Westwood High School - Crusader Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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P.T.A.oFFicERs Nxt aI President: Mrs. May Jacobs. Vice-President: Mrs. Belle Sonnefield. Second Vice-President: Mrf William Gehrke, Secretary: Mrs. Norma Moody. Treasurer: Mrs. Carrie Leland. Historian: Mrs. Kathryn Hartsook. Parliamentarian: Mrs. Hulda Neprud. 'iv PQI 1 r'x Y, SPN ll XS it f.. ' X. , 6 Theme for the year, March 1, 1943, to March 1, 1944- lkysguifbfing cqnzefzica in Lowz Clommunifyn The Westwood P. T. A. with a membership of 377, received the State Gold Star. The annual Carnival, chief money making project, was an outstanding success. 15634.34 net profitl This 1oney has been used for the following projects: first aid kits, home economics department, Cub Scouts, Band, lar Chest, Red Cross, stage lighting, library books, rhythm instruments, physical education program, year ooks, subscription to six national, 12 state magazines and two subscriptions to the Westwood Times, six man- als, student aid, kitchen utensils, inlaid linoleum for tops of kitchen tables and a secretary's bound record :ok and stationery were purchased. Programs were most interesting, instructive and entertaining due to the efforts of our efficient chairman, lrs. Ruth Tuttle and the music department. Founders Day, observed with a skit by the students depicting the :jects of the P. T. A., was celebrated at the February meeting. Birthday cakes with blue and gold frosting ere served as refreshment and 55.85 was offered to the State Extension Fund. Past Presidents were honored 1d presented with carnations. The outstanding meeting of the year was the November Panel Discussion. Mr. 'illiam C. Gehrke was chairman, the topic for discussion was: .Appreciation of Qualities for, and Privileges , Participation in a World Citizenship Program Through the Teaching of: Language-Miss Bowen, Social udies-Mr. Fransen, Hygienic and Genetic Problems-Miss Edwards, Socialization Through Group Organi- ations such as Athletics-Mr. Witham, the Pep Club-Miss Smith, the Girl Reserves-Miss Bean, and Cul-i ral Subjects-Mrs. Book. Some of the things done by the P. T. A. which deserve mention at this time are: Reception for the new perintendent and the faculty, giving a year book to each member, making a Dresden plate quilt and donating to the Carnival, sending a memorial to Mrs. Bessie Denny in memory of her son, William, who gave his life the service of our country, assisting in issuing ration books and sponsoring the Fourth War Loan Drive d Blood Donor's Bank. The health chairman reported 5156.37 from sale of Christmas seals. One hundred renty-six children were immunized. Mrs. Dorothy Rhodus, alert chairman, saw that publicity was given all projects through State, County and :al channels. The scrapbook was neatly compiled and arranged by our Historian, Miss Gladys Givan. The -laws were revised by Mrs. Hulda Neprud, Mrs. Belle Sonnefield and Mrs. May Jacobs. The by-laws were apted as revised. The president appreciated the fine cooperation and counsel received from Superintendent Gehrke, teach- , the executive committee, association members, room representatives, study groups, Lions Club members :l merchants. These people were helpful and considerate in all projects undertaken by the P. T. A.

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