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

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+++++++ 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+

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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

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+ 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