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

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National Forensic League 3rd row: M. Schmidt, P. 0'Kcc-fc, J. Spatz, C. Knrnckc, S. I.uurL-nec, J. Kaylor, M. Idc, J. Kallenhach, D Dietrich, B. Stcclc, B. Singer, A. Sommcrs, A. Eyles, B. McElroy, A. Lanicker, F. Johnson. 2nd row: R. Scott, P. Ley, R. Fitzgerald, H. Jacobs, D. Cotton, J. Dickey, P. Taylor, J. Catanzaro, S. White S. Beck, R. Stagner, M. Skinner, D. Millhizer, M. Bumham, A. DeMaria, D. Grosic, A. Orr, P. Myers. lst row: J. Fullerton, R. Schuldt, K. YVest, W. Schane, E. McCrew, YV. Gample, S. Stroup, R. Dollhopf XV. Hasek, NV. Blackstock, H. Cain, L. Murray, D. Haws, C. Dirkcr, J. McCarthy, R. Steele D. Gehring. Ensign .. .. ..,...., .. . .. .,,. ...... Franklin Blackstone Chief Petty Officer ..., Yeoman .. .. . Quartermaster . Rear Admirals ,, , . . . As the contributor of all our ship's trophies, the National Forensic League Chapter stands out in our roll of activities. For this reason, we deemed it only just that its achievements be por- trayed on two pages of our log Before we proceed any farther, it might be well to point out the accomplishments of the District Tournament of last April. We cap- tured the usual two trophies at the Carnegie Tech speech finals, usual, that is, for West View. Dick Margerum came through by winning the Oratorical Declamation Championship for Penn- sylvania for the first time since Dick Spatz brought home the corresponding cup. Bill Ha- sek, one of this yearis crewmen, came home the most admired type of champion-a dark horse- with first place medal in Original Oratory. Bill really kept up the tradition. For the last three years, a junior from West View has been crowned champ in that division. Bill Perlik won in 1942, Jim Gammon in 1943, and Bill in 1944. Dick Hol- land got into the final round, which in itself is an achievement of no mean worth. He, too, was entered in Oratorical Declamation. Franklin Blackstone finished fourth in Extemporaneous Speaking, beating all other underclassmen. This year we looked forward to the Extemp first from either John Mullen or Franklin. Bill Hasek and Jack Roy stood as good a chance as anyone in the field of Oratorical Dec., on the basis of .. ..,,,.,, ...... J ack Hoy ,...... ., Thelma Helfner . .. .. . William Hasek , Mr. Carl E. Mugnani Miss Emma Dean Morris victories in practice tournaments. For the same reason we expected Jeanine Spatz to win the Humorous gold key in addition to her Dramatic one. ln debate, John Mullen and Bill Hasek on the negative, and Dave Bailey and Franklin Blackstone, the affirmative, were out to win the championship which has been denied for the last two years through no fault of theirs. This year,s question of Resolved, the legal voting age should be lowered to 18 yearsv was of particular interest to high school debaters. The 1946 West- vian will doubtless tell the full story we are un- able to record. We do know, however, the results of the District Student Congress. West View regained the Presidency of the Senate with Franklin Blackstone wielding the gavel. John Mullen took over Speakership of the House and ruled there as ably as only John can. Bill Hasek was elected Minority Leader and ranked in the upper three speakers from the Hoor of the House. We brought home second place in the race for the Congressional Trophy. For three months the S. S. Westvian reigned as leading ship in Pennsylvania NFL, in spite of the hardships imposed by wartime changes. Thus again we are able to justly salute the Na- tional Forensic League Chapter for its efforts for our good ship. Jeannine Spatz

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3rd row: W. Schanc, R. Schuldt, R. Arn, Fullerton. E. Mc-Crow, D. Bailey, H. Dollhopf K. YVL-st, D. Archer, VV. Brumm, J. Cummings, H. Horsch. V 71 2nd row: A. Eylcs, D. Millhizcr, R. Stagner, F. Johnson, A. Lanicker, M. Iclc, D. McElroy D. Dietrich, S. Lawrence, S. VVhitc, P. Holland, A. Smnmcrs. lst row: ll. Mullen, il. Spatz, NV. Husck, Mr. Mngnani, F. Blzlclcstrmc, T. llCl'lillL'1', J. Hoy. Champions Speaker of thc Housc Sccrctary Varsity Dchatcrs Prcsiclcnt of the Slfllillll

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Chorus 4th row: 3rd row: 2nd row: lst row: M. Eidemiller, D. Campbell, B. Jellison, J. Kallenbaeh, B. Moll, R. F. Tirman, F Skledar, J. Kort, C. Foster, J. Beaber, Il. Foster, R. Arn, R. Dollhoph, D. Moore J. Maloney, D. Archer, F. Kleiss, H. Partington, D. Kaiser, R. Ulrich, VV. Blum, W Fire, R. Haws, D. Beitler, R. Mason, I. Berry, R. Bayer, L. Sehillinger, C Lema P. Beck, L. Resler, P. Lloyd, H. Washnock. S. White, J. Tessmer, A. VValsh, E. Willoughby, A. Lam, A. Lanickei, B. Kaesineier R. Jerome, S. Affolder, J. Morter, W. Brumm, J. Cully, D. Kuhlher, R. Schellhaas H. Derr, R. Stanger, J. Jacobs, F. McCune, B. Cottschalk, C. Korncke, A. Vedder J. VVall, G. Soregel, S. Swartz. R. WVarncr, J. Blaner, B. Schomburger, B. Braun, F. Bukauskas, J. Blum, M Sneathen, N. Dichl, T. Ritter, V. Rowley, R. Kartlick, R. Bolents, J. Graham, S Bauer, E. Cramer, Miss Conner, J. Moore, J. Ramming, S. Lawrence, E. Schaal, lil Barisano, M. J. Thompson, D. Rumplcr, Hockenbcrry, L. Pluum, P. O'Keefe, M Smith, C. Becker, J. Neely, N. Faye. V. Huhn, M. Gerhlein, J. Oliver, D. Kuhlber, J. Bellows, Betzold, G. Dunkle F. Johnson, E. Pomeroy, J. Spatz, A. Schilpp, A. Eyles, A. Summers, J. Kaiser, B McElroy, J. Harrod, C. Seelhorst, J. Thompson, L. Schultheis, M. Ilamburg, M Michalko, M. Schaefer, J. DcMaria, D. Dickey. As the S. S. VVestvian skims over the bluish- green water, the sound of golden voices can be faintly heard. Looking on the main deck, We see nearly one hundred and fifty members of the ship's Clee Club singing their delightful rendi- tions of many favorite songs. Much of the en- tertainment aboard ship is provided by this com- bined group of first, second and third class pas- sengers whose favorite pastime is filling the air with harmonious melodies. The Thanksgiving and Easter services were brightened by appropriate and familiar music. A very important event on the shipls log was the i'Childe Jesusu Cantata which took place, as usual, during the Christmas Season. The ship's officers deemed this production unusually good and paid the Glee Club the compliment of hav- ing the performance recorded for future refer- ence. The climax of the cruise transpired when the annual Operetta was presented. Miss Conner is the capable supervisor of this large group and through her unremitting efforts, steady progress has been made in the quality of the music. At the beginning of every voyage tryouts are held to determine the make- up of the group. Yeoman service was rendered by the Girl's T rio composed of Pat Beck, Romayne Evans, and Shirley Swartz, and also by the Male Quartet made up of Dave Archer, Bob Derr, Dave Kulh- ber and Frank Skledar, all first and second class passengers. New in our midst this year is a mixed Quartet consisting of Virginia Huhn, Vir- ginia Rowley, Dave Archer, and Bill White. This group specializes in sacred songs which from all indications are well received. The success of the Clee Club is anchored on a foundation of co-operation and good will and We are sure this condition will continue through other voyages. Virginia Rowley