Southwest High School - Sachem Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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THE ACHEM MARY ALICE BISBEE Mary Alice came from Excelsior Springs High School for her senior year at Southwest. Her ambition is to sail the seven seas in search of scenes for her favorite pastime-taking snapshots. MARGARET RUTH BITHER To become as great an illustrator as John LaGatta and McColland Barclay is Margaretys chief ambi- tion. She expects to attend either Junior College or the University of California. VVILLARD BJORKBACK Here is a future newspaper man. VVillard has been feature editor on the Trail and, incidentally, Rav- ing Correspondent. As president of home room 402, he' ruled with an iron hand. CHARLES G. BLAUXV A member of the football, basketball, and track teams for three years, he won his letter in football, both letters in basketball, Z gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in track. He was a member of the Student Council. f . 57793 Ro-BERT B. BoAND ,fy Robert was a member of the Harlequins Dramatic Club for two years and their sergeant-at-arms one semester. His favorite pastime is playing tennis. He expects to attend Chicago University to study law. FREDRICKA BGONE The title role in Janice Meredith and R. O. T. C. sponsor lieutenant-colonel this year are her out- standing attainments. She has been an officer of Veda, and a member of the senior business commit- tee, Trail staff, and Student Council. MYERS LOUIS BOTTENBERG During his junior year Louis was a member of the Pep Club and the Stamp Club. His favorite pastime, so he says, is music. He is another of the graduates who will attend J. C. RGBERT BGVARD Robert took part in the R. O. T. C. pageant in Con- vention Hall and is a member of the Hi-Y. His ,favorite pastime is playing baseball and his favorite occupation is doing chemical experiments. JULIA BRADFoRD ilzigy Julia has been home room secretary for two years, and an Amazon. She ,will attend Northwestern University next year. Her hobby is lioresback rid- ing, her ambition is to sail around the world. A FRED BRADY A Ruskin for two years and an Engineer for three years. Fred has been president, vice-president, sergeant-at-arms, and critic in the latter. He is a member of the Sachem staff and had a major part in Beau Brummelf'

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THE 14 ACHEM EDVVARD J. BANNISTER, JR. Edward, a member of the first team football squad, has also been a Baconian, holding the office of sec- retary this year. His favorite pastime is driving a car. He is interested in mechanical shop work. LYNN w. BAUER Lvnn has been business manager of the Trail H1161 H home room president and treasurer. He has been a member of the football, basketball, and track squads. His favorite winter pastime is ice skating. NVALTER BAUMGARTNER, JR. VValter played a leading role in Janice Meredith and appeared in She Stoops to Conquerfy .He has been a cheer-leader, an officer of the Ruskins, and a member of the second team football squad, Stu- dent Council, and Trail staff. SAM BAYNE A faithful member of the Baconian Literary So- ciety since his sophomore year. Sam was a mem- ber of the first team football squad his senior year, and a member of the Student Council his sophomore year. RALPH S. BEESON As a member of the Engineers, Ralph has served as critic and secretary, and as a member of Hi-Y, as secretary and cabinet member. He has also been a Baconian and an assistant banking manager. CARL R. BEILHARZ, JR. Q Carl is a lieutenant in the R. O. T. C. and captain of our rifle team, which ranks first in the city. He is also a member of the Engineers. He formerly attended high schools in Joliet and Evanston, Ill. JANIE BERGSTEN . Janie has ably served her sophomore and junior home rooms as secretary. Her ambition is to make her life a success and to aid others while doing so. To Southwest-my joys and regrets upon leaving. ROSE BERKOWITZ In the production of 'KVVhimsey, Rose served on the make-up committee. Her ambition is to become a doctor's assistant, a technician, her favorite pastime is horseback riding and swimming. She will attend Missouri University. MARJORIE BEST Marjorie came to Southwestfrom Lawrence High School where she was a member of the Student Council, Girls Athletic Association, Girl Reserves, and Lolon Literary Society. At Southwest she has been in the Student Council. KENNETH BIRKHEAD Kenneth has. been a member of the Zend-Avesta Llfefafy SOCIETY, of H1-Y, and Student Council. An unfortunate spell of sickness this year has kept Kenneth from participation in nearly all school activities.

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THE ACHEM BARBARA JANE BRANSON During her junior and senior years Barbara at- tended Avon Lake High School in Ohio, where she was president of the Student Council, member of the Varsity Club, on the Honor Roll, and won her letter in basketball. cARoL1NE BRINK Lal' Caroline has been a Sappho three years, secretary once, a member of the Student Council, senior busi- ness committee, Sachem staff, Harlequins, Mas- queraders, and Amazonsg and' has been on the Honor Roll once. MARY MARTHA BUECKTNG Mary Martha was a member of the dance chorus of HBig Time and won a prize for art work for the Gold Star contest. She intends to continue her art education at the Kansas City Art School. V fp rf' VVILLISTON P. BUNTING 51? U A member of the football team three years, he won his second and first team letters. He has been an Engineer and a Zend-Avesta and has had several home room offices. Bill expects to become a doctor. MARGARET MAY BURNETT - Margaret was on the Honor Roll during her sopho- more year and is a Student Council alternate this year. Her favorite pastime is reading and her hobby, collecting autographs and pictures of movie stars. EVELYN BURTON Evelyn was home room secretary during her sopho- more year and banking assistant during her fresh- man year. She was also an enthusiastic member of the Pep Club her sophomore year. AVANELL BUSHMEYER Wfhile on the Trail staff during her junior year, Avanell had the exacting position of proof reader. She has been on the Honor Roll once. Although she claims no favorite occupation, her hobby is col- lecting menu cards. JAMES E. BUSIEK Jim was a member of the Pep Club and of the cast of Good Theater. His ambition is to become a good lawyer. His parting toast: UHail to the in- stitution that has given me an education in spite of myself. JOHN CJACKJ BUSIEK Jack has been a member of the Student Council and of the Baconian Literary Society. His ambition is to become a successful business man, his favor- ite recreation is all athletic sports, especially swim- ming. CHARLES FRED BUTLER Fred belonged to the first team football squad this year.. Naturally, his .favorite pastime is athletics. He isalso very much interested in making electrical experiments and in raising tropical fish.