Waterloo West High School - Wahawk Yearbook (Waterloo, IA)

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THE VSPECTAT OR 17 MUSIC ,West High's musical activities for the past year have been very successful. At the state contest West High was able to capture two first place awards. A first was won by the reed sextette, composed of Arlene Bentz, Elmer Bickford, Roger Wolfe, Paul Loomis, Mar- jorie Seaburn, and Don Penlygthe brass sextette, whose members in- clude George Jenny, Sterling Myers, Don Penly, La Moyne Schrader, Marjorie Seaburn, and Max Hughes, also ranked first. The band received second place and the orchestra fifth. Individual honors went to Ar- lene Bentz, who won second place in the bassoon solo group, and Fred Bates, whose oboe solo took fourth place. In the district contest, Philomel and Boys' Glee club took first place. The band and orchestra won first in the district, while Arlene Bentz received first place with a bassoon solo, and Fred Bates re- ceived another first place with an oboe solo. Operetta The operetta, Chimes of Nor- mandy, presented by West High school's Philomel and Boys' Glee Club under the direction of Miss Naneen Davis and Mr. Ralph Logan, was one of the most color- ful and picturesque events of the year. The plot involved the love af- fair of Germanie, the Lost Mar- chioness, gracefully portrayed by Mary Renk, and Henri, Marquis of Corneville, characterized by Bob Sarset. Other outstanding parts were of the miser presented by Ross Ran- dall, the Bailli by Bob Slifsgaardg and Serpolette by Zada Corbin. Irene Rugtiv, Millicent Lucht, Celia Kronberg, Jean Rohlf, Art Van Doren, Cecil Scott, Gerald Scott, and Jack Estel were also characters contributing to the plot. The chorus with their bright colored costumes formed an ap- propriate background for the light opera. It's Jeanie now has dawn, I feel so sad 'at I tood twi, I hope 'at she is dood to Jack, And a'ways will be feewin high. V State.-Champ Dick Rugg, the state tennis champion of last year, easily cap- tured the state singles champion- ship again, Saturday, May 21, at the state high school tennis tour- nament held at Ames. Rugg scored eight points as in- dividual honors and at no time allowed any player to win from him more than three games in a set. In the singles Rugg defeated Brown of Ames, 6-1, 6-03 and in turn he defeated Hutton of Ames, who had won from Westis second man, Huffman, 6-2, 10-8. Extemp. Speaking An activity of which West may well be proud is her extempora- neous speaking. During the last year West entered in only three contests, but came out on top in two of them. In the local contest, in which 12 students competed, Wells Barnett, sophomore, was the victor. He spoke on Hoover's Cures for the Depression. West sent six students to the dis- trict contest, where Wells was again winner, this time speaking on the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case. Four members were sent to the state contest, where Wells spoke on Suggestive Platforms for a Possible Third Party. Banking H On the whole, school banking has maintained a satisfactory condition throughout the school year. Our average was only a few points be- low last year, in spite of hard times and depression. The bank failure had little or no effect on school banking. Home Rooms 9, 5, 12, 203 and 109 have consistently banked 100 per cent, very seldom going below. The sophomore class had the poorest record, with the juniors between the seniors and sophomores. The average for the year for Home Room 9 was 99 per cent, Home Room 5, 98 per centg Home Room 12, 98 per cent. Home Room 203, 99.8 per cent, and Home Room 109, 99.8 per cent, tied for first place in school. The year's average for the entire school was 86 per cent. The highest percent- age was on Nov. 17, 94 per cent, the lowest percentage was on May 11, 81 per cent. Every student has a bank book, and an average of 575 pupils bank regularly each week. .. Expressions Did you ever stop to notice people's expressions? Try it some- time, it makes a pleasant way to spend a half hour or so. Pick, for your experiment a score board upon which are mark- ed the results of a state contest. Stand quietly among the crowded people, take your sense of humor out of that moth-proof compart- ment, and you have all the neces- sary equipment for a good ex- pressionist. You notice first the vague feel- ing of suppressed emotion as hope- fuls await the chalking up of first, second, third and fourth places, always with a faint far away look through which they see their name in the first panel of awards. goes on for an undeter- period until you see the who holds, between her This mined scorer thumb and first finger, the judges decisions on, perhaps, the tuba or piccolo solo event. After building up what she con- siders sufficient suspense, and af- ter repeated refusals to anxious excontestants as to the placings, she calmly chalks in the long awaited results. Careful, now! Get the expres- sions. Glimpse that first place winner! A beaming face topped CContinued on page 211

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16 THE SPECTATOR Vocations The junior high school principals, Miss Ruth 'Updegraff and Mr. Charles A. Hoffman, co-operating with the guidance department, have started the practice of sending letters to the parents of 8A stu- dents as an aid in registration. The letter explains the four cur- ricula offered in the high school, suggests courses which should be taken in ninth grade and senior high school, and invites the parents to confer with the principal and home room adviser regarding the pupil's work. This arrangement will assure a carefully planned high school education adapted to the vocational interests and needs of the student. Sixty-two of the 72 12A boys availed themselves of the Rotary interview service this year. Seven of the ten who did not sign up have already decided upon their vocations. Fifty-nine of the '71 12A girls availed themselves of the Business and Professional Women's club in- terviews. Only two of those not signing up for interviews are still undecided as to a vocation. Betty Potter, vice-president of Home Room 213, presented an un- usual home room discussion on various means of earning money while attending Iowa University. She based her material on a recent pamphlet issued by the university. Members of Miss Bessie Young's stenography class and a few other graduating senior girls interested in stenography or secretarial work visited business offices on Tuesday, May 17, a group of nine going to Black's Department Store and nine to the Penn Mutual Insurance Company. Sixteen visited Rath's offices on Thursday, May 19. Home Room 5 conducted several mock interviews of applicants for the position of stenographer, sales- man and saleslady, pointing out both the desirable and undersiable traits. A faculty member chose the best of the iinal interviews and 'told why. Max Hughes, he came, he saw, but Houndered. It was his soul's own slaying, When the French horn papa gave him, Maxy learned the art of playing. Mid-Year Prom The place-Hotel President. The time-Jan. 23, 1932. The event-West High's annual mid-year Junior-Senior prom. Approximately 100 couples at- tended the mid-year Junior-Senior prom this year. The dance Hoor was a riot of contrasting colors- the boys, in their dark suits, mak- ing a good background for the colorful winter sport dresses of the girls as the couples danced to the music of Bob Schnieder and his orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dunsmoor, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Strobridge, Miss Nona Timm, Miss Ruby Patterson, Miss Eva Adams, Mr. Palmer Low- ry, Mr. Donald Holt and Mr. Ralph Logan chaperoned the dance. Oh, Art Van Doren, may his tribe decease, Will leave West High, Oh! once more peace. We hope that we don't say it wrong, But why did you have to stay so long? We wish to extend our most sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1932 and hope that each of you will achieve success, happiness and prosperity. Waterloo, Cedar Falls and orthern Railway Co. Two' Hundred Years Ago George Washington, foremost Ameri- can, was born, destined to the service of a new nation. Thirty-one Years Ago Cal J. Miller opened his drug store on West Fourth Street pioneering a ser- vice to a new community. For thirty-one years Cal Miller Drug Store has stood as a fortress of health for both the sick and the Well in Waterloo. For dependable Pharmaceutical Ser- vice go to- Cal Miller SL Co. Drugs Paints Candies Stationery

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18 TH E SPECTAT OR Class Prophecy It is with mingled emotions and deepest feelings of sorrow, regret and patos, along with joy- ous anticipation and some justifi- able pride that we are able to predict the dimly seen future and lift the veil which enshrouds it. Now that an introduction is off our chests, we present without fur- ther comment, a part of our proph- ecy in all faith and good humor. 1. We see a manly figure, rather pathetic in ways, as he walks along the street in shuf- steps, selling rustproof hair Alas, 'tis but true, Captain fling pin. Rugg is out in the business world. 2. While high up in a nearby office structure, a heavily built man with a satisfactory front porch beneath his coat puffs laz- ily on a clear Havana and rests his feet on a polished walnut desk. Righto! It's our friend the broker, Howard Jacobsen. fOn the quiet. he whispers a hot tip to his old classmates, Iron Sponge is good now comes before us. She wears a blue dress and hat with a red band. Yes, it is the garb of an old Salvation Army lady. She has gray hair and large black eyes. Yes, it is none other than our old classmate, Geraldine Bickley, Jim is standing on the corner playing the drum. 4. A loud noise of machine guns is heard. We look around and a bullet goes flying through the top of our hats. It's two-gun Rubin, whom we formerly called Dave. 5. A tall slender blonde woman in a beautiful flowing chiffon gown is now seen walking madly around her cleverly designed apart- ment, trying to think of a new design. It is Corinne Hutchison now a prominent New York cos- tume designer. 6. A tall dark-haired woman and man are now seen getting in- to their good old Model T. They are followed by three small child- Tom Allen. Mrs. Allen was form- erly Miss Georgeanna Northey, our classmate of West High. 7. The attraction at McVicker's in Chicago this evening is a VVordly Woman starring Miss Elizabeth Kane. Miss Kane is in private life Miss Betty Kenyon. 8. Our beloved classmate, Ster- ling Myers, is now a gigolo in the Drake Hotel in Chicago. 9. We now see a long line of rattling old Model T Fords with Phillips 66 pasted all over them At the head of the long procession comes old friend Jack Brinkman who has gone in for collecting the old antique relics now. 10. Jane and Art are happily UD married and are conducting a studio of music and dancing. Art teaches the fahrandole lessons while Jane is a maestro at bagpipe. 11. Our old pal, Er, you re- member him, has taken to the car- tooning and he's certainly a sec- for your money.D ren who eagerly climb into the ond Sidney Smith even if he and 3. A poor broken old woman back seat. It is Mr. and Mrs. fC0ntinued on page 20j Established 1884 Incorporated 1900 HAPPINESS Successful Living provides for the needs of Tomorrow as well as for the demands of Today- Guarantee your financial Peace of Mind through Equitable Life Insurance or Annunity Contract- Ray L. Short, Life Underwriter The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States 811-814 Black Hawk Bldg. Phone 1407 Waterloo, Iowa ational Reputation Recognized as a leader in the field of Commercial Education. Gates Colle e 209 West Park Ave. Phone 1026