Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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THE WORK OF THE COUNCILLORS-STUDENT COUNCIL AIDS SCHOLARSHIPS Clarence Sloan, President of the Stu- dent Council, has guided the club through an unusually active semester. Perhaps the best thing that they have done is to promote the school's scholarship. Two very good mass-meetings were held for this purpose, and scholarship has been a subject very much discussed by repre- sentatives in the Coucil and in the groups. Two mixers were also given, one each for the lower and the upper grades. The council supervises the mixers every year. Both were very much enjoyed. Represen- tatives from Northwestern's Council were present at a council meeting and at the upper grade mixer. In return, some of the Prospector councillors attended one of their meetings and a dance at the home of the Colts. It is interesting to note the differences between the two councils. The Southwestern council plans to visit coun- cils in other schools, also. A football scoreboard will be ready for use next sea- the Student son. Its making has been sponsored by Council. Money was raised by a basketball contest be- tween 12A and 12B boys' teams. The Hi-Y appreciated the help of the club during their clean-up week. J. B. Angell secured the support of all the members of the Council in this worth-while cam- paign. Junior Student Council Problem The Junior Student Council, which is composed of seventh and eighth grade pupils, has completed a very interesting semester. Through the effort of the coun- cil and the co-operation of the student body, two cups were procured for intramural basketball and baseball activities. The cups will be passed from victor to victor, year after year. The oliicers during the past term were: , . The Junior Council president, Joe Walsh, vice-president, Elwood Priceg sec- retary, June Precobb. There are twenty-four members in the council, one to represent each group. The mem- bers are: 7A-1, Paul Lucas, 7A-3, John Ziegler, 7A-5, Joe Benedickg 7A7, John Steiner, 8B-1, Simon Weissg SB-3, Russell Hiltmang 8B-5, John Klupacsg 8B-7, E1- wood Price, 8A-1, Joe Wash, 8A-3. David O'Pearg 8A-5, Page Eighteen The Senior Council A petition to obtain soap and towels for the boys was sent to the Board of Education. These necessities were procured and are now being used. Through the aid of the council, the gym ofiice has a first aid kit. William Voellmig is vice-president, Margaret Dem- chak, secretary, and Cecelia Linn is corresponding secre- tary of the Student Council this year. Checker Club Affairs The Checker Club was represented in the city checker tournament by two of its members, John T. Kuhr and George Hughes. Both turned in good performances. George Hughes was eliminated in the district final, while John T. Kuhr did not lose out until the finals for the west side championship. The Club will probably lose four of its members by graduation in June. They are John T. Kuhr, Joseph Marvosa, Clarence Sloan, and Stephen Martin. Students who wish to join the club next term are asked to turn in their names to Miss Carrel, who is the club's faculty adviser. The club oiiicers are: President, John T. Kuhr, vice- president, Albert Beauvaisg secretary, Randall Grayg treasurer, John Harris. The club members are John T. Kuhr, Stephen Martin, Joseph Marvaso, John Harris, Albert Beauvais, Randall Gray, George Hughes, Stanley Burbank, Clarence Sloan, and Preston Cook. Dennis Marting 8A-7, Anthony Guerierog 7A-I, Ruth Sandusky, 7A-IV, Pauline Stockdale, 7A-VI, Esther Schulticg 8B-II, Thelma Childs, SB-IV Treva Tiewigg SB-VI, Elizabeth Yukosg 8B-VIII, Melma Andrews, 8A- II Kathdyn Maltbyg 8A-IV, Margaret Rigdong 8A-VI, June Precobbg 8A-VIII, Erma Horvathg 7A-VI, Maxine Niepoth.

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SENIORS PRESENT THE POOR NUT The Poor Nut , a comedy farce, was presented by the seniors with great verve and pep on May 24 and 25. Symbolic of the title, the play centers around a col- lege student named Robert Miller, of Ohio State Uni- versity. He is very clever in botany but bashful in the presence of girls. He has written to a girl from Wis- consin whom he has never seen, pretending he is a great athlete and a big fraternity man. Marjorie Blake, a student of Ohio State and a friend of Julia Winters, the Wisconsin girl, sympathizes with John. She obtains a , . The Poor Nut and His Tormeters Left to right in the top row: Michael Kareha, Arthur Plots, Carl Dettmer, Kenneth Beckett, Karl Wagner, Russell Reckwald, Milton Silverman. Lower Row: Edna Rebert, Harriet Hull, Ken- neth Sansom, Helen Townsend, Norma Heddle, Kenneth Town- send, Gerald Krause, Grace McLean. position in the same book store at which he works and tries to aid him in overcoming his bashfulness. Just before the big track meet between Ohio State and Wis- consin, Miss Winters comes to the book store, searching for John. She encounters Marjorie, who later tells Mil- lcr she has been there. Julia is engaged to Spike Hoyt, captain of the Wiscon- sin team, who is infuriated with her. When she finally meets Miller, she is disgusted. But at the track meet she roots for Ohio State. After Miss Winters converses with John he believes himself to be possessed of an in- feriority complex. Two of the Ohio State men are un- able to run, and the coach chooses John. He is compelled to run against Spike in the 440. Hoyt beats him, because John is afraid of being spiked, but in the relay he re- instates himself by winning for Ohio. In the end he asserts himself and claims Marjorie as his bride. The first act of the play takes place in Colonel Sma1l's book store in Columbus, Ohio. Finding Margie working in the store, John becomes somewhat disgusted with him- self, thinking that he has been discharged. He, how- ever, finds that Margie is his assistant. John and Margie have many interesting conversations, but they are always interrupted by John's tormentors. In the first act of the play Julia tells John that he has an inferiority complex. This worries the poor nut and makes him more discouraged than ever. When Coach Jackson appeals to his pride, John becomes furi- ous and is determined that he will win the meet at all costs. The second scene displays the track meet. Spectators, the peppy music of Wisconsin and Ohio colleges, played by the school orchestra, and the varsity yells led by Magpie make a big hit. The third act discloses the dinner-dance in the Psi Sigma fraternity house. After a trying evening, John pronounces himself free from the complex. Hoyt comes to the rescue and takes Julia back again as his fiance. The part of John Miller was played by Kenneth San- som and Dale DeWitt, Helen Townsend and Fern John- son portrayed the role of Marjorie, Harriet Hull and Ruby Johnson acted the part of Julia, the Wisconsin co-ed. The character of Spike Hoyt, Captain of the Wisconsin track team, was taken by Gerald Krause and Gerald Hallahan. Kenneth Townsend and Bill Sands acted the part of Wallie Pierce, Captain of the Ohio State team, Coach Jackson was impersonated by Karl Wagner and Clarence Sloan, Russell Reckwald and John Kuhr played Doc Spurney, the rubber down , Magpie Welch, cheer leader, was Arthur Plotts and Lyle Janisseg Michael Kareha and Otto Marotz appeared as Hub Smith, shiek of the school, Kenneth Beckett and Steve Tompos played as Professor Deming, friend of Miller, Milton Silverman and Joe Marvaso acted as Colonel Small, the role of freshman was played by Carl Dettmer and Andrew Pappg William Knight and Edward Budnik were the official startersg Edna Rebert and Regina Singer as Betty, Norma Heddle and Geraldine Knaggs as Reggie, Grace McLean and Leonora Corsini as Helen were the girls at the dance. Miss Savage and Miss Davis coached the play, While Miss Cornville and Mr. Mote supervised the stage set- tings. The orchestra played for both performances. Many seniors took parts as spectators of the track meet. They Ushered ln Poor Nut May 24 Left to Right: Edward Budnik, Dale Dewitt, Clarence Sloan, William Sands, Steve Tompos, Gerald Hallahan. Second Row: Leonora Corsini, Fern Johnson, Miss Marian Davis, Ruby John- son, Geraldine Knaggs, Regina Singer. Lower Row: Otto Ma- rotz, Lyle Jannisse, Andrew Popp, Joseph Marvaso, John Kuhr. Page Seventeen

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REVELERS BRING IN KNAVE OF HEARTS The Girls' Dramatic Club has experienced one of its most active and successful semesters since its origin in 1923. Juanita Mill- T sap's capable lead- ership and the co- operation o f t h e g i rl s combined to make the work of the club very effec- tive. The Young Men's Club-Dramatic Club dance held on March 28 was con- sidered the m o s t successful of its kind. The constitution of the Girls' Dramatic Club calls for the performing of one play a year and the attending of another. Adhering strictly to the constitution, the girls produced t'The Knave of Hearts on March 73 and on February 2-1, the members saw Take My Advice at the Bonstelle Playhouse. The Dramatic Club girls entered into the Yuletide spirit of the year by the contribution of a Christmas Junior Y. M. C. Aids School Among some of the duties undertaken and accom- plished by the Junior Young Men's Club are the Nord- strum mass meetings held for soccer, baseball, basket- ball, Student Council, and other clubs and activities. The aim of the club is to promote further interest in school spirit and school activities. A megaphone has been purchased recently to be used at all Nordstrum and Southwestern games. Every week during the spring semester swimming contests were held among the mem- bers of the club. The members of the club are represented in many branches of school life, such as: basketball, baseball, soccer, student council fSouthwestern and Nordstruml, Service Club, and cheer leading. Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Chynoweth are the new advisers of the club. Miss Tucker remains as honorary member. I - -Mas.. 1 r The activities of the club are largely modeled upon those of the senior Young Men's Club. The oflicers appointed this term are: president, Benny Gruenfeldtg vice-president, Kenneth Himesg secretary, Alex Vidag treasurer, George Weiss. Dramatic Club Players basket and the donation of clothes to an unfortunate family. The girls gave the student council pins l a s t semester, to give council mem- bers a reward of merit. This sem- ester the club re- placed several that had been lost dur- ing the term. On May 10 the club c o n ducted a mass meetingat which Miss Morrow. gymnasium instructor at the Bonstelle playhouse, spoke. There were several other immensely interesting speakers. The annual banquet marked the close of a prosperous term for the Girls' Dramatic Club. The officers for the semester were: President, Juanita Millsapg vice-presi- dent, Mildred Rayg secretary, Irene Demchakg corre- sponding secretary, Leonora Corsinig treasurer, Hester Wood. S. Y. M. C. Have Enjoyable Term As usual, the Southwestern Young Men's Club spon- sored all the mass meetings this term. This work has been done in a commendable manner. Several dances have also been given. On March 17, the Girls' Dramatic Club was enter- tained. The party was a huge success. Most everyone was dancing and the eats were very good. Ask anyone at- tending whether he had a good time! At their own mass meeting, The Shooting of Dan McGrew was presented. While some of the boys did not make very good dance hall girls, the play was de- cidedly entertaining. Twice a year, a ban- C quet is given for the win- ning side having best at- tendance. These groups are divided at the beginning of the term. Money is raised through the year. This year there was a dance on May 31, at which enough money was raised to provide a good banquet. After the ban- quet it was unnecessary to ask the boys if they wanted anything to eat. Their appetites were appeased. As an innovation, the club is planning to promote public speaking by giving a trophy to the group that makes the best speech. Page Nineteen