W F West High School - Chehalin Yearbook (Chehalis, WA)

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Berry Briem works on her Viper VisTle. ART ArT opprecioTiun is developed Through experience. IT con be inTellecTuolly sTim- ulc1Ting becouse iT explores new oreos, Through oppre-cioTion oT orT one devel- ops his percepTion. This yeor The sTud- enTs sTudy vorious phoses oT orT: design principles, fine orTs, croTT, odverTising, indusTriol design ond communiTy orT. In c1ddiTion To The esToblished orr courses, o course in music-c1rT cJpprecioTion is oTTered This yeor. ArT sfudents plan Their noTebook covers. MUSIC BoTh vocol ond insTrumenTol music ore Tc1ughT oT The high school. In oddiTion To The concerT loond which olso ploys QT our oThleTic ex7enTs, There is o pep bond. lT livened our ossernblies ond ployed oT intermission oT The Senior Boll. FurThering on inTeresT in chorol work hos been The TormoTion of severol srnoll choruses. These oddiTionol groups creoTe pleosure for The pc1rTiciponTs cs well GS Their audience. l l he bond enTerToins or o foofboll game. DONALD DUNCAN An' CLARICE BACHMAN Vocal Music l. RONALD SIMPSON insTrumenTcl Music

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WANDA BREITENBACI'-I MAXINE BREWER ROBERT BURGOYNE SEAMUS MCGRADY English English, Reading English, Speech English English classes visit the library regularly. JOHN SHIVELY CLARA WEDIN English, Guidance Guidance HISTORY The study ot history throws light on current events. Students learn to interpret today's events in the light of the past. History courses are made stimulating by tilms, reports and speeches. Comparison with other nations makes us appreciate our rights and privileges as citizens of the United States. ENGLISH Realizing the need to develop skill in writing the English classes em- phasize composition. English in- corporates reading speed and com- prehension, speech, vocabulary, analogy and grammatical principles. Authors ot varied backgrounds vvith their Works are studied. An elective course in creative writing is ottered for the tirst time. lt is apparent that the upgrading ot English will better prepare students tor its use and ap- preciation. MARILYN PETTIT English COUNSELING Counselors always prove to be a vital element ot W.F. West. ln addition to general counseling to students, Mrs, Wedin is Girls' League advisor and Mr. Shively is Boys' Club advisor. As the schoOl's college counselor Mrs. Wedin is invaluable to questioning seniors. Mrs. Wedin also administers the Scholastic Aptitude tests, Preliminary Scho- lastic Aptitude tests, and the National Merit Scholarship tests. This year's spelling tourna- ment hosted by VV.F. West was organized and directed by Mr. Shively. Mr. Shively also teaches one freshman and one sophomore English class. RODNEY GISKE HARRY GUST HENRY OECHSNER World History United States, Washington, Washington History IO World History

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DOROTHY ANDERSON FREDA TEITZEL NANCY KLEINSCHMIDT Home Economics, Typing Home Economics Business Education HOME ECONOMICS BUSINESS Homemaking incorporates more than the skills of sew- ing and cooking. It endeav- ors to teach much about home life, to live happily in a family, to understand and enioy children, to adapt to changing world conditions, to use resources wisely. A girl is better prepared for her role in society by devel- oping vocational interests. W.F. West offers a variety of courses designed to pre- pare future business leaders with the necessary skills. The curriculum includes typ- ing, shorthand, bookkeep- ing and business machines. Through constqnt practice they seek to .improve these skills, - the goal - a posi- tion in the businessworld, GAIL HOFFMAN Physical Education VOCATIONAL SHOP In wood or metal shop the student learns the use of various tools and techniques and ap- plies them to the construction of challenging proiects. Drawing the blueprint for each proiect and choosing the material to be used is de- manded in the course. Vocational agriculture introduces the future farmer to the modern theories of agriculture with their practical application. Students are made aware of the importance of this basic industry to the economy of the world. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bowling, swimming, tennis, golf, tumbling and gymnastics are among the activities offered in physical education classes. Improvement of coordination and promotion of physical fitness are important results of the program. Phys- ical education provides wholesome rec- reation for all those enrolled. Typists at work. RONALD SMITH Physical Education OSCAR FAGERNESS WALTER KAUFMAN Agriculture, Metal Shop Industrial Arts, Drafting