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

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Hits.” The first applications of the theme were to be seen in the dummy bombs which hung from the ceiling and in the bomb-shaped nut cups. Another application was carried out on the place cards with a popular song title chosen to fit the name or personality of each class member. After an enjoyable dinner, brief talks were given by several students, our principal, and our senior advisor. As a climax to the evening the class attended the theater. Baccalaureate services in the auditorium on the afternoon of June 4 constituted one of the most serious and important occasions in the course of the eventful final semester of the class of June ' 44. Seniors, attired in caps and gowns, listened to a most interesting and timely sermon, one which will not be forgotten soon. The class day program held in the auditorium on the morning of June 5 was a big success. Prophecies were made as to what each class member would be doing a number of years from now. Short skits were enacted by seniors and entertainment was provided by the musically talented members of the class. And then, at last, the long awaited day arrived. It was June 8— Commencement Day! With a few brief talks and the awarding of diplomas, the 85 boys and girls of the senior class ended their high school days. For one and all they hold memories of many enjoyable hours, of friendships that will last a lifetime, and of things learned that will never be forgotten—things which will enable them to face the future with confidence and courage. Our two years at West have been a pleasant and profitable adven¬ ture. Our aim for the future is to put into application the lessons of citizenship and industry which we have learned, and thus be a credit to our Alma Mater. Se+Uosi Will We, the Senior class of June, 1944, being of sound mind and memory, do solemnly decree and declare this to be our final will and testimony, making void all heretofore documents of this nature. Ray Reinhart wills her coveralls to H. P. ' s next pin-up girl. Nellie Jones wants to leave her work in the office to anyone who wants to reduce; it ' s a good way. Dorothy VanCourt leaves her sweet disposition to Alice Friar. Eugene Sheldon bestows his daily trip to the airport to Leonard Huff¬ man. It ' s a good job and maybe Mr. Combs will give Leonard a 1. Bill Franklin bequeaths his perfect record to Mr. Evans.

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ei u cAiAt uf, COLORS—Green and Gold FLOWER—Talisman Rose MOTTO— ' The ability to start is worthless without the stability to finish! ' Today they are mighty seniors. Tomorrow, soldiers and citizens doing their part in the advancement of civilization. June 8, 1944, was a red letter day in the lives of 85 boys and girls who had spent the better part of 12 or 13 years working toward one goal—graduation from high school. West Tech High had put the finishing touches of education upon this group, who, as llB ' s, had taken advantage of the opportunity which the new school offered. We are proud of the part we have played in the advance¬ ment of a new technical school. We hope our influ¬ ence has been good, and that we have set and maintained standards high enough to be a challenge for those who follow. We thank our many instructors for their understanding and sympathy in recognizing the problems of youth in these troublesome times. Our senior year at West Tech High was a busy one. At our class election on February 24 the following persons were elected as officers: John Schweiker, President; Gene O ' Neill, Vice President; Ruth Vanden- burgh, Secretary; Jim Ver Huel, Treasurer; and Jeanne Silletto, His¬ torian. Committees were set up to take care of the numerous activities that were to come. The class prom, first in the history of West Tech, was held on the evening of April 14 in the gaily decorated auditorium. Music for the dance was provided by the Morrow Melodians, and the program in¬ cluded an enjoyable floor show. A seemingly inexhaustible supply of punch was served during the evening and, from the reports, a grand time was had by all. The senior class party of May 5, better known as the Farmers ' Hop,” was a gala affair held in the West High auditorium which was appropriately decorated in keeping with the farm theme. The seniors danced to phono¬ graph records, played games, and a prize was awarded the best-dressed farmer of the evening. Entertainment was topped off with a floor show by a few of the many talented class members. On the evening of June 2, the senior class ban¬ quet was held in Younkers Tea Room, which was attractively decorated to conform with the theme

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Bill Burrows wills his spot around the stove at Sam ' s to Elton Mann. Ernie McDonald wills her over-due editorials to R. M. Anderson. (That ' s the only way he will ever get them.) Russell Bianco wants to leave his women, his great athletic ability, and—of course—his scholastic standing to anyone else who can qualify. I will my beautiful big feet to Jackie Means ' says Ruth Vanden- burgh. Jeanne Silletto leaves the class history to the next historian, who, she hopes, has more time in which to write it. Eugene Burch takes his love for food with him. Ted Randall wills his Model A Ford to Lyle to protect his interests. (Incidentally, Lyle does all right without it.) LeRoy Crusan wills his shyness to Kermit Eberhart, who could use some of it. Wendell Cottrill leaves his way with Mr. Nighswonger to anyone else who needs the grade. Bill Porter bestows his tape measure on the next cap and gown com¬ mittee. Argene Rose and his will their spot in the hall to any other couple who need it. Maxine Fletcher bequeaths her title of Max to anyone who wants it; she didn ' t. Walt Gannon leaves his shy ways to Leonard Huffman, who needs them. Merle Ainley leaves his job as Clayton Michael ' s butler to anyone who wants to act as a slave. John Lemon wants to leave his fine attendance record to Mr. Evans. LeRoy Judkins leaves all his gyp days to someone with a perfect record. John Aduddell leaves all his women, broken-hearted. Lyle Anderson leaves his red hair to Ruth Williams; she seems to have lost hers. Judy Heasley gives back all the jackets, letter sweaters, and plaid shirts, to the boys she borrowed them from. Fern Jackson leaves her blond tresses to anyone who can ' t get the necessary peroxide. Tom Hadden wills his six-foot frame to anyone who likes high altitude. Bob Izumi leaves his all-round swellness to all the newcomers at West. Jean Garwick leaves her job as cheer leader to anyone else who has the nerve to take it. Wayne Nysven leaves his desk in radio class to Mr. Mann ' s next favorite! Samuel Sirianni leaves his good looks to all the fellows not blessed with same. Johnhenry Schweiker leaves his title of class president to the next capable person.