I E ' S 651 W. Grand Boulevard C. F. Smith's VVarehouse Compliments of . . . F 0 X ' S Vernor dc S1-otten LINCOLN SQUARE GROCERY Fancy Groceries, Fruits 85 Vegetables Tel. VInewood 2-9102 6020 W. Fort Street PARK SWEET SHOPPE We make our own Ice Cream Fresh Daily 4111 Porter Corner Scotten Page Eighty CCOUN CY and Business Administration DAY OR EVENING CLASSES Walsh graduates are employed in positions as general accountants, cost accountants, treasurers, auditors, government accountants, credit managers, and in executive positions having to do with the management of business. Many Walsh graduates are certified public accountants engaged in professional practice. Fall semester begins September 9, 1940 Registration for fall classes may be made immediately upon graduation. Write or call for details about the practical courses and the distinctive methods of teaching. LSH INST TlU'lFlE A professional. coeducational school 120 Madison Avenue Detroit Compliments of . . DOONA'S MARKET 5851 W. Vernor Hwy. Please Call VI. 2-9677 For the Best in Young Men's Furnishings See MORRIS MEN'S WEAR AND SHOES 5449 Vemor Hwy. at Junction Compliments of your Decorator . . F. KRAUSE PURE FOOD STORES Serviced by C. F. SMITH CO. Where Price Tells 8: Quality Sells 4000- W. Vernor, 4010 W. Vernor. 5-827 W. Vernor, 5850 W. Vernor, 4058 W. Fort St., 4856 W. Fort St.. 5659 W. Fort St., 0400 W. Fort St, 7050 W. Fort St.. 9340 KV. Fort St. VI. 2-9892 West Vernor Confectionery We Specialize in Sodas and Sundaes School Supplies B053 W. Vernor next to Courtesy Theatre Peninsular Drug Co. W, W, WARD QUALITY DRUGS AT THE LOWEST PRICES PAINTER and DECORATOR LA. 9616 or 9459 4802 W. Vernor 5678 W. Vernor Hwy. Phone LA. 2618 opposite Stratford Theatre at Ferdinand Alumnus of Jan. '32 . . . Phone LAfayette 0792 ROBERT HELLEFS FES'l'ER'S PHARMACY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR R. 0. 7197-W 616 E. Third - Royal Oak Corner Porter Sz 25th Street Detroit, Mich. 1 W I I I Page Eigh 4 ABILITY 4 HUNIESTY 4 FRIUENDILJINIESS H. A. POWELL The Students' Studiov HPICTURE YOURSELF AT POWELL'S 76 W. 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