Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1928 volume:

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ROGERS Assistants Assistants FANNIE GARSH JULIUS FIDLER PAULINE INIAROHN VIRGINIA OSBURN COMMITTEES Fcaturvs: Athletics: DORIS STEWART, Chairman RICHARD BRUCE, Chairman Humor. I VVILLIAM RUTHERFORD ' CHARLES TXIITCHELL EDWARD SLYE, Chairman EDGAR MICHEL SPENCER HAGEN BLANCIIE RTCKIEISVER NIARGARET DOYLE SEVERT RIALUM ELSIE HOUCHIN BYRON I-IOLLIS OI'gCli7li,S'Clifi071S.' SAM KELSO STANTON SMITH, Chairman PIIQLEN JENKINS VIRGINIA OSBURN 4 n HAZEL DOYLE 55,1001 Life: M CHESTER HOWELL CATHERINE KENSINGER, Chrmn. KATHRYN RANDALL HWOVB'-' GLORENE HUMPHREY A MARJORIE NTAHAFFAV, Chairman IWANLEY HOPPE VIRGINIA TNTACKEY NTARGUERITE NEWCOMB RUTH CHAMBERS STANLEY XVEISER FLORENCE THOMPSON Art: NIARGARET BICCORMICK, Chrmn. ELDON COMER HOPE LAWRENCE MISS HOVEY, Adviser H44 ++++ ++ +++++-4+ 4-++++++ +++++++ FOREWGRD INCE 1889 there has been in Des Moines an educational institution called NVest High? The school has held session in many different buildings in as many different locations, but from the beginning traditions have been held sacred, high ideals have been maintained, and a loyal school spirit has been preserved. It is with sor- row in each student's heart that he views the abandonment of Vkfest High as a senior high school, for the friendships which he has made there and the learning which he received make the old school seem to him like home. How- ever. the school will end its eventful career in a blaze of glory, for the members of this historic institution have honored its ideals and traditions and will continue to do so to the very end. Real- izing these things, the staff prints this Annual with the hope that those from VVest High who are going into other schools will do honor and justice to West High. 4++++f+++4++++++++++++++ 4++++++++ ++++++ W m , ,,, if ,fi 1 Q, 76 ' rl? 1 ...f. ' WW G Eimoxi rwom: umofmfnoi I 1 XHUOLLIFI1 mwnnnzfmvm nrnuarm THIS LAST ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO MISS INEZ HOVEY chose sweet simjrlieity, symfvatlzetie understamihzg, and ttfnselfslz service to' others has won for her Q the friendslzip of the great body of students as well as ' that of the faeztlty. FAREWELL The parting hour is drawing nigh To you, dear school, we bid good-bye. Four years have flown and days gone past Each filled with its play or taskg So now we migrate all alone To foreign ports and shores unknown, Yet with the flame of knowledge bright To Hood our paths with radiant light. To your ideals we'll strive to live, And through life's course our best to give Your standards to uphold on high, A beacon to each passerby. The friendships made and friendships won We'll treasure ever, one lay one, Locked in our hearts. Yes, sealed to fate, Our class of Nineteen Twenty-eight. -IRMA VAN ARSDALE Eight MQW i vmlolfi +++ INIILTON BLANC, President l dream of bring a sccoml John I'VG11!lI7lGkf Y Character Coin. '27 and '28 Chairman Human Relations Com, 23 Vice Chairman Loyalty Com. ,,7 Student Council '27, '28 Y. IVI. C, A, '27, '28, SCC. '28 Kyle Club '27, '28 Boys' Club '28 Math Club '27 KATlIRX'N RANDALIH ,S'ecrr!avy I dream of ln'1'ng a .veeouti .llixx lx'a,v.rUu Lesbian '25, '26, '27, Sec. '20, 'l'reaS. '27 Latin Club '26, '27 Sec. Kyle Club '27, '28, Sec. '27 Y. VV. C. A. '20, '27 French Club '27 Orchestra '25, '26, '27 Senior 1'lay '28 'l'atler Annual '28 Tatler NX'cekly Lit. Editor '27 Ed.-in-Chief '28 Character Com. '26, '27, '28 Sec. Leisure Time and So- cial Life '27 Student Council '26, '27, '28 'l're-as. '28 l'AUI.1NE XYEST, Girlx' .4i1t'i.vrr I dream of living tl second C:l'l'fl'lYlI'l' Ifdvrleu Sxrimming, jr. Red Cross Life Saving llaslge Lesbian '25, '26, '27, '28 Vice Pres, Latin Club '25 llrainatic Club Vice Pres, '27 Girls' Glce Club '27 Y. VV. C. .X. '26, '27 Senior l'lay '28 Character Com. '26, '27 Student Council, Chairman Cafeteria Com. '28 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SPFNCER IIALQEN, Vice l'rr.vidr11t I dream of Iwiug a xecoud llfill Rogvr.r Latin Club '20 Kyle Club '28 Buys' Glee Club '27 Y. M. C. A. '26, '27, '28 Social Chairman '28 Boys' Club Pres. '28 Tatler .Xnnual '28 Tatler Weekly '27 Character Coin. '27, '28 Vice Chairman, Honesty Coin. '28 Student Council '27. '28 Social Chairman '28 Cshcr '2o, '27 GERALD RIIZFFERD, Treasurer X. I rlreum of Irving a second T1llIlPld.Y Ifliiivllw Football '25 Dramatic Club '27 Kyle Club '28 Boys' Glen Club '26 Y. M. C. A. '27 Boys' Club '26, '27 Math Club '27 Chess Club '25, '26 Senior Play '28 'Tatler llfeekly '20 Character Com. '20, '27 Student Council '27, Cliairnian Movie Com. '28 ERLE XVoo'roN, Iiuyx' Ad:'1'.vrr 1 dream of living a .rrromi Rell GI'al1yt ' Latin Club Treas, '25 Kyle Club '28 Y. M. C. A. '25, '26, '27 Cabinet '27, Treas. '28 Buys' Club '27, '28 Math Club '27, '20, '25 'l'rcas. '25 Senior Play '28 Cliaracter Com. '25, '26, '27 Student Council '27, '28 Chairman Grounds Com. '27 Chairman Halls Com. '28 SENIOR COMMITTEES OF THE JANUARY SENIOR CLASS OF 1928 Social C'0lIIllll'ffL'L' Miss llAr.in-3RsL1cHEN. .-l1i:'ixr1' Inna VAN .XRSDAl.I:f, C'1iairmun lllen Barber Bernice Hafner Elsie Houebin Ht-'len Hutt Hope Lztwreiice Maurice Merritt Ivan Murphy Betty Peterson Vera Yierling lllanis Donahoo L'b1.v.v Play and i'lIr1.r1'f C071lIlIlffL'l Miss FIQRREE. .'li1:'i.vr1' Biisslii BARR. CllGl'l'IllI1H Almina Allen Illanche McKeever Bessie Robinson Pilhlirity Ct7llll1ll'ffl'L' Mics. Bknoxs, .A14f1':'1.,w1' Rll'lIARl' IlRl'Cl'l. Chl'l1l'HIllll Clasx 1711-x' Committee Miss FICRRI-CE, rliifixvr STANTON S5il'1'1i, Cliairmun Hazel Doyle XYanila liunnieutt Doris Stewart Maxine Stump Florence 'l'llOlllllSOll Byron Hollis Chester Howell Clam Iliizner COIlllIll'fft'l' Mas. liAR'l'0N, gldriscz- X'lRGlNlA C2SllURN, C'll!1II'll7l1ll Harolil Gregory 'l'l1elina Kissock Vl'illie Neislar Anne Uennison lililon Comer nllL'L'Hldlll'l'llfl' CUUlllll'ffA'l' MR. MrGREiLoR, ,'liI:'ixi'1' IIUMIQR KING. C'll11l'l'IIll1lI Pauline Marohn Minerva NYoollarcl julm Cullqtiun Milton Moore ++++++++++++++4'-+4 +++++++++++4++++-6-4++64++++++ ++++++++ 4i++++4++++++ +4 Iilmrix Twelve .Xmilsfx ,XI.I.l4,lN I rlwariz uf lwlilg a xemlxd Clutwvim' Kam nf Tz'.ras North lligh '24, '25, '20 Y. VV. C. A, '20 French Club '26 Hmm- Iiumimnius Club '20, '27 Trcas, Senior Class Music and Play Coxuniittcc '28 GLEN Bmmi-:R 1 drranz of Irving a 5L'COIld Napolean Y X1 C 'X 'lli '77 S . . . . . . - . - , - Boys' Club '20, '27 Chxxractei' Cum. '20, '27 BIC!-QSIE BARR 1 dream of living n xeeomi Gale lVood.i', 'Tlic llarmony 11lH'I'lL'LlPIL Dramatic Club '26 VV. G. A. A. '25, '26, '27 Y. VV, C. A. '25. '20, '27, '28 Kylunian '20, '27, '28, Vice Pres. '28 Character Commission '27 PL-p Squad '27 V Music and Class Play Com. Chairman of Senior Class Mu- sic and Class Play Com. '28 ANNE liENN1soN I dream of Iwiug a xvcond fllury Pirkforam Roosevelt High '24, '25, '26, 77 Tatlcr Annual '28 Tatler NVeckly '28 RICHARD BRUCE I dream nf being a strand lVorld'.v Cha in p i 0 11 High Jzllllpef' Track '25, '26, '27, Captain VV. D. M. Football '27 VV. D. M. VV. D. M. Club '25 Student Council '27 Tatler Annual, Chairman of Athletic Committee '28 jour: CALHUUN I dream of being a .refund John Aff'C07'Il1ll'k'l Football '26, '27 Boys' Glec Club '27 Y, M. C. A. '20, '27 Boys' Club '27 Soloist Tatlcr Annual '27 HAZEL DUYLE 1 drermz of being a xvfaml Eve in the Garzlen uf Eden Orchestra '25. '26, '27 Y. VV. C. A. '25, '20 NV. G. A. A. '25 Tatlei' Annual '28 HARIILD GREGORY 1 flream of living a svvwlil C-'f1lT'l'lI Cmzlitlgeu Knoxville High Tatler Annual '28 Tatlci' NYcskly '28 llviww Il0l.1.rs 1 llruazn nf Ivrinnf 11 .vumzxll .llzrlf lM'f11f'.u'y Dos M0iiivs C2ll.lll1llC Aczulciny '25, '20 'Fl't'llCll L'luli '27 Buys' L'l11l1 '27 lfI.S!IC ll0Uu1x1N l lirnzlu of l'l'1HI1 a .rrcuml lirlw llu11i4'l.v Girls' Iiuskvt Hull '25. '20, '27 XY. G. AX. A. '25, '26 '27 Trp-s. '20, '27 Y. XY. L'. A. '25, '26 Ciiiasiiiu Iluwiau. 1 llrvulu nf Iwiny rl .wuullil Flzarlvx l'fn1lim'lc 'I'r:ick '25, '20, '27 XV. IJ. Xl. Fmmtlnzill '25 l.:nin fluli '20, '27, 'l'1'u:is. '27 Y. M. k'. .X, '20, '27 F11-m'li Club '27 lmys' Clulm '27 NY. ll, Bl. Clulw '25 Ili-Aiifv lll'Fl7 I drram of lvrirly 11 .vrcwzfi I.iH1l' Urfvlnm .4l7IIllt ' Clmmctci' Cum, '25, '20, '27 'l':nlur XYL-ckly '27 Girls' Clem- flulv '25, '20, '27 Orcliestm '2S. '20, '27 Y XY. C. A. '25, '20, '27 Slud:-nt Council '25, '20, '27, Svc. '25 Bznliici' Coin. Chziirmnn '27 . .7 XY. fi. A. A. -5, '26, '27 Src. '25 Lvslrinn Cluli '25, '20, '27, 'I'i's:xs. '27 Drznnntic Clulm '25, '20 XYANDA HvNN1uUT I llrfam nf bring u .vrfollzl Mm' l'l'IllI'V'Hj ' Girls' lluskvt Hall '20, '27 XV. G. A. '27 Yicc Pres. X.XN. L. A. 20 Ilmuiak Kim: 1 firram of lwbly a .vwmzfl Cronin' ll'z1.vI1i'r1gI1m Frmtlmll '27 Latin Clulm '25 Kyle Cluli '27, '28, Truzis. 27 .l..:....,..,-'28, Buys' Clulm '27 Y 'Nl L' X '75 '20 7, Sccy. '27 Cllccr Lczulur '20, '27 Extcimuorziiienus Spa-ukilig Tcznn '27 Uulsntz' 'l'cznn '27 'l'utlc-r .Xnnuzxl lfslitor-in-Cliicf '23 Tzitlur XXX-ekly '27 Clmrzictc-1' Ounniission '25, '20, '27, '28 Cl.:xii'in:m Lnyzllty Coin. '28 Stumlont Council '20, '27, '28, Clniirinzni Booster Cum. '27 L'llZlll'lll11ll Croumls Cum. '26 Clmirinzm llZlCC8l!lUTt'IltC Cum. nf Sc-nior Class '28 Sunni' Orzltiun '28 'l'nE1.MA Krssuflq I rlrmlnl nf lvrilrgl 11 .vrnuzd T1'Ili'1' tin' 7'ailvv Dminntic Clulm Y. NY. C. A. Muzi' Home I,,xwmQNc1i I alrvmzm of lu'1'11g zz .nwulzll I?l'!.vy Foxx Y. XY, C. A. '27, '28 All School Play '20 Lvsliiznl Club '20, '27 XYcst High llzxlnlvr '27 Clmmctcr Commission '26, '27 1 4 Tlllrlvrn Hl.'kNL'lllC Alk'K1iliY'ER I .flrvaln of lwillg a .Yvfuud Clara IJUIN' Yallcy ,lnnctiun High '24 YY. G. A. A., YY. D, M, '25, '26 Y. YY. L'. A. '25 Girls' Ulm' Clulr '20, '27 Olcllestra '20, '27 All Stlwul Plays '20, '27 'l'atlc1' Annual '28 Class Sung '28 lYlAI'liICl'1 MliRR1'r'r I zlrvanz nf lfvirxg a Xl2L'0l1d ll'0m1r1m' ll'il.vw1 Tcnnis '27 Band '25, '20 Orslwstra '25, '20 ATILTUN Alookli I rirwum of lwflzg a .vvrulnl .S'a11.va Fuutlmall '25, '30, '27 W. IJ, M. .78 Basket Ilall '20, '27, '28 Band '25, '20, '27, '28 Clmaractur Colnlmsslnn '26 - ,S .,.. , 1 llunmsty C4!lllII1lSSlLlIl '28 Stuclunt Council '20, '27, '28, Cl1airn1an Athletic Com. Y. Bl. C. A, '27, '28, Calnillvt '27. '28 Pnys' Clulx '27, '28 lxxxrv BIIVRPHY I zlrvaux of llL'lllgl a .VITUII11 I'-1111 Il'11itr11mr1 Dralnatic Fri-nclx Clulm Y. Al. L'. A. Buys' Clulm Llxaractur Connnission 'l'atl:'1' YYQACI-ily Stullcnt Cfuuncil AYll,I.ll1 Alun N1-ilsmu l firwlzm nf llL'I'Ily a xwrwzcl f'7Iln1LI'L'IlL1 Golf '20, '27 llrzunutir Clulm '20 Clmrzxctcl' k'tllllllllSSllI11 '27 llmnv licunrmnncs '20, '27, l'1'us. '27 Girls' Glu- Clulu '25, '20 VV. G. A. A. '25 Lesbian Y. XY, C. A, '25 X'lau.lNx.x Osnrux 1 drvum nf lmuzg a XL'L'UlIl1 .lf rx, If1'n11l.'.v l'c1- Squad '27 Lcslrian '25, '20, '27 Drznnatic L'lnlm '20 YN. I.. A. A. 25, '20 Y. YY. C. A. '2w '20 Fruncll Clnlr '25, '20, '27, 'l'1x-as. '27 Hmmm- Cmlfuxm-nes '25, '20, '27 L'lml':lctc1' Cnnnnission '25, '20, '27. '2N la-isurc 'I'in1c-Snvial l,ifc Com- nnssirmn Sony. '28 Clnxirlnan nf Svnim' flass Din- nur Cum. '28 'l'2lllL'l' YYL-rklp '27 151i'r'rY l'15'1'l-iksux 'H' lllvam of lvyzlzg a .vrfvlnl ffvnryl' l1'u.v.vH1'ld 'I'L-nnis '25. '20 . . . . .,7 I,u5ln:m 25, 20. - llmnmrmr Llnln '25 liixls' illcc klulw '25 XY. I.. A. A. .ln Y, XY, L'. A. '25, '20 Fra-ncll Clnlm '25, '20 Siumlvlll Cnuncil '27. ClulxRu0n1 Clxaivnlzul '2N l'L-11 Sqnml lwzlnln-1' '27 liziswlrc Rcnzlxswx I llrrum uf lll'lllH L1 .vwrmsll lfllnu ll'L1HAH'A' Huf'fn'r Y. XY. L'. A. '25, '20 YY. fl. A. A. 21 lxylonlan '21 llunn- lfrunmnics '27 'l':1tlL'x' Annual '28 SL-niwmr Class l'lay. L'0nnnvnc.-- nu-nt an-1 Alu-ic L'01n. '28 on l'lL'L'Il S1',xNT0N SMITH l ilrfam of living 11 .vcraxzd Nafmlz'ali Latin '25 Kyle '27, '28, Pres. '2S Y, M. C. .X. '25, '20, '27, Cabinet '20, '27, '28 Boys' Cluli '2X, Yiee l'i'es. '27 Nlzitli. Cluli. '20, '27, '1'1'czis.'27 Chess '20 Drziinzitics-l'l:1ys '28 lklrzltc '27 'l':itler Annunl '28 Tzitler Vlfeekly '27 Clmrnctei' Ccnnmissiun '20 Luyzilty Commission '27, Yicu- Cliziirmam Leisure 'l'imefSoci:il Life Clizxirmzm '28 Student Council Pres. '28 Svnim' Class Day Clmirmzin '28 Dmus S'1'liwAR'r I drrum uf' Iwiug ll .vrrullil .Vl'ro Tzitlc-i' .Xnnunl '28 Stuilcnt Council '27, '28, Lilwi':u'y Clmirinzin '28 I-lypzxtizl '28 Kyloniun '20, '27, Yice l'i'es, Xl.ix1Ni2 S'rL'Mi- I zlrvauz of Iwillu n .vrruml Gloria ,Y1uan.m11 l,L'Slll41lll '27 NN. Ci, A. A. ,J Frcncli Cluli '-7 Fmuiixra 'l'IIOM1'S41N I 1lrl'a1n of lniizg iz .wmizil Ruth l:1ilvr Kyle Club '27 Kylnninn '25, '20, '27 Y. VY. C. .X. '25, '20, '27 Girls' Glce Clulm '25, '20 CH1ll17l'll'C Club '25, '20 Cliziwicler Cnmmissiun '20, ,f Student Council '28, Chair. Major-Minor Com. Scllnul Opt-retta '20 Boone Cunfcrence '27 kn1'eti'rizi Bonklxeelmei' '20, - .,- U7 IRNA VAN ARSDAIJAZ I ilrvanz of lvviizg n .vrmzzfl Ilwfviixv 1el'j'lIUI1,.Y,' Lesliizin '20, '27 Latin '20 Kyle - lloys' lllee Cluli Accomp, '25 '70 '77 .77 c:i.iS G1i-i- Clulm '25, ua, '37 xv, cz. lx. lx. cf. i 7 Senior llziy '-7 Clmrzi-:ter Cmnniissinn '20, '27 Student Council '27, Service Clmirnmn '28 NlINlfRYA xx'UilIlAlll7 1 ilrraln nf being a .vmaliil Jlixx ll'aIkvr llnme lfcnn. Clulm. - , - XY. C. A. .X. '20, '27 llyputizi Clulm '27 W, '07 limox Comix I ilrvum of bring a .vccoud Iling Darling Swimming '25 Footlmll '25 Basket Bull '25, '20 Ymu YIERLING I drvam of Ivviny a .invalid ffl'l'fI'IlliL' Ifi1f'Vlr lmslxizin '27 Dramatic Cluls '27 VN'clf:1rc l'l:iy '27 Pep Squad '27 l7i'ffrrxl ++++ .UERNICE HAFNER I druam of bring a second Helen llf ilIs W. G. A. A. '25, 126, '27 Girls' Basket Ball Volley Ball Tennis Girls' Soccer PAULINE INTARMIN I dream of bring thc' .vccond grrafavf typisf' Tatler Annual '26, '27 Tatler XVeekly '26, '27 Home Economics '27 SENIOR CHRONICLE Senior Get-Together Picnic Kid my ..,....,.,......,.,,,,.,,.,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,, Informal Dance ,,,, Formal Dance ,..,,,., Baccalaureate Program ,...,. Parents' Tea .....,. 'Class Dinner Class Day ...................i.i....,..,,i....,, , COI1lI1'lC1'1CCI11C11t P1'0'gI'2lITl ...,... Final Day of School ........... .S'in'fcc1z ..,,.,October 12, 1927 .......October 30, 1927 December 3, 1927 lwulariiiary 6, 1928 .,,,,,.,,,.j'a11i1ary 22, 1928 ......Ia1n1ary 22, 1928 ,..,,,...,.Jal1i1ary 23, 1928 .January 24, 1928 .,..,.jam1a1'y 26, 1928 .,.........Jan11ary 27, 1928 ++++++++++ PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS VVe are the last pupils who will be so honored as to receive diplomas from VVest High. It is a great privilege and we should make the most of it. As we look back we see many great men and women listed among the Alumni of our school. ls not this sufficient incentive to make us strive to succeed? XYe are the last of XYest High to have the chance to carry its name to the heights. Let us work and labor to bring only honor to this last class of ours. XYest High has given us something which is priceless and which it is our duty to use. Our education can make successes of us if it has taught us to work, if it has taught us that success lies in helping others and making this world a better place for those who follow us. lf we are to do this it is for us to consider seriously some of the prob- lems confronting the world today. First, it is our duty as coming citizens to try to understand each otherg and by each other I mean not only those of us who are present, but all the millions of young people in the many lands whose environment is dif- ferent from ours. XYe should attempt to realize how our French friends feel concerning debt settlements and tariff lawsg how foreigners feel about our immigration laws. We should study the matter so that we can do the right thing concerning the foreigners and our own manufacturers and laborers. lt is also our duty to spread our doctrine of equality all over the world so that all our brothers and sisters in foreign lands may have equal chances. This would remove much of their discontent and prevent many disagreements which start wars. , Then we must strive to become a nation of law observers, so that our National Constitution shall remain supreme, and all acts and amendments under it shall be honored and obeyed. It is, of course, a great tempta- tion to mock some of its laws and make light of them, but this is very disastrous. lf the law were not good and necessary, it would not have been passedg therefore, we must obey it because of its worth. Also, it tends to decrease the worth of all other laws, if one is disregarded. So it is evi- dent that we should obey the law because disobeying brings such dire re- sults. lt is taking an awful responsibility for one young person or any one person to say something is wrong which at one time the whole nation said was good and just. ln addition we must, as future employers and employees, strive to be fair so that the industrial difficulties of today may be eliminated. We must, as future workers, strive to be fair to our employers by giving them as much work as we can. As future employers, we should study living condi- tions and costs, and give our workers sufficient income that they and their families may live decently and have some pleasure in life. Correspondingly, the worker must learn to save and budget his income so that he can receive the most good from it. As employers we should study hygienic problems so that our workers might work in the conditions which will be best for their health and likewise give them the highest efficiency. As you see, then, it is a very serious problem to live today. and its solu- tion must demand our fullest attention. -NIILTON BLANC. 4 44+ Scent tcm: CLASS ORATION The XYorld War, Peace, and the League of Nations For centuries nations have been at war, yet for centuries they have been trying to preserve peace. This gigantic problem has confronted the leaders of the world and it has not yet been solved. The monster war has continued to advance. Although war produces a few beneficial results, no man of normal intelligence will deny that it is detrimental to the welfare of society. It diverts the energies of the nations engaged in it into unpro- ductive channels. It plunges nations into debt and annihilates their youth. It demoralizes their public spirit. In the midst of a splendid attempt to stay its rapid advance, the world war came. America was caught in the meshes of intricate European entangle- ments through her commercial, rather than political, relations with the na- tions of Europe. Such energetic action, and such unity of purpose had never before been known in the history of America. America gave her heart and soul to win the war. One million American boys and men marched forth with sorrowful hearts but determined souls to end war by war, and make the world safe for democracy. Eighteen XYest High boys marched gallantly with them, and now they lie, our honored dead, in foreign fields, in foreign soil. Many a khaki clad American lad died with a smile on his lips, contented, because he felt that he had fought and died in the last great war the world would ever know, and because he knew he had helped to free the people of the world from the powerful grip of the tyrant's hand. Our activities at home were, perhaps, even greater than those abroad. Each man, woman, and child did something in service for the noble cause. Vlihen the enthusiasm reached its highest pitch the armistice came. Amer- ica rejoiced amid showers of confetti and lusty shouts of the happy multi- tudes. The peace conference was held at Paris. Germany was stripped of all her power. Boundaries were adjusted and new nations were created. But most important of all was the introduction of a plan which, looking into the future, would make sure that another such war could never occur. It called for the formation of a league of nations, which league was to arbi- trate the quarrels of nations by means of a world court and enforce, if necessary. its decisions by military force. Today all the leading nations of the world belong, except the United States of America. Our congress re- fused to join because it believed our forces would be called upon to fight in quarrels which have little or no bearing upon the welfare of our nation. In our position we keep company with Mexico and Russia. Nine years have passed swiftly since the signing of the armistice. Yet it seems as though the recollection of it were but a distant memory. The tumult of the war has ceased. Men and women have returned to their peaceful pursuits. As we look back upon the war, sorrow saddens our hearts. Wie see the result of the war and feel our increased responsibility. Did the war end war? Did our soldier boys make the world safe for democ- racy? No, I believe not. But they made a wonderful beginning. It re- mains for us, the living, to complete their unfinished task. Many of us have thought our duty done when we won the war. Sad it is, indeed, that many labored during the war to put an end to war and oppression, but ++ ++++++ +4 Eighteen +4-++4+++ +++ refuse to labor with equal effort to preserve the peace whose tranquil em- brace fosters the prosperity of our nation. Our duty is not yet done. lt is for us to abolish forever the institution of war and the oppression of the weak by the strong. lf we break faith with those who died, they will not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. From the war we have learned that problems which confront Europe confront us alsog that trouble in Europe means trouble in Americag and that wars in Europe or in any other part of the world are bound to affect the destinies of our nation. The common belief is to the contrary. For years we have followed the advice of XYashington, who says in his fare- well address, Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. XN'hy quit our own to stand on foreign ground? XYhy, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, en- tangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalry, interest, humor, or caprice? It is our true policy to steer clear of perma- nent alliances with any portion of the foreign world. VVashington's advice, if such a person as I may be permitted to comment upon the words of so great a man as our first president, was sound under the conditions of those times in which he lived. But conditions have changed. Today a huge steamship may cross the Atlantic in less than a week, compared to the two months it took the fastest ship to cross in the days of XYashington. Today airships can cross that mighty span of water in less than forty-eight hours. Telephones, the telegraph, and radio connect us with the most remote parts of the world. How then, does the fact that we are separated by a body of water from the rest of the world place us in a position aloof from the rest of the world? The nations of the world are bound so closely together that. as the motion of one drop of water affects the motion of the other drops surrounding it, the troubles of one nation alone will affect the destinies of the other nations of the world. For this reason all future wars will in- volve the whole world as did the last one. lf we are agreed that our nation will be affected by disturbances in other parts of the world, why should we not join the League of Nations, an organization which is wise enough to arbitrate justly, and has strength enough to enforce its decisions? If we do this we have kept faith with those who lie in Flanders fields. ln conclusion, peace is a divine blessing to the people. Surely any sacri- fice on our part to secure and preserve it will be of great service to hu- manity. The time has come when America must realize that she is a part of the world and not a world in itself. Th world war was fought to end war and make the world safe for democracy. Eighteen of our own boys fought and died with this purpose in their hearts. Have these, our gold star boys, died in vain? No, God forbid. lt is for us to carry on their unfinished work. Let us take renewed courage and exert all our efforts to complete their task. Let us not be stubborn. Let us be fair and square. Let us, trusting in God as our helper, fall in with and aid any plan which, although calling for a sacrifice on our parts, will make the world safe for democracy. -Honiara Kixc. HHH :'++++4++++++ Ninctrvn ++++ CLASS Soma W 'b5 HND nTusu by BLANLhi Maffiivirr. J- ,I , J via! 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Many have been the hours of gladness shared together, Gladness in our play and in our labors. XVe have given to thee all our service and loyalty, NYe have tried to uphold all of thy traditions, lYe have worn thy colors with honorg lYe have learned, in thy classrooms, many of our highest idealsg Many of our firmest friendships have been formed within thy walls. Clubs and conferences have helped us, Shown us the joy and helpfulness of friendship. Many defeats have we shared togetherg This has taught us the principle of good sportsmanship XYhich is needed all our lives. Now we are leaving Old lYest High. All are looking forward to attaining higher things, Making lYest Highls name and our names more famous. Though we no longer wander through thy halls, lX'e will always remember our Alma Mater.-FLoR15NCE THOMPSON. CLASS WILL Xle, the january class of 1928, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, rendering void all other documents made by any mem- ber of this class at a preceding date. To the -lunior School we bequeath all parking places heretofore for- bidden in the east end of the building. To the faculty we return all unsatisfactory grades for future distribu- tion. lrma Van Arsdale leaves her unbending dignity to Ruth Chambers to be used in future assemblies. Glen Barber, Vera Vierling, and Maxine Stump bequeath their great height to lVorlie Frost. To Gladys james, Elsie Houchin and XYanda Hunnicutt leave their ability to monopolize the gym teacher's time and devotion. Bernice Hafner and Pauline lllarohn leave their extreme powers of ora- tory to Fannie Garsh. Hope Lawrence, Helen Huff, Bessie Barr, and Bessie Robinson be- queath their ability to form lasting friendships to Velma Morain and Ramona Hall. Maurice Merritt leaves his versatile attainments to Harold Kempton. lvan Murphy, Florence Thompson, and Harold Gregory bequeath their boisterous manners to Betty Saunders, Marjorie Mahalfa, and Elmer Neufeld. Betty Peterson leaves her vogue fashions to Helen Drake to be used with moderation. Almina Allen, Hazel Doyle, Thelma Kissock and XYillie Neislar be- queath their studious habits to .lacquetta Reese, Ramona lVhetzel, and Grace Connelly. Twenty-ouc To Irma Talbott, Blanche McKeever bequeaths her ambitions to play the role of Ophelia. Stanton Smith leaves his ability to argue with the faculty to Dauris Rogers. Chester Howell bequeaths his ability to write liquid lyrics to XYilfred Stone in case he, too, should love a Mary, Doris Stewart leaves her scientific mind to Phillip Middlesworth. Dick Bruce and Milton Moore bequeath their athletic fame to Harold XValker and Manley Hoppe. Anne Bennison leaves her ability to establish Roosevelt friendships to Carol Anderson. Virginia Osburn and Minerva VVoodard bequeath their literary style to Mildred Hamm and Madeline Larson. Homer King leaves his shyness to Lincoln Coate. Milton Blanc bequeaths his power of mastication to Stanley Wieiser, hoping that he, too, may keep it under control. Spencer Hagen and Verle VVooton bequeath their ability to fascinate the weaker sex to Ray Fisher and VVill Rutherford. Kathryn Randall leaves her capacity for work to Catherine Torey. Gerald Metferd leaves his treasured hat to Harold Breed in the hope that it will receive the proper rejuvenation. Pauline XVest leaves her habit of arriving at school -before eight o'clock to Catherine Kensinger. Byron Hollis bequeaths his ineligibility record to anyone who can sur- pass it. Lastly, we make, constitute, and appoint Russell Fisher of XYest High to be executor of this, our last will and testament, the making of which was witnessed by us whosenames are underwritten : AL SMITH, CHARLES PADDOCK,,llHOMAS EDISON. RICHARD DIX, CLASS DAY The last Senior Class Day was held Tuesday, January the 24th, at two o'clock. The program opened with the address by the president of the class, Milton Blanc. At the conclusion of his address the class poem, Written by Florence Thompson, was given. Kathryn Randall, and Blanche McKeever, two talented violinists, gave a violin duet. The class will, which was declared to be the last will and testimony of the class of 1928, was read by Doris Stewart. XN'e then turned back to the serious part of the program and listened to the class oration on The NYorld VVar. Peace and the League of Na- tions, by Homer King. The surprise part of the program was then presented, a brief history of XYest High. Stanton Smith proved to be a very interesting and accurate historian. He gave a number of very interesting incidents in the History of VVest High. The various members of the class illustrated the hrst formal party held at Wlest High, the moving of West High from the old building downtown to the building on the corner of Fifteenth and Center, and the combining of the Junior and Senior schools. Mr. Smith presented the Honoraria after which the class song, which was composed by Blanche McKeever, was sung by the entire class as they left the auditorium. Q++++++4 Twenty-two ++++++ ' +++++++ ++++++++++ +++++f++++++++++++YYY THE SENIOR PLAY, ADAM AND EVA AM ll cniiiwly, Aclznn :incl ltfvzlf' tht- play prcscntcil hy thc .lzintiitry vlziss nf WIS un t ictulmer 38th, was tint- nf thc liest plays 1-ver prcscntctl :it Wt-st lligh. L'nrlcr the rmtipctctit ilii'ct'tinn of Xliss lit-t't'ct', thc cast, which in- clntlt-tl thret- memhers front lower classes. pci'fm'1iicrl vxccptiiiiizilly wcll. 'l'hc play is :i stnry nf :in t'XlI'ZlYZlgZlIll fznnily. thc fztthcr nt' which flv- citlwl tw tzilcc 21 vziczitinn trip tn Sunth ,Xtm-rivzn, llc lt-ft Nlr, Smith, his hnsint-ss nizinzigcr, in uliztrge nt' his fznnily. ln nrclcr tu mziltc his clizirgcs nitirc zipinvcizttivc, Ailzini Smith pmteiitlvrl that thc hnsint-ss nf Mr. King was rninctl :intl ftimcrl tht- family tu iiinve tint nn the f:1rm,whcrt' they ctvnltl L-zirn their salt , Nlr. King, ttpnn his rt-turn fuunil his zit'istwcr:ttim' family raising cliiflacns. Aftcr mnch ilncstinning, Aclzim Smith uiiifcssc-tl thzil thif whnlc story uf thc' ruin was zt fzllw. 'lirtie tn fnrin, Amlzttn :intl lfvzi wt-rc loft liztppy in each tmtlit-r's :irms :ts the cnrtziin clusccl. XX-rlc Xtniitnii in thc rulc of Mr. King 1wm'ti':1yt-rl this cltzn'ztt'ti-t' with Il nzttnrztlncss that wus nnthing shnrt uf rcmzirlazthlc. L'nclc lltwzirc, pm! trztyc-tl hy Klzinlcy l'lnppe. wits ll t-mm-ily in himst-lf. Kzitliryn lizintlzill :ts lfwi. thc chztrming ynnng rlzitighter nf Klr. King. zitttiictccl that zlttilit-lift' :is well :is twin zirilcnt stiiturs, llr, llclcmzttt-r :incl lmral Aiitlrcw. lllzinclit' Nlt'lsCL'X'L't' plztycfl thc part of thc clclcr tlflllgfllili' -lttlici' cxccptiimztlly wcll. tit-rzilcl Klctlcrcl :ts L'lititnii zulilecl :1 grcztt clczil tn thc stivrcss nl' tht- play. 'lihc vztst inchtm I 2 V lul U A Y. ' Klr. lxmg .,.,,,,,, ,. . YN crlc XX nuttin lam Ising, . ..... xzitln-yn lxzinclnll ,-Xnnt ,Xlilit-5' lint-ltt-r. 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D R E A F 2. , f X Q Q S N HIM Q 3 Q S . gi n-- fs i X N N - x H X S S An .uf X X x X X Q S X ' S S x XX X XXX X gk X X V X x x S x 5 x S X 5+++++4++O++++ +4 YJ XVhen it was learned that YVest High Senior High School was to be abandoned at the end of the fall semester in January, the members of the present 12-B class felt themselves in a serious predicament. After attend- ing our school for some three and one-half years, they found that their class was to be divided, some going to one school and some to another, and that they were to be unable to graduate from W'est High, the school that had given them their training and within the walls of which most of their true friendships had been formed. The members of the class, although unable to organize, were permitted to hold meetings, and committees were chosen to make their last semester in VVest High an enjoyable one and to bring together the whole class that they might become acquainted with one another. The committees appointed were the Formal, Informal, Picnic, and Banquet Committees, Twcntygsix +++++++ SENIOR B'S v First Row fleft tu rightjz E. Soclerland, L. Smith, G. Humphrey, Y. Mackay, M. Kizcr, M. McCormick, G. Page, SY Sonnenberg, A. Gillespie, H. Berning. Second Row deft to rightbz C. Torey, G. james, F. Schmidt, S. Herlxrecht. E. Perkins, M, Fry, M. Rice, M. Grant, J. Ortalc. Third Row tlcft to rightj: E. Michel. I. Patterson, 1. Shire, li. TIwrusIsei'ry, I. Szngers, L. Nicudcmus, B. Irvin, J. Tliomlmson, L. Conte. 1 Q First Row tleft to rightj: F. Silkv, M. Hudson, O. Adkisson, M. Mziliaffa, L, Ahrcns, C. Ken- singer, P. Slater, L. Huff, C. Anderson, R. Chambers. Second Row tleft to rightlz M. Hoppe, D. NVMIQ, M. Doyle, F. Gzirsh, D. Annvzug lf. Clcmmuns H. Jenkins, H. Knipp, E. Drake, E. Slye. Thirrl Rim' lleft to righti: H. Kemptun, S, Kelso, F. McN6ilQy. F. NYixmn, D. Rogers, S. YYeiscr j. VVilIizuns, Y. VVo0ds. P. Beall, L. Yau Clusteu. Fourth Row Lleft to righti: I. Bennett. S. Mnlum. Tft'r11ty-sr:'vn +++++ 4-4+ + THE SENIOR B PICNIC It is usually customary for the Senior A's to hold their annual picnic sometime during the fall or spring. This year, however, the Senior Bls also held a picnic in view of the fact that they will not be 12 A's at VVest High. The time was set for 4:00 o'clock, October 10th. Soon after school a large crowd of 12 B's gathered at the Center Street entrance to find out just where they were supposed to go, as no one seemed to know anything about it. It turned out to be a treasure hunt. Two cards were found tacked to the doors. One of these was green and the other was pink, but both had instructions telling where the next clue might be found. By drawing colored slips from a hat, the group was divided into two parts, the holders of pink slips and those of green slips. Each person followed the directions found on the cards of his particular color. After visiting a number of places such as the Hoyt Sherman Place and the Ford plant, they at last arrived at the Eighteenth Street Bridge. There appeared to be no signs or clues telling where to go to next, so it was decided that the water plant would probably be the next stop. However, before they had arrived at the water plant, Mrs. Brooks was discovered across the road from the plant where the picnic was to be held. It was learned here that there was a treasure hidden in the immediate vicinity. Fanny Garsh seemed to have a very good idea of just where the place was but refused to give any infor- mation to anyone else. Marion Kizer was the lucky one and discovered the all-day sucker. The boys were called upon to build a fire and everyone was detailed to gather wood. This work was soon accomplished and all appeared to be hungry enough to appreciate something to eat. Sticks were secured from neighboring bushes and wieners were roasted on them. Mr. Smith seemed to enjoy the hot cocoa quite as much as anyone else. It was soon found that marshmellows had been provided and there was a general scramble for them. After the remains of the repast had been cleared away, someone sug- gested that they play Run sheep run and the suggestion was heartily agreed to. At the close of this game, it was discovered that most of the students were thoroughly stuck up with burrs, and a good bit of time was spent in removing them. Mrs. Brooks stated that she had never played Barnyard Chorus . A number of those present volunteered to teach her. A number of people also received instructions in playing Rabbit, After this Severt Malumls Ford managed to transport the crowd to the city and the picnic became a delightful memory. THE INFORMAL It was on Friday night, the 18th of November, that a number of boys brought their best girls to the school gymnasium to enjoy the 12 B informal' party. Every one present was pleased with the form of program that fol- lowed. The plans were rather unique in as much as the first half of the evening was spent in playing games instead of devoting the entire time to dancing. This type of party proved to be very satisfactory as it afforded amusement for both the non-dancers and the dancers. The games were ar- ranged and supervised by Florence Wixom in a very excellent way. The +++++ Twenty-eight I 4+-4 +++++-5 group was first divided into four teams with a leader for each. The captains for the different sides were: Paul Beall, Lewis Huff, Ivan Shive, and Stanley Weiser. After everything was completely organized the fun began. There were eight contests and the heads of the various divisions appointed members to represent them in each. For first place in the affairs an award of five points was given. After the tournament was over the number of points won by each team was compiled, revealing the fact that Lewis I-Iuff's team had won the bag of peanuts with a grand total of fifteen points. Dur- ing the time in which these games were being played, the teams appeared to be very hostile one to anotherg however, as soon as the prize had been awarded, the competitors Hocked about the winners in a most friendly manner. It is barely possible that these people wanted a peanut or two, if not more. It was about this time that the orchestra arrived on the scene and the dancing part of the program commenced. The music was rendered by a very clever organization composed of students from Roosevelt High. Wle are all indebted to Carol Anderson for the service of this splendid orchestra, for it was through her efforts that this group was engaged. To Dauris Rogers a great deal of thanks and appreciation should be given for the success of the party as he furnished the lighting effects which lent beauty to the scene. . .l- i. -l- SENIOR B FORMAL The good-will of the Christmas season, which radiated from every in- dividual. contributed to the unusual success of the Senior B Formal, a notable event of December 22nd, Being the only holiday dance of the year, it attracted numbers of students in the Senior school. The forty couples who attended were delighted with the simple. yet adequately, decorated gym. The vari-colored lights created an air of the unreal. which served to stimulate friendliness among the dancers. The committee secured a very satisfactory orchestra whose music was entrancing. The services of Al Levich and his fellow-players were ob- tained by john Bennett. After the dance was well-started, the couples formed a double line, marched to the Christmas tree, and received from Santa Claus unique favors on which were numbers for the elimination dance which followed. This proved to be very enjoyable. The winners were Carol Anderson and Lincoln Coate. Each received a prize. During the intermission a special feature dance, given by Virginia and Vernice Anderson, was greatly appreciated by everyone. The performance was unusually clever and helped to give this class formal an atmosphere of individuality. The committee, composed of fifteen members of the 12 B class, worked willingly and industriously to make this event successful. They sold an unusual number of bids and helped with the making of the programs. The group was composed of: Marjorie Mahaffa, Chairmang Paul Beall, john Bennett, Lloyd Shelton, Bede Irvin, Harold Kempton, john Ortale, John Patterson, Ivan Shive, Donnabelle Smith, Catherine Torey, Catherine Ken- singer, Hilda Berning, Florence Schmidt, and Sophia Sonnenberg. This formal was an outstanding event of the Senior B Class functions and offered an admirable opportunity for the development of friendship. ++ Twenty-nine +++++r H+ 12-B BAN QUET As a grand finale to the 12 B functions. a banquet was held on the evening of january eleventh in the VVest High Cafeteria. The subject used for the toast program, although rather queer, was a very appropriate one. At the student council-faculty conference held at Commerce, Iowa, a certain member of this unfortunate class arose and, after a lengthy oration, closed with the following remark: 'WVe 12 B's are surely getting horsed! Not having forgotten that incident, as this ex-- pression has been used several times since, it was decided that the subject should be Horsed. Lewis Huff, acting as toastmaster, introduced the following speakers: H-Dauris Rogers O-Catherine Torey R-Glorene Humphrey S-Ivan Shive E-Marjorie Mahaffa D-Mr. Smith Many special features added to the glory of the occasion. The decor- ations and place cards were of course very horsy. The programs contained a picture of a horse with a rather wild disposition, who, in raising up his hind legs had kicked over a bucket of water labeled the 12 B's. As the water flowed in all directions, so the students of this class will go out of XVest High to find a place in which to finish their education. The menu appeared in horse terms, and proved the assertion that Horse Meat is really marvelous eatingf, Several added attractions, including dinner music, added to the good time which was enjoyed by all. T The committee in charge of the banquet deserves much credit for its success. It was made up of the following: CHAIRMAN-Edward Slye. PROGRAM-Manley Hoppe, Stanley XVeiser, Glorene Humphrey, Norvin Myers. BANQUET-Marion Kizer, Severt Malum, Mildred Clemmons, Sam Kelso. DECORATIONS etc.-Margaret McCormick, Dauris Rogers, Helen Jenkins, Edgar Michel, Francis Silke. THE DESTINY OF THE 12-B CLASS VVith the closing of VVest High as a Senior school, it is very interesting to note that the 12-B class will be scattered among the three schoolsg North Roosevelt, and East. Those who will go to North High will be Lucille Ahrens, Carol Anderson, Dorothy Annear, Paul Beall, John Bennett, Hilda Berning, Ethel Bond, Letha Buckley, Mildred Clemmons, Lincoln Coate, Margaret Doyle, Edwin Drake, Max Fry, Fannie Garsh, Annabel Gillespie, Susie Herbrecht, Mary Hodson, Manley Hoppe. Lewis Huff. Glorene Humphrey, Bede Irvin, Helen jenkins, Sam Kelso, Harold Kempton, Marion Kizer, Finis McNeiley, Virginia Mackey, Severt Malum, Edgar +++++++++++ Thirty ++++++++++++++ +4 ++++++ Michel. Lester Nicodemus, Neil Norton, John Ortale, Genevieve Page, John Patterson, Edward Perkins, Mary Phelan, Roy Ramsay, Meyer Rice, Dauris Rogers, Ivan Shive. Frances Silke, Lloyd Shelton, Pauline Slater, Edward Slye, Donnabelle Smith, Elsie Soderland, Sophia Sonnenberg, jack Thompson, Katherine Torey, Dorothy lVade, Stanley VVeiser, james XV il- liams and Florence NVixom. The following students will attend Roosevelt next semester: Helen Knipp, Margaret McCormick, Florence Schmidt, Gladys james, Catherine Kensinger, VVilliam Gusland, and Marjorie Ma- haffa. Our class will be represented at East High by John Sagers. Not one of our members will attend Lincoln during the latter half of the school year. 11 A's Front Row tleft to rightj: J. Allison, L. Norton, J. Spencer, H. Peggs, G. Anderson. A. Young, H. Drake, R. Olmsted, F. Sneddon, O. Devine. Second Row tleft to rightj: D. Grimm, I. Marsh, R. Ganschow, L. Robinson, A. Amick, M. Dutton, B. McDaniels, G. jasper, D. Olson, A. Santiago. Third Row tleft to rightlz R. VVertsch. K. VValton, j. Colburn, G. Mains, N. Myers, M. Hunter, K. Shanklaud, B. Holmes, E. NVestphahl, F. Cornell. Fouth Row Cleft to rightlz E. Newcomb. .s.....l . , Front Row tleft to rightlz O. Saunders, A. Heaps, lf. Jackson, B. Silke, G. Ralston, j. Younger- rnan, VV. Stone, M. Crawford, B. Polen. Second Row Cleft to rightj: M. Nicholson, R. Heninger, B. Boesrup, M. Hamm, A. Benson. R. Whetzel, M. Newcomb, D. Clark, VV. Lantz, P. Midcllesworth. Third Row tleft to rightlz VV. Rutherford, C. Hull, Ray Fisher, I. Shaw, VV. Brown, C. Hull, H. Breed, C. Gayer, A. Yan de Venter. Fourth Row lleft to rightjz K. Dahlman, Russell Fisher. ++++++ ++++++ Thirty-one ++++ 11 B's n gn Front Row fleft to rightlz H. Strcepey, C. Martin, M. Traister, C. Kurtz, M. Halse ', A. J , . , . ,. ansen, A. NN arrington, L. Ierkms, E. Vhnachor, J. Ruclek. 3 Second Row fleft to rightlr M. Larson, M. Gibbons, G. Connelly, G. Dobson, E. Guild, F. Bell, L. McFarland, 1. Carson, J. Giegold, R. Burris, Back Row Cleft to rightl: D. McKay, E. McCorkle, VV. Hawkins, J. Allen, L. Diehl, G. Jennings, R. VVray, H. Harlan, S. Jacobson, J. Hayes. 't 'l Front Row Cleft to rightj: N. Olsen, M. Hoth, L. Burt, M. ShcriFf, Z. VVailsworth, D. Norton, H. Nurthrup, W. Ixmzlc, L. Darland, F. Hawkins. Secongl Row lfleft to rightj: VV. Redden, M. Blackledge, L. Baxter, F. Crary, M. Ruwen, R. Hall, X. Morann, C. Jensma, L. Nazarene, E. Sharp, M. Cotnnm. Third Row llcft to rightb: J. Sandberg, li. Neufeld, F. Lichty, H. McLaughlin, H. Lewis, VV. Ashby, C. Hayward. Fourth Row Cleft to riglitjz E. Lindquist, L. Cory, H. Rice, B. Gibson, VV. Frost, R. Shay. Thirty-two '6'++++4++++++ . ++++4++++++ 10A 4 First Row Cleft to rightjz G. Green, VV. Hull, B. Lacey, E. Colton, R. Stone, Y. Hnyner, IT. Baird, D. Thomas, H. Patten. Second Row Cleft to rightj: K. Morris, XV. Neislar, A. Dewey, H. Fingeret, M. bl. Griffith, M. Neff, J. Stokely, H. Harding, K. Colton, Third Row Cleft to rightjz D. Orr, H. Sparks, H. Rogers, A. Bennett, C. Quzxife, L. Egnvn- lxergcr, J. VVidis, D. Armington. First Row Cleft to rightj: M. Efnor, M. McKirg:m, G. Christensen, I. Rulicsli,-L. Lxindis, R. Parsons, A. Hulbert, B. Sanders, Z. Cassell, G. Yore. Second Row Cleft to rightl: H, McLucas, B. Marohn, K. Bradhelrl, J. Alibcr, G. Clzuischow. A. Bishop, L. Gibson, G. Butts, M. Malsom, C. Reed. Third Row Cleft to rightlz J. Everrett, M. Johnson, M. Spuzzclln, K. Baxter, J. Linn, T. Glasset, J. McFarland, VV. Zimmerli, R. Blount, D. Drew. H . ' - 7.111-ff-X'-fI1fL'l' 10B r ,, First Row Cleft to rightlz VV. Drake, C. Elbert, C. Stradley, D. Howard, J. Bennett, J. Schlagel E. Ferguson, F. Moore, E. Parisi, E. Masterson. Second Row Cleft to rightl: J. Blackledge, M. Wilkinson, H. Franklin, C. Schmidt, H. Cox M. Calhoun, M. Eaton, A. Schaefer, M. Mattausch, H. King. Third Row Cleft to rightl: C. Tudor, F. Brunclage, H. Carr, H. Roth, VV. Carson, J. Noah, I Taylor, G. Shuler, L. Jansen, L. jury, M. Allen. Fourth Row Cleft to rightlz R. Lane, F. Braden. 10B First Row Cleft to rightl: F. McNviley, H, Norton, M. Yan Fleet, D. Marquis, VV. Milllington, A. Wlciser, VV. Coan, ll. Ginsnan, IC. Mahanta. Second Row Cleft to rightl: R. Henson, F. Smithhart, E. Rowen, C. Strong. B. Cunningham M. Hinies, A. Knutson, XY. Burke, J. Mossie, G. McLaughlin. Third Row Cleft to rightlz FI. Longnecker, 1. Alexander, VV. Nelson, C. Stromlaeck, J. Rush, F. Irvin, L. Crawford, R, Duffy, R. Draper, B. Elbert, Y. Taylor. - .- L-.. C First Row Cleft to riglitlz J, Toussaint. M. McClure, L. jaffet, M. Steele, Y. Th-qucaith, Y Hcskutt, B. 'l'liompsi:n, M. Elliott, M. McPhee. Second Row Cleft to rightl: M. llrzuid, L. Schoonover, Il. VYilson, li. Gannier, L. VVelch lf. johnson, M. llayes, Y. RrlCxvllllLl1l'lS, Y. Himan, Ci. Smith. Third Row Cleft to rightl: lf. Tallrot, G. Yan Meter, M. Dudley, J. Elly, G. Dyer, A. Sims T. Edgar. R. Gardner. H. Thompson. Fourth Ron' Cleft to rightlz L. l'earlm:in, VV, Simons, J. O'Brien, R. Chapman, G. Dixon, M B.-chermau, li. Cunningham. ' +4-G++-0-+++4++++++++0 ++++++++++++++'CrV+ T11irt,i'-four MWKmlllllWlWW T P N'J. , Z if ,A P5 1 1 H02 32 Q 'Nj .ICJ xx ,X X ff I H 'mnuwm wmmfg + H , - I f Ml 3' 'M I f k M 2 X Q S ig 1 X X E +444 HISTORY OF BUILDING In the beginning of all beneficial projects there are many objections, delays, and confusions. We find this to be true, not only in the organiza- tion of governments, but in the establishment of public school systems. This happened when the attempt was made to inaugurate public schools in Des Moines. The true good of a scheme, however, is determined by its ultimate achievement and, judged from this standpoint, XVest High, as a distinct part of the Des Moines school system has been a remarkable suc- cess. Before 1850 the settlers in the vicinity of Des Moines made no pro- vision for the education of their children. After that date, however, they established and supported a school which cared for grade and high school pupils and offered the same course to all. This crude semblance of an insti- tution of learning was the embryo of public education in Des Moines. Its advancement was retarded by numerous conservatives who disregarded the undesirable location and limited opportunities of the school. As time passed the school was moved from a Methodist church to an unfinished court house and from there to a brick building at Ninth and Locust. In 1864 it was decided to establish a separate high school at Sixth and School Streets in the 4th VVard Building. The first class, composed of three girls and one boy, was graduated in 1868. The school was moved several times in the next few years. When in 1865 the pupils occupied the new Lincoln Building, it was thought that a permanent site for the high school had been found. By 1888 the enrollment had so increased that the building at Fifteenth and Center streets was built. It was at the dedication in 1889 that the name, West High, was first given to the school. The addition to the east of the first building was erected in 1902. In 1888 it was thought that the newly-finished building would suffice for the next twenty-five years. The enrollment so increased that in 1915 fifteen hundred students were attending Vlfest High. In 1923 about eigh- teen hundred high school pupils were receiving their education in this in- stitution. In the fall of that year Roosevelt High was opened and a Junior high installed at Mlest in connection with the smaller senior school. Be- cause of the westward trend of Des Moines' business section, enrollment decreased, and in 1927 it was deemed advisable to discontinue VVest High Senior School and to use the building for seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students. The pupils in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades were sent either to North or Roosevelt to complete their secondary education. This is the story of the first high school of Des Moines-its origin. growth, and discontinuance. But more unusual than this is the history of the various ideals and traditions, clubs, and activities which were developed during its seventy-five years of existence. All of these were assimilated by the students, and every graduate of West High has been improved and broadened by his contact with the activities which the school has so thoroughly fostered. The school XVest High is no more, but the stan- dards of the institution are indestructible, for they have become vital parts of the lives of hundreds of former students. For VVest High I VVill + . Tlzirfy-six LINCOLN BUILDING XYEST HIGH, 1880 WEST HIGII 'IYJDAY ++++++++++ 4 THE CURRICULUM ln 1864 when Wlest High was started, the main subjects in the two lower grades were arithmetic, geography, U. S. history. English, algebra, and music. In the two upper grades. Latin, English, higher mathematics. and science were taught. Science was stressed more after 1868. Every one had to take the same course. In 1870 new subjects were added and electives offered. The Commer- cial Department was added in 1886, bookkeeping being the only subject offered. In 1889 shorthand and typing were added. In 1890 the curriculum consisted of rhetoric, physiology, Latin, Ger- man, bookkeeping, American literature, commercial arithmetic, reading, manual training, botany, cooking, geometry, general history, commercial law, physical geography, French and trigonometry. During the following year various subjects were added to the curricu- lum and others taken from it. In 1901 a college preparatory course, based on Latin was added. There was only one graduating class a year. Every graduate was required to take three semesters of algebra and two semes- ters of geometry. All students were required to take physical science. In 1910 the subjects offered were English, modern languages, history, mathematics. science, home economics, commercial subjects, manual training, music, art, Latin, and physical culture. The course was about the same until 1913 when oliice practice and two years of business English were added. In 191-l salesmanship was added. In 1916 Spanish was added and German dropped. The requirements for graduation in 1916 were the same as now except for physical culture in which four units were required and credited toward graduation. il-li STUDENT COUNCIL The governing body of XYest High is the Student Council, a group of representative pupils who are elected to their positions by the members of the entire school. This organization was instituted in 1919 and, during the nine years of its existence, has steadily increased its scope of opera- tion to such an extent that its inlluence is felt in every division of school activity. In addition to this, its prestige has so grown that its regulations are, for the most part, willingly obeyed by a great majority of the student body. The Student Council was organized by Mr. E. J. Eaton, Principal of YVest High, in 1918. At that time there were only Five standing com- mittees, but in 1927 there were in operation twenty. This system of ex- tensive and wide-reaching committees is considered very successful be- ++++++4+++-+4 +++++++++++4 Tl11'fi,l l1 inc cause it includes the majortiy of West High students in its functioning. As the work of the Student Council advanced, the members accepted the standard XV. D. M. pin as the insignia for their organization. This governing body has instituted numerous traditions for the school. In 1921 they accepted the now recognized school motto, F or NVest High I Will. This was suggested by Coach Harris who obtained the idea from the University of Chicago. In 1925 the Student Council, under the supervision of Mr. H. T. Steeper, inaugurated a unique character training program. From that spring until 1928 conferences were held and vital questions considered under student leadership. This governing body has indeed fulfilled its purpose. It has not only imposed student-made regulations upon the school, but has made clear the individualls duty in government. KYLE CLUB There is in our country a National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. The Kyle Club of NVest High is a branch of that organization. The club received its name from Miss Cordelia Kyle whose efforts to improve scholarship in the school were outstanding. For years in VV est High awards were given to athletes in the form of monograms and to those who were prominent in other lines of school activity, but no recognition was conceded to the student who was a scholar. It was the concensus of opinion that some definite honor should be be- stowed upon those wlio received not only high grades, but those who had served the school, who possessed fine character, and who were leaders in the school. The outgrowth of this was the establishment of the Kyle Club in 1918. It has been the custom to elect the first 10 percent of the class in 12-B semester and the next 5 percent in 12-A semester. No one can be elected Whose average grade for the four years is less than two. The emblem of the society is the iiaming torch of knowledge on the background of the keystone. The letters C. S. L. S. are engraved on the base of the keystone. These stand for character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The activity of the club will cease with the abandonment of NVest Senior High in January, 1928, but those who have received the honor of being elected to membership in this society will always be members of the national organization and will be benefited by it. BAND AND ORCHESTRA Since 1901, when they first came into existence, the Band and Orchestra have been important parts of XVest High School. An assembly would not be an assembly if the orchestra did not play its customary march at the beginning and the end, and a football game would not be a football game if there were no band to urge the spectators to cheer for the Maize and Blue and for the boys who were fighting for their school. Forty LITERARY ACTIVITIES There are three types of XVest High clubs which might be termed literaryg namely, language, forensic, and literary clubs. Each one of these dag? back to a common predecessor-the first debating club, organized in 18 . The first debating team to represent 1Yest High in a contest was com- posed of Sidney Mandlebaum, D. C. Sprague, and Lewis Van I-Iosen. They were all boys of seventeen years of age when they debated Simpson College and other college teams. Between 1890 and 1900 there is mention of several clubs in the Tatlerg however, no history is given of them. In 1905 three language clubs were organized, the Latin, German, and French clubs. In 1910 the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. XV. C. A. were instituted. In 1917 the Kylonian and Lesbian clubs were organized. In 1919 the Col- lege club, which is now the Hypatia Literary Society. was organized for the study of college courses and scholarships. GLEE CLUBS For thirty-four years Glee clubs have existed in West High. The first organization consisted of eighteen boys whose voices were not classified. In 1894- the girls decided to organize a glee club and forty of them determined to make their club a greater success than the boys' club. Through 1915 and 1917 Mr. Alfred Smith, now supervisor of music in the Des Moines schools, directed the boys, and Miss Elizabeth Burney had charge of the girls. These years proved to be the most profitable for the clubs. ALUMNI SINCE 1923 In the spring of 1923 an advanced English class of 1Yest High School, with faculty leadership, edited a complete history of the institution. It was published during a year that is an epoch in the story of Vtiest High, for the next fall Roosevelt High was opened and the school was divided. Now in 1928 the old school of the Maize and Blue is to be discontinued. This year marks not a turning point in its history, but the end. Since 1923 fourteen classes have been graduated from the school. It was hoped that the History , could be brought up to date. In lieu of such action, this section of the Annual has been turned over to a resume of VYest High. The list which follows includes all graduates since 1923. This enumeration and the material in the History of XYest High Schooln gives the entire story of the origin, growth, and end of the first Des Moines High School. Class of August, '23 Am1Qr5,,1,, Duylp J, Layman, Donald XV. Thompson. Louis Im-kit, Rollin J. Liclny. Nfvrnmn Yicrlimr. Erxna Cfimphell, Leonard YV. Pitman. l'aul A. XYar1l, -I. Mackenzie Hfmlersoii, Robert F. Reevart, Gerald H, XYhite. Mildred Langnian, Mary M. Schenk, lfrxvin L. XYinklcr, Margaret +++++++ ++++++ Iforfysmn' Albrecht, Leonard Anderson, Don Annear, Reed Beadle, Helen Bowers, Gilbert S. Chase, Ruth Childress, Raymond Colby, Charles W. Davis, Elizabeth DeCicco, Ralph Dole, Margaret Dorn, Lowell NT. Doyle, Pauline M. Eberhart. Kingman Flackman, Dorothy Gilmore, John Goodwin, Robert K. Gray, Marian Haycock, Leia Hayne, Vtlillard Head, Bernice .'Xdey, Ianet Anderson, Vernice Anderson. Virginia Baie, Twila Ball, Helen C. Balsley, Dorothy Barnes, Carroll Barrum, Miriam Becker, Maurice Bell, Lyman Blair, Frances Bloodgoorl, Dorothy Bradley, Claude Bright, Robert Buckles, Robert Palmer Bullock, Lucille Burgess, Marion Burnaugh. Claude Carlson, Dagna Linnea Cavenaugh, Robert La Clark, Clyde Cohen, A. Milton Coon, Eleanor Cooper, Norman Corwin. Charles Craig, Frederick S. Curtis, Ada Leona Cutler, Charles E. Cutler, Leo Dean, Harold S. Davis, Earl Errett. Elizabeth ll. Eckert. Florence Eggenberger, Esther Elwood, llah Lucile Ford, Marjory Foster, Keith Foust, Portia +++ Class of January, '24 Heckman, Marjorie Herman, Adine Hoover. Marguerite lnfclt, James Jones. Vera Kauffman, Don Koesling. J. Alfred Koester, Emmons J. Lawson, Arthur Liddle, Harriet Lyons, Gwinn McFarland, Ruth Marlatt, Elizabeth Morris, Ruth Needham, Phillip Nichols, Dorothy Northrnp, lrene Parks. Adeline Ramsey. Yiola Reed, Florence Class of June, George, Stewart W. Gibson, Roland Griiith, Margaret Hamilton, Dillon Hankammer, Leona Harden, Joseph Harrington, Florence Harwood, John Herriott, Roger Hubbell, Marvin Jackson, Helen Jansen, Martha Johnston, VVanda L. Jones, Margaret Laughlin, Margaret Leamer, Helen Lenhart, Olive J. Linn, Ronald Lockhart. William B. Lvons, Byron L. Manati. Walter Morehouse, Vega Morgan. Sue Morrison, Ruth E. Nelson, Harriette Olmstead, Blanche Orebaugh, Margaret Page, Earl Peairs, Martha Peairs, Mary Peterson, Catherine Peterson, Helen Powelson, Ruth Pringle, Virginia Proper, Glisan Rampton, Clarence Ramsay, Charles Reed, Dana Reiley, Grace L. Reynolds, Helen Roberts, R. Paul Roe. Elizabeth Scott, Celia Secor, Vida Sterling, Catherine Taylor, Constance Schoonover Tehan, Howard Thompson, Josephine Emma 'l'in1m, Lela Tutt. Wendell XVebb, Gladys XVeld, Sara Lorretta VVest, VVayne VVickwire, Gilford C. VVoolman, Laurence C. bbvfigllf, Marian Young, Bernice Young, Chester '24 Riddell, Fae Robinson, Lillian Romano, Egidio Rounds, Madeline Roy, Glen Rudolph, Thelma Sinskey, Harold Slinker, Dorothy Slye, Charles Smith, Donnell Smith, Dorothy Stevens, Ward Stoutenburgh, Jencie Stubbs, Marjorie Sullivan, Mary Talley, Gladys Tihbetts, Daisy Trueblood, Myron Turner, Opal Vngles, Howard lfngles, Ruth Yan Laningham, Marion Yan Tress, Pearl Yan Voorhis, Mark Veatch, Esther Voss, Glen VValker, Frances VVall. lra VValters, Rita Wlestpfahl, Eva NYickham, Jacob VVilley, Doyle NVilliamS. Robertine VVoods, Ruth Youtz, Boyd Kcrn, Elmer Friend, Glenn Class of August, '24 Fiske, Thelma Stieper, Herman VVarns, Eugene Severson, Hughitt F orty-two Bellomo, Grace Boos. Charles Brewbal-ier, Harold Ilrinsmaid, Carolyn Brinnlley, Joe Burns, Robert Carlson. Opal Chandler. lileanor Cullen, George Dickson. Charlotte Fraser. Russell Goode-ll, Ruth Gibson. Burnette Gill, XYillis Grouchy, Elizabeth Akes, Floyd Armington. Fred Barkley. Lulu Bates, Fern Bennett, Derrick Bennett, Eleanor Blackledge, Ernestine Blacklcdge, Imogene Boyd, Mary Brooks, Amy Buchanan, Faye Casey, Bernard Carman. Homer Castle, George Cassell, Beatrice Critz, Alice Cramer, Verma Cotten. Mary Ruth Cox, Athaleen Dutcher, Opal Easton, NVayne Eddy, Russell Estess, May Ennis, Iva Fenlon, Margaret Forby, Mary Freburg, Kenneth Frost, Helen Gray, Emily Grimes, Mae Alexander, Allen Atkins, Glenn Barnes, VVilliam Atwood. Gilford Bliss, Cordy Carter, Irene Cassell, Mary Clay, Clarrisa Dudley, Leonard Durfy, Ida May Eggers, Bessie Forster, Milton Gibson, Dwight Grant, Richard Green, Jacob Grill, George Guye, Alice Class of January, '25 Gray, Devin' Grant, Lucille Hartsook, Harriette Haycock, Glenadine Hurd, Lucille Inman, Don Jacobson, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Jones, Harry Joyce, Irene Kiskadon, Marguerite Koenneman, Isabel Larsh, David Lazar, Mollie I,utz, Edith Class of June, '2 Hansen. Mabel Heileman, Caroline Hiatt, Yivian Hifd. Fred Iloak, Harry Hoke, Thelma Hutton, Dorothy Irwin, Marjorie Jansen, Evelyn Knittle. Ruby Larsh, Grace Laughhead, Elizabeth Lewis, Frances Lust, Max Mahler, Miriam McCallum, Kathryn McCue, Ray Merrill, Thelma Miller, Helen Mitchel. James Morain, XYanda Meredith, Colenc Morgan, Mabel Mould, Lea Pearlman, Yera Penniwell, Karl Powell, Afton Powers. Yula Quail, Hazel Randall, Ruth 5 Class of August, '25 Butcher, Verona Cordaro, Tony Killibrew, Augustus Class of January, Heskett. Merle Hood, Donald Hutchinson. VYalter Jacobs, Violet James, Robert John, Bowen Kemp, Frances Kenworthv, Mary Kuyper, Harry Lynn, Lucille McCabe, Theresa Newcomb, Earl Nichols, Martha Parvin, Louise Forty-tlvrvt' '2 6 Myers, Dorothy Nelson, Lorraine Norris, Fred Norton, Rose I'hillips, Norma Riefsnyder, Pauline Russell. Stewart Stanley, Alfred Smith, Floyd Stoll, Jerry Swain, XYalter Trapp, Vtilma XYilson, Helen XYisetnan. Henry Raridon, XYilt'ord Ray, Hazel Rosenberg, Joe Rounds, Josephine Shearer, Ronald Rusher, lfva Smith, Lottie Sorenson, Pearl Statnper, Velma Streitler, llob Stump, Dale Teuber, Bruce Thayer. Leroy Thomas, Phillip Thompson, Lena Thompson, John Tracy, Margaret Trout, Loretta Vetter, Herbert Yolz, Carl VVeeks, VK'illiarn VVick, Leone VVieland, Margaret VVilson, Pearl Wilson, Wiayne VVilson, Annie Wright, Marvin VVymer, Helen Youtz, Human McCIearn, Lyda Ashm1n Mease, Quentin Peterson, George Reeves, Lucile Boyce Rise, Henry Searcy, Thomas Schoonover, Rex Stell, Leota Suffel, Arlene Thomas, VVarren Toonibs, Paul Ulm, VVayne VVilliams, Margaret WVillian1s, Roger VVi1son, Rose XVohlgemuth, Othmer Ahrens, Esther E. Allison, Harold Anderson, Myrna Anton, Ivan Babel, Hubert Barber, Faye Barnes. Jack Bass, Helen Bay, Deane Beeman, Virginia Berens, Elizabeth Berry, Helen Bigelow, Kenneth Bonnell, Mary Louise Brayman, John Brown, Marietta Burke, Max Burr, Edna Cage, Vernon Caldwell, Marie Campbell, Hester Carlson, Herman Carr, Ruth Clark, M. Eleanor Davitt, Lester Dixon, Erma Eggers, Thomas Eldridge, Thelma Ellis, Ruth Fields, Minnie Flick, Margaret Flynn, Florence Fowler, La Nore Riggle Rink, Frederick Akes, Fred N. Barr, Claire Clark, Mona Craig, Dorothy Dixon, Winnie Frowick, Roy Gibson, Mary E. Holmes, Mary L. Class of June, Furman, Lauren Gammon, Pauline Ganschow, Doris Glasser, Lorhetta Grant, Douglas Griffith, Orel Grund, Maurice Hartman, Madolin Hays, Doris Hodson, Irma Hood, Edgar Jacobs, Dorothy Jensma, Wilma Jewett, Homer Johnson. Villa Mae Kekeis. Roberta King, Robert Kinzle, Julia Kramer, Harry Lancelot, Gwendolyn Langman, Thomas Lee, Robert Lyons, Bessie McGrevey, Madeline Mansfield, Margaret Masters. Marjorie llliller, Doris Miller, VVallace Miller, Pharis Mohler, Franklin Moore. Everett Moorehous, Gretchen Morris, Bessie '2 6 Class of August, '26 Morris, Yoland Musgrave, Edgar Myers, Gerald Olmsted, Robert Onthank, George Ortale, Albert Ortale. Thomas Page, Helen Perrine, Ardel Pherrin, Helen Piekeuhrock, lllaxine Procise, James Rank, Marie Rees, Donald Reynolds, Helen Rogers, Octavia Ross, Janet Scanlan, Kathleen Smith, Genevieve Sorenson, Richard Spencer, Ethel May Stokely, Elizabeth M Thomas, Gwendolyn Van Horn, Rolland Yan Winkle, Maxine Ward, VVilliam Vtlebster, Dorothy VVilleY, Leinad Wilson, Evelyn W'inachor, Sara WVoodruPi, Carolyn VVright, Gerald Youtz, Lucille Wenrick, Everett Class of January, '27 Jacobsen, Bennie Larsh, John McCartney, Esther McCay, Dale McClary, Robert McDonald, Floyd Miller, Virginia Norton, Lena Forty-fzmr Sandy, Lillian Shepherd, Alfred Slattery, Alice Sutherland, Joe Thorp, Guilda Walker, Margaret VVickham. Margaret Wilson, Dorothy 4++++ + 4 Adams, Paul Agnew, Dorothy Aliber, Morris Andrus, Ruth Arney, Gladys Ashford, VVilbur Bair, Phyllis Barndollar, Dorothy Beach, Mary Beall, Ruth Ilennett, Dale Benson, Ethel Blackletlge, June Brinkman. Elizabeth Byrkit, Helen Campbell, Lester Cale, Dorothy Carnagan, Howard Carmer, Ethel Carmer, Lorene Case, Dick Chapman, Florence Davis, Helen Dickson, Arthur Douglas, Avis Dunlap, Maxine Dyer, Ruth Fairfield, VValter Fillingham, Regina Flick, Robert Narnanny, Russell Allen, Almina Barber, Glen Barr, Bessie Bennison, Anne Blanc, Milton Bruce, Richard Calhoun, John Comer, Eldon Donohoo, Manis Doyle, Hazel Gregory, Harold Hafner, Bernice Hagen, J. Spencer Harvey, Harold Class of June, Friend, Gerald Gibson, Dick Graef, Frederick Gregory. Gregg Haines, Millicent Hamilton. Marian Hart, Margaret Hayes. Benita Hirsch, Ray Hoos, VVilliam Hoyt. Eleanor Hutiord. Erma Jensen. .Xrthur King, Irene Kraemer, Karl Kraemer, Mary Louise Lake, Kramer Landis, La Vere Letton, Chad Lindquist, Arnold Lingle. Oneita Loar. Dale Louis, Edmund Mahler, Bothilila Malley, Harold Mann, Bernice Mattison, Iva Mickey. Evelyn Molafett, john Mulcahy, Max '2 Class of August, '27 Summers, Roy Class of January, '28 Hollis. Byron Houchin, Elsie Howell, Chester Hutt, Helen Hunnicutt. VVanda King, Homer Kissock, Thelma Lawrence, Mary Hope McKeever, Blanche Marobn, Pauline Mefferd, Gerald Merritt. Maurice bloore, J. Milton Murphy, Ivan Forty-fin: +++-G++ Nelson, Dorothy Olcott, Mabel Olmstead, Martha Oppenheim, Lenorc Parisi, James llearbnan, Yale Peirce, Bernice Pierce. Mary Ray, Ethel Renner, Elizabeth Rim-fsnyder, Dorothy Samuels, Helene Schnell. Bob Schoonover, .Xrdel Shay, l.ucille Sberriff, Marguerite Smith, Leo Snyder, Cecil Teuber, Frances Thiele. Carl Thomas, Dolle True-blood, Grace Ynlz, ,losepliine Wlalker, Marlys VVebb, Clara VVebber, Thelma Vklinchell, Frances VVood, Dorothy VVi'igl1t, james '-. ,r wi - Ncislar, NYillie Osburn, Virginia Petersmi, Elizabeth Randall, Kathryn Robinson, Bessie Smith, Stanton Stewart, Doris Stump, Maxine Thompson, Florence Van Arsdalc, Irma Yierling, Vera XVest. Pauline NVoodard, Minerva Vllooton, Verle 4++++ +440 +++++1f'+++++++++++ 4++++++4+4++++++41++++4++++++ 9+++++++++++++++4'++++4++++++ +++++++++++++413'++++4+++4++ Prominent Meri in the History of West High Mr. iX11ll1l'1L'L' Riclcur. p1'i11vip:11 uf 1Yust M12 1'f. J. iiflilill. prillcipzll of XYcst High 11ig11 514111111 1-TU111 19117-1913 301111111 frum 1918-1020 1 ' 5 2 1 5 5 2 235 1. T 3 1 I 5151i:':2:1:,...:,if' .. ' ' 1551- - ' u i E1:f1EIiiiiiziiiiziifiiiiiifi 1 -1 4 V 1 Mr, J. NY. Stucls,-lmzikcr, siipt-1'ii1tc11r1c11t uf Mr. R. H. Smith, prillcipal during' the svlwuls last SL'I1N3StL'l' 445444 +++++++ 170 l'f'X .Yf.l' VVFYNV-W H W WX! DEDATIHO LAT! REHCI1 DRAMATIC HQMEO Q Bova 4 I ' Z: Q A ? '19 4 vsnnaznm FACULTY 1 Front Row tleft to riglith: Miss Rourke, Miss Engleen, Miss Tillmont, Miss Ferrce, Miss IlIcCall, Miss Nevritt, Miss Hagler, Miss Shaw, Miss Johnson, Miss Vlfzilker. Second Row fleft to righti: Mr. Culbertson, Miss Kasson, Miss Hutchinson, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Barton, Mr. Mcllregor, Miss McGuire, Miss Spoor, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Chzintry, Miss Scott. Thinl Row lleft to rightl: Miss Pierce, Miss Brick, Miss King, Miss Hargis, Miss Hovey, O'Brien, Miss Myers, Mr. Beyatt, Mr. Alxbett, Mr. Hill. Fourth Row fleft to rightbz Mr. R. E. Smith iPrincipalD, Mr. Gooilell, Miss Halberslehen Miss Pickrell, Miss Eichorn, Miss Morris, Mr. Harris, Mr. Gooch, Mr. Stanton, Mrs. Brooks tGirls' Arlviserl. Miss STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row Cleft to righthz H. King, P. VVcst, K. Ramlzill fTre:isurerJ, B. Peterson, L. Huff, R. Clmmlicrs, A. Young, M. Crawford, A. jzsnsen, L, Lzimlis, M. Mailiziffa iSccretaryJ. 1SecmnI Row Qleft to rightl: I. Hayes, F. Thompson, P. Iivall, D. Stewart, N. Myers, XV. Stone, li, Drake, VV. Rutherforcl, D. Annear, F. Garsh, C. Kensinger. Tliird Row ile-ft to riglitbz D. Rogers, E. Slye CYicc Presiclentl, I. Yan Arsilnle, S. Herhrecht, 1. Shaw, H. Breed, S. Smith CI'residentJ, B. Irwin, C. Gayvr, G. Mefferrl, Fourth Row Cleft to rightlz K. Dzihlman. L. Nicodemus, M. Blanc, Y. XYnolmi, XY. Frost, H. Lewis. S. Mzlluin. S. Hagen, M. Moore. H44 .f++++4++++++ 444+ ++++++ . ++++ Ifarfy-vfglzt + ++++++ KYLE CLUB ' 1 Front Row ileft to rightjz E. Slye CI'resident5, D. Annear CRecording Seeretaryl, F. Gurslx QCm'respomling Secretaryj, K. Randall, l. Yun Arsdale, F, Thompson, M. Mzxlmlfu, S. XVeiser, 4Tre-asurerj, Miss Hutchinson Qkdviserl. Second Row Cleft to rightiz G. Meffernl, D. Rogers iYiee Presidentl. Y. XVonton, M. Blanc, S. Hagen, H. King, M. Merritt, S. Smith. EXECUTIVES OF COMMISSIONS 1 . A Front Row Cleft to rightjz K. Shzmklanml, C. Torey, Y. Osburn, M. Mulmffu, M. Kizer, F. Gnrsh. Back Rnw Lleft to rightjz M. Blanc, I'. llcall, S. Hagen, E- Slye, H. King, S. Smith. SERVICE ORCHESTRA Frum left to right: Dauris Rogers, lrxnu Talbot, Harris Holt, Manley Iloppe, John Bennett. ++++++++++ ++++++ 0-G++ lfm'?y-Him' I - - +++4+ TATLER WEEKLY : : 4 Sf Q Front Row Cleft to rightlz M. Doyle, L. Huff, Y. Osliurn, M. Kizer, R. Chambers, H. King, K, Randall, Y. Mackey, H. jenkins. A. Bennisou. Second Row llc-ft to rightjz P. Beall, S, VVeiser, E. Slye, H. Gregory, D. Rogers, J. Fiallcr, P, Marohn, F. GZLTSII, M. Mahaffa, Miss Hovcy, TATLER ANNUAL L Front Row Cleft to rightj: L. Hulf, F. Garsh, D. Stewart, M. McCormick, C, Kensinger, E. Guild, P. Marohn, M. Malmffa, J. Noalr. Sccoml Row lleft to rightj: D. Bruce, D. Rogers, P. Beall, M. Blanc, S. Smith. E. Slye, Il, Holmes, M. Neff, H. King. FRENCH CLUB v .. Front Row Cleft to rightjz R. Lichty, E. Cornell, M. Hoclson. V. Oshurn CTreasurc-ri, M Gibbons, J. Alilicr, H. Drake, lSecretaryD, A. Heaps, F. Guild, Miss SHOUT. Secoinl Row ilvft to riglitb: C. Howell, L. Huff CI'resiclentD, D. While, P. Beall, E. Slye, I Carson, F. Bell. J. Massie, I. Colburn. H+ H940 Fifty DRAMATIC CLUB K V, W ff ,.,. , , , ,A 2 . . M ., y4f, ,2g., , A, a. ' A Qs 5? I Ei: 5 . , .. f . 1 , - ,. H4 K, . 3, . 5 Q vfif g l. il' A Q I uh V., V. ., L .Q . . . . , ' , .6 rl t , 21 3-sr: T f f- 9 'V X z: i V f I fffflitiif . 'lady 5 'f, ' Q ff 3 it First Row tlcft tn rightb: M. Halsey, l'. XYest, Y. Yicrling, ll. lllllllllllllitlll, .X. M. lla-aims. M. i Himcs, A. Jansen, L. Ahrrns, G. Iage, Miss Fc1'rt'c. St-cond Row tlctt to rightl: li. Patten. M. Gihht-ns, T. Kissock. L. Norton. ll. Norton, li. Guild. C. licnsingcr, B. Sauntlt-rs. M. Crawford. M Nicholson. 'l'hi1'tl Row tl:-ft to right: D. VYilson, NY. llutf, H. K:-inpton, ll. McKcL'vcr, E. Ncufcltl, L. Jury, A. fims, L. Crawford, G. Ilohson, ,l. l'attL-rsnn. R. Lilminlmcrs. S Fourth Row tlcft to rightb: l. Bishop, Al. Linn, L. Nicodunitts, E. Sonmiv.-rs. F. Lichty, il. Cornrll ,l. Alt-xanilL'i', D. Carson, F. lk-ll. GIRLS' PEP SQUAD AND CHEER LEADERS Front Row tleft to rightjz H. King, E. Neufeld, bl. Tnussaint, F. Lichty. Second Row tleft to risxhtt: A. Hullxert, M. Mahatfa, L. Norton, H. Norton. Y. xwlCl'llll1.I, I', NYL-st H. Peterson, M. I-limes, Y. Oshuru, I,. Crawford, D. Marquis. Third Row Cleft to rightj: IK. Sanders, R. Chatnhcrs, B. Robinson, li. Barr. G. Connolly, L' Kurtz, li. Sharp, M. Tmister, M. Kizer. E. Mahatfa. Fourth Row tlcft to ripzhtl: M. Neff, J. Alexander, F. Garsh. W. G. A. A. Front Row tl:-ft to rightb: R. Chambers, M. NVoodard, M. AMattausch, NV. Reddcn, G. Dobson L. Crawford, L. Norton, H. Norton, G. Baird, D. Marquis. Second Row Cleft to rightj: L. Franceschine, R. Lacy, C. Recd, M. Spuzzclln. M. Brand. M Grant, L. Smith, S. Sonncnherg, C. Kurtz, E. Sharp, V. Morain, NV. Kinzlc, G. Smith, G jamvs, M. Larson, Y. Himan, A. Sims, F. Crary, M. Traister. E. Houchin. 'l'hi1'tl Row Cleft to rightiz B. Hafner, M. Hamm, B. Boesrup, Miss Eichorn Clnstructorl, L Robinson, R. VVl1etzel. 6 'H +44 Fifty-mfr O BAND Front Row Cleft to rightl: L, Graves, A. Knutson, H. NViIkinson, R. Chapman, XV. Neislar F. Thompson, S. Jacobson, H. Sparks, J. R. Stanton, Clnstructorj. Second Row Cleft to rightlz J. Toussaint, R. Blount. E. Drake, M. Hoppe, C. Mays, O, Brew baker, R. Cook, NV. Simmons, D. Rogers, K. Dahlman. Third Row: P. Keith, F. Brmlev, H. Holt, M. Moore. GRCHESTRA First Row Cleft to rightj: L. Doyle, V. Vllixom, E. McKii'gan, .X. VVeiser, I. Carson, M, Hoppe M. Kizer, V. McVVilliams, S. NVeiser. Second Row Cleft to rightl: O, Brewbaker, H. Doyle, B. McKeever, F. Bell, XV. Simons, M VVare, F. Braden, W. Neislar, F. Thompson. Third Row Cleft to rightjz H. Sparks, J. Toussaint, E. Perkins, F. XVixom, H. Holt, Mr. Stzmton Fourth Row: P. Keith, M. Moore. Fifty-tivo ? BOYS' CLUB -1 Front Row Cleft to rightj: G. Melferd CTreasurerl, M. Hoppe, J. Allison. S. XVeiser, YV. Drake, Coach Harris, R, Lane, C. Elbert, E. Neufeld, VV. Gusland, N. Myers. Second Row Cleft to rightl: 1. Russ, H. King, VY. Ashby, G. Dixon, L. Coate. I. Shive, E. Comer. H. Breed, M. Donahoo, VV. Frost. Third Row Cleft to rightjz B. Elbert, K. VValton. R. VVray, M. Blanc, D. McKay, IC. Lindquist. F. Thompson, K. Dahlman, C. Gayer, S. Hagen CPresidentJ. Fourth Row Cleft to rightjz XV. Marohn, H. Kempton, R, Gardner, F. Cornell, H. Harlan, J. Hayes, NV. Hull. BOYS' CLUB II L i v Front Row Cleft to rightjz G. Barber, I. Youngerman, D, Rogers, M. Merritt, Coach Harris CAdviserJ, P. Middlesworth, R. Blount, J. Massie, J. Ortale, O. Brewbaker. Second Row Cleft to rightji J. Everett, S. Jacobson, E. Slye, M. Moore, E. Thornsberry, S. Kelso, M. Fry, L. Eggenberger, W. Lantz, VV. Stone. Third Row Cleft to rightb: E. Drake CSecretaryl, Y. Wooton, A. Van de Venter, Ray Fisher CVice Presidentl, I. Shaw, VV. Rutherford, Russell Fisher, C. Hull, B. Irvin, W. Brown. Fourth Row Cleft to rightb: S. Hagen, G. Mefferd, B. Hollis, S. Malum, E. Sommers, C. Mitchell. R. Davis, S. Smith. LATIN CLUB 1 ,, -L Front Row Cleft to riglitl: Miss King CAdvise-rl, A. Young, A. NVeiser, W. Conn CSL-crctziryl, G. Anderson, E. Jackson CTreasurerP, E. Sharp, M. Spuzzello, A. Santiago, M. Vono. Second Row Cleft to rightj: C. Howell, M. Nicholson, T. Grinspan, K. Colton, O. Saunders. M. Hines, Mahaffa, R. Hall, V. Himan, H. Patton. Third Row Cleft to rightj: L. Pearlman, S. Vlfciser CViee Presitlentl, R. Fislier, H. Harlan. A. Amick, K. Shanklancl CPresidentJ, B. Holmes, H. Dickson, L. Nazarene, L. VVelch, ,l, Alexander, M. J. Grifliths. Fifty-thru' 5+++ LESBIAN - Y. v Front, Ron' Qleft to riglitl: B. Peterson. 1'. VVest CVice Presimlentl, M. Stump, C. Anderson, X. Xierling, fr. Anderson, H. Drake, L. Norton, B. Sanders, M. Halsey. Second Row Qleft to rightl: ,l. Aliber, D. Annear, D. Drew, R. Vfhetzel, M. lNlcCormick, L. Nazarene, Y. Osburn CSecretaryJ, B. Holmes, C. Torey, C. Kensinger, C. Kurtz. Third, Row llcft to riglitl: B. Lacy, C. Reed, R. Chambers, R. Hall, l. Yan Arsclale CI'resinlentl, Ix. Shanklaml l'l'1'c-asurerj, Miss Kasson CALlviserj, VV. Neislar, K. Randall, M. BrlIlllIlHZl. HYPATIA i Y . First Row Cleft to rightb: Jessie Linn, NVinifred Redden, Dorothy Sherrill, Frances Simmons, Arnoldine Young 1PreSidentJ, Margaret Nlalson, Gladys Vore, Fern Smithhart, Helen Knipp, Miss Pickrell QAdviserJ. Sc-cond Row ileft to rightjz Lcnore Farland., Beatrice McDaniel CSecretaryl, Madelin Dutton CVice-Presirlentl. Letha Robinson 1TreasurerJ, Marguerite Newcomb, Mildred Clemmons, Helen Jenkins, Margaret Doyle. Thirrl Row lleft to right: Dorothy VVilson, Hazel Patten, Celia jesma, Velma Blorain, .Xrvalene Simms, VVilhelmina Kinzle, Lucille Jenkins, Leona Jury. KYLONIAN 1- . Front Row Cleft to rightj: M. Nicholson, M. Kizer, B. Barr fVice Presidentj. VV. Coan, H. Grinspan, E. Jackson, G. Ralston, G. Page, H. Norton, F. Silke. Second Row fleft to rightl: J. Rudek, E. WVinachor, F, Garsh iPresidentJ, F. VVixom, 0, Saunders, M. Crawford Vfreasurerl, B. Polen, A. Heaps, J, McFarland, G. Dobson. Third Row Cleft to riglitj: A. Amick, M. Hunter, B. Boesrup, I. Carson, S. Herbrecht CSec- retaryl, VV. Zimmerli, L. Ahrens, M. McKirgan, F. Thompson, M. Neff. Fourth Row fleft to rightj: J. Alexander, F. Glasser, M. J. Griffiths. +0 +4+ Fifty-four 6esVL'1Kf f-SEN lg X J . vi fy A L14 fp f e' ' ' Q X I EJ . If z U E 5, 2 , A Y ft 2 lffflgflffffj I ,rL N K' is ax MA? V P . 9 li ' lb 1-las CKPXEIJ U Q A V 5 'E . f X 3 Aix - R why 5 irf Wk Q' fy 'Q 4.15 A, ' 1' 4 Q FT, A - -- - JR f A A j a It W 2 w STUDENT COUNCIL The officers for the Student Council this semester were Stanton Smith, presidentg Edward Slye, vice-presidentg Marjorie Mahaffa, secretaryg and Kathryn Randall, treasurer. All of these did their work exceptionally well and should receive much of the credit for the success of lVest High this year. The chairmen of the various committees were the students who really carried the load, making this semester in lVest High the best in history. They were as follows: GROUP B-SENIOR SECTION Cafeteria Committee ....,,.. ,...... P auline XYest Club Room Committee ........ .,....., B etty Peterson Library Committee ...,.... .....,.,........ D oris Stewart Athletic Committee .....V.. ...,r.......,.r.... ll Iilton Moore Booster Committee ...,....... ...,.... C atherine Kensinger Scholarship Committee ....... .............., D auris Rogers Halls Committee .......o.,.. ..,.,.,.. V erle Vlooton Movie Committee ....... ....... G erald Meiterd Social Committee ..v..,eV... .....,..... S pencer Hagen Service Committee ..,.,,...... ...,..,.. I rma Van Arsdale Hospitality Committee ,.s,........,..............v.......... Susie Herbrecht Ushers Committee .......,..,.......,.........,..........,.,.,.....,.... Bede lrvin Play Committee .....,...,.. Lester Nicodemus and Severt Malum Honesty Commission ..............,,........,.,............w,..... Edward Slye Loyalty Commission ...........,...................,.....,........ Homer King Social Life and Leisure Time Commission ..... ,Stanton Smith Human Relations Commission .....,.........,...,.......,.. Milton Blanc Major-Minor Committee ...,...........,.......... Florence Thompson Tatler Annual ..,.,...,........... ,..,....,...... H omer King Tatler XVeekly ..,.,.,..,... ....... F annie Garsh Senior Class ......,.,.,.,...,... ........ ll Tilton Blanc Grounds Committee ....,.... ......... P aul Beall junior Council ....,.,...,......................................,...... Edward Slye The basic idea underlying the principle of committee administration in student government is that specialization breeds efficiency. This is an age of division of labor and specialization. Each man is trained to do a certain thing. Certainly it is fitting that boys and girls while in high school should learn to be responsible for and perform a given task. ++++++-4-4 Fifty-six +++++++ CHARACTER COMMISSIONS For sixteen years education in Vl'est High consisted mainly in the gaining of knowledge through the study of mathematics, the languages, English, history, and the sciences. In the year 1925 another division was added-that of building character. In the beginning a group of the leaders of the school organized them- selves into five general commissions-Character, Democracy and Race Relations, Social Life, Honesty, and Leisure Time. Then, as work progressed, the character training was divided into more specialized groups. This past semester, having combined the Leisure Time and Social Life Commissions, a new field was opened by adding one which pertained to Human Relations. Many problems have been discussed and their solutions found in the weekly meetings, open forums, and at the Boone Conferences. These dis- cussions have affected all phases of school life, and almost every student has been materially helped by them. The Honesty Commission is the oldest one and the field has been practically covered. There are always points of interest which can be brought out in the Social Life and Leisure Time Commission. Democracy and Loyalty, although emphasized a great deal in XVest High, will always be discussed in the school of today. VVith the closing of the senior high this character building program will close, but its influence will affect all who took part in it. NVest High, under the direction of Mr. H. T. Steeper, opened a new field of education when it established the commissions. Of late several other schools in all parts of the country have taken up the work, and its future appears to be very promising. CONFERENCE PICN IC Preliminary to making this semester the most successful of any thus far in XVest High, a conference picnic was held at the Elbert State Park in the latter part of September. Although this was a part of the Character Building program, the Student Council formed the bulk of the attendance, who, with many teachers, discussed plans for the betterment of the school. The time was divided between two conferences which were led by two of the chairmen-Homer King and Stanton Smith. The first of these, which was held in the afternoon, dealt with the subject How May the Students and Faculty Better Co-operate to Carry Out the Character Building Program F The evening discussion concerned the present con- ditions about our school and what could be done to improve them. Mr. Steeper, our former principal, led inspirational devotions before each con- ference. A splendid picnic supper was served by Mrs. Anderson at 5 130 o'clock. and this was followed by a short recreational period. The results of this conference were many and important. A more friendly feeling between the students and teachers was established, and many concrete suggestions were made for the betterment of the school. This meeting proved very successful as a forerunner to the semesters animal Character Conference at Boone. F1'fty-.rf'z'r'n BOONE CONFERENCE On a little stretch of level ground overlooking the Des Moines River as it flows quietly on its way, is located the Des Moines Y. M. C. A. Camp. The camp is nestled at the foot of a great hill that towers above the buildings, and the gigantic bulk of the hill seems to keep guard over this little bit of civilization so located in God's great out-of-doors. The camp is seven miles north of Boone in the heart of a piece of territory which is beautiful to see. It is a land of hills, canyons, and vegetation. It was here that the fourth semi-annual Boone Conference was held. A group of over one hundred VVest High boys and girls with a few mem- bers of the faculty met here to discuss their mutual problems of the school. The student members of the conference were the leaders of the school who were interested in building for themselves fine characters and in improving VVest High. All the members of the group started in cars for Boone on Saturday morning, September 15, and arrived at the camp in time for the picnic lunch at noon. The first conference was held Saturday afternoon when discussion on Friendships was led by Stanton Smith. The evening conference was held again in Elkhorn Lodgev and a very interesting discussion was led by Milton Blanc. It dealt with stand- ards for ideals and attainments, both in school and in business, and the studentis sense of responsibility in regard to an especial duty. The third conference was held on Sunday morning when Homer King led a discussion on the subject of The Attitude of Commission Members Toward Idealsf, After a splendid meal at noon, prepared by Mrs. Anderson from our own cafeteria, and her assistant, the group assembled under the giant elm in front of the lodge and the findings of the conference were read and approved. It must not be thought that all of the time was spent in conference session, for boating, hiking, and baseball afforded recreation for those present. The boys and girls even ventured to play a game of football. The campfire on Saturday night was a source of pleasure to all. A group of North High students and faculty attended the conference and, from all appearances, enjoyed it immensely. The results of such a conference as this can not be shown in a ma- terial way or measured in terms of material things, for the results are intangibleg but one hundred boys and girls, trained in citizenship and im- pressed with the responsibility which is theirs, to live cleanly and serve others, can and will be a decided influence for good in their community, and nation. ++++4+++ C' ++++4+++ Fifty-eight I THE WEEKLY TATLER The XYeekly Tatler has attempted to make its last semester issues the best that have ever been printed. judging from the letters of commenda- tion from other school papers, both inside and outside of the United States. we have had a very satisfactory front-page make-up. The circu- lation has been seven hundred and twenty-live, which is a very good showing for a school having an enrollment of one thousand junior and senior students. The first page of the Tatler has been devoted to news of school activities. The second has contained editorials, literary features, news of organizations, news of the world. and news from other schools. The third page was given over to the junior high. The fourth page has been filled with news of school events and athletics. The XYeekly has been very helpful in putting over drives, campaigns, and social functions. ln each of its lifteen issues some news about attrac- tive and interesting events has appeared. By courtesy of the Tribune- Capital, it has been possible to publish pictures from time to time. These decidedly improved the issues. The success of the Tatler, however, was due to the splendid co-operation and loyal support of the student body. The members of the staff were as follows: Editorial Stall' Editor-in-Chief ...... Kathryn Randall Managing liditornhlarjorie Blahada Literary Editor ............ Edward Slye 3 ' .' Y 7, J , junior High Editor..Margaret Doyle I u hL't5 ' I tml Mall Exchanges ,....,,l,.,....... Dauris Rogers Ifeaturcs, ,AtlTlCtlCS...LCWlS Hl1lT, TXTHIATUIT KTZCI' I-Ioinef Iqingq Iflclen 161116115 V w 1 ' lxegglgfgjikkiserv Hamm Gregory' Organizations ,......... Virginia Usburn Lucille Ah,-eng' Virginia Rlackeyv' Stenographer ,,,,,,,,,,,, Ruth Chambers Anne Bennison Faculty Adviser ........e,.. Bliss Hovey Business Stall' Business Mgr ..,.,... ..... I :annie Garsh Bookkeeper .....Y,.,.,. Pauline lNlarohn Advertising Mgr ........,...... Paul Beall Faculty Adviser .............. Mr. Beyatt Circulation Mgr ......, sDauris Rogers Fifty-nine ASSEMBLIES One of the most enjoyable assemblies held this year was the home- coming assembly held during the first part of the semester. The pro- gram which was planned and presented by Mr. Meier, consisted of an in- troduction of Mr. Smith to the old gradsg a Welcome to the old grads by Stanton Smithg a response to this welcome by Mr. O. B. Devineg two numbers by Katherine Fletcher, an accomplished cellistg a piano selection by Ruth Goodellg two violin solos by Theodore Mehling and a reading by Elizabeth Brinkman. The following part of the program was given by present students: a vocal solo by John Calhoung and two violin numbers by Bernard Mason. A few words of encouragement were given by Mr. Studebaker and a short talk by Mr. Steeper closed the assembly. An idea of the school life in Kentucky was given by a group of boys from Caney Creek Community Center on September 21 in an assembly. The program was given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and under the direction of Mr. Crawford. The First Girls' Pep Squad made its appearance in a pep assembly held on September 29. A new song to the tune of Hello, Cutie, was intro- duced. The last East-VVest assembly, held in preparation for the annual game with East High, was held on October 13. The first part of the program was conducted by Mr. Smith in observance of annual fire-prevention week, and we were honored in having Mr. Hunter, present mayor of Des Moines, speak to us. Fire Chief Brown also spoke. The program was then turned over to Mr. Meier who introduced the pep speakers. These speakers were Mr. Pritchard of East, Roy Summers, and former cap- tains Everett and Orebaugh. Mr. Slinker, teacher at Vest some years ago, then spoke. The Kyle Club held its regular initiation assembly on October 25. Mr. Smith first spoke on education, after which the curtains were drawn and the regular ceremony was conducted by Stanton Smith. As the names of the new members were read the following took their places on the platform: Marjorie Mahaffa, Dauris Rogers, Dorothy Annear, Edward Slye, Spencer Hagen, Fannie Garsh, Maurice Merritt, Verle YVooton, Stanley VVeiser, and Gerald Mefferd. The constitution was read, after which Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service were discussed by Kathryn Randall, Florence Thompson, Milton Blanc and Homer King. The pledge of the club was then given in unison. On November 7, West High students were entertained in an assembly given to advertise the XYelfare Drive. Several scenes of the XYelfare work were presented by the students. The Armistice Day assembly in honor of the eighteen XYest High boys who died in the war, was opened by Mr. Smith who introduced Mr. Robert Colflesh, a former student of our school. A very impressive scene of a soldier lying at the base of the Statue of Liberty was revealed on the stage. A silent moment was then observed and the flag salute was led by Julius Fidler. The pageant of the nations was then presented after which the parade formed at the Fifteenth Street entrance to go to Goode ++++++++++++++ +++++4++ Sixty Park. A tree was then planted by Mr. Frank Bellizzi in memory of his brother. Camp Fire Girls next placed wreaths, on which the names of the dead soldiers were written, at the foot of the trees which had been previously planted in two straight rows. The students then sang America and the program was ended by the blowing of taps. A very interesting assembly was held early in the semester by the Student Council. A regular meeting was held on the stage before the student body so that all might understand how such meetings were con- ducted. ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF OUR DE.-ID Blaze auf, you bzfgles over flu' rirlz dead! Tlzerelv nom' of these so lonely and poor of old. But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold, Tlzesc' laid the world afeayg f30'lll'f d oz!! the rea' Sweet wine of y0zrflz.,' gaw up the years to In' Of work and joy, and fha! unlzoped serene, That men fall ageg and tlzese who would haw been, Their sons, they gave, their iuzmorfczlify. RUPERT Buooklf. On November 10 an assembly was held in the auditorium to com memorate the memory of Henry C. Barber James Y. Bellizzi Clifford H. Craig Rodney Crowley James Glenn Holman Harrison C. McHenry Harry Martin George Mason lym. N. Moore Glenn Morrow David Anshutz Mott Charles C. Seevers Paul Sloan Glenn I. Tenney Clarence Towne Joe lyhite Cecil Ware Charles Brindley These gave the full measure of devotion to their country that their people might better live. Fine specimens of manhood they were, as they marched bravely to their fate. Mr. Robert Colflesh, a former student of lYest High and now com- mander of the Argonne Post. was the speaker for the occasion. He vividly told of his experiences in the XYorld war and of the conditions surrounding the life of our own boys in France. Mr. Colllesh challenged the students to hold steadfast to the principles for which these boys gave their lives. After the inspirational talk the assembly saluted the flag. The audience remained silent for a moment to honor the memory of the soldiers. As a preliminary program to the tree planting ceremony at Goode Park, a pageant was presented by members of the school. 'l'he curtain rose and revealed an unknown soldier lying at the base of a Statue of Liberty. After this tableau the Spirit of Justice summoned the four allies of the lVorld war. Memory appeared and read the names of our boys Y+++ 94 5i,rty-om' 'V who gave their lives in the war. Memory then called forth the spirit of the tree. At the call of the bugle, we made our way in solemn procession to Goode Park where eighteen trees were planted, one for each XYest High fallen soldier. This program was particularly fitting since each student bore in mind the purpose and significance of the ceremony, to make the memory of our lost boys everlasting. PUBLIC SPEAKING Since YVest High first organized a debating team, forensic activity has been an important line of the extra-curricular schedule. Varying in- terest has been taken by different administrations, but for the past few years, public speaking has been the source of much keen inter-school competition. Extemporaneous speaking, debating, and oratory are the three branches of this type that are offered by the Des Moines High Schools. The contests are held in the different buildings and have re- sulted in friendly rivalry and the thorough development of an unusual feeling of good sportsmanship. Extemp Contest The only forensic activity in which representatives from Des Moines High Schools competed during the fall semester, was the extemporaneous speaking contest. This competitive meet was held in the XVest High audi- torium Friday, December 9, before the senior high pupils and numerous visitors from other schools. XVest High's speakers placed in such rank that the honors of the contest were awarded to the Maize and Blue. The other schools rated as follows: Roosevelt, second, North, thirdg East. fourth, and Lincoln, fifth. For several weeks before the contest Miss Ferne Ferree coached a number of people who wished to try out for the extemp. team. On De- cember 5, three judges from the faculty chose Marjorie Mahaffa and Homer King as NVest High's entries. The former drew for her speech the subject, Commercial Aviation. The latter spoke on Results of the Geneva Naval Conferencef' The contest was judged by Dean Barr of Drake, Dean Bennett of Des Moines University, and Rall Grigsby, the principal of Amos Hiatt. The ten contestants were placed by each judge and the tabulated results gave the following students the first five places: Marjorie Mahaffa QXYestiJ, first: Leon Betensky CNorthj, second, john Butler fRooseveltj, thirdg David Bair tRooseveltj, fourth, and Homer King CNVestj, fifth. These extemporaneous speaking contests were first inaugurated in 1922. VVest High's record in this line of forensics is most unusual, for, of the series of five meets, she won first laurels in three of the five con- tests. A speaker from NVest was awarded first place in four of the events. By winning the contest in 1927, VVest High made more pronounced her success in this type of competition. ' Q- ++++ Sixty-twa ++++ +94 4-+++ Debating Since the inter-school debating tournament is held in February, there was no group of students this past semester which was known as the West High debating team. Numerous pupils, however, followed this line of public speaking, either with the Roosevelt or with the North High squads. Miss McCall co-operated with Mr. Hofer of North High and coached a group of people who in December tried out for places on the North High team. This group included Isabell Carson, Fannie Garsh, Florence Bell, and Stanley NVeiser. These people met frequently with Miss McCall for discussions and occasionally with Mr. Hofer and the North High squad for official work. Three students studied with the Roosevelt debate squad under Mr. Car- ruthers. These people were Catherine Kensinger, Marjorie Mahatfa, and Floyd Cornell. Several of these students were placed either on the North or Roose- velt team by the respective coaches. Though there was no XYest High squad. the school backed debating and furnished valuable material for the other schools. MOVIES This semester the students of VVest High received a great deal of pleasure from movies. Movies have been shown in assemblies, at lunch time, and at evening affairs. The noon movies have consisted of news reels, educational and scientific pictures, comedies, and feature pictures such as the Life of Abraham Lincolnf' The First evening movie was an educational and descriptive picture called Nanook of the North. It was shown free of charge to all Tatler subscribers and was a great help in getting subscriptions. The next evening movie was a comedy called The Hoosier Schoolmasterf' This was very well attended and greatly enjoyed. At the pep party November lO, previous to the Boone game. two reels of Exciting Moments of Big Games were shown, and liked by all. Other interesting pictures have been shown and they have all helped in making this the biggest and best semester for XYest High. The equipment which made possible the showing of these hlms was purchased for an approximate sum of hve hundred dollars. The Holmes Projector was set up in the rear of the balcony and enclosed in a hre- proof steel cage. This necessitated the removal of a few seats in the balcony. A large screen was purchased and arranged as a part of the stage equipment so that it could be lowered or raised as the occasion demanded. The movie equipment was placed under the management of the chairman of the Student Council movie committee, Gerald Meiferd. and Mr. Goodell, the faculty adviser. Most of the movies were shown free of charge, but occasionally an admittance fee, never exceeding ten cents, was charged. The movies have been a decided success thus far, and will probably be even more so when our school is occupied entirely by junior high students. 4 H4 Sixty-thrcz' 0-+++4 HH? KYLE CLUB XVhen school started this fall in September, there were only six active members in the Kyle Club. These were Stanton Smith, Homer King, Kathryn Randall, Milton Blanc, Irma Van Arsdale, and Florence Thomp- son. October 25 an assembly was held in the auditorium and the fol- lowing students were initiated: Spencer Hagen, Verle Wooton, Gerald Mefferd, Maurice Merritt, Marjorie Mahaffa, Fannie Garsh, Dorothy Annear, Stanley XVeiser, Dauris Rogers, and Edward Slye. The follow- ing week an election was held and the following officers were chosen: Edward Slye, president: Dauris Rogers, vice-president: Dorothy Annear, recording secretaryg Fannie Garsh, corresponding secretary: and Stanley XVeiser, treasurer. ' The annual banquet was held at the Younkers Tea Room November 30. The dinner was enjoyed by all present, after which five toasts were given by Stanton Smith, Dorothy Annear, Milton Blanc, Fannie Garsh, and Mr. Smith, our principal. The guests of the evening were Mr. Smith, Mrs. Brooks, Miss Hovey, and George Huff, an alumnus. SOCIAL AFFAIRS This last semester has proved to be one of the most successful in the history of our school in the number of social affairs and the enjoyment gained from them. Every effort has been made to provide entertainment for everyone, and all types of students have been considered in the prepa- ration of the program for the various social affairs. Free dancing lessons were given to those who cared to learn how to dance, and some non- dancing parties were given. The 12-B affairs, the Boys' Club dance, the French Club dance, the Latin Club party, the VV. G. A. A. dance, the Home Ec. Kid party, and other social events received their share of attention. Under the very efhcient direction of Spencer Hagen, the Social Chair- man of the Student Council, Ruth Chambers, and Jacquetta Reese, the most successful social hours VVest has ever known were held this semester. A peppy service orchestra, under the direction of Erma Talbott, furnished the music for the dances. It was made up of three West High students and three Roosevelt pupils. A large group of senior high boys and girls filled the gymnasium every Friday evening from 3 :30 until 4:30. These social hours were begun as soon as cold weather made impossible outdoor sports and continued until the close of Vtfest High in january. The two big all-school affairs of the year were the Pep Party and the Football Party. The Pep Party was held on Thursday evening, No- vember l0, between the hours of eight and ten in the auditorium and gymnasium. About two hundred students attended. The first part of the party was held in the auditorium and consisted mainly in the production of pep in large quantities. The next day the team was to journey to Boone to play the last game of the season and incidentally, the last football con- f+++++++ +4 G++-++?++ Sixty-fczzr test in which a team from XV est High would be represented. The game was to be played before a homecoming crowd on Armistice Day. XX'ith the aid of the yell leaders a great deal of pep was generated. The team was seated on the stage and Coach Harris gave a talk and introduced the players. One or two of the players even ventured to say a few words other than the traditional VVe'll do our best. Hope to see you all at the game. james Hayes and Milton Moore were among this group of dashing, silver-tongued orators. The band furnished the music for the school songs under the direction of Mr. Stanton. After this the movie. Exciting Moments in Big Games, was shown on the screen. The crowd then adjourned to the gymnasium where the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. The music was furnished by Irma Talbott's orchestra. The annual Football Party was held in honor of the football team Friday evening, November 23. Four short plays were presented on the stage in the auditorium before a crowd of about two hundred senior high students and alumni. The team then Filed on the stage amid the cheers of the audience. Coach Harris gave a talk and brought out the point that, although our team had not won all of its games, it was the best team he had ever coached as to spirit, team play, and good sportsmanship. Coach then gave to each member of the team the jersey in which he had played during the season as a token of the appreciation of the school for his work. A Hower was then presented as a gift of the girls of XYest High to each player. Dick Harris, the small son of our Coach. acted as the delivery boy. He was dressed in a football suit which had the XYest High monogram on it that Coach had won as a student here. Russell Fisher expressed the appreciation of the team for the flowers and jerseys, after which the crowd went to the gym for dancing. Thanks to Dauris Rogers, the room was lighted with beautiful flood lights of varied colors. The members of the first team were given large pieces of cake by the chef, Ray Fisher. The farewell party was the last chance for any student to participate in any VVest High activity. The party was held on the night of the last day of school, Tuesday, january 24, 1928. It consisted of two parts. The first part was held in the auditorium where talks were given by the leading students and some of the faculty. This was the only student fare- well to XVest High so a large crowd was present. The second part of the program was a dance in the gymnasium. A good orchestra and refreshments made the dance a success. The gymnasium and the stage were decorated in a fitting manner for this hnal VVest High activity. Many VVest High banners and colors livened the atmosphere both of the stage and of the gymnasium. Colored lights in the gym- nasium for the dance helped the general ehfect. The dance closed at about 10:30. For the last time the XVest High pupils left the XYest High they had known, for on the next day it was to be a junior school. K V+9++ G++++ Sixfqv-jim' 6-0++++++++-4 +4- 4 +4+++++-+994 WEST HIGH GOODBYE One summer eve, about half-past eight, News came to me which I loathe to relate, For nothing more appalling to my ears could resound, That the seniors after January of old VV'est High would be turned down. The famous VVest High where for years many great men had gone. The old-fashioned building that has stood there so long. I listened in silence, I felt very sadg I could form no expression, except 'Tis too bad V' For ne'er did I think that such a rare fate Our famous XYest High should ever o'ertakeg The famous school, with its majestic old walls, The old fashioned building and its winding halls. Daily Ilve sat there for many terms past, I shall remember my first day as well as the last. But I can never sit there in another Senior High class For proud old VVest High must see her last. But when truth dawns, as it always will, VVe seniors all in a sacred mood, remember still, For you, dear old VVest High, I VVill. 1LLOYD SHELTON. Sixty-six ...1 L ff X .,'.7 , - X y 5,15 . A .. N A Qfijfjffgfw x '?v'1lf-'inf' llllm' I Q! Q A 4 I I X ? r 4 I g .1 xg X01 - Q? X FA 's 5' f'i 5 Q J Q7 Y: 1 5, . ,Inq B. www xg l I ,D SHVWF V Wy C , 'f', ,. . pf N i jjl 1 - :N MWA l m .Ma Q +44-444-++++ ++++4++++++++ COACH HARRIS Coach Harris has turned out many football, basket ball, swimming and track stars since he became our coach in 1919. A few of these are: Chas. Coons, jack Barnes, R. Summers, Vimont, S. Orebaugh, Chas. Everett, Don Smith. During his whole coaching career at our school, Mr. Harris never failed to have a championship team in one of the four major sports until the year of 1926. From 1919 to 1924, VVest won twenty-one out of twenty- five of her football games. This was largely made possible by our state championship eleven in 1923 which Wone nine consecutive games. Besides being the producer of star players and winning teams, Coach Harris has always tried to impress upon the minds of his boys the fact that clean sportsmanship is the most important quality of a good player. Anyone who has frequented the training quarters or football practice will agree that Coach is always the champion of clean speech and clean living. Perhaps it will not surprise the reader to learn that Mr. Harris him- self was a splendid athlete and played for the Maize and Blue, with all the vigor and strength he possessed, while he attended VVest High back in 1908. He won seven monograms. After graduating from VVest in 1908, Coach Harris attended the Uni- versity of Chicago for one year, during which time he was coached by the famous Alonzo Stagg. He next attended the Stout Institute at Menomonie, VVisconsin, where he graduated as a civil engineer. His experience as a builder of bridges and dams was brief, for such a roving life did not appeal to him greatly. Before coming to our school Mr. Harris was the coach at the high school in Alexandria, Minnesota, where he stayed from 1917 to 1919. During his stay there he coached the champion- ship football team in the high school group of Minnesota. VVe, as students of West High, can never forget the cheerful words, the witty remarks, or the splendid character of Coach Harris. G++-4+-G++ Sixty-eight COACH HARRIS ++++ ++++++ FOOTBALL SQUAD-FIRST TEAM Front Row Cleft to rightl: VV. Rutherford, XV. lirown, B. Kimball, VY. Stone, R. Fisher. D. Bruce. N, Myers, hl. Hayes. l. Shaw, E. Michel. Second Row Qlcft to rightlz R. VVehh, C. Mitchell. S. Malum, lf. Drakc, C. Hull, M. Moore, M. Blanc, A. Yan de Yenter, J. Calhoun. Ray Fisher. Third Row flcft to rightl: hl. Allen, C. Ramsey, B. lrvin, P. Keith. E. Thorusllerry, Coach Harris. J. Xoungermau. THE TEAM Russell Fisher was captain of our Maize and Blue eleven this season. He played fullhack and was a good ground gainer for our team. Un de- fense he hacked up the line splendidly. Russell was the all-city selection for halfhack this year. Ray Fisher. the brother of our captain, played a fine end position for XYest High this season. This was Ray's second year on the team. Ray was also captain. Arnold Yan de Venter was our lighting tackle. He performed well throughout the whole season. Milton Moore played center during the first few games of the schedule. hut was shifted to guard where he added much to the strength of that side of the line. When Moore was shifted to guard. Charles Hull was taken from the hackfield to fill the vacancy at center. He was an accurate passer and fought to the last minute. llede lrvin played in a guard position and played a dandy game. 'lames Allen proved to be a tower of strength in our line and broke through the forward wall of the enemy many times to hlock punts or throw the runner for a loss. Robert XYelmh, one of our last year's letter men, played a fine end for the team this last year. Boll not only performed well on defense hut was almle to carry the hall. He was always down on punts and many times tackled the receiver of the punt in his tracks. VVilliam Rutherford was one of the lightest men on the team hut he played in nearly all of the games and played hard and fast at all times. james Hayes. our diminutive Scotch triple-threat quarter hack, was a big cog in the XYest High offense. His long punts usually gave our team the advantage in any exchange of punts. +++++ -++++ ,S'r:'z'nty +4-+++++++++++ +++++++ Byron Kimball was promoted from the second team to the first when Coach Harris discovered his ability. Kimball played half-back. Edwin Drake played a fine guard position and showed lots of grit. John Calh0un's speed and ability to tackle made him a Fine end this year. Kenneth Dahlman had plenty of strength and played his tackle position well. Paul Keith, husky guard, was a hard man for the opposing linemen to keep out of the play. Charles Ramsay played a good game on the line this year. Earl Thornsberry played a line game at guard until he injured his leg. However, although he did not play the required number of quarters, Earl received his monogram. Richard Bruce gave our opponents much trouble with his long open field runs. Xllilfred Stone, brainy little quarter, used a combination of plays that kept our opponents guessing at all times. Norvin Myers, playing half, was always good for that last two yards. XYalter Brown played a hard and fast game at fullback. Severt Malum at center showed good spirit and fine sportmanship this season. Milton Blanc displayed lots of lighting spirit at guard. Charles Mitchell had plenty of speed in his game. He played at half- back Rdgar Michel played end. Although handicapped by lack of weight, he was able to stop runners of any size. Irwin Shaw, at end, was a hard fighter and was able to play a fine game. SECOND TEAM ' V7 ' t I W.. . if First Row: H. King, H. Peggs, J. Lawson, R. Burris, VV. Simons, J. 0'Brien, VV. Gusland, Second Row: T. Martin, R. Chapman, R. Davis, R. Lichty, VV. Nlfalker, C. VVade, IC. Elliott, M , ' J. assie. Third Row: C. Mays, E. Neufeld, VV. Lantz, D. McKay, E. VVebb, R. Ganschow, Mr. Abba-tt. +44 SL I'f'llf:X'-0116 ATHLETICS West 12-Lincoln 0 VVest High started the football season in a very line manner. The Maize and Blue gridders defeated Lincoln High by a score of 12 to 0 at the local ball park. VVest had its own way during most of the contest, the only time that Lincoln threatened to score being early in the first quarter when a drop-kick was unsuccessful from the thirty yard line. In the first part of the second quarter Dick Bruce reeled off a twenty-yard run for the first touchdown of the season. This play, however, was pre-- ceded by a long jaunt when Russell Fisher intercepted a pass and made a spectacular forty-yard run. The next counter came late in the last quarter when Russell Fisher carried the ball over the goal line from the one-yard marker. The entire team played excellent ball for so early in the season and showed that XVest had plenty of fight. West 15-Valley Junction 6 Vffest surprised Valley Junction at the Drake bowl in the second game of the season by defeating the more experienced Valley team by a score of 15 to 6. Dick Bruce scored the first touchdown after a nice forty-yard run through the entire Valley team, aided by some wonderful interfer- ence. Bill Rutherford made the second touchdown by the means of a smash through the line for a gain of ten yards. In the last quarter Ray Fisher broke through the Valley line and tackled a Valley back behind his own goal line. This netted two points for our school. Jimmie Hayes, Russell Fisher, Ray Fisher, and Dick Bruce starred for lVest. The whole team displayed wonderful co-operation and fighting spirit. West 0-North 6 The Harrismen suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Pink and Green warriors by a score of 6 to 0. The only touchdown of the game was the result of a fumble in the first quarter. The rest of the game was played on even terms. The game was exceptionally clean and a splendid spirit was displayed by both teams. VVest was unable to score during the remainder of the game and the victory was awarded to North High. West 6-Grinnell 13 For the first time in nine long years Grinnell High defeated a team from VVest Des Moines High School. The game was played at the Drake Stadium before a large crowd. The Grinnell team fiashed a brand of end runs and passes that was too much for our boys in the first half. Coach Harris sent James Allen and Robert VVebb into the game during the last half, and they helped considerably in stopping the Grinnell attack. XV est scored its only touchdown in the last half while Grinnell was unable to gain. 1 Sczwntg'-t West 0-Roosevelt 27 Roosevelt defeated VVest High by a score of 27 to O at the Drake Stadium. VVest showed plenty of fight and played hard but lost because of superior weight and strength of the opposition. The heavy Roosevelt line crashed through our forward wall time and time again, and our light line had to fight for all it was worth. XN'est was outweighed thirty pounds to a man, but our boys fought hard until the whistle brought the game to a close. West 8-Newton 0 The Vtfest High eleven journeyed to Newton and defeated the strong Newton team by a score of S to O. This was the first game in which the Newton High boys had been defeated this year. Our team played good ball throughout the whole period, Ray Fisher made the only touchdown of the game when he scooped up the ball, which had been blocked by James Allen when Newton High attempted to punt, and ran twenty-five yards for a touchdown. The other two points were scored when Ruther- ford of NVest recovered the ball in the end zone. A large crowd of rooters accompanied the squad to Newton in a hired bus and added much to the enthusiasm of the team. Our boys were treated in a very fine manner by the opponents and we wish to compliment Newton High on its won- derful sportsmanship. West 7-East 25 In the third city series game of the season XVest was defeated by its traditional foe from Lee township. The score does not tell the story of the game, for VVest made the red and blacku eleven fight for every inch of ground it gained. Kernahan of East was the outstanding star. Russell Fisher starred for VVest on offense, while XVeb-b starred on defense. West 0-Boone 31 The last game ever to be played by a team representing XVest High School was a rather one-sided affair. The game was played on the Boone field on Armistice Day. XVest put up a fight that is characteristic of all VVest High teams, and Boone was forced to its limit. In the first quarter the heavy Boone eleven was held scoreless and it was unable to gain ground. Early in the second quarter Boone intercepted a pass and made the first touchdown of the game. The making of this touchdown seemed to encourage the Boone team, and our boys, although they fought hard, were unable to play as well during the rest of the game as they had in the first quarter. The Maize and Blue athletes came back in the third quarter with renewed determination and again held Boone scoreless. How- ever, in the last quarter Boone displayed a brand of football that was too much for the lighter VVest High aggregation. Coach Harris gave all the boys a chance to play as this was the last game of the season and, incidentally, the last game ever to be played by a team representing our school. Stwrrity-thrt'0 ++++ BASKET BALL Basket ball has always played an important part in the life of our school. lt has been the custom for each school to enter four teams in the all-city round-robin tournament. Each team plays the teams in its class in each of the four other schools twice each seasong once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester. As Wlest High will be aban- doned as a senior high school at the end of the fall semester in january, the A, B, C and D teams from our school will only be able to play the four games each, which are included in the fall season. Much good ma- terial is available from the last yearys squad and Coaches Harris and Abbett expect to make a good showing. GOLF AND TENNIS First Row Cleft to rightlz G. Dobson, E. Guild, F. Garsh, M. Mahaffa, C. Kurtz, H. Drake, C. Anderson, C. Kensinger, I. Massie, R. Stone. Second Row tleft to rightlz S. Jacobson, H. Harlan, A. Sims, VV. Neislar, L, Norton, M. Fry, D. McKay, E. McCorkle, F. Johnston, J. Lawson. Third Row Cleft to rightl: J. NVilliams, Mr. Culbertson, A. Heaps, Mr. Hill. BOYS' GOLF Mr. Culbertson coached the boys' golf team during this fall season. The West High team was composed of the following boys in their rank- ing order: John Lawson. Max Fry, Raymond Stone. Jack Massie. Ed- ward McCorkle, Clark Elbert, YYilliam Drake, and Donald McKay. These boys entered the city tournament this fall in A and B divisions and lin- ished in fourth place. The results of the matches were as follows: VX est O .......... ..................................................... R oosevelt 24 XN'est l7 ..... ........ N orth 7 XN'est 7 ,....,.,,,.,...,,., ......... ...... ....... L i n coln 17 lYest 116 ...........,.......................................................... East 222 Max Fry and .lack Massie received their golf monograms. GIRLS' GOLF One of the sports which has been enthusiastically supported by the girls of XYest High is golf. Golf not only renders a benefit to the indi- vidual participating in it, for it stimulates clear thinking and encourages good sportsmanship, but it offers a means of gaining wholesome fun and pleasure. The members of the team this year were Helen Drake, Carol Ander- ++++++ Scrcrzty-four ++++++++++ 4 4-0444+-9+-+4 son, XVillie Neislar, Catherine Kensinger, Marjorie Mahafia, and Annamac Heaps. This group, coached by Mr. Culbertson, participated in two meets in the fall tournament. In the first match with Roosevelt High the team was defeated by the Roosevelt girls by a score of 4-Z. The second match was with North High and XVest High came through victorious, defeating the Polar Bears by the decisive score of 4w0. T he matches with East and Lincoln were not played because of cold weather. The VVest High rule concerning golf monograms is that one, must play in both spring and fall tournaments to secure the desired insignia. Helen Drake, Carol Anderson, and Annamae I-Ieaps fulfilled these re- quirements and received their monograms. Marjorie Mahaffa and Catherine Kensinger played in the fall tournament only. Although unable to secure their VVest High letters, these two girls, if they play in the spring tourna- ment on the North or Roosevelt team, will secure the letter of the school which they represent. VVillie Neislar is the only graduating member of the squad. TENNIS Tennis practice, because of bad weather which lasted three weeks, received a late start this fall. However, as soon as the condition of the courts permitted, Mr. Hill issued the call for candidates and selected the team. Through a misunderstanding our school was compelled to forfeit its first match. The match with Roosevelt was played on the courts be- longing to the Country Club. The scores were close but the more ex- perienced Roosevelt team was victorious. The playing of other matches was impossible because of continued bad weather. Members of the team were as follows: girls' singles, Elizabeth Guildg girls' doubles, Chestine Kurtz and Arvaline Sims, boys' singles, James XVilliamsg boys' doubles. Sol Jacobson and Hubert Harlan. Kenneth Morris and Georgia Dobson made up the mixed doubles team. SWIMMING For the first time in several years lYest High engaged in a swimming meet with an out-of-town team. YYest chose as her opponent the well balanced Boone High squad. This was the only swimming meet that VVest competed in this season. The meet was held at Boone on December 16th. The competition was very keen and the score was close. However, our team was victorious by a score of 35 to 34. Enthusiasm was strong all through the event as the two teams would alternate in forging ahead. The boys who made the trip were Irwin Shaw, XVilfred Stone, John Stokely, lValter Brown, Jack Youngerman, XYalter Hull, and Elmer Neu- feld. The results of the various events were as follows: 100 yd. relay-XVest, first CStone, Shaw and Stokelyl 5 Boone, second. Fancy dives-Boone, first and secondg IVest, third tBrownl. 100 yd. breast stroke-XVest, first tStonej g Boone, secondg West, third tYoungermanj. 100 yd. back stroke--Boone, first, XVest, second QHulU 5 Boone, third. 220 yd. free style-Boone, first and secondg XYest, third, fNeufeldj. , Sc 'cnlty-ffm' +++-+4-+++++++++ 4-++++4++ 100 yd. free style-West, first fShawj g Boone, second and third. 40 yd. free style-XYest, first QShawj g VVest, second fStokelyj g Boone, third. Medley relay-XVest, first fYoungerman, Stokely, Hullj g Boone, sec- ond. The boys, accompanied by Coach Harris, were driven to Boone in automobiles and everyone enjoyed the trip immensely. The meet took place in the Boone High pool before a large crowd. The pool was a splen- did one, resembling in appearance the one at Roosevelt High. The swim- ming team should be congratulated on its fine showing. W. D. M. MEN Frong Row gleghto rightlz J. Youngerman, J. Stokely, VV. Hull, Coach Harris, VV. Stone, VV. n .. ' row , aw. Second Row Cleft to rightj: I. Shive, J. Allen, C. Gayer, H. Breed, R. Fisher, M. Donahoo. Third Row Cleft to rightj: J. Patterson, R. Bruce, R. W'ebb, P. Beall, NY. Rutherford, C. Howell. W. G. A. A. The XY. G. A. A. OYest High Girls' Athletic Associationj was organ- ized for the purpose of arousing the interest of VYest High girls in athle- tics. It also aims to promote better sportsmanship, to develop strong, healthy bodies, to offer to the girls an opportunity to make new friends, and to create a spirit of co-operation by encouraging team play. The asso- ciation had a membership of forty-two girls this fall, and it offered volley ball, soccer, swimming, golf, tennis, basket ball, hiking, baseball, and track to its members. Thirty-eight girls participated in the playing of volley ball, and the climax. of the season was the tournament in which four teams, captained by Bernice Hafner, Lorinne Crawford, Gladys James, and Elsie Houchin, participated. Twenty-eight girls played soccer, and this group was managed by Gladys James. The other sports were enjoyed by all the girls in the club and each one received its full amount of support. The big social event of the season was the party which took the place of the usual annual dance. The party which was held on December 9 in- cluded games. swimming, dancing, and a banquet dinner. Much of the success of the organization was due to the splendid work of the club adviser, Miss Eichorn, whose untiring efforts always kept a good spirit in the group. The members will be received into the organiza- tions of similar nature in the other schools in January. The ofilicers of the club for this semester were Elsie Houchin, presi- dentg Letha Robinson, vice-president, Ramona VYhetzel, secretaryg and Betty Boesrup. treasurer. Setfmzfy-.tix F - L C,HAiC,uL.r-1 IOM 5 gy' .BUBINGSS Ediforq MPH1Hse1?, 1' 8 Mf NF'C'5R' -nie Bceivmin if Y if H 1 STMW HWY' Tenn' .Staff ,., , K A . wp Homme SCHOOVMFE Q'Q G fqfygifffloll FEFWUTQES' my ET! ++++ HALL OF FAME Napoleon ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ..,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,A,,,.,,, ,.,,.,......,.,A.......,... ,I a mes Hayes Cae5ar and Brutus ,,,,,,.,,,, ,4.... L ewis Huff and Paul Beall The Thinker ........................ .......v,.................. E ldon Comer XYilliam Jennings Bryan ,..... ,..,.............Y.. C hester HOWell Don Juan ,,,,,.,..,,,,,,,..,.,,,,,, .....,.. S pencer Hagen Don Quixote .,.,.... Cleopatra ......,..... . Circe ........................... Priscilla Mullins ..,........ Florence Nightingale ....... Helen of Troy .............. bheba ..,,...........,......... Sir XYalter Raleigh ,...... ....Norvin Myers .Madaline Steele .........Helen Huff ..Anne Bennison .Peg McCormick ,.......Betty Saunders ........Mildred Hamm ,Herald Mefferd Jesse james ................... .... D auris Rogers .loan of Arc .....,,,,........,,....,. ....., ll ladeline Larson Queen of the Amazons .....w...tv. .......t...,.. X 'era Yierling Richard the Lion-Hearted .... Q. ....... Earl Thornsberry Knute Rockne ...,............,....... . ..v., .. uu..... Russell Fisher WEST HIGH TERMS DEFINED .4.s'sc1izbIy.' That place where public speakers are thrust on innocent and unsuspecting students. Books: Those things which should and must remain a mystery, only to be mentioned in'hushed and solemn tones. Cafeteria: That place where the physical desires are satished and where Emily Post reigns supreme. Drinking Fountains: Those places wherein gum is parked. I:5,rv11sfs.' Those written articles which are notable examples of forgery and prevarication. Frrslmzcm Those animals to which assembly tickets are sold and who use the elevator. Sofilz0'uzo'rcs.' That group for whose existence no reason is known. J1mio1's.' That group of under-classmen that exists entirely for the benefit and amusement of the seniors. St'll1i0'I S.' That group which is the pride and joy of the institution. Detention Room: That place where the pupil may enjoy silent com- munion with some august member of the faculty. The Swimming Pool: That place which is a subterranean cavern filled with water to be reached by descending a rope ladder which reaches into the very bowels of the earth. Bird School: That building the basement of which is maintained solely for the use of the sacred few. relegated to the mysterious and diverting pastime of football. Clzmizistry Lab.: That place where long suffering students may seri- ously damage each other and declare the injuries to be the accidental re- sult of an explosion. ++4++ 94+ ++4 Srz'z'nty-nine s Y--.-N.....................,,. ,. S 1-k . 15 ss txfrqgvw Hwaxilxj YJQJ I , A ' YXQ Nb QQQQY fvheaanaskxkeps K ,,, Y5Q3S gtk I Y'iv1 'g'f N W' af' H Q . .i,. : Q 0 Y, wx vs xx m 5 'L ' 3 'V' F 0 M151 X'1R'X. N:'5YK G++-+++++ OUR WAR DEPARTMENT Infantry ,,,,,,.q.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.4.,.,,A,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.A..,... Junior Hgh Cavalry ,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,, ,..... S ophomores and Juniors Heavy Artillery ..... ..........................------- S CI1i01'S Aviation ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, ....... Pauline NVest information ,,,,,,,,, ..,....., lX Iiss Agnew Communication ,,,,,, l,l7.,l J ohn Calhoun Food Supply ........ ........,......... r Toe Moore Observation ...... .-,V.-..------------.- li TF- Smith Recruiting ,,.,,.,,, ....... B lanche McKeever Coast Defense ,,,,,, ............ E lsie Houchin Chaplain ,,,,.,.. ,.,..... E arl Sommers Paymaster ,,,,,, ,,,.,.. lk 'laurice lllerrit Band ,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ....,. ll Ianis Donohoo Clothier ..............., ......,.... li iiss VValker Transportation ...,...... ....... H a1'0ld Xvalker Kitchen Mechanics ..,,.,, i......,...,..........,.,................ ,...,.,.. li I iss Morris OUR LIBRARY Little Men ,,,,,.,,........... ,..................... H arold Kempton and lYorlie Frost A Man of Affairs ,...... ......................................., S tanton Smith Call of the VVild .....,...,. .......V.................................... l 2120 Bell Book of Knowledge ............ .,........v..,.......................... I ilanche Holmes To Have and To Hold ,....,,. ,.,.... X Yarren Ashby and Grace Connellv Captains Courageous ...,................................ Homer King and Milton Blanc Harvard Classics ...,.....,.,......,.,........... Kate Randall and Florence Thompson Great Expectations and the Uncommercial Traveler ....,.,,................,.,, Betty Peterson and Maxine Stump Literary Digest ....................................,.......,,...,...............,.,........ Manley Hoppe Vallity Fair .............................................,...................,.........,., VVill Rutherford AS WE GO TO PRESS Ed Slye sails for Europe to join Anna Pavlowa as her dancing partner. Mary Nicholson successfully completes a round trip, non-stop flight to Paris. Harold Harvey completes his fourteenth volume on the habits and characteristics of the Missouri wood tick. Mr. Meier makes his debut in the Metropolitan Opera as Robin Hood. Mr. Goodell renounces scientific thinking and concedes that seven and eight equal fifteen-under standard conditions fthanks to H. Kingl. Miss Kasson acknowledges that she is a probable candidate for presi- dent in 1928. Sam Kelso accepts a position as a salesman in Alaska, selling Vilesting- house electric fans. As a sideline he carries a full supply of Jantzen bathing accessories. Before accepting a position driving the city garbage truck, Seve Malum matriculates at Ames for a course in engineering. Mr. Linn Culbertson and Mr. Abbett announce their acceptance of a contract with the Orpheum Circuit, to appear as Siamese Twins. ++++++++++++++9++++ 4 ++++9+++ff Eiglxfy-our v WESI THINGSM HATEHIED EE fi U SOCIAL HOUR Every' I-xvjhg nnllil .MM Q ww if.. Illlnn Ikilllilllfl 14lPlUlllIl EAW -- ,mxlll ll mu If 'A I ID -.1 41: M2 WW! STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING The regular meeting of the Student Council was held in the gymnasium last Saturday at 6:30 A. M. ' The minutes of the next meeting were read and approved. The Grounds Committee Chairman asked that all paper be thrown around the Center Street entrance or placed in the shrubbery for artistic effect. The chairman of the Halls Committee announced that hall monitors were free to gather in the auditorium for a social gathering any time while on duty. The chairman of the Service Committee asked that only formal cloth- ing be given in the bundle drive. The Hospitality Chairman proposed that all new students be refused admittance to any of the school activities. The Library Chairman asked that articles be torn or, clipped from magazines and books to save wear and tear on them by checking them out. The Play Chairman announced that Salome would be the Senior Class play and that it was to be presented at the Shrine Temple. The Athletic Chairman stated that cigarettes were furnished by the school to all' first squad men.- The Cafeteria Chairman announced that all racing in the run-way would hereafter be done under the supervision of an ofhcial starter, the first person down receiving a candy bar free. The Scholarship Chairman stated that only those making one or more tives would be allowed to attend the Student Council. The Treasurer proposed that the treasury surplus be used to give a banquet for all fraternity and sorority pledges and members in the school. The meeting eventually adjourned. Familiar Sayings by Coach Harris fHvm'd by the football jv'Iaycr's at fooflzall prartircil Keep your shoulders together there. you two. That man can't run with his feet off the ground' Here, watch your cussin'. The first thing you know you'll have somebody's suit besides your own hangin' on your hookf, Use your head, boy, use your head. That guy's no friend of yours. Take him out. Don't be so gentle with him. ' That fellow belongs on the ground. See to it that he gets there. All right, everyone line up at the other end of the field. Look at those chickadees go. VVow! ' Look, Jimmy. XYhat do you see? All right. make use of the situa- tion. P That's enough. Bring the ball back and try it again. Keep your body between the ball and your man. That's enough for tonight. Everybody up to dress. Follow the ball. Snap into it. Call 'em fast. Line upf' XVho's your man? Take himf' XYhoa, try it again. XYhy didn't that play work PU Don't play signals. VYhat do you think about it? Use your handsf, +4 947+ V444-+++++4 ++++4+4 Y+++ +9 Eighty-flircr GU' b im. 4-J 2-. CG U1 ii 'U C23 CU O CD 'cn CU Us UD 01'-4 -x 'cn cfg::'CU ' 355353. .215c,,,-51 CD 09 cv: 395 5330+255 UN SE LJ . :- rw ig ggsw' 2.4 Qu IN: SUS5' gg., 'Ja' m Q-'Q C6058 0 EC ECHO:-. 3 P' S. ' CI'-H Q QS eww Q M U 4-1CU,E'Tjv-E .2 H Q13 q.,j:,s..Q2Q LL '33 S-. '5mrU 'U 'N C-5:34-9 x- C2 ,SS v3.5.2 I pa Ov-1 N5 -fQ3u 4i?.E ' S-1 -QQ 8 AWD.. 2. 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OWEN CRIST Automobile Tops, Glass, Seat Covers, Fender and Body Work Keosauqua and 14th St. Place DRAKE 309 Yea: I bet those freshmen think Rex Beach is a summer resort. Bo: VVhy some of them think Easter Sunday is Billy Sundays daughter. Ik 4: 41 Dew: VVhy do women rest their chins on their hands when trying to think? Drop: So they won't open their mouths and disturb themselves. ik 4: 41 A bird in the hand is had table man- ners. 4 4- 41 Dumb: I am working hard to get ahead. Not So Dumb: NVell you certainly need one. 4- 4 4: Home VVhere are you going, my little Flea? I'm going to the dogs. Eighty Lewis Huff: Are you the barber who cut my hair the last time? Barber: No, I've.only been here six months. 4: 4: 41 Pas: Do you know father has never spoken a hasty word to mother? Du: How is that F Tout: He stuttc-rs. 4: 4: 41 Mail Order XVhy is a debutante like a letter ias received the stamp of and is ready for the Because she l public approval male. I fi f'ti+ i i f .s J f., ., .AXA Q as we Beatrice Creamery Co. Walnut 1096 I've come to fix the old tub in the kitchen. Oh Mammal Here's the doctor to see the cook. 4: 4: 4 First Freshman: Do you enjoy Browning ? Second Cry For Help: Yes, but I simply couldn't get to the beach this sum- mer. 4: 41 4 Soft men's hats, black ladies gloves, and leggings for children, with or with- out feet.fAd. Shops Piazza . 'ITM' Cosy SPO! of Des llloiazvx' W Many thanks for all past and future patronage. :: :: .jqw Q o TSQSQCQI3332322233321QLSSSLSSSIQSQZCSSQQISSS2333!3322? 0 0 2 2 5 we Us flhke Your 5 o , o O 0 z Mx! Porfmz! z O 0 3 II 2 'z zz zz 2 O O o II g OUR AIM IS gg -4 1 v if 4 4 y 1 V 0 E PLEASED C. U51 OJILRS W HO U ILL 3 O 1 A 0 2 REC,O1Wil17END US TO OTHLRS 3 5 EE 0 32 32 22 0 0 l 0 O 2 BERTELLE STUDIO 2 Q 3 2 Phone XValnut 5252 2 O 0 5 615 WEST NVALNUT g O 0 0 5 ..... ------..----.. .... -------..--------..------..--4 Heard in French Class Scrambled Miss Spoor: Paul, how far have you I understand some of your hens have read today? stopped layingfl Paul: To the bottom of page six. At least ten have anyway. Miss Spoor: Lewis, I suppose you VVhat is the eause have read the same. 'tMotor ears. Lewis: No, I've read zz little further. as: -r an Miss Spoor: Good. Lewisg how far Not a Cat Barber la 'I ' 'Nz l? Hlzvliisll the top of pam- WWI,- Mrs. Robert Katz was looking for her husband and she XVCIII into the barber X X lc shop and asked: One: Have a fall? Bob Katz here? The Other: No tlizmlcs. I just had No lXlz1'am. Illll sorry, but we don't, one. replied the barber as he shut the door. 1?ig1if-v-.vi.r XC'qvl sv6'5fC?vu 1vp'3?gi Q CP J Q QfrXD OR flzv lust vlaxx of flzc Mlzisc and H1110 iw wixlz flzc Uffllfll- uzczzf of fllCl'I' lziglzvsf a11zIv1'f1'011. Zlfay flzcy I17z'C in fv1'0.vpC1'1'fy and 1ZGf7f7l.lICSS', and owl' c.1'4'11zjvIz'-fy flzc hast f1'cm'1'fz'011s of flzvir Alma .Uafvr CXAXD El 6? 29 YD. 5 QWQOIZ Trzkzizhg and 6Dng1'4z'z'17zg Compmgf CDU fLMbZ'7l8J ff, 5 ' 'N+Q2g'Ml '5fj,iX1Q IQQJA' , lfiglzfy-.n'z1'r1 V QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQoaoooaooaogeqyooooQQQQQQQQ Q oqsaoooeooooooqf V oooQsoooooxoooooooooooqoo Qooopo oooooeqooqooeoooo Q01-000-900-0000 -QQQ-9-00-QQ--Q-Qaoooeooqoooqeoeooeooooooo Universit gf Commerce T110 lizzsizzrxvs College l1'itlz the U1ziw1'sify .wlfzazosjvlzrzv NEW' CLASSES FURlNllfD EVERY RTQNDAY To try to enter the business world without preliminary train- ing is as futile as to try to enter an athletic contest without training. XYest High graduates wouldn't attempt the latter, then why expect to succeed in business without Specialized Training? U70 want you to f'z's1't Iozwfs f,cz1'gc'sf and Bust IEZISZVICSS College University of Commerce L. E. GIFFORDI, President SIXTH ANI: EUCLID AVICNUICS DES lXlUlNliS. lOXYA oeoooooeoooooooooeoooo0-00-9ooooooooqooooooooooooooo QQN S ll? , 6 cfga? Q9ooooQQQQQQQQooaoooosooeooooocoeoooqeoooooooo oeooooeaqoooooqooeoo Qoooooooooo L00-9-0-90QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ0-900-000 1 5---..------------- -------------------------..-4 M. Merritt: Pauline says she thinks I'm a wit.', G. Mefiferd: She's half right at that. lkikik Miss Hovey: Don't you know a thing about literature? Harold G.: Sure, Pvc written to all the toothpaste companies for it. lklkfk First Student: Did you observe tire prevention week? Second Student: Yes, I got into the oliice earlier: the boss was getting sore. lkfklk Rastus: Ah wants a divorce. Dat woman jus' talk, talk, talk. Ah cahnt get no rest, an' that talk am driving me crazy. Lawyer: What does she talk about ? Rastus: She don' say. 4141111 Opal: Brother Congo, I hear Sister johnstoifs dead. When's she gwine be interned F Brother Congo: They ain't gone be no internment, cause de fambly has decided she's to be incriminatedf' x0W4 9 v 1 O04 9 x Save for a Purpose - - We will gladly assist you in planning to assure the achieve- ment of your objectives. Small accounts are welcomed. llOWANA'1l'llONAL BANK Das Moms Savmcs Bum um 'lhusr Cor-uwu Des Moines t Goodbye and Good Luck, West High! You were a great old school and we hate to see you go RALPH H. PLUMB VVest High '98 l Plumb Jewelry Store I Severt Malum: You'd never think this car was a second hand one, would you? Sam Kelso: No, it looks as if you'd made it your self. Ill lk H1 Barber: You always look at me in such a paternal way. Verle W.: That is because I am pop eyed. at 4: in Manis D.: Well, I answered a ques- tion in class today. Milton M.: What answer did you give? Manis D.: Present, :or 4: 4 Teacher: Give me the principal parts of setf' Bright Pupil: Set-hatch-cacklef' io- in ik Homer K.: Something is preying on my mind. Fannie G.: Don't worry. It will soon starve to death. an we 4- ' Whoa Let's get hitched. Don't horse me, big boy. Eighty-nine f0QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQooo-- soon--- QQQQQQ 1 Q 0-0009000000---oo04090000-00QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Q QQ...--.,..------------..-..--------.,------.. -..q WARFIELD PRATT HOWELL CGMPANY 'lu WHOLESALE GROCERS -oo0oooooooqooeoeooeeqoQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ TO YO U The G1'a0'111at1'11g Class of 1928 NIC last fo go forflz from WL'.vt High PV0 C41'Z'CIld 01ll' HL'CIl'fl'Cl.Yf C40lIg1'ClfIlI0Zil.01ZS In the vocations and work that you will now pursue, we wish for you a bountiful measure of success. : : : : 3 3 3 Central Service Company Des Moines Ice 85 Fuel Co. Consumers Ice Co. ll n ll 0 0 0 O 0 U 0 O 0 ll 0 0 0 0 ll ll 0 0 O 0 0 0 z E z : z z -----------..-------..--------..-..---------..--4 :-:::::: :::---4 0 0 0 0 0 0 li ll 0 0 0 0 0 0 u n 0 0 0 0 ll ll 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O oqooooooeoeoooo: :oooo: : c cocoa: : : : Q: :ez : :ooeeoooooj Ninety EAT MQRE FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES 'Sf' C. C. TAFT COMPA Y 'SP Distributor of Johnston's Chocolates I-Iickery-Dickery Run upstairs and get my watch. VVait a while and it will run down. No it won'tg ours is a winding stair- case. 4' 'V 4' VVife fat the radioj : VVhat does that whistle mean that hlows when I turn the dial? to the next station. is af fr l Do you serve lobsters here? Harc : . . . ' 1 1 1 '- 'bod 'here- Taek: Yes, we serve ex ery y sit down. -Er. nNGp4,7 5 421 co Q '70 QS' Wwe PHQKWX Phones: Walnut 3939, 3940 DES MOINES, IOWA N Husband: That means 'ou're eominu' - U 1 is TICNNIS RACKETS and RESTRINGING M. E. BARR, 814 W. Grand Ave. l Imvm'.v For .Vlll Ocmxiuu1.v MORRIS FLORAL CO. 1912 VVoodland Ave. Drake 3346 Des Moines, Iowa C. Amend 81 Sons VVholc-sale and Retail MIQATS and GROCERIES 0 Corner Locations in the Loop Main Store: 302-304 Walnut St. Business I'h sliic ' s Residence Phone VVnlnut 2625-2626 Drake 3052-J .I. M. BREWBAKER su HAY :: FEED :: COAL sez 015 Twelfth Street DES MOINES, IOIVA Proved It Prof., to students in the hack of the room: Can you hear me hack there? Stud., in unison: No. -or lr wi- Spring Song The little moths are never gay, They do not dance or shout. XVhat do they do when they attend The halls we hear about? an bk IF Not His Concern lixeited Passenger: Oh, Oh, the ship is sinking. Sailor: I should worry: it don't he long to me. ilzuty-our XT HIPPFKIIIXQ' you low llifl' !11iug.v 4 f N - . Y , Sth srnss-r at Locusr Helen H.: I'm going to marry a fel- low who can take a joke. S. Smith: Don't worry. That is the only kind you will get. 4: 4: 4: Homer K.: My girl calls me maple Sugar now. Milton B.: VVhat else could she call a refined sap? 4 4: 4: Blanche Mc.: What is the cure for love at first sight? Pauline NV.: Second sight. lk 4: It She: I just love caviar. He: 'lYes, he IS a great singer. Use Newens Milk and Cream 41 Pastciziiced for Safety su PHONE DRAKE 346 Hope L.: And what did papa say when you told him you couldn't sleep for thinking of me? Spencer H.: He offered me a job as night watchman in his factory. 4: 4: if Paul B.: Don't you think my work is original F Miss Hovey: Yes, even the spelling. Pk ak 4 Admirer fto poetl : Your latest poem, 'Junkf is simply marvelous. You do put so much of yourself into your work. 4: Pk 4: Stub S.: Quick-a notary-I want to swear. 4: 4: 4: Elmer N.: Theres a girl who doesn't ever intend to marry. K. Colton : 'How do you know? E. N.: I proposed to her. 4: Dk Pk . And what did the neighbors say when Jimmy Nigh was born? Nigh's baby. 4: 4: 4: Ed. N.: What d'ye mean-you were defeated by superior number? Seve M.: 'tW'ell, I Hunked out of math. 2 4: 4: K. R.: Can't you come over tonight? G. M.: I can't. I'm washing my sox. And here the telephone operator cut in with, I'm ringing them now. Success Composition - and - Printing Company Book and Commercial Printers PHONE Walnut 1540 Keosauqua at Third Street Ninety-two A-an-:QF-K lNlAKE :: DRAKE UNIVER ITY YOUR SCHOOL In choosing the school in which you will complete your education, you will hnd that Drake University offers much that is worthy of your consideration. Drake enjoys A-1 scholastic rating. Credits earned here are accepted by all institutions of like rank in this country and abroad. A distinguished faculty and proved methods of instruction give the Drake student every opportunity for scholastic' advancement. , llllllft' Offers Cioniflclt' Cn1H'.vc.r 111- Six Colleges: Liberal Arts Education Bible Law Commerce and Finance Fine Arts , ,l Plan In scholastic excellence. Manny Atlwalzfagcs Located in the commercial, civic and cultural center of Iowa, Drake University offers all stu- dents the bcnetits of contact with men and move- ments of importance, Leaders of national affairs are to be heard in Des Moines lectures every year. Much of thc best musical talent is heard here. The splendid Drake library and the state and city libraries are available for student use. The new Religious Education Building of the Uni- versity Church of Christ and the new Stadium and Field House offer better facilities than ever for the use of Drake students. Now to Ellfcfl' Drake in high ideals and traditions. Drake University has much to offer you. Plan now to enter Drake for the Fall semester. For complete information, write or call Drake University DES MOINES, - -1- IOXVA Nilxclysllirrc Autographs Auwgraphs Autographs ,1 ' 'TV .1 R. :- Q ,Yu 1 I -,. 5555, f-'Iv .f,ALbJ. yJ'?.': 3 51- ig, J' D, .,,, , , ,,, 'T L' . ff. Y-.Wf'i- A- i: ' tiiiiiilf 11-3-W-4-1..ff-y .,,,f, Q-, .gg r Q. f3:,iii',i'Tf,' .-iyfiiigf 31-W -,f V ft-:-!'f'-f' 4-Ifffzf 2 k x , ,r T' HGpftn, , RR ., ,, g rf' Q w A ,