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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1953 volume:

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This year's annual is a book for each of you. On its pages you will find highlights of the activities of '52-'53. Glancing through, you will be re- minded of the fun and study in the halls and class- rooms. Here you will find your friends, classmates, teachers, clubs, and activities. You will relive athletic contests, parties, assemblies, themes, and production rehearsals. Here is a story of a year of good times, fine achievements, and lasting memories. The annual staff is proud to stage the events for you, so, with each passing year, your WAHAWK will become more treasured. This is your play, because you lived it -each day you acted in the big cast that made it a success. No words could better describe our production than those of William Shakespeare: All the Wor1d's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts. Let us now lift the curtain and behold a year at West. The stage is ready and YOU are in the spotlight. , V it ff W! I f fp 0 W 1 7, PROGRAM The West High School Annual Staff presents PART ONE PERSONNEL 5 Produced byxlaclf M. Logan and the Board ot Education. . . 8 Directed by-N 'W W. Gibson and D. F. Strahan ............. 9 Technical Advisors X Faculty ................... .... l U Stage Managers -A Gustodians .... . . .... I3 The Cast tln order ot appearance! The Stars X Seniors ...................... .... l 4 The Supporting Cast X Juniors ..... .... 2 4 The Understudies xr Sophornores . . . . .. . . . . 30 PART TWO SYNOPSIS OF SCENES 36 C The action passes in and around West High School, Waterloo, lowa, in the school year of l952 and l 9532 Act I X We, the Students ................................. 38 Act II xSharps and Flats .... .... 4 l Act lllXSpealc Up .......... .... 4 6 Act lVXln Black and White .... .. .... 50 Act VX Toward the Golden W .... ........ .... 5 3 Act Vl NN Looking Ahead ....... . . . 62 Act Vllx The Gavel Falls ........ . . . 68 Act Vlllee Our Boys Will Shine .... . .. 70 PART THREE BACKSTAGE 84 Acknowledgments Walden 's Photos Stewart-Simmons Company tPrintingJ The S. K. Smith Company, Chicago tCoversJ Waterloo Engraving :S Service Company, Inc National School Studios, l ' nc., Minneapolis KStudent Pictures! Program subject to change without notice. X- X g,i, 4 I . f 7 4 , , ff JA f ' fd ' f 7 I Q I , 1 3 f f A f Q 1 X X f X 52 ff ' f f f 9 I , I , , 1 , ' I .Z fi' .' ,fi 1' 1 ' ,TQTX ' f 'f V317 MN . ,, -- Y I 2 r 4:f1f QY AVIV, X , gk W f :J X mf.. PART Z , ff f r F I A u f ,f Q Q 5 y f ,I ,. f f W ' ONE W Q W X Wir f , A If I 1 r eroonnel PRODUCERS IACK M. LOGAN Superintendent ot Schools Board of Education I-leading this year's staff of PRODUCERS was lack M. Logan, superintendent of schools. To him goes credit for the flawless production of such a large scale extravaganza, for it was Mr. Logan's plan- ning which was behind the smooth working of every detail and his leadership which brought out the best in every scene. Vlforking with Mr. Logan behind the scenes were the members of the Board of Education, our play's producers, who gave many hours to the personal interest of Wahawk activities. 'Those of us who learned to know more about them grew to respect the ideals and goals which they so thoughtfully placed before us. To them we owe our thanks for a successful season. Top Row: William A. Dewees, Dr. R. S. Gerard, E. A. Ralston, Mrs. H. W. Rehder Bottom Row: Stewart Seidler, Gordon Spry, Phillips Taylor, Robert Walker ,pf ! QV WILLIAM W. GIBSON Principal Definitely qualified fcr directing West High- l953, was our principal, Mr, Gibson. Wahawks owed many delighttul hours to the fine companionship oi the man who so ably prepared us for our debut on a much larger stage. DIRECTORS DONALD F. STRAHAN Vice-Principal Assisting with the immense production at West High was Mr. Sirahan, vice-principal and business manager. His quick wit and willing spirit will always stand cut in the minds of those who worked under his able direction. Pauline Dryden and Mrs. IoAnn Townsend are pictured below in a typical office scene. Their pleasing personalities and pleasant smiles gave a cheery touch to the many duties of our school secretaries. TECHNICAL ADVISORS KARL ANDERSON English SARAH BOHAN Latin Serving as technical advisors for our play were the 51 members oi the West High faculty. They not only guided Wahawks in their search tor knowledge but also helped to develop personality and outside interests. lt was because of their time and effort that all details behind the scenes and on stage progressed so smoothly. To the technical advisors, then, goes much applause for a most successful season. LYLE D. ANDERSON RICHARD C. BAKER DONALD BLUE Biology, Track Band Football VERN BREDOW MRS. DOROTHY BROWN RICHARD E. CAREY Physical Education Homemal-:ing Iournalism, English NANEEN DAVIS Vocal Music IOHN B. DENNY CHARLES DOWNS GEORGE DUTCHER Driver Education Art Football Physical Education MARVIN EASTER Vocal Music FERN GRAY Office Practice i DORIS IENSEN Physical Education Tennis M. F. KEMMERER Machine Shop MRS. ALTA EMERSON Physical Education S Xib tc' nf' CLARA HANSMEIER American History DOROTHY IOHNSON Orchestra HELEN KNOCHE Gif ice Co-op Re-ta i l inq Faculty BERNARD L. EYESTONE GLADYS GRABE Bioloqy Senior Science Home-making WII.LIS T. HAUGEN LEWIS A- HUFF Mechanical Drawing Bookkeeping Rifle ROBERT IOHNSON Chemistry, Physics IOHN KRUMBOLTZ Guidance Student Activities MRS. MAE KEIBER Geometry Trigonometry QQ- FAITH KURTZWEIL Coeordinator of Student Activities Faculty RUTH KURTZWEIL figwiiiilwlt Chi it l'l1t1l1:sli LUCILLE NASH fill iltfittfl ftltttt l,:i 'tw- IltIt'12'tt1tt:t.tt FRED LARSON Attic-tirrxrt History Clftlillltftliifll Lrzw llL't'HltJ!lllt'5, Bt tsolvoll Trndes Grid ludustries MRS. MILDRED REDMOND IANE PARRISH lticzlisli, Spoecli NUTSQ DONALD LIPPOLD HERBERT MCCULLEY General Metals MARIE SHELLAHD World History JA Atv at ' i- . ' 3 , l ROBERT SIDDENS VIOLA SMITH WESLEY SODERGREN MRS- I-AURA STECHEH Wt- .vim 1 in j, Hgmn,-,15' M511-1 Guirlmice Ffgllfht Eflqlisll Alqfwtttq Student Activities E. G. STROBRIDGE SHERMAN TOLLEFSON MRS- THE0 UBAN BDA!-ENE E- WAGNEH Attllr-ttf' lmrxcttor Football Librarian Head of Eiiqlisli Pltysit-til ll!lllf'fIl1OIt Department Bfiskfvtltflll Faculty LEILA WASSOM DON WIELAND DOROTHY VVILSON RUTH WILSON German, English Vocational Woodshop Attendance Office Speech, Drama English English I BESSIE YOUNG IAN ZELLHOEFER BEATRICE ZEUCH Typing English American History Social Studies STAGE MANAGERS From September to lune the custodians kept the stage in condition for the actors. Their numerous duties often kept them unseen from the audience, but whether mowing the field, washing the blackboards, or sweeping the halls, their efforts as stage managers were appreciated by the cast and directors. Here they take a moment to pose for the WAHAWK photographer. Left to right: George Erdman, Harold Weidemann, Edward Allison, Ernie Fisher, Phillip Klinker Absent from picture: Claude Black, Mrs. Geneva Colbert he STARS remember when they 'Qi B h A ery fm., ' . Q , E Don Barflati' Sharon Beorbowe repored for their first debut nticipoted dimming of house lights Crun Q' 7 ..,f uw! Dickson - V ive Anne Eden MIyFg Ma ri! Y Nancy Hnldridgn Mufy if Natalia Hofchkin od shaky knees on opening night. Stood before the footlighfs for the first time Cheryl Venicz Ann McDermott Donna dmired bigger ports with owe and envy ere finally cost in the lead .. Elkhlfu Mounts' Jack Musfctt Virginia Norma J Pudden .1 V -1- roudly completed o long run nd now fake their final bow.. Jtsgrgne JoAnn Sta rvy Barbara A. Stewart Renee AP qmwi - 5 x Gretchen n the long-awaited grand finale UNION Marlene Sharon The graduates not pictured are as iollows: Raymond R. Boyer lack W. Culbertson Glen R. Hansen The iollowinq are former students who graduation from West High through the Stanley Hall lens Paul Lorenzen, Ir. Maryann Stevens Locke David H. Payton Wayne Tharp have completed requirements Armed Forces Institute: Robert G. Perry Ronald Fay Thomas for ur SUPPORTING CAST added untill 9 ' -1 -in llllll 2 Row 1: Martha Addington, Iohn Adix, Lee Adler, Shirley Albertson, Gerald Albright, Harold Allen, Lois Anderson, Tom Anderson Row 2: Ray Asper, Marion Aukes, Bill Babbitt, Eddy Baier, Dave Bamford, Max Barnett, Anne Beem, Sandra Bell Row 3: Neil Benjamin, Bob Bitterly, Garry Bixby, Toby Blanford, Roger Blankenship, Ann Bluedorn, Iohn Bonner, Karen Booth Row 4: Bob Brandenburg, Ioyce Branson, Diane Broessel. Ianet Broholm, Gery Ann Bronson, Shirley Brooks, Marylynn Brown, Pat Brown Row 5: Joyce Buehrer, Iim Burnell, Iim Cagley, Craig Campbell, Carla Carter, Don Carter, Monte Castle, Rodale Catlett 1 Another step in their climb to the top... B fi ' w 4 4 if if Q' M If Row 1: Gerald Chihak, lane Clark, Dianne Claussen, Harold Clough, Keith Cobb, Gvonne Cook, lean Cook, Craig Cooper Row 2: Darrell Conway, Larry Cornett, Barbara Cover, Larry Crowe, Vllayne Csukker, Bob Current, lack Culbertson, Jim Dalziel Row 3: Lynne Damm, Roger Davis, Russell Davis, Ianice Del-lart, lack Deibert, Clinton Dennis, Sue DeVeny, Gerry Dexter How 4: Ianet Dieckmann, Myrna Diggins, Betty Driscoll, Lynne Dunkerton, Pat Dunning, Pat Earles, Karen Eastin, Howard Ehlert How 5: Bill Elliott, Pat Ellis, Shirley Faye, Pauline Fell, Arlene Forbes, Iudy Fortune, Beverly Rae Francis, Doris French How 6: Barbara Furgason, Nanci Gallery, Carole Ganung, Nancy Gardner, Grove Garrison, Al Gaskell, Bill Geiger, Robert Gerstenkorn Row 7: Carolyn Gilliland, Rollie Gorman, Sylvia Grassfield, Pa! Griffith, Ierald Gruver, Lynka Gruver, Sharon Guernsey, LaDonna Hamilton an 1, r sf .L 2 1, , ,, 2 qi -3 25 ave moral support to The stars... 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I Xi.. X xl I , ,, I l i f , AVII Q Z. 1 mr. , tt L i Row 1: Iohn Mahler, Dick Makinster, Margaret Manley, Marilyn Martin, Carole Mason, Carol Matthias, Kathryn McDaniel, Kim Mclilhose Row 2: Celeste Mclntyre, Iudy Mf:Kirn, LeRoy McNarnee, Virginia McHoberts, Gary Mehlin, Gary Mendon, Bob Merfelcl, lactate Merritt Row 3: Dora Meyer, Talea Meyer, Bill Miller, Carole Miller, Shirley Miller, Donn Moeller, Kelvin Moeller, Gordon Moser Row 4: Helen Myers, Marvin Neidt, Betty Obadal, Dennis O'Connor, Pat Olds, Larry Olsen, Paul Olson, Larry Orr Row 5: LeRoy Orth, Arlene Palmer, Sonya Parrott, Susan Parrott, Beverly Perkins, lean Petersen, Charlotte Peterson, Mary lo Peverill Row 6: Nancy Io Pieifer, Dick Poe, Marilyn Port, Paul Porter, Curtis Potwin, Dick Pries, Mary Ouackenbush, Sandy Ouackenbush Row 7: Sue Raeclcer, Marie Ralston, Gayle Ptariclc, Cordell Rasmussen, Gene Reed, Rhea Loris Ressler, Hank Reuling, Arlen Riqqs gg Q ade first appearances in the spotlights... 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Stemmerman, Naomi Stevens, Stanley Stevens, Gloria Strom, Ronald Sturch, Eugene Swanson Row 7: Sonny Swehla, Douglas Talley, Paul Temple, Yvonne Terhark, Marlene Terpstra, lim Tharp, Ruth Thompson. Doris Thomsen And prepared for their leading roles t ix I aw ,MV ,a Row 1: Iohn Timm, Iim Townsend, Gaylen Trasamar, LaVonne Treichel Robert Trowbridge Cath erine Troyer, Barbara Tubandt, JoAnn Walden Row 2: Ruth Walther, Audrey Warren, Shirley Warrens Lilas Watson Dave Webster Dorothy Westergaard, Sandra Whannel, Darrell Whitesell Row 3: Gale Wilcox, Claudia Williams, Carol Wilson, Sandra Wmburn Phrone Worm Ronald Wyborny, Karen Wylie, lim Younq Row 4: Marilyn Young, Iim Zimmerman The Iunior not pictured is Roger Thompson 1177, it at The UNDERSTUDIES made Q Stage pw big hit in their first appearance X' - ui! ll' X 'rm' Q . allk F41 ' x QVC xgp,,3., v i' If F' L'l 1 Wm 9 l B' l W ,gf Q 1.245 D wfvll LAY! A li fi l7Li so How 1: Betty Acker, Delores Aeqerter, Chester Allen, lames Allison, Le Roy Anderson, Carolee Avis, Io Anne Baqenstos, Iudy Baker Row 2: Gordon Balvanz, Sandra Barnes, Ierry Barnett, Iim Barry, Glenn Bass, Leslie Beasley, Shirley Bebout, Vivian Beckner Row 3: lane Bender, Bob Benson, lim Berry, Ralph Blankenship, Tom Blood, Don Boleyn, Max Boller, Iohn Bostinelos Row 4: Harry Brant, Larry L. Brant, Deloris Bratt, Dave Briden, Barbara Brown, Bob Brown, Errol Brown, Iohn Bryant Row 5: Paul Buchan, Donalee Buchanan, Larry Bueter, Dean Bunce, Betty Busby, Ronald E. Caqley, Kenlyn Cameron, Dick Carson 4 1-. 1 A 3 4 Proved that small parts are very essential 2 Q .af W ,, 5 5? f- , .A : it i -I . .Z l FX an . QQ vit F si F t Row 1: Bob Cass, Margaret Cerlca, Ion Christensen, Sylvia Ann Clayton, Nancy Cobb, Howard Cohrt, Carol Coolc, Francis Cousins Row 2: Loretta Cousins, Bill Cowell, Sondra Croll, lack Crowe, Gerald Cunninghorn, Henry Dailey, Sandra Davis, Stewart Davis Row 3: Denise Dennis, Wally Dietz, Patricia Donath, Bonnie Drahiem, Carol Durnpman, lames Earnest, Dean Eberly, Pat Edge Row 4: David Fecht, Warren Fikejs, Barbara Fillorandt, Dick Forrester, lohn Frost, Marlys Gallery, Conrad Gallmeyer, Mary Galloway Bow 5: Ross Geiger, Roger Gerholdt, Gerry Gienger, Diane Gillette, Frances Glessner, Patricia Goecke, lirn Golinvaux, Ianice Goodrich Row 8: Gwendolyn Gott, lanet Graham, Valerie Graham, Bolo Grappendorf, Charles Greene, ludy Gregg, Aline Grove, Charlotte Grubb Row 7: Sandra Guernsey, Bonnie Guyer, Caryl Haherer, lanice Hagy, lim Hamilton, Carol Hansen, Barbara Harken, Sandra Harrison ncounterecl new experiences and friends... 1 L ' I .Ar ' 3? ..-A,. 1--. if R U .qi Q L . f :rn Q M, , Q 1 , .e,,V V , 2 ,.,,. 2 1. qi L' V 'FT my FI ' z' , , f I t .. i ,M ,sz 'a ' is K i Q f i r 'TZ' t ,,,. 2 Q 1 R K L ,ff i -A------V: 5 ff' 'A li 1 ' i-,,Ha,t ine' , ,f'. - V i ' , f ' ,. f J 3 f K., in if fr im r f A A Q, i ' L ' 1,,, , W fi-ll t F' Q 3. 5 5, rj v ,. - If? x Qvl. '::,.. v wi. 'iz vnrfb 'Y E , Q, , g . i 1 f , J iii i i ff X , ,fa -, 11,1421 A i Ai Q I Row 1: lean Harwell, Vernon Hastings, loanne Heichel, Mary Lou Heideman, Cherie Henke, Gerry Hileman, Patricia Hill, Shelby Hoeq Row 2: Beverly Holdridqe, Cecilia Holkeboer, Lucreitia Holms, Jane Holt, Mavis Hopper, Iudy Hoyer, Dorothy Hugh, Bill Humble Row 3: Lyle Hutchins, Marilyn Immel, Wayne Iackson, Curtis Iacobsen, Roger Ieys, Reiman Iirsa, Dick Iohnson, Ioyce lohnson Row 4: Ronald Iolls, Patricia lones, Peqqy M. Iordan, Kay Kassner, Syd Katz, Susan Keller, Frank Kempf, Ronald Kendall How 5: Mary Kestel, Bill King, Ronald Kistner, Kenneth Knutson, Arthur Koch, Margaret Kolker, Ioyce Kottman, Max Kough Row 6: LeRoy Lamb, Mike Lane. Leroy Lathrop, David Lawrence, Rheta Rae Lawson, Walter Leaman, Marjorie Lindsey, Lois Ann Lobeck Row 7: Barbara Long, Mary Ann Lowry, Dixie Luck, Kay Luehr, Gene Luttrell, Charley Lynch, Donajo Lynch, Pat MacLennan .1 , P1 . , ms. '7 E of Smilecl as the first curtain was drawn 'IZ if 3 Sq ff 1 'Q I mi J is 9 W 'iw gif? Qt N l l in fl- l all 4 l ' 'Srl ,- ' 5 . ,, ' , 2332 1 M 9 I S Row 1: Dorette Makinster, Kathleen Marina, loan Marquand, Donn Maitusch, Mary Ann Mayne, Richard Lee McCalley, Donald McClain, lva McClain Row 2: Mabryn McClelland, Sharon McCreecly, Mary MCGreevey, Bob MCNainee, Betty Meeker, Gerrie Melton, Charles Meyer, Mervel Miller Row 3: Ric Miller, Sally Miller, lanis Millett, Nancy Modlin, Rollo Moe, Barbara Moore, lune Moore, Earl Morgan Row 4: Carl Morqan, Kathleen Morrow, leanette Morse, Anne Belle Moschkau, Larry Moser, Ruth Mountain, Wayne Munson, Marilyn Murphy Row 5: Marilyn Murray, Ice Myers, Leilani Nelson, Roberta Nelson, Maxine Neubauer, Dale Nichols, Virgil Niemeyer, Sandra Nipper Row 6: Barbara Norris, loan O'Bryon, lucly Q'Donnell, Don Olson, Shirley Olson, David Parsons, lack Patchin, Linda Patty Row 7: Evanqehne Payton, Craig Petter, Steve Peterson, Charles Phelps, Don Porchet, Sharon Potts, Tom Purdon, Lila Quackenlinush Q .f wait their turn to re-enter the stage door... X fi I I' l 5 . 5 G ii Q 1 , ., 1 , 4 x -.J 40 Mill.: l . ., I , I ' 1' f S- , 'Q I. vi 34 it '2 .. X--' 2, f 'Q ws' I ME I Row 1: Ronald Raecker, Francis .. 5- .43 tx . 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Wessely, Fred West, Carroll Westerfield Row 3: Bob Wheeler, Vera White, Arnold Wilson, Tom Winder, Delores Wittenburq, Sharon Young The sophomores not pictured are as follows: Donna May Bard, Roger Davis, Bill Klapp, Darwin Larson, Edward Place MARLYS A GALLERY September 17 1936 to April 10 1953 She, too, knew the thrill and spirit of an athletic event, the hustle to get to class on time, the awe of learning new things, and the pride in the strains of the loyalty song. F or she, too, was a part of all that is West High. This year the door closed on the lite ot our sopho- more classmate, but her memory will never die in the hearts ot those who knew and loved her. Q 1 2, f L if Z fb f y W X 4 f V Q f if X 5 22 I ff ,f , 04 ' 1 A, f ij 1 1 Q If X 'ff f 5 Z f Z K V My 'ff riff y I f 7 7 ' li fs 42 fs f 9 f f HART X f 4K k' 4 W 4 Z 4 5 I WU' F Q: N: I 5. ff I QQ ff 1 . I Q ynopoio of Sceneo He,1,,.,W,g 1' rl th 'Nha , Q 1 A N , C C . f- O x 3 ' . g X' i :SV V SQ-at 0+ H e l er Tim C Q WE, THE STUDENTS il fli tl .t Q . K STUDENT SENATE . . . First Semester Row 1: Nancy Booth, Ie-an Molgren, lean Madill, lim Young, Iohn Beem, Tom Winder, Sandy Seibert, Ianet Neidt, Miss Faith Kurtzweil Row 2: Bob Grappendort, lim Schotter, Sandra This-man, Kay Lamb, lane Bender, Denise Dennis, Betty Acker, Roberta Kenny, Bob Keiper, Roger Smith Row 3: Gary Hayes, Bud Sauer, Steve Turner, Bob Avery, Wayne Iohnson, Bob Larson, Iohn Adix. Charles Solberg, lim Rich, Eugene Hadwiger Absent from picture: Bob Benson, Harold Clough TIWNEIIALERT CIVIUANS U ah W osines in half keep our production lines sging 9 Qve our armed forces q Hymn? fiance Looking over a Civil Defense poster are Dick Mahnke and Chuck Solberg, chairmen of the Safety Committee. Toni Winder, secretary, and lim Young, vice-presi- dent, look on as prexy Iohn Beem directs plans for student activities during the iirst semester. Democracy on a small scale fully de- scribes the West High Student Senate as it practiced government within the student body. First and second semester presi- dents were Iohn Beem and Gary Hayes respectivelyg they were assisted by Miss Faith Kurtzweil and Mr. Gibson along with the guidance ot individual committee sponsors. Committees played a major part in the activities of the year as they worked with the Senate and in coordination with home- rooms. The Scholarship Committee presented skits on l-low to Study to the homerooms and held a campaign on improving stu- dents' vocabularies by the word-a-day method. lt also published reports on scholastic standings and took a survey oi study habits. Striving to create better attitudes among the students was the Citizenship Committee, which held an election and straw vote during the national presidential election. Tabulation of Golden W service points was the chief job of the Extracurricular Committee members, who also conducted surveys on student participation in activi- ties. All-city dances, moonlights, and the lunior-Senior Prom were only a part of the busy schedule of the Social Committee. The success of activity night was also a tribute to its fine planning. Under the sponsorship of the Safety Committee, students became more aware of the importance of Civil Defense and first aid. Another successful project was the enforcement of no parking during school hours across the street from the school. Through the efforts of the Auditorium Committee, the student body benefited from excellent talent on the Wahawk stage. Presentations of some Widely known performers made this one of our outstanding years of assemblies. The Thrift Committee conducted a sur- vey to check lockers without locks, made a report on the condition of the school clocks, and created an interest in the lost and found department. The Student Senate worked as a closely knit organization for better feeling in the halls of West. Sandra Seibert, Ann McLaughlin, lim Rich, and lim Sisson discuss decorations and details for the junior- Senior Prom. Carol Gibson and Ianet Neidt, co-chairmen of the Extracurricular Committee, spend their spare time re- cording service points for Golden W cards. Bob Grappendorf, Gary Hayes, and lim Young agree to defend the constitution of the West High Student Senate as Mr. Gibson administers respectively the oaths of secretary, president, and vice-president of ine second semesters Student Senate. .,. ,tilt i xi E Eff? S ' 'I V J 3,55 ' 4 V, tsl. 1 sf: STUDENT SENATE . . . Second Semester Row 1: Sue Kelly, Ann McLaughlin, Ann McDermott Bob Grappendorf Gary Hayes lim Young Ianet Neidt, Carol Gibson, Miss Faith Kurtzweil Row 2: lohn Beem, lim Berry, Tune Moore, lane Bender Kay Kassner Marilyn Port Cecilia Holke boer, Shirley Faye, Ianice Hagy, ferry Kraft, Craig Cooper larry Moser Row 3: Bill Ogle, lack Lane, Eugene Hadwiger Vvayne lohnson Fred Debe Dick Mahnke Dick Poe, Larry Loveland, lim Sisson, Rejman Iirsa, Dale Huff .tt .Q l Row 1: Warren Fikejs, Bonnie Drahiem, Rhea Loris Ressler, Larry Woodard, Iim Rich, Betty Busby, Kim McElhose, Ric Miller Row 2: Garry Bixby, Bill Geiger, Dick Pries, Bob Merfeld, Dale Huff, Delbert Rossberg, Gene Luttrell, Le Roy Anderson, Bob Benson Row 3: Rollie Gorman, Ierald Gruver, Dave Quinlan, Bill Love, Steve Turner, Dennis Melchert, David Wente, Gene Hoeg, Ierry Seaman Row 4: Dick Bothun, Hank Reultng, Bob Vriezelaar, Charles Solberg, Douglas Baker, Bob Larson, Iohn Adix, Darrell Conway, Bud Sauer Absent from picture: Roger Blankenship, Dean Eberly, Ierry Kraft, Roger Rube, Ruth Rush, Gary Thompson GAVELIERS Gaveliers, an organization in its second year, is a club for homeroom presidents. Larry Woodard and lim Rich served as presidents first and second semester respectively. Originally the club was organized for the purpose of farniliarizing students with correct parliamentary procedure. Gradually it became a group which assisted with secur- BOYS' STATE Six boys represented West High at Hawk- eye Boys' State in Iune, l952. The annual assembly of boys from all over Iowa was held at Camp Dodge, nine miles from Des Moines. For one week 720 boys lived in a model democracy and elected their own officials ing homeroom programs and promoting school activities. The goal of its members was to co-operate with the Student Senate in the various functions of the student body. Perhaps in the future this group will be come as essential a part of the student gov- ernment as the Student Senate. of 16 state officials West took two titles: Ronnie Moore, supreme court judge, and Dick Mahnke, commerce commissioner. , To quote one of the boys who attended: lt was a week spent learning about state and national government operations through actual experience. on a state legislative basis. ln the election BOYS' STATE Row l: Ronald Moore, Dick Mahnke, Iim Beinke Row 2: Gordon Fikejs, Dennis Melchert, Iohn Beem Larry Woodard is pictured ln a typical act as president of Gaveliers. 'D A E QQHQ it 40 Kim McElhose and Iim Rich are planning programs to be presented for entertainment during homeroom periods. 6 1 it Lffiii t if 6 La T . Y 15 Several musicians from the music depart- ment combined their talents in some small ensembles tor music contests or tor the bene- tit of school productions. A tew ot these groups performed at civic affairs. ln November tive Wahawks ventured to Des Moines to participate in the All-State Band. For two days they worked with stu- dents irom all over lowa, and the experience was climaxed by a concert in the KRNT Theater. Students who represented 'West in the All-State Band were Gary Yarrington, lim Bernke, LaVor1ne Harper, Charles Solberg, and Wesley Bentrude. SHARPS AND FLATS Representing West at the state contest on April 25 was the clarinet quartet, which re- ceived a Division l rating. Division l ratings also went to LaVonne Harper, Charles Sol- berg, and Sandra Havens tor clarinet solos and Carolyn Gilliland, piano solo. Those who received Division ll ratings were loyce Branson, drum solo, Marylynn Brown, piano solog and Delaine McChesney, lane Rowe, Sylvia Grasstield, loyce Branson, and Ann Bluedorn, drum ensemble. LaVonne Harper, Sandra Havens, Charles Solberg, and Marilyn Young combined their talents in a clarinet quartet which received a first division rating m the state music contest, Marlin McCann, Craig Campbell, Bill Elliot, and lim lean Madill, lanet Neidt, and lean Molgren, in the Cagley harmonize on one of their numerous songs which second year as a trio, vocalize in preparation for one became so popular among the student body. The quar- ot their many appearances, Emma lean Burton served tot's accompanist was Larry Cornett. as meir accompanist, BAND Sf' 1. 1 311 lv Row 1: 1.11. 1'111'1111111 11111111 1-111111-11111, 14011110111 K111115011, 101111110 :':111171V'Y, 1V1C1Il1Y1l 131112, 1.11y1'1- 14011111- 1411111, 11111111111 111111112 1111411 11111vv11, 1770111115 S011111101, 131i1v0 S011'111'11, A1111 F1l111111111'11, 301111111 1Y11IVlS, 1v111111y11 111111111151-11, 11l11I'1' 111111111 Row 2: 111111111 '1'111111111:11':11, 1111538 C711'51j'11, G11 1,11'T l11P11S, VV1111011 1:11CE'1S, '10111 S111'011q, 111111 1111111y, 13.1112 1l1'11111 1111l1111, 111I1f'1 111111, QY1G111 ' 1'-.1f11'1111, 1V'A111l L111011, 1,10yc1 SP110011111, 11111111 P1101111, 111'lI'111IlkfI 1111111151111 Row 3: 11-1111 H111111111, 11111: fT1'11w1'1511:11, 1711v0 P0y11111, CQGIY Y01'1'i111,11011, 1011y 1V1f1I'11I1, 1'1111'y S'0v1111::, 1'11'1c 1.111-1115, 1f1 11'1 111111111, 1-1111111 K0111111, 151111111 VVl1F5Y, 30111110 VV1101111111, 11111 1.0v0, 1711v111 WF11l1LX How 4: 1.31111 131 Il'1I11Y, 1311111111 111'1111'11, 111111 i,3111101', 170110 K111711, 11111 1V11'111'NI, 11111 VV111101111, 111510111 L1111--, 1.1f:111y .11'111111111, 1 11111111- 111-11, 111'111y 11110111011, 1.y11110 15111110111011, G1011 L011111011, 11111 C0w1'11 Absent from pictures: 1'11111y 1111101, M1 1111 C0111101, 1111111 170110, SV1V11'I G111551111111, 11111Y G101111, 1f111'1111111 111111w1-1111, 12111y 1111y1-5, 111111 1.'lI1'I 1111111 1v11'f'0111, 13115-11 13110, S1011 S1111111, 1111111 '111111I1l11SfJ11, 141111 VV11G'F1f1I ORCHESTRA 1'1i11111i11111i1'111 0 11111 YOCITIS 00111111105 101 1110 11111y-111100 0101105110 111011110015, 1111001 1110 1111111111 111 M11 R1C1'1CI1kf1 301401, W010 1110 HEVQT1- 11111 01 111111:-ai1:, 1110 0111111111 1it1V11'151111C1S11111S1CfI1, 11Ilf1 1111? 311111111 11111510 1T0511v01. 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BAND Row 1: Wesley Bentrude, lohn Bryant, loyce Branson, Patty Lyttles, Delaine McChesney, Dale Hutt, Donato Lynch, Haroly Stacy, Vivian Beckner, Ioyce Buehrer, Shirley McChesney, lane Rowe Row 2: Chester Allen, Stewart Davis, Gerry Dexter, Beverly Pennina, Barbara Philiph, lean Pearson, Charles Solberg, Kelvin Moeller, LaVonne Harper, Marilyn Young, Luanne Hartman, Sue Raecker, Boberta Kenny, Sandra Havens Row 3: Iva lane McKinley, Donna Saylor, Beverly Holdridqe, Gary Todd, Donalee Buchanan, Betty Driscoll, ludy Baker, Vlfayne lackson, Gene Hoeq, Marlin McCann, Kay Carson, Darlene Lohrneyer, Don Holder Row 4: Bud Sauer, Tom Purdon, Lois Ann Lobeclc, Aline Grove, Barbara Norris, Marilyn Murphy, Bob Current, lim Beinlae, Dennis Melchert, Nancy Io Pfeifer, Shirley Faye, Carol Akers, loan Stecher BAND The laraest enrollment in the history ot the West Hiah band made necessary the de- velopment ot two separate units. These groups rnet tirst and fourth hours for prac- tice. The mid-winter concert, two programs at Sloan Vtfallace, assemblies, and the Sprina Music Festival featured the musicians in a ORCHESTRA busy year's schedule, which was climaxed by a party at the Ti-Pi-Tin lnn with the or- chestra ancl chorus. Drum majors were Ken Knutsen and lane Rowe. Football halt times, civic parades, and the Band lubilee were major activities durina their season. Row 1: Albert Simcox, Eva lanes, Helen Snyder, Betty Buslt-y, Cecilia Hollceboer, Lynne Dunlcerton, loan Cnossen, Ann lochumsen, LaVonne Harper Row 2: Delores Stanley, Pat Kiefer, Patricia Goecke, Marylynn Brown, Kelvin Moeller, Marilyn Young, Charles Solberg, Sandra Havens, Sandra Whannel, Bill Love, Dale Huff, lack Lane, Betty Driscoll, Kay Corson, Marlin McCann Row 3: Roger Lane, Dave Knott, Gary Ynrrinqton, Wesley Bentrucle, Bruce Miller, Gary Hayes, lim Beinlce, Dennis Melchert, Carol Akers, Shirley Faye, Ftoaer Thompson Standing: Carolyn Gilliland, loanne Shipley, Sylvia Grasstield, lrine Rowe, Delaine McChcsney, Miss Dorothy lohnson, Mr. Richard Baker, Ralph Blankenship, Arlen Rigas Absent from picture: Shirley Olson ,E-t'f3 ' ' W U' 'I 'Ui TREBLE CLEF How l: fihirloy larolismi, lo Anne Raftenstos, Gayle lifoeqan, Reveily Perkins, Sandia Nippor, Lillian fit:-riiffr, lt LII1f5llFX Motsrf, Caryl ldlalir-ifil, Vivian Eof'kner, Sandy Rowland, Mary Galloway, Sondra K toll Row 2: lufly O'lJonnoll, Runnin Drahioni, Sylvia Ann Clayton, lane Render, Margaret Koll-zer, Mary l'ft'5ilt'l, Kfitlilwiii Morrow, Maraaret Manley, loyco Hellman, Shelby Hoea, lanet Graham, Valerie llifilifnn, Patrifivi llill, Dr-luv-s VVill0I1lWLlI'Q, Kathleen Marina, Donato Lynfh How 3: l.uAni- Rittiir, Lvtlani Nelson, Maiy McGrOeyey, Dorothy lsluqh, Sandra Thionian, Kay Kass- nnr, Pat Brown, FIiCIIlK't S Glossnwt, lvlariorio Lindsey, Nancy Modlin, lanice T7OHart, Sharon lVlf'Creefiy, Mtilnryn li!lt'lfflf-llaiifl, ikitricia lones, lanell Sickles Row 4: P-:trivia llfllftllilliblt, Mr-lva Stoner, Mary Rooll, Carole Mason, Carole Ganuna, Cin:-lv Millvi, lffiiwl Cook, Mrirlys Gallery, l,ila CDULIClif?lllUllSll, Mary Saint, Dora Moyer, Retto Sf'l1IlPltit'lL, Mfnyanno Seri:-st, Doris rlll1l'IllS'xI!, Linda Patty, loyff- Kcvtlnian Row 5: Irwin llarwfill, Sandia Raines, Donna May Bard, Patsio Roott, Gale Vlfilcox, Sally Millvt, lfffitlnyn Vtfr-rntir, loycr- lrzhnson, Pearly lordon, Cherie l'lenl-te, lune Thomsen, Ellimta Leavvll, Ylcii f-1 ll'- ' i I.l'ltlIlfIll, lioiotliy V.'ostorfiaard, Phyllis Selix, Marcia Svhroilier, Plirone XIVUTUI Absent from picture: Rvitty ACkffI, Cliorione Lanipnion, l.uAnno Larson, Betty Meeker, loyce Vxlaltlier lrnn r'f- f.,iOuflI11'lt TREBLE CLEF IP' 3 Q is fix Tuninfi up lor luture places in the mixed Miss Naneeri Davis. Participation in the chorus were the girls in Treble Clet. They Christmas proararn highlighted their activi inet four days a week under the direction of ties. CHORUS Row 1: Sue l'?f'iVv-ny, Enunti loan Rurton, Mararet lohnston, Ann Watkins, lean Potorsen, lanrit limit, Irwin Mnlfgif-ii, Karen Hootlz, Ruth Thornpson, Virginia Hushaaen, Arlene Smith Row 2: loan M-1-lill, Ann Mfiaualilin, Sunny Olieit, Connie Ross, Barbara lunaor, Talea Meyvl, Anne- Rr-rfrn, Barbara 'l'ul'andt, loAnne lonsen, lanice Hastiriqs, Sue Kelly Row 3: Kay Liinili, Virginia McRolverts, Barham Furaason, Carole Fox, Rhea Loris Rosslor, LeRoy Iitittt-iloo, Arif-it ltifiqs, lim Schottfir, Larry Ross, Marlin McCann, Darrell Whitosvll How 4: Mi. Marvin Easter tdiicfctorl, Don Saul, lack Culhrirtson, lim Cooney, Larry Woodard, Gil Cllviini-ris, Crafty Rriliinsciii, GQ-no Road, Bali Keipoi, Charles Philos, Bolw Mc'Naniee . .. M. . MM i,,, VW Q f , TROUBADOURS Row 1: Gordon Tjaden, Kent Van Schoyck, David Parsons, Dave Solberg Row 2: Mr. Marvin Easter Cdirectorl, Mervel Miller, Sondra Croll, Ierry Barnett, Bill Humble Row 3: Gary Mendon, Clinton Dennis, Douglas Baker, Bud Sauer TROUBADOURS The Troubadours, directed by Mr. Marvin Easter, is a group of boys who are preparing for senior chorus. They met four days a Week CHORUS Combining their talents in the mixed chorus were the members of Philomel, the girls' glee club directed by Miss Naneen Davis, and Minnesingers, the boys' group under Mr. Marvin Easter's direction. The chorus, under the direction of Mr. Easter, was one of the busiest organizations at West. Participating CHORUS for practice and combined with other high school choruses in the Christmas musical. in An Evening With Music, the Christmas program, the spring festival, and the sing- ing for several assemblies and club meet- ings, these energetic musicians still found time to enjoy the annual band, orchestra, and chorus party held at the Ti-Pi-Tin Inn. Row 1: Ioan Cnossen, Ianet Adams, Nancy Booth, Kay Corscn, Connie Cohrt, Martha Addington, Pat Griffith, Natalie Hotchkiss, lane Hoffman, Carla Carter, Carolyn Kolker Row 2: Kitty Holmes, Terry Stevens, Sandy Seibert, Nancy Heldridge, Ianet Neidt, Marilyn Tonne, Marilyn Martin, Gery Ann Bronson, Patty Iohnson, Connie Smith, lean Geary Row 3: Martha Monger, Kathryn Mcl-lugh, Ioanne Shipley, Chris Schultz, Donna Meek, Carol Rooff, Larry Cornett, Neil Benjamin, Keith Cobb, Paul Koloc, lack Connolly Row 4: Richard Follette, Craig Campbell, Domingo laramillo, Iim Cagley, Kelvin Moeller, Bill Elliott, lim Anderson, Phillip Miller, Roger Cochran, Francis Reed, Max Barnett Absent from pictures: Mary Brennan, Valerie Green, Celeste Mclntyre, Sharon Sanders, Donna Schumann, Lavonne Stopperan 'N X xllx gy ifnvb 1 Xxx 7 We A I 9 a A 0.4 Dick Poe poses at the microphone with his original script as he Speaks for Democracy. SPEAK UP I. S. T. C. DISCUSSION TOURNAMENT Thirteen students took part in the Iowa State Teachers Col- lege Discussion Tournament held at T. C. on November 14 and 15, 1952. Two days were spent discussing the problem, What Type of World Organization Should the United States Sup- port? Bills were then presented to a model senate. The group, which received eighteen superior ratings, was coached by Miss Ruth Wilson and Miss Marie Shellard. Q9 I. S. T. C. DISCUSSION GROUP Row l: Edwin Iacobs, Dick Mahnke, Bob Larson, lim Beinke Row 2: lean Molgren, Mike Lane, LaVonne Harper, David Parsons, lean Madill, Emma Iean Burton Absent hom picture: Ronald Moore, Ruth Schnur, Sandra Schnur FORENSIC LEAGUE State torensic speech contest aave stit- dents an opportunity to participate in a student senate nieetina and to present bills. Dick Mahnlie and Dick received excellents in stucilent senate speaking and janet Eroholni and the two looys earned superiors with senate liills. if I. H. S. S. A. Sealed: Mr ncni Scholl, Sue Kelly, Sarah Nactlei' lane Rowe Standing: liavitl VV-'ntf Dick Pure, lNeslvy Bezwtrmile, Rcnniff- Ivlff-if-1 Z Q Q 2 , 5 32 2 xl .X 2 4. 1 Y, J cf., , W ix? -Nw dswaff' W' QW ginftm S FOHENSIC llicl-1 Malirike, lane' Plrnliolni an-l lYN'lt'l1 l IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION Fitteen Thespians went on a chartered lvns to Shenandoah where they shared in con' test activities ot the lowa High School Speech Association. Those who received tirst divisions in their departments were as tollows: llVesley Bentrucle, Dick Poe, lane Rowe, Merieni Scholl, Ronnie Moore, Sue Kelly, Sarah Nadler, Dave W'ente, and the one- act play, Fog on the Valley. Second place ratings went to Carol Gibson, Dave Vlfente, Wayne lohnson, Marilyn Martin, Terry Stevens, Martha Monaer, Charles Solbera, and lim Young. Arlen Riqqs, Kelvin Moeller, Anne Beem, Mary Schoonmaker, Diane Gillette, and Ronnie Moore rt-lieaise in tiill costume for the one-act play, Fog on the Valley, in preparation for the state contest. TOMAHAWKS Row 1: lane Rowe, Cheriene Lampman, Talea Meyer, Ianet Neidt, Barbara Iunger, Roberta Kenny, Pat Edge, Carolyn Kolker, Marilyn lmmel Row 2: Mr. Karl Anderson Cadvisorl, Rhea Loris Ftessler, Sandra Winburn, Marilyn Martin, Luanne Hartman, Ioyce Branson, Sylvia Grassfield, Betty Busby, Lynne Dunkerton, Jay Cohen Row 3: Terry Stevens, Anne Beem, Shirley Gardner, Sarah Nadler, Chris Schultz, Marilyn Young, Caryl l-laberer, LaVonne Harper Row 4: Iohn Beem, lack Koehn, Gil Clemens, lim Rich, Charles Solberg, lim Beinke, Dick Barck, Craig Cooper, Damon Swanson Absent from picture: Charlotte Peterson, Lila Quackenlzush, Gloria Strom, Douglas Talley, Dave Webster TOMAHAWKS Tornahawks, a club in its first year ot organization, was open to all high school students who were in- terested in creative writing. Meetings were spent writing and discussing poerns, plays, essays, scripts, and letters. Mr. Karl Anderson was sponsor. Sarah Nadler and l.aVonne l-larper displayed their creative ahilities hy winning first in state and second in district poetry contests respectively. Rhea Loris Ressler, Kelvin Moeller, Sarah Nadler, Bob Sauer, Anne Beem, Stewart Davis, and lohn Aclix are caught hy the cameraman in a scene from the tall play, Father of the Bride FATHER OF THE BRIDE Weddings are beautiful: that is, they're beautiful to everyone except Father. He finds that a simple wedding does not stop at a wedding dress, a preacher, and a church ceremony but includes everything from Buckingham caterers to finding a lost bride- groom. But as the hour grows near, things begin to shape, and Father's worries soon blossom into a delightful memory. Tommy Banks ..... Mr. Banks ....... Mrs. Banks .... Ben Banks ....... Kay Banks ........ Buckley Dunstan ........ Delilah ........... Miss Bellamy .... Buzz Taylor .... Peggy Swift .... Mr. Missoula ..... loe ........... Red ..... . . . Pete ...... Tim's Girl .... Mrs. Pulitski .... . . . . .Stewart Davis . . . .Kelvin Moeller . . . . .Sarah Nadler ...Iohn Adix .Anne Beem ........Bob Sauer . . . .Rhea Loris Ressler . . . . . . .Diane Gillette .. .. ...Bill Smoker . . . .Meriem Scholl . . . . .Larry Cornett . . .Wayne Iohnson .......Iirn Cagley . . . .Warren Fikejs .Barbara Furgason . . . .Io Ann Walden Dick Poe, Sue Kelly, Bill Geiger, Mary Schoonmaker, lean Madill, Charles Solberg, Connie Ross, and Toby Blanforcl read through the first rehearsal of the spring play, Smilin' Through. SMILIN' THROUGH Smilin' Through portrays an ancient tra- gedy visited upon the heads of the younger generation. lt deals with a tragedy fifty years back when a rejected suitor shot the woman he pretended to love on her Wedding night. As the years pass, a boy and girl of the younger generation of these families fall in love. The spirit of the slain girl Smilin' Through was the highlight of the excellent drama, which was presented May 21 and 22 under the direction of Miss Ruth Wilson. Sarah Wayne .... Mary Clare .... lohn Carteret ....... Dr. Owen Harding.. . . . .Sandra Winburn .......lean Madill . .... Charles Solberg ............Bill Geiger Ellen .................. Mary Schoonmaker Kathleen Dungannon Willie Ainley ....... Kenneth Wayne. . . Iererniah Wayne. . . Moonyeen Clare .... Alicia ..,........ .............SueKelly . ...Dick Poe .... ...Bob Sauer . .... Toby Blanford . . . . . .Connie Boss . . . .Margaret Kolker 1 JQF' . . .xx 4 IN BLACK AND WHITE Sarah Nadler, editor, Connie Ross, news editor, Steve Showers and Dick Poe, sports editors, consider possible improvements for future issues of the SPECTATOR. Keeping the financial side of the SPECTATOR in order are Ann McLaughlin, business manager: LaVonne Harper, assistant editor: and Shirley McChes- ney, advertising manager, SPECTATOR The SPECTATOR staff, with Sarah Nadler as editor, informed the student body every two weeks of the latest happenings at West. A competent staff compiled features, sports, sta- tistics and editorials for the students. Cutting galleys, pasting, proofreading, rewriting, and soliciting ads are all scenes which were familiar in Room ll where staff and faculty sponsor, Richard Carey, worked for bigger and better SPECTATORS. SPECTATOR How 1: Damon Swanson, Mr. Richard Carey fadvisorl, Darlene Lohrneyer, Shirley McChesney, LaVonne Harper, Sarah Nadler, Rhea Loris Ressler, Connie Ross, Ann McLaughlin, Kay Lamb, Pat Edge Row 2: LuAnn Ritter, Arlene Palmer, Dcnaio Lynch, Iune Moore, Iudy O'Donnell, Nancy Modlin, leon Molgren, Ann Watkins, lane Bender, Margaret Kolker, Margaret Cerka, Pat Goecke, Emma lean Burlon, Carol Dumpman, Roberta Kenny, Lynne Dunkerton Row 3: Kenlyn Cameron, Virginia Hushagen, Sylvia Webbeking, Betty Obadal, Sally Miller, lean Modill, IoAnne Iensen, Kim Mclflhose, Carole Miller, Kathryn McDaniel, Sharon McCreedy, Diane Gillette, Carol Cook, Ianet Broholm, Shirley Faye, Roberta Nelson Row 4: Janet Stolt, Kathryn Werner, Ioyce Shellenberger, Pat Iones, Sandra Schnur, Sandy Row- land, Sandra Nipper, Caryl Haberer, Carolyn Gilliland, Sandra Thieman, loy Swanson, Pat Earles, Betty Busby, Marilyn Young, Luanne Hartman, Barbara Brown Row 5: Sandy Ouackenbush, Mary Ann Lowry, Mary Kestel, lane Holt, Paul Sisson, Monte Castle, Russ Oleson, Dick Mahnke, Dick Poe, Stephen Showers, Bob Brandenburg, Sondra Croll, lean Hor- well, Denise Dennis, Kathryn McHugh, loanne Shipley, Mary Schoonmaker, Karen Wylie Absent from picture: Betty Aclcer, Wesley Bentrude, lane Clark, Bill Geiger, Carole Hunger, Betty Meeker, Maxine Neubauer, Claudette Reed, Eva Kay Rutledge, Sharon Sanders, Diane Scholl, lerry Seaman, Theileane Stevens, Lavonne Stopperan, Susan W'ilson ANNUAL How: 1: Barbara Klove, Mary Brennan, lane Rowe, Iay Cohen, Nancy Booth, Terry Stevens, Anne Beem, Mary l-lileman, Arlene Smith Row 2: Helen Myers, Martha Addington, Karen Booth, Chardette Billmon, Pat Grittith, Bonita Smith, Sue DeVeny, Carolyn Kolker, Claudia Willians Row 3: Pauline Fell, lean Petersen, Connie Smith, Virginia Mclfioberts, Marilyn Martin, Shirley Brooks, Karen Wylie, Ann Bluedorn, Ioyce Buehrer, Pat Harrington Row 4: Mr. Richard Carey tadvisorl, Carol Henning, Sharon Guernsey, Donna Schumann, Talea Meyer, Patty lohnson, Kitty Holmes, IoAnn Vtfalden, Sue Raecker, Bonnie Mixdorf How 5: Edwin Iacobs, Gordon Fikejs, Sandra Winburn, Sonya Parrott, Dianne Claussen, Nancy Heldridge, Alice Roberts, Ann McDermott, Charles Solberg, Bernard Wilcox Absent irom picture: Ianet Adams, loan Grappendorf, Sunny Obert, Marilyn Port WAHAWK As the years go by, there is no better Way to recall good times and fond memories than by leating through the pages of an annual. This was the thought in the minds of the WAHAWK staff members as they planned and Worked on a book that the students would enjoy having. Only by the complete co-operation of each member of the staff was this I 1953 book created. Many hours outside of school, minor disagreements, give-and-take, cold suppers, occasional loss oi tempers, cutting, pasting, and frayed nerves combined to bring you the record of your play from curtain call to finale. It is a treasure chest of memories- for you. Mary Hileman, art editor, and Anne Beem, assistant editor, seen to be finding plenty of typing for lane Rowe, copy chairman Terry Stevens, production manager, and Nancy Booth, editor, dis cuss the situation of the WAHAWK budget with business manager, lay Cohen, as they plan the layout for the 1953 yearbook. Arlene Smith, Bernard 'x'Vilcox, Mary Brennan, and Barbara Klove annual picture chairmen, organize photos for senior pages. .DD l.f1VOflH9 Harper and Nancy Booth glance through the issue of the lowa High School Iournalist which announces their election as presidents of l, H, S P. A QUILL AND SCROLL Getting ready to leave for the I.H.S.P.A. meeting in lowa City are Rhea Loris Ressler, l.aVonne Harper, Connie Ross, Terry Ste- vens, Nancy Booth, and Mr. Carey. IOWA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION The Iowa High School Press Association is an organization ot high school journalists which offers critical service to student newspapers. Five West High girls and Mr. Richard Carey attended its annual conference at the State University of Iowa last fall. ln a general assembly ot the 550 delegates, West was elected to provide a president ot the l. H. S. P. A. for the year of l952-l953. The advisory board ot publications ot West High chose Nancy Booth and LaVonne Harper to serve in that capacity. LaVonne will be in charge ot the state meeting next fall. Quill and Scroll is an honorary high school journalistic society. West High's chapter was granted its charter in 1926 and since then has initiated about l7O members. ln order to qualify tor membership, a Wahawk must do outstanding work on a student publication and be in the upper one-third ot his class. Pins ot the Quill and Scroll emblem are awarded to those who meet these requirements. Those who received the award this year were as tollows: 6 Nancy Booth Mary Brennan lay Cohen loan Grappendort Mary Hileman Barbara Klove lane Rowe Shirley McChesney Arlene Smith Ann McLaughlin Terry Stevens Sarah Nadler Damon Swanson Connie Ross 7 TOWARD THE GOLDEN W A L , ,fra ' ' 0 TAP INSTRUCTORS Claudia Williams, Chardette Billman, Ioyce Buehrer, Janet Adams TERPSICHOREA Terpsichorea, named for the Goddess ot Dancing, is an organization of girls with special talent and skill in modern danc- ing. Connie Ross headed the group, whose members took part in the dance assembly and variety show. Iunior mem- bers ot the group performed solo dances at Commencement. PAVLOVIANS A group similar to Terpsichorea, Pav- lovians is a club which develops the skills of those girls interested in modern dancing. This organization also played an active part in Lullaby Follies and the preparation ot the Commencement dance program. Sharon Woolhiser was president. TAP Wahawks are taking to tap. This year the tour instructors were responsible tor the tapping toes of nearly ZUU guys and gals. Their efforts resulted in the presen- tation of everything from simple time steps to catchy snycopated rhythm. Mrs. Alta Emerson is sponsor ot all three dance groups. TEHPSICHOREA Sitting: lva lane McKinley. Ann Watkins Kneeling: Ioyce Buehrer, San- dra Whannel Standing: Marilyn Port, Donna Schumann, Connie Ross, Bon- nie Mixdorf, Sandy Seibert PAVLOVIANS Row 1: Nancy Cobb, Iudy O'Donnell, Donato Lynch, IoAnne Oltrogge, Sharon Woolhiser, Chardette Billman, Emma lean Burton, Shirley McChesney Row Z: Lavonne Stopperan, Mabryn McClelland, Betty Obadal, Roberta Kenny, Barbara Iunger, Martha Addington, Sharon Guernsey. lean Petersen Row 3: Marion Aukes, Margaret Kolker, Ianet Pratt, Ianice Hagy, Arlene Smith, Betty Acker, Denise Dennis, Connie Smith Row 4: Sue Snyder. Patricia Harrington, Kathryn Werner, Barbara Norris, Beverly Perkins, Kitty Holmes, Terry Stevens, Sue Kelly, Carol Cook Absent from picture: Ianet Adams, Sally Miller Absent from picture: Diane Gillette, Kay Kassner, lune Moore, Sunny Obert, Donna Saylcr, Icy Q f fr f 1: r 1 5.- , -,. x , as , , 'lr 5, r,'t,r 5 rr fi , r , A if H' f r.g 31,2 1, A., rr' ' H K 2 A ig 'f r 1 :txt f 1 ,. r r r r . ,r,- Q :fr it . i -it . fr I sg 5 s 5 l t t T ln A iltrllmli 2 rfsvtngi ' r 2 ' , Jw' .Q ,l MAKE-UP COMMITTEE Row 1: Kay Lamb, Shfrrcn McCreedy, lune Thompserr, Connie Ross, lean Molgren, Kim McElhcse, Roberta Kenny, Joyce Shellenberaer, Margaret Kolker, Valerie Green Row 2: Sandra Schnirr, Rfzlierta Nelson, Sandra Thiernan, Ruth Tlionipson, lean Madill, Mary Roctt, Shirley Bebout, Marilyn Martin, Dorothy l-lugh, Doris Thomsen, Marilyn Murphy Row 3: Miss lane Parrish tridvisorl, lanet Broholm, Ruby Simpson, Sonya Parrott, Terry Stevens, Sondra Croll, Christine Schultz, Denise Dennis, Betty Busby, lean Harwell, Betty Acker, Carol Hansen Swanson MAKE-UP COMMITTEE Thanks to the make-up committee, there never was a paletace on our Wahawk stage. Grease paint, rouge, and lipstick helped to brighten the faces of all who ap- peared in school productions. A lot ol credit is due this committee which, under the direc- tion of Miss lane Parrish, made up all the squaws and chiefs in each West pro- duction this year. COSTUME COMMITTEE West High productions wouldnt click it it weren't for the costume committee. This corn- mittee, under the student chairmanship cf Kathryn McHugh, was responsible for mak- ing, begging, or borrowing all costumes for each production at West, It has done a won- derful job this year with the help of the faculty advisors, Miss Adalene Wagner and Miss Gladys Grabe. 5 1 -4 ,r COSTUME COMMITTEE Row 1: Sherrill Reynolds, Arlene Piilrner, Tlrieleano Stevens, Karen Booth, Sharon McCreedy Kathryn McHugh, Shirley Faye, Sandra Schnur, Valerie Green, Pat Olds Row 2: Miss Gladys Grabe Cadvisorl, Diane Braessel, lecn Geary, Emma lean Burton, Ann Watkins Ianet Pratt, Barbara Klove, Martha Addington, Iune Thomsen, lane Clark, Ann Bluedorn Row 3: Iayce Branscn, Ruth Walther, Karen Wylie, Shirley Gardner, Ann McDermott, Kitty Holmes Sharon Sanders, Mary lean Delrlaven, Donna Meek, Mary Brennan, Rhea Loris Ressler Row 4: Loyce Lehmkulrl, Ann McLauahlin, Sue Kelly, Sylvia Webhekinq, Terry Stevens, Iotrnne Shipley, Efrranrrn Hadwignr, Christine Schirltv, Nancy Heldridae, Sue Raecker, Darlene Lohmoycr Absent ircm picture: Virginia Belinut, Betty Busby, Sondra Croll, Carole Gaming, Carol Gibson Carol Hansen, Luanne Hartman, Natalie Hotchkiss, Pat lanes, Sandra Ouackenbush, Cordell Ras- rnnssrn, Rear-r Richardson, Meriom Scholl LIGHT CREW Working behind the scenes to make every West High production a success was the light crew. These boys de- serve a lot ot credit for their hard work on variety show, spring and fall plays, musi- cal productions, Christmas program, and student assem- bhes- LIGHT CREW lim Wheeler served as group chairman and Mr. Lyle Anderson as sponsor. Beem Row 1: Vernon Hastings, lohn Windolf, Gene Hoeg, Lyle Hutchins, lay Cohen Row 2: Wayne lacl-zson, lim Sisson, Bernard Wilcox, Dick Forrester Row 3: Mr. Lyle Anderson Cadvisorl, Leslie Beasley, Larry Olsen, Bill Ogle, lohn Row 4: lim Wheeler, Dick Barck, Lyle Rachuy MAD MASTERS Row 1: Virginia Hushagen, Mr. Charles Downs fadvisorl, lanice Hagy Row 2: Lynka Gruver, lune Thomsen, Mary Schoonrnaker, Betty Acker, LuAnn Ritter, lane Hoffman Row 3: Denise Dennis, Chris Schultz, lo Anne Bagenstos, Barbara Norris, Aline MAD MASTERS Mad Masters, a newly- organized art club, be- came a well-known group this year. lts membership was open to anyone in- terested in art. Outstand- ing project of the year was the variety show stage. Also commendable were the jobs done cleaning up the art room and present- ing Abe Lincoln's statue with a birthday present- a new coat of paint. Virginia Hushagen pre- sided over the group, which was sponsored by Mr. Charles Downs. 'Trove Xbsent from picture: loyce Branson, lanice Hastings, Carol Rourke, Helga Schwab STAGECRAFTERS One group West High could not get along without is the Stagecrafters. To them goes the credit for stage construc- tion tor the variety show, plays, and Christmas pro- gram. The taculty sponsor, Mr. Don Wieland, worked closely with the president, Bill Mene- feep vice-president, lay Co- hen: and recorder, Dale RuLon, tor an excellent year. STAGECRAFTERS Row 1: Mr. Don Wieland ladvisorl, lay Cohen, Dale RuLon, Bill Menelee, lim Townsend Row 2: Harold Clough, Weston Thomas, Ri-:hard Hiller, Don Hubbard, Ronald Wood Row 3: Rohert Colby, Carl Leavell, Norman Scott, Ronald Stuber, lim Sisson, lohn Windoli Row 4: Howard Ehleri, Otto Miller, lim Tharp, Fred Debe, Dick Pries Absent from picture: Lawrence Clough l i M ATHLETIC OFFICE ASSISTANTS Seated: l'l i:'i lf ti 1: liii :, lt iii ' li Standing: . ,xiii 1' 'lit l, lx' i lfzti- I 'l' lt 1 Absent from plcturez t' :ii :fi 'xt it itiiii l ATHLETIC OFFICE ASSISTANTS I-lelpina Mr. Strobridge in the athletic ottice were students whose duties were to assist with athletic records, type reports, and act as secretaries tor West on material concerning the lowa l-liah School Athletic Association. ATTENDANCE OFFICE ASSISTANTS Kffir infi thfl atterirlarice ifnwiflqa tIt'i tlICIlF' and up- lfirltite iiniiiiirera the liolp fit li iiiift sxtiwlents. Miss liftri thy Wilseiiri ClIt?i5Q3ltDl1f li: lit lit hinr thin year, With their lit-lp sho also had tiiiifv to tcvarli Enfilish. ATTENDANCE OFFICE ASSISTANTS 1iAiiiiVviilil1ii, Marilyn Uiimlwtiiskt lfiiolQ1iliso:.,lsylc l1lG'.'lil1Y MAIN OFFICE ASSISTANTS liiiiy l. it'lIiiii, Kim lfvlflit Anti E iieclorn, Shir?-y Beirut, la Ann Stark, Mary S'-ticzviiiiiatcer, retliy Switzer, Sharon Guernsey MAIN OFFICE ASSISTANTS All-round helpers is the hest nanie we can qive to the airls who were the niain otlice assistants. Delivering messages, running errands, and doing miscellaneous jobs, kept them busy an hour each day, STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE ASSISTANTS Acting as ex-otticio members of the Student Senate, giving Kuder Tests, taking care of the financial details ot the student activities office, and helping col- lege representatives to schedule conferences with students kept the assistants to the student ad- visor, Miss Faith Kurtzweil, busy two periods each day. STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE ASSISTANTS Bill Ogle, Eugene Hadwiger STUDY HALL CHAIRMEN Row 1: Lyle Rachuy, Dick Mahnke Row 2: Gary Hayes, Dick Bothun, Dell Bernstein, lim Rich, Dick Ford, Bernard Wilcox Absent from picture: Vernon Buchan, Lawrence Clough, Stan Smith LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Each semester Mrs. Uban chose some students to help her keep the library running smoothly. Issuing and shelving books and checking students in and out were their main duties. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS STUDY HALL CHAIRMEN One boy from each study hall period was chosen to serve as chairman. These boys took attendance, were responsible for the students' checking in and out, and kept the study hall in a quiet and orderly condition for study. Row 1: Diane Scholl, Ruth Schnur, Nancy Smith, LaVonne Treichel, Sandra Schnur, Diane Gillette Row 2: Denise Dennis, Roger Richardson, Bill Love, Bruce Miller, Damon Swan- son, Dick Barck Absent from picture: Barbara Breitsprecher, Larry Crowe, Marvin Neidt, Tom Purdon, Gayle Rarick fl Mira HOMEMAKING ASSISTANTS 5 The homemaking assistants answered the telephone in t the model apartments and L--' ran errands for the home- rnalcinq teachers. HOMEMAKING ASSISTANTS X43 Leit to right: Carol Rourke, Annette Staudt, Thieleane Stevens, Karen Booth tseatedl Absent from picture: Sharon Woolhiser and Gery Ann Bronson STADIUM ASSISTANTS Lett to right: Fred Delre, lane Rowe, Ken Knutson, and Darlene Lohl moyf-r NURSES' ASSISTANTS Left to right: Shirley Mcffhesney, Barbara Klove, Sandra Leighton, Iofinn Walden, and 'Vlrs. Redmond Absent from picture: Gretchen Todd STADIUM ASSISTANTS Assisting Mr. Baker with the de- tails in the instrumental depart- ment were tour band members who spent their tree period each day in the stadium office. NURSES' ASSISTANTS Four girls served as assistants to the school nurse, Mrs. Red- mond. Their duties included helping with simple chemical tests, keeping accurate health records, and typing reports. 103 ASSISTANTS Left to riqht: Sherrill Reynolds, Sonya Parrott, Bonnie Guyer, Diane Broessel 105 ASSISTANTS English assistants spent one hour each day in Room lO5 typing and serving as right hand gals for Miss Wagner, head of the English department. FLAG SERVICE Boys who deserve much credit for a job well done are those three who took care ot flag raising and lowering each day. They left classes at a moments notice to bring Old Glory in from threat- ening rain. 103 ASSISTANTS During the past year, Room 103 was used as an extra study hall for small groups who Wanted to study to- gether. Assistants served in a similar capacity to that of study hall chairmen. 105 ASSISTANTS Left to right: lane Clark, Mary lean Del-laven, Audrey Warren FLAG SERVICE K I -.-u Left to right: lim Wheeler, Wayne Iohnson, Bill Ogle Absent from picture: Lyle Rachuy 59 TOWEL ASSISTANTS Row 1: Pat Olds, Thieleane Stevens, Iudy Baker, Sharon Potts, Pat Earles, Karen Wylie, Annette Staudt, Verna Dean Dietz, Carol Dumpman, Marian Aukes, Claudia Williams Row 2: Bob Grappendorf, lohn Beem, Carol Hoppenworth, Gvonne Cook, Marie Lorenzen, Marilyn Finger, Sylvia Vtfebbeking, Sue Raecker, Sandra Schnur, Marvin Neidt, Mr. E. G. Strobridge ladvisorl Row 3: Roger Cochran, Hank Rueling, Steve Turner, lim Rich, Darrell Conway, Bob Larson, Don Roeder, Howard Ehlert, Arnold Vidis, Roger Smith, Bob Merfeld Absent from picture: Marlene Bown, lerry Kraft, Darlene Lohmeyer, Ruth McCord, Kathryn McDaniels, Marilyn Port, Sandy Ouackenhush, Ruth Rush MOVIE OPERATORS Row I: Miss Marie Shellard tadvisorl, Francis Cousins, Leslie Beasley, Lyle Rachuy, lim Wheeler, Al Gaskell, Roger Ieys, Harry Brant Row 2: Lyle Hutchins, Gordon Balvanz, Bill Geiger, Bob Kubik, Edwin Iacobs, Rollo Moe, Vernon Hastings, Rollie Gorman Row 3: Roger Cochran, Monte Castle, Larry Olsen, Ronald Iolls, lim Tharp, David Parsons, Dell Bernstein, Bob Bitterly Absent from picture: Iohn Bonner, Bob Daniels, Gene Horner, Dick Schmadeke, Dennis Sommer TOWEL SERVICE Those students seen carrying huge stacks of towels to and from the physical education classes are the towel assistants. These faith- ful students see that each physical educa- tion class during the day is furnished with towels. After class they collect the towels and recount them. This is a voluntary service which takes away a daily study hall. Service points are awarded for this task. Mrs. Alta Emerson and Mr. Glenn Stro- bridge are the instructors of the physical education classes to whom the towel assist- ants are responsible. MOVIE OPERATORS The motion picture operators, under the di- rection ot Miss Marie Shellard, performed a great service for the teachers oi our school. By having the boys operate the machines, the teachers were relieved of this responsi- bility. Serving in a voluntary capacity, motion picture operators gave up their study halls to run the machines. The two chief super- visors of this group were Iim Wheeler and Lyle Rachuy. The school owns three motion picture machines which were in almost constant use, proving that visual aids are popular teach- ing devices at West High School. STADIUM USHERS Assisting with the ushering at stadium af- fairs was a group of boys under the direction of Miss Lucille Nash. These boys, with their pleasing hello's, rendered their services in all kinds of weather to serve the patrons at the football games. They also ushered tor the Commencement program. STADIUM USHERS AUDITORIUM USHERS Guests at school productions received friendly welcomes from the Ushers' Club. Besides their participation in school perform- ances, the girls assisted in ushering at some of the civic programs held at West. Miss Clara Hansmeier sponsored the club, Whose membership included approx- imately 40 girls. Row 1: Iay Cohen, lack Connolly, Iohn Beem, Bill Geiger, Iohn Windolf, lohn Timm, Damon Swan son, Miss Lucille Nash ladvisorl Row 2: Norman Scott, Harold Kohls, Darrell Conway, Howard Ehlert, Bob Richeson, lim Rich, Gene Reed, Iirn Townsend Row 3: Wayne Johnson, Iack Curran, Paul Porter, Dick Barck, Iohn Adix, LeRoy Orth, Marvin Neidt Absent from picture: Ierry Kraft, Lloyd Lane AUDITORIUM USHERS Row 1: Miss Clara I-Iansmeier ladvisorl, Sherrill Reynolds, Arlene Palmer, loyce Hellman, Sue DeVeny, Kim McElhose, Valerie Green, Iane Rowe, Claudia Williams Row 2: Iva lane McKinley, Ianet Neidt, Lavonne Stopperan, Iean Madill, lean Molgren, Ioyce Shellenberqer, Marilyn Martin, Emma Iean Burton, Chardette Billman Row 3: Sandy Quackenbush, Barbara Klove, Ioy Christensen, Ruth Schnur, Darlene Geiger, Pat Earles, Patricia Har- rington, Ioyce Buehrer, Bonnie Mixdorf Row 4: Sonya Parrott, Mary Brennan, IoAnn Walden, Diane Claussen, Olive Ann Eden, Carol Gibson, Alice Roberts, Sue Snyder, Sharon Woolhiser, Donna Schumann Absent from picture: Virginia Bebout, Marlene Bown, Mary lean DeHaven, Natalie Hotchkiss, Carole Hunger, Claudette Reed, Io Ann Stark i - ,-,1 ee' LOOKING AHEAD I . F , ' 0 -Q , , 5 N I l I 'A . Qi 755 557 .gy gay 2, get if My 6 Through the future clubs at West, students were given an opportunity to acquire an in- sight into the careers which may be of spe- cial interest to them. The purpose of clubs of this type was to acquaint members with every angle of their possible future fields and to prepare them for worthwhile careers. Speakers, discussions, movies, and field trips were some of the ends by which students were familiarized with the fields of their choice. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS or AMERICA F. B. L. A., sponsored by Miss Bessie Young, is affiliated with the United Business Educa- tion Association at Washington, D. C. It is a club designed to acquaint students with the different phases of business, to prepare them for a useful occupation, and to carry on that F. B. L. A. occupation in a manner that will bring the greatest good to the greatest number of people. During the year, they made field trips to The Iowa Public Service Company, Black's, Waterloo Savings Bank, and other smaller businesses. Row 1: Lavonne Stopperan, Olive Anne Eden, Audrey Warren, Marilyn Tonne, Donna Rae Meek, Pat Kiefer, Miss Bessie Young fadvisorl Row 2: Sandra Guernsey, Mabryn McClelland, Delores Wittenburg, Mary Saint, Carolyn Gilliland, Helen Myers, Darlene Geiger, lanet Dieckmann, Natalie Hotchkiss, Valerie Green, Sandra Leighton Row 3: Gery Ann Bronson, Barbara Lindsey, Nancy lo Pfeifer, Celeste Mclntyre, Ioyce Shellenberger, Shirley Brooks, Kay Lamb, Sandy Ouackenbush, Talea Meyer, Betty Driscoll, Carol Hansen, Kathleen Morrow Row 4: Sharon Young, Virginia McFtoberts, Pat Griffith, Ruth Thompson, Anne Beem, Carolyn Holmes, Ann McDer- mott, Carol Henning, Ianet Broholm, Pat lanes, Maxine Neubauer Row 5: Diane Claussen, LaVonne Harper, Yvonne Terhark, Marilyn Port, Betty Obadal, Marilyn Grabinski, Kathryn McDaniel, Karen Eastin, Sondra Croll, Eva Kay Rutledge, Ioanne Heichel Absent from picture: Virginia Bebout, Sue DeVeny, lo Ann Stark F. N. C. Row 1: Barbara Klove, lackie Lobdell, Mary Brennan, lean Madill, Normajean Cochran, Shirley Faye, Connie Ross, lean Molgren Row 2: Mrs. Alta Emerson fadvisorl, Marilyn Tonne, Ruth Rush, Arlene Palmer, Ioyce Westendorf, Donna Lee Rachuy, Sandra Havens, Claudia Williams, Shirley McChesney, lane Rowe, Martha Addington, Arlene Forbes Row 3: Beverly Rae Francis, Ruth Schnur, LaVonne Treichel, Talea Meyer, Cordell Rasmussen, Virginia McRoberts, Kim McElhose, Ioyce Buehrer, loyce Shellenberger, Carol Hoppenworth, Pat Olds Row 4: Beverly Penning, Ruth Walther, Gery Ann Bronson, Sonya Parrott, Lynne Dunkerton, Patty lohnson, Pauline Fell, Carol Henning, Ann McDermott, Kathryn McDaniel, Shirley Miller Row 5: Sharon Bearbower, Marilyn Young, Mary Ouackenbush, Beverly Perkins, Ioanne Shipley, Yvonne Terhark, Shirley Iacobsen, Carol Rooff, Nancy Heldridge, Sue Raecker, loAnn Walden, Martha Schults Absent from picture: Sue DeVeny, Carole Hunger, Claudette Reed, Nancy Schaan, Helen Snyder, Luella Sullivan, Bonnie Tuman, Mrs. Redmond FUTURE NURSES' or AMERICA This year's Future Nurses' Club was com- posed of 65 junior and senior girls who were interested in exploring the field of nursing and possibly in becoming nurses. Faculty advisors were Mrs. Mildred Redmond, R. N., and Mrs. Alta Emerson, physical education teacher. Meetings included many Well-qualified speakers, a field trip to the Mental Health Institute in Independence, and investigation and reports of nursing schools. The girls as- sisted with T. B. patch tests and a survey of teeth in the junior high school. Officers were lean Madill, president: Mary Brennan, vice-president: and Norma- jean Cochran, secretary-treasurer. FUTURE TEACHERS or AMERICA Exploring the field of teaching and its op- portunities were West l-ligh's Future Teach- ers of America. This club, organized in 1950, is affiliated with the National Education As- sociation. Miss Clara Hansmeier and Mrs. Alta Emerson served as faculty sponsors. Officers were Nancy Booth, president: Sarah Nadler, vice-president, and Ann McLaughlin, F. T. A. Row 1: Mrs. Alta Emerson tadvisorl, Kim McElhose, Sarah Gretchen Todd, Miss Clara Hansmeier Cadvisorl Row 2: Iackie Merritt, Roberta Kenny, Donna Lee Rachuy, Hushagen, Ann 'Watkins Arlene Palmer, Susan Wilson Row 3: Mary Schoonmaker, Patty Iohnson, Marilyn Martin, Rowe, Ianet Broholm, Rhea Loris Ressler, Sonya Parrott Row 4: Terry Stevens, Luanne Hartman, Sylvia Grassfield, Schultz, Bonnie Mixdorf, Carole Miller, Sunny Obert, Carole Absent from picture: Carol Akers, Barbara Cover, Betty Dr secretary-treasurer. Outstanding speakers from the Waterloo Public School System included Miss Evelyn Peterson, director of elementary education: Dr. Ralph Austermiller, director of curriculum: and Miss Glenda Mabrey, visiting teacher. Senior members took part in a visitation program in the Waterloo elementary schools. Nadler, Nancy Booth, Ann McLaughlin, Ann McDermott, Diane Scholl, Ann Iochumsen, Natalie Hotchkiss, Virginia Mary lean Del-laven, loy Christensen, Audrey Warren, lane Sharon Sanders, Ioanne Shipley, Carol Gibson, Chris Fox iscoll, Kathryn Mcl-lugh, Sherrill Reynolds, Gloria Strom HI-Y Row 1: Mr. Lewis Huff tadvisorl, Iack Koehn, Paul Koloc, Larry Cornett, Bob Keiper, Gordon Moser, Dale Huff, Don Roeder, Vernon Hastings, Warren Fikejs, Max Boller, David Lawrence, Larry Moser Row 2: Howard Cohrt, Gaylen Trasamar, Bill Geiger, lim Anderson, Tom Anderson, Bob Bitterly, Don Holder, Gary Todd, Iohn Wayne, Bob Grappendorf, Tom Winder, Tom Purdon, Gene Reed Row 3: Steve Turner, Hank Fteuling, Bill Love, Sieve Peterson, Bob Merfeld, Lauren lessen, lack Lane, R. I. Stemmerman, Grove Garrison, Dick Lynes, Craig Cooper, Ierry Seaman Row 4: Craig Campbell, Iohn Mahler, Bill Miller, lim Cagley, Dick Poe, Bill Elliott, Howard Ehlert, Iim Young, Bob Wheeler, Paul Sisson, Dave Knott, Iohn Adix, Paul Porter, Lee Shaffer Absent from picture: Fred Debe, Gayle Rarick, Bob Sauer, Ronald Sturch HI-Y The purpose of Hi-Y is expressed in its motto: Clean Speech, Clean Sportsmanship, Clean Scholarship, and Clean Living. The fifty West High boys composing this club met each week at the Y. M. C. A. Of- ficers for the year included Dale Huff, presi- dentg Bob Keiper, vice-president: Don Roeder, secretary-treasurer: and Gordon Moser, chap- lain. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Lewis Huff, FRIENDSHIP CLUB West High's Friendship Club, working side by side with the Y. W. C. A., promoted true friendship among girls of all races and re- ligions. All West High girls were eligible for membership. Meetings were held once each month, and under the sponsorship of Miss Lucille Nash and Miss Gladys Grabe, the girls enjoyed programs and speakers of various types. Officers included Terry Ste- vens, president: Gretchen Todd, vice-presi- dent, Anne Beem, secretary: and Betty the club undertook several successful proj- ects, among which was participation in the Youth in Government Program at Des Moines. Four boys, Hank Rueling, Bob Mer- feld, Don Roeder, and Dale Huff, gained two days of actual experience in their visit to the Iowa Legislature. Another event was a dance after an East-West basketball game, which was a success both financially and socially. Busby, treasurer. Many Friendship functions were closely affiliated with Y activities. West partici- pated in the annual Hanging of the Greens. Good will was extended to a needy family through the Family Service League, and money was sent to the Community Chest at Thanksgiving time. Another helping hand was extended during the Christmas holidays by the donation of canned goods to worthy families. FRIENDSHIP Row 1: Miss Gladys Grabe iadvisorl, Connie Smith, Arlene Palmer, Tune Moore, Carol Bourke, Helqa Schwab, Ann W'atkins, ludy O'Donnell, Claudia Williams Row 2: Barbara Tubandt, Pat Olds, Sandra Thiernan, Mary Rooff, Ianis Millett, Ioan Marquand, lackie Merritt, Connie Ross, Arlene Smith, lanet Pratt, Nancy Modlin Row 3: Sandra Schnur, Donna Schumann, Roberta Nelson, Sonya Parrott, Lillian Sterner, Mary Schoonmalcer, Ioyce Shellenberqer, Betty Obadal, Ruth Thompson, Ruth Schnur, Talea Meyer Row 4: Sylvia Webbekinq, Barbara Norris, Nancy Io Pfeifer, Sally Miller, Rhea Loris Ressler, Alice Roberts, Marilyn Port, Sue Raecker, Sunny Obert, Gloria Strom, Karen Wylie Row 5: Carole Miller, Marilyn Young, Kathryn Werner, Sandra Nipper, Yvonne Terhark, Audrey Warren, Donna Rae Meek, Sharon Sanders, Martha Manger, Ioanne Shipley, Sandy Seibert t FRIENDSHIP Row I: Lavonne Stopperan, Diane Scholl, Anne Beem, Terry Stevens, Gretchen Todd, lean Molqren, Betty Busby, lean Madill, Miss Lucille Nash iadvisorl Row 2: Carol Cook, Pat Brown, Margaret Manley, Carolyn Kolker, Ann Iochumsen, Barbara Harken, Natalie Hotch- kiss, Ann Bluedorn, Patricia Goecke, Emma lean Burton, Patricia Donath, Sandra Davis, Shirley Graf, Valerie Green, Nancy Booth Row 3: Pat Kiefer, IoAnne lensen, Darlene Geiger, Kay Lamb, lane Bender, Sharon McCreedy, Mary Kestel, Mary lean Del-laven, Darlene Lohmeyer, Luanne Hartman, Florence Lehrnan, Karen Booth, Marilyn Martin, Mabryn McClel- land, Carolyn Holmes How 4: Iaclcie Lobdell, Kim Mclflhose, Barbara Klove, Ann McDermott, Roberta Kenny, Barbara lunqer, Patty Iohnson, loy Christensen, Shirley Bebout, Carol Henning, Barbara Brown, Ianet Broholm, Carole Fox, lean Cook, Ioyce Branson, Carol Gibson Row 5: Shirley Faye, Ann McLaughlin, Kitty Holmes, Sue Kelly, Mary Hilernan, Nancy Heldridqe, Iean Harwell, Sylvia Grassfield, Mary Galloway, Sondra Croll, Olive Anne Eden, Mary Brennan, Denise Dennis, Aline Grove, Ianice Haqy Absent hom picture: Ioan Grappendori, Patsy Rooff, IoAnn Stark, loan Stecher, Lillian Sterner .If rf. tl? BIBLE CLUB Row l: Mrs. Mae Keiber tadvisorl, Marilyn Murphy, Gerry Hileman, Ruth Thompson, Ioan Cnossen, Evangeline Pay- ton, Carolyn Gilliland, Renee Strozzi, Mary Saint Row 2: Barbara Cover, LaVonne Harper, Ianet Broholm, Maryanne Secrest, Peggy Craven, Marilyn Grabinski, Marilyn Murray, Talea Meyer, Lynne Dunkerton Row 3: Cecilia Holkeboer, Wesley Benirude, lim Wheeler, Ronald Iolls, Leslie Beasley, Dave Briden, Glen Lehman, Anne Beem Absent from picture: Normajean Cochran, Kay Corson, Diane Gillette, Bon Henry, Beverly Holdridge, Darlene Loh- meyer, Carol Matthias, Rollo Moe, Iune Moore, Carl Morgan, Ruth Mountain, Virginia Norton, Beverly Perkins, Char- lotte Peterson, Lila Ouackenbush, Virginia Saint, Nancy Scott, Ianet Stolt, Eugene Swanson, Ioy Swanson, Shirley Warrens BIBLE CLUB lim Wheeler handed the gavel to Wesley Bentrude at the close ot the iirst semester, turning over his duties as president of Bible Club. This year the club's enrollment has in- creased immensely, with the present active membership about sixty. Mrs. Mae Keiber, the club's sponsor, helped Lynn Dunkerton and LaVonne Har- per, program chairmen, in securing interest- ing speakers and a variety of programs for the club's noon meetings. 'Y 1 KAPPA GAMMA PI How 1: Donna Lee Bachuy, Ruth Schnur, Miss Beatrice Zeuch tadvisorl, Dennis Melchert, Ann McLaughlin, lay Cohen, Iohn Beem, Marilyn Young, Dick Barck, Barbara Klove, Nancy Booth Row 2: Sandra Whannel, Rhea Loris Bessler, Nancy Scott, Carolyn Gilliland, Sandra Havens, Ann Iochumsen, Connie Cohrt, lean Molgren, Denise Dennis, Betty Busby, Barbara Brown Row 3: Marilyn Murray, LaVonne Harper, lanet Broholm, Olive Anne Eden, Ann McDermott, Sue Kelly, Carol Cook, Sandra Schnur, Cecilia l-lolkeboer, Lynne Dunkerton, Luanne Hartman, Marilyn Brown, Carolyn Holmes, lane Bender Row 4: Barbara Cover, Dianne Claussen, Damon Swanson, Wesley Bentrude, Dick Poe, David Knott, lim Young, Wayne lohnson, lorry Seaman, Bob Grappendorl, Dale Huff Absent from picture: Ioan Grappendorf, Iune Moore, Sunny Obert, Charles Phelps, Io Ann Stark, Marilyn Tonne KAPPA GAMMA PI Kappa Gamma Pi, a student honorary so- ciety, had a membership of 47 this year. lts tained an average grade point ot 3.4 for three consecutive semesters. objective was to promote higher scholarship among the student body. In order to belong to the organization, students must have main- Presidents were lay Cohen and Iohn Beem first and second semesters respectively. Miss Beatrice Zeuch was faculty sponsor. tlltt TGI Row 1: Mr. Donald Lippold tadvisorl, Duane Blouqh, Chuck Willett, Roger Beck, Bill Hall, Carl Leavell, Ronald Wood, lack Minehart Row 2: Bill Menefee, Richard Hiller, Kenny Trost, lack Sandhaqen, Larry Klein, Dick Ford, Gary Yarrinqton, Gary Fish Row 3: Weston Thomas, Dean Davis, Ronnie Fell, Don Bartlett, Don Hubbard, Roger Henry, lim Quinn, Otto Miller, Robert Colby Absent from picture: lerry Martin and Bill Winder T 8: I AND CO-OP Already on the road to future professions are the T 6. I and Co-op students. By Working half-days, they received beneficial and practical experience for later life. The other half-days were spent attend- iniq school in order to maintain their academic levels. Through this program, students were able to earn money While they learned and had a chance to look into a probable profession. CO-OP MORNING CO-OP How 1: Bernadine Tones, Phyllis Schauer, Violet Dickson Row 2: Ioan Grappendorf, Gretchen Todd, lere Reisinqer Row 3: Virqinia Bebout, lo Ann Stark, Miss Paul- ine Dryden Cadvisorl, Phyllis Niemeyer .f Q Us pg - :lit V illf. t ' l ,waz Row l: Fay Hutchins, Rozella Lawrence, Mary Knief, Pat Dietz, Evelyn Falaris, Shirley Graf, Luella Sullivan, Ioyce Westendorf, Marqie Ann Rinker Row 2: Miss Helen Knoche fadvisorl, Marlene Westergaard, Alta Iones, Peqqy Craven, Cheryl Huntinqton, Nancy Smith, Janice Burch, Marlys Brunscheon, Kathy Brocl-ca Row 3: Ruth Rush, Bonnie Tuman, Norma Padden, Sharon Bearbower Olive Anne Eden, Normajean Cochran, Helen Snyder, Ioyce Eicher, Donna Harrenstein Row 4: Rex Davis, Bob Daniels, Don Hartman, lack Mussett, Allen Tarr, lim Beinke, Dave Quinlan, Gordon Pikejs, Dennis Melchert Absent from picture: Nancy Francis, Iayne Gallaher, ElRheta Mountain, Sally Patmore CAMERA CLUB THERMALIERS 'D ' 1 X- N .4,:1.'Q,ggi3mff ,Z 'M .11 0 ? THE GAVEL FALLS Camera Club, organized tor the purpose of studying photography, was sponsored by Mr. Iohnson. At the meetings talks were given by several professional photographers on methods and technique ot picture taking and developing, and members showed colored slides of their vacations. Thermaliers was a club ot boys who were interested in model airplanes and their con- struction. Meetings were spent constructing planes for contest entry. Mr. Marvin Easter sponsored Thermaliers. STARGAZERS Lei! to right: Gilbert Clemens, Dell Bernstein, Damon Swan- son, Bernard Wilcox, Miss Viola Smith tadvisorl, LeRoy Lamb STARGAZERS The Stargazers' bi-monthly meetings were spent studying the constellations, their positions, and their behavior. On clear nights the group was able to go to the Byrnes Park telescope to study the stars. Miss Viola Smith was sponsor. CAMERA CLUB THERMALIERS How 1: Miko Lario, Bernard Wilcox, Al Gaskell, Gordon Le!! to right: Don Oleson, lack Deibert, Bruce Miller, Mr, l1kftiS. DiCl'- l--UlCf'S Easter fsponsorl, George Swanson, Le-Roy Sotterlee Row 2: lfclwin Iacobs, Russ Oleson, Mr. Robert Iohnson ta lvisorl, Dick Barck, Monte Castle French Con ver - sation Club Talking thinas over in French are the members ot the new- ty-orqcmizeoi French Conversation Club. Spanish Club Spanish students take time to relax trom their class work and smite at the birdief' German Club The members oi this German ciass look as though they realty enjoy their subject. Yew :fm Aw? Y, iggz gi Latin Club Here we see Latin students pianninq their annuat Roman banquet. F ren ch Club Parlez vous francais? These qiris are pian- ninq their Hdream' trips to France. t ll? OUR BOYS WILL SHINE Q Aa sin , S, - - Q A l TJ., F ff- -J Q - . J 1 ...M .,,, E.. 1 5. . ,.: , VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Row l: Donnfi Schumann, Ioyce Shellenberger, Sanrlra Wliannel Row Z: lvfi Imac lVlcKinlr'ty, Clrarrlette Billman, lofrnnn Oltrogqe, Bonnie Mixdort, Ianet Adams Cheering Wahawks on to Victory were the eight varsity cheerleaders. These peppy girls, led by captain lanet Adams, in White letter sweaters and pleated skirts, were al- ways on hand to cheer for the team whether in victory or in defeat. The tive sophomore cheerleaders were also essential factors in rousing the spirit for athletic events. SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS Betty Busby, Betty Acker, Margaret Kollcer, Margaret Cerka, Pat Edge Pep Club, organized just last year, worked closely with the cheerleaders in rooting for the teams. These girls Wore new shirts with WahaWk emblems and sat together for the games. Their attitude and spirit promoted better sportsmanship and feeling among the spectators. The pep club, shown iii their Wahawlc pep shirts, illustrate how effectively they can rouse the spirit at athletic events. ltnaai , L VARSITY CLUB 5' .1252 fi ugt. K ft. t Row 1: David Lawrence, Dell Bernstein, lim Sisson, Gary Hayes, lay Cohen, Damon Swanson, Weston Thomas, G-irry Bixby Row 2: Mr Bob Siddens tadviscri, Bill Ogle, Ronald Sturch, lack Curran, Russ Oleson, Darrell Conway, Tom Anderson, Boaer Vlfhite, Gene Luttrell, Mr. Donald Strahan tadvisorl Row 3: Bob Bitterly, Stephen Showers, Gordon Moser, Bob Avery, Bill Elliott, Dale FtuLon, Bob Larson, lim Young, Lyle Bachuy, Iim Rich Absent from picture: Vernon Buchan, Dennis Melchert VARSITY CL UB Gne ot the most active oi the numerous clubs at West this year was the Varsity Club. its members, those boys who earned a letter in any varsity sport, were kept busy with a full schedule. To earn money the boys sold hot dogs and cottee at home football games and sponsored the sale of Wahawlc seat cushions. They also held a paper drive to secure some- thina tor the new school. After outstanding performances in football, bas- ketball, and track, Dell Bernstein was elected Most Social events included a fun night, a dinner for members and their dates, and the annual banquet in honor of their parents. Not to be overlooked were the two initiations for new members. Gary Hayes and lay Cohen were presi- dents iirst and second semesters respectively. Mr. Bob Siddens and Mr. Donald Strahan were sponsors. Valuable Athlete. He is pictured beside the Captain of the County Basketball Championship Team, Dave plaque where his name will be placed with past Knott, proudly presents the trophy to the Student Senate president outstandina West Hiah sportsmen. Gary Hayes, representing the student body. VARSITY FOOTBALL Row 1: Domingo Iaramillo, Bob Brandhorst, lack Lane, R. I. Stemmerman, Paul Sisson, lim Young, Bill Miller, Weston Thomas, Rich Roberts, Vernon Buchan, Ray Davis Row 2: Mr. Don Blue fassistant coachl, Tom Anderson, lim Sisson, Bill Elliott, Garry Bixby, Gary Hayes, Dell Bern- stein, Bob Avery, Bob Wheeler, Larry Woodard, Mr. George Dutcher fhead coachl Row 3: Roger Smith, Craig Campbell, Gaylen Trasamar, Grove Garrison, Gayle Rarick, Ronald Sturch, Steve Turner, Toby Blantord, Craig Cooper, lim Cooney, Ftollie Gorman, Gene Horner Row 4: Stephen Showers ftrainerl, Dale BuLon Ctrainerl, Bernard Wilcox, Eugene Spears, Dick Sheets, Dave Morrison Don Aegerter, Douglas Baker, Bill Love ttrainerl, Dick Poe ttratnerl Absent irom picture: Clinton Dennis, Larry Klein, George Orth, Arlen Riggs, and Iohn Windolf VARSITY FOOTBALL The Wahawk gridiron team, coached by George Dutcher and Don Blue, completed its season with a l-8 record. Eight returning lettermen, only one of whom had been a regular previously, were on hand for the season's opening. A tough schedule and some rough breaks left the pigskin pushers often outscored but never outfought, however, the season was a suc- cess when measured in good sportsmanship and fair play. One of the highlights of the season was the trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, where the team played the state's mythical champions. Bob Brandhorst Was elected honorary captain by his team mates. VARSITY RECORD West Opponent Burlington ....... . . . 6 13 Lincoln, Nebraska . .. .. 7 27 Mason City ...... .. 19 20 Dubuque .. ... 13 l9 North Des Moines .... .... 2 0 27 Fort Dodge ........ . . 7 33 Ames ................... 41 20 Franklin, Cedar Rapids .... 19 20 East ..................... 18 27 FOOTBALL LETTERWINNERS Bob Avery Dell Bernstein Gary Bixby Bob Brandhorst Vernon Buchan Craig Cooper Bill Elliott Gary Hayes Bill Miller Richard Roberts lim Sisson Paul Sisson R. I. Stemmerman Weston Thomas Steve Turner Bob Wheeler Larry Woodard lim Young Dale PiuLon, athletic manager Avery is in the open again. Gridster Bob Wheeler is halted after a short gain. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL This year's sophomores finished with an impressive record of four wins and two ties. After tyinq the East Hiqh sophomores in the first game, they bounced back to defeat them 24-O in their next meeting. Coached by Sherman Tollefson and Bob Siddens, the boys showed fine spirit and should be a help to next year's Varsity squad. SOPHOMORE RECORD West Opponent East Sophomores . . . . 13 l3 Cedar Falls Reserves. . . . . . 13 13 T. C. High Reserves. .. .. 14 O Tripoli Varsity ....... . .. 27 14 St. Mary's Reserves. . . . . 40 6 East Sophomores . . . . . 27 O SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL Row 1: Reiman lirsa, Bill Cowell, Mervel Miller, Tom Purdon, Gary Todd, David Fecht, Dennis Sommer Row 2: Bob Siddens tassistant coachl, Conrad Gallme-yer, Gerry Gienqer, Max Boller, Bob Vrieze- laar, Tom Winder, Larry Moser, Sherman Tollefson tcoachl Row 3: Wesley Soderqien, Dick Carson, Ronald Kendall, Bill Humble, Craig Peffer, lim Golinvaux, Bob Benson, Delbert Rossberq Row 4: Don Porchet tmanaqerl, Bud Sauer, Dick Shields, George Swanson, Ierry Seaman, Iim Berry, Dave Solberg, Marvin Nissen Absent from picture: Ric Miller 'GUI' VARSITY BASKETBALL Row I: Gary Hayes, Paul Sisson, lim Young, Bob Brandenburg, Dell Bernstein, lim Berry Row 2: Glenn Strobridge fcoachl, Ierry Seaman, Bob Sauer, Dave Knott, Iohn Adix, lack Lane Row 3: Ronald Sturch, Don Roeder, Dick Poe tmanagerl, Dale RuLon fmanagerl. Bob Bitterly, Tom Anderson VARSITY BASKETBALL Our Wahawk cagers, coached by Glenn Strobridge, completed a very success- ful season with a 19-5 record. Iim Young, chosen captain of the team, broke two West High records, scoring a total of 380 points and hitting 50.4 per cent of his field shots. This year's team was the highest scoring in the history of West, a record only partially accredited to the new one-and-one free throw rule. The team is looking forward to another fine season next year when all but two of the varsity squad will be returning. VARSITY RECORD West Opponent Orange ....... .... 7 7 34 Waverly ......... . . . 60 La Porte City .... .... 8 6 46 East Des Moines . . . . . . 45 Waverly ....... .... 5 7 34 Marshalltown .... . . . 56 Cedar Falls . . . .... 52 45 Fort Dodge ....... . . . 70 Dubuque ---.--- --.- 5 4 71 East Des Moines . . . . . . 64 Marshalltown ..... .... 5 3 59 Mason City ....... . . . 65 North Des Moines .... .... 6 3 56 North Des Moines .... . . . 50 ECIST ....................... 43 47 Charles City ,,,.,, . . . 82 Franklin, Cedar Rapids ...... 69 59 T. C. High ........ . . . 75 Fort Dodge ................. 68 51 Newton ,,,, .,.......... 5 9 East ....................... 39 50 Roosevelt, Cedar Rapids ..... 65 47 DiSf1'iCf Mason City ................ 53 27 Cedar PC1113 ---- ---------- 5 0 BASKETBALL LETTERWINNERS Iohn Adix GCIIY Hayes Dell Bernstein Bob Sauer lim Berry PCI1.1l SiSSOI'1 Bob Brandenburg lim Young Get that rebound, West! Watch lim Younq -- he's a Biq jump for a little guy. record-breaker. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL SOPHOMORE RECORD West Opponent li the record ot this year's sophomore Waverly ....'-...'. '.l. 55 37 Wahawlcs is any indication oi what to ex- Cgdgr PC1115 ,.., 40 34 pect next year, West l-liqh will be a major Dubuque ........ . .... 67 47 thfggt tg gny gchggl jn thg- Stqtg, ECISi ....................... 26 These determined boys me lhfouqh to gf1Cl,Tk.1flt'f?'lfIl.llf1tlftl7'i I 1 I fi E5 5? win the County tournament for the tirst time Roosevelt, Cedar Rapids -'..- 6g 38 in the history ot West and would probably Wqverly ,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, 51 31 have remained undefeated it several oi them East Des Moines . . .... 7l 57 had not been promoted to the varsity squad. MCISOU CNY ----- ---- 5 l 45 Charles City .. .... 46 54 Newton ....., .... 5 4 48 SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Row 1: lim Berry, lerry Seaman, Steve Turner, David Vtfente, Bob Grappendori Row 2: lohn Wayne, Vtlayne lackson, Dean Eberly, George Swanson, Bob Vriezelatrr, David Lawrence Row 3: George Dutcher Ccoaclil, Howard Cohrt, Bill Cowell, Donn lvlattusch, Bob Wlieelrir, Dm: Porchet tmunaqerl, loe Myers tmanaaert Absent from picture: Gary Todd i , 2,9 'P -J .Q mf' . I N h . sc '- ,,., ' x j A .h - - ' 'T'-f if K I F 1 .WH 1 195 VARSITY WRESTLING Row 1: Larry Moser, Wally Dietz, Harold Clough, Gene Luttrell, Lawrence Clough, Tom Winder, Inn Running, Roh Siddens lcoacltl Row 2: Dollwert Rossliorq, Dtile fluff, lack Koelin, lim Tliarp, Gordon Moser, Dick Horner, Gaylen llllllfifllllfll' WRESTLING With a niininiurn of lettermen, Wests wres- tlers compiled a respectable record of eight wins and three losses. Competition was keen as 22 hoys competed in the eleven weight classes throughout the season. A very commendable performance was turned in by lack Koehn, who didn't become ci starter until the middle of the season but who went on to win the state championship in the 95fpound class. Larry Moser finished as runner-up in the 112-pound class at both the state and district tournaments. Gene Luttrell, though he failed to place in the state tournaments, won the district championship at 103. Lawrence Clough compiled an out- standing record of seven falls and two de- cisions in nine matches before he graduated at midterm. Eighteen boys competed on the reserve team, which won nine of ten meets. WRESTLING RECORD Cresco . . Clarion ........... North Des Moines .... Cedar Falls ....... Osage ...... Fort Dodge ..,.. East Waterloo . . . Newton ...... Eagle Grove East Des Moines . . . Wayzata, Minn. . . . West Opponent ...11 30 ...18 22 ...3O 10 ...23 19 ...25 16 ...29 16 ...15 20 ...24 17 ...24 15 ...28 9 ...25 14 Clianipion lack Koehn in Moser works for a Think fasi, Horner! acliori. fall, WRESTLING LETTERWINNERS Harold Clough Lawrence Clough Del Bossbera uses Wally Dietz his head. Dick Horner Dale Huff lack Koehn Gene Lutirell Gordon Moser Larry Moser Delbert Bossberq lim ThCIfp Stale representa- tives, lack Koehn, Larry Moser, and TOIT1 VVvl1'1Cl9I Gene Luttrell, con- fer with Coach Sid- dens before the meet. Gaylen Trasaniar RESERVE WRESTLING Row 1: lohn Sell, Garry Bixby, Louis Schnur, Gerry Gienqer, Grove Garrison, Bob Merleld, lor. Hansen, Bob Landau, Ierry Einwalter Row 2: Allen Koch, Max Boller, Larry Ross, David Fecht, Craig Cooper, Delaine McCliosney, Mervffl Miller, Hank Beulinq, Bob Siddens Ccoachl Bow 3: Dick Carson imanaaerl, Gene Reed lrnanaqerl, Bob Keiper, Tom Purdon, Dominqo Iararnillci, R. I. Stemmerrnan, Gary Mendon, Toby Blanforcl, Siephen Showers fmanaqerl, Bill Love lnianaqezl Absent hom piciurez Albert Simcox, Bill Miller 77 Xxx VARSITY BASEBALL How 1: Euqc-ne Spears Cmanaqerl, Tom Anderson, Bob Bitterly, Glen Hansen, Gordon Elbert, Mr, Fred Larson tcoachl Row 2: Frank Schaefer, Gene Hoea, lay Cohen, lerry Martin, Lyle Rachuy. Bob Avery, Don Reeder Row 3: lohn '-Nindolf, latin Beem, Bob Wheeler, Bob Sauer, lack Lane, Bob Keiper How 4: Iolin Adix, Craiq Cooper, Gordon Moser, Bob Merfeld, Dove Knott Absent from picture: Dean Eherly, Bob Grappendorf, lim Schotter, lerry Seaman, Steve Turner, and Larry Woodard VARSITY BASEBALL Eiaht returninq lettermen formed the nucleus of the West l953 baseball team. The boys, hampered by cold and wet weather, qot a late start in competitive play. Early in the season the diamondmen lost their chance to compete in Bia Six Con- ference in an East-West aame which they lost 7-2. West defeated their first four opposing 1- Ginn llansen liurls a fast one. vw , '51 ff , , 2-. -If kvmrrr ' . PK . 'HC' . teams and later met Mason City, St. Mary's, Waverly, Charles City, Dilce, Hudson, and participated in the state series. Three games were played with East under liqhts. Coach Zebe Larson completed his eleventh year as Wahawlc baseball coach with a favorable record. Ready to relieve. Looks like a good infield combination. Wahawks lim Schotter M ' ' and lay Cohen demone strate personal special- ties for the camera, SOPHOMORE BASEBALL Starting out the season with Wins over the East High sophomores and Sacred Heart varsity, the sophomore baseball team showed great promise for a successful year. At midseason, the team, coached by George Dutcher, lost some of its players to varsity action. First baseman Lyle Rachuy displays excellent batting form. I I sl ,M - X q SOPHOMORE BASEBALL Row 1: lim Berry, Richard Schmitz, Tom Purdon, Larry Moser, Bob Grappendorf Row 2: Kent Van Schoyck, Errol Brown, Steve Peterson, lerry Seaman, Dick lohnson Row 3: Steve Turner, Dion Welch, Dean Eberly, Dennis Sommer, Mr. George Dutcher fcoachi Row 4: Ioe Myers fmanaqerl, Lee Shaffer, lack Crowe, Gary Thompson, Dave Solberg Absent from picture: Loran Simpson TRACK Row 1: May Ftollf-r, hill lflliott, tirrnfg Carnplvell, Bolt Larson, Ronald Starch, lack Curran, Darrell Conway, Kelvin Moel- ler, lolin lrVc1ynf1, Gene l.uttrf-ll Row 2: Mr. Lyle Anflf-rson f-sorxclil, Conrfrd Gallmoyer, Heirnan lirsa, Roqer Smith, lim Younq, Paul Sisson, lirn llismttn, Inn fffioney, Dell Bvrstnin, Gary Hayes, Mr. Don Blue lassistant cotrchl Row 3: Hurt Millfr, Dick Cfirson, Dellmrt Rosslvem, Lyle Hutchins, Howard Cohrt, Howard Elilort, Gerry Gienaer, Gary 'l'iwltl, 'l'rrrn Vtlinrier How 4: C41-riff ltr-oft, Holi Conway, Larry Ross, Ronnie Ziegler, Dale l'iuLon, lim Beinke, lim Wheeler, Bill Love Absent from picture: Harold Allen, Garry Bixhy, David Fecht, Wayno lackson, Mc-rvel Miller, G-ryle Rarick, Alliert filI'I1I'OX, li, l. Str-rnrnorrnrrn, Gaylen Trasarriar, Boll VI'1G?ZL3lCIGf THA CK With twelve returnina letter winners, the West cindermen had a successful 1953 season in track and lield competition. The first victory ot the year came in a triangular Win over East Waterloo and Duhuque which was followed by another victory over East. State indoor and outdoor meets, the Comet Relays, the T. C. Relays, and the renowned Drake Relays made up the schedule tor the remainder ot the season. The close of the season came with a fine record which the thinclads had reason to remember with pride. Curran cscrptures lirst. l.et's qo another round, fellows. Wm. ' Dnll Fxcssbsrq up and over! Stutch flilrs thmuqh the' 1 with lllf' tuelulffst ral cfclsr. A rettcrsl tsss lfy WGiqhtmf1n hm Yr-unq. Dell Bernstein does his shore tm G relay triumph. Paul Sisscn Clears cnotltm' llczw lnqh was that one hurdle in his rcrcsv to the finish Larson? line. GOLF Left to right: Hitt Smoker, lint Xltfetvcr, Bill Cale, Don Porchet, lohn Bryant, Bob Brandenhura, Stephen Showers, lim Aliflfitsfzti, Nftltllfltt Scott, Hwnald llaecker, David Lawrence, Mr. Don Narvesoti tcoachl Anil l1fW Ihr- walk lfttfllllfft, l..V'7tUI'INfIIl Duff Law- rence watches his chip shot, ,Q GOLF Coach Don Narveson had only two returning letter- men, Steve Showers and Duff Lawrence, to defend the record ot last year's qolt squad. The team corn- peted with Manchester, East Waterloo, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Franklin, CR., and in Big Six and state meets to close its season with a successful record. Whose approach Out ot the sand and will lie nearer the on to the green. pin? TENNIS Row 1: Charles Solberg, Dick Lynes Row 2: Roger Robinson, lack Crowe, lim Rich, Dick Barck, Dick Poe, Bernard Wilcox, Damon Swanson, Miss Doris lensen Ccoachl Absent from picture: Larry Crowe and Don Holder TENNIS Netmen began practice at the new Byrnes Park courts faced with a full season. The first meet was a triangular with East Waterloo and Dubuque, which West won, and later in the season they met Independence, East Waterloo, Dubuque, Grinnell, Mason City, and competed in Big Six, district, and state meets. Miss Doris Iensen completed her second year as Wahawk tennis coach with an excellent record. The tennis squad listens as Miss Roger Robinson takes time to practice his technique. Iensen gives instructions. I x 1' Iim Rich is caught in the act oi returning the ball. j-uL RIFLE TEAM The West Hiqh Rifle Team elected the following officers for the l952-53 season: Philip Miller, presidentg Russell Ole' son, vice-president: Bill Gale, secretary: and Larry Crowe, treasurer. Mr. Willis Haugen was sponsor. A total of nineteen matches was tired durina the season, four of which were national matches promoted hy the Na- tional Rifle Association. The tearn finished in the upper quarter of division B. Letterwinners were Lee ARCHERY Adler, fohn Bonner, Larry Crowe, lim Grannemen, Ed- win facobs, Philip Miller, Bill Row 1: Mr. fit-rrrfirrl f'fyr1s'rzrrr-- twrtrrvirl, fftr:'l1 Mafiirister, Ronald Caqley, Phillip lffrrlwr, fir-tin l'lir:r1'v', l7alf- ftiiff Rgw 23 tktmk flflrrifrtf 1, ftrll Swwwrxrt, Donn Mrrttrrscli, Larry Crowe, lack Crowe, t:.,yi,.,, 1',,,,,r,,,,,,r Ogle, Russell Gleson, and Absent from picture: Don flrnrl Norman Sharar. The Archery Club, defendina champion of the National Archery Tournament, was coached by lVfr. Bernard Byestone. fts qoals were club championships in taraet and field shooting which are awarded each sprinq. RIFLE TEAM Row 1: f,-if Arllf'-r, Larry Crowe, Russ Olescfn, Phillip Miller, Bill Oqle, Dick Mal-:inster Row 2: Mr. Willis' ffrrritritiri, Bill Stewart, Rcliert Trowlsridqc, farnrvs Gronneman, Edwin facofws, Vv'csley Soderqreri, Frank flr'l1r1r'frrf How 3: Ifrfl: Crowe, Norman Sharar, Larry Clson, Monte Castle, fofin Bonner, Ronald foils Absent from picture: Frank Kempl, Charley Lyncli SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Row 1: ludy O'Donnell, Sally Miller, Sandra Guernsey, Sharon Guernsey, Mabryn McClelland, lane Bender, Donna Schumann Row 2: Margaret Kolker, Barbara Brown, Denise Dennis, Kathryn Werner, Aline Grove, Sandra Nipper, Audrey Warren S YN CHRONIZED SWIMMING Grace and rhythm have been introduced into senior high swimming this year through the newly organized synchronized swimming group. The thirteen girls, under the direction oi Miss Iensen, spent a lot of after-school hours preparing for their swimminig show, Cal- endar Splashesf' In order to quality tor membership to this group, the girls had to be advanced swim- mers and had to have a willingness to co- operate with the group. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION G. A. A. Girls' Athletic Association, headed by Beverly Perkins and sponsored by Miss Doris lensen, aimed for more sports interest on the part oi Wahawk girls. Among its various activities were basket- ball, golf, bowling, tennis, and volleyball. Highlighting its busy year was a series of basketball games between the six teams. Another major activity was a volleyball tournament. In the social line the forty members held a picnic at Byrnes Park. Row 1: Miss Doris Iensen ladvisorl, Kathleen Morrow, Carol Gibson, Ruth McCord, Beverly Perkins, Shirley Miller, ludy l-loyer, Sandra Whannel Row 2: loyce Kottman, Donna Saylor, Annette Staudt, Evangeline Payton, Betty Meeker, Sharon McCreedy, Carol Dumpman, Ioyce Shellenberger, Roberty Kenny, Martha Addington, Mabryn McClelland, Arlene Forbes Row 3: Shirley Warrens, Marilyn Murray, Dorothy Switzer, Roberta Nelson, Kathryn Werner, Sandra Nipper, Lucretia Shirley, Lila Ouackenbush, Marlene Terpstra, Mavis Hopper, Florence Lehman, Martha Schultz, Myrna Diggins Row 4: loy Christensen, Della Cameron, Mary Quackenbush, Ioyce Murray, Norma Padden, Gloria Strom, Sylvia Webbeking, Carol Cook, loanne Heichel, Maxine Neubauer, Carol Henning, Carolyn Holmes Row 5: Sandra Winburn, Charlotte Peterson, Eva Kay Rutledge, Yvonne Terhark, Pat Magee, Lois Anderson, LuAnne Larson, Shirley Jacobsen, Marilyn Young, Audrey Warren, IoAnn Walden, Sue Raecker, Shirley Faye Absent from picture: Sandra Barnes, Iudy Fisher, Luanne Hartman, Iune Moore, Carrol Westerfield - . 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Looks as if we're in for an excellent semester under those fine officers. -Football team got a big send-off for Lincoln, Nebraska, -Moonlight dance honoring the sophomores was a huge success and lot of fun. -Twenty-fifth annual Homecoming. lt was fun seeing familiar faces and entertaining past Hsquaws and chiefs. Picture day. Smile at the birdie Y- these go in the annual. Band toured to Fort Dodge. A bushel of apples and a gallon of root beer and pandenionium in the back of the bus. No matter who the villain was, he influenced everyone to buy an annual in the big kick-off assembly presented by the WAHAWK staff. Varsity Club initiation. Grab your ankles, boys. Those paddles are going to hurt. Opening night for Father of the Bride. And then the great Wiener roast at Beem's for the entire cast. - ln a straw election we elected Eisenhower and Nixon. 7 - East-West clash -- Y Oh well, the game was bet- 26 11 12 17 ter than the score, and besides the mums were beautiful. - Thanksgiving vacation-hurrah for the turkey! - Mr. Iohnson's birthday, and some thoughtful chemists made him a real cake with candles. f3l of them.t -East-West basketball game. -Christmas program. All the Work was worth the time when the Hallelujah Chorus filled the auditorium for the last time. iary December 19-Vacation again! The nicest part of school. Merry Christmas, gang. December 29-Varsity Club banquet. Ummm-those de- licious trench fried onions! Icmucrry 5-Back to class to note the new attire oi Santas little iavorites. Icmuary 8-Lullaby Follies presented to students. Icmucrry 21-Semester tests. Gosh, how could I forget so much? Icmucrry 26-Beginning of new semester. Well, seniors, this is it. Eighteen more weeks. That's all. February 2-4-Speech iinals were held among Wahawk speakers to see who would represent West. February 12-An Evening with Music, annual concert. February 28-lack Koehn is state champ. Pretty big title ior March 9 - March 10 - March 20 - April April April April April April May May Iune 2- such a little guy. Report cards again. Some good-others? There must have been some mistake. Award assembly for wrestlers, basketball players, cheerleaders, riilemen, and trainers. Aren't they proud oi those new W's? First Variety show rehearsal with complete cast. Looks like a tremendous show is in the oiiing. 3-7 - Easter spring vacation. 6 - Dress rehearsals oi variety show. 9. 10. 11-Rhythm and Rhyme in West High Time. Sho Tyme was a tremendous success. 16-18 - Shenandoah speech contest. Some iun, eh gang? 21- Music department banquet at Ti-Pi-Tin Inn. 24-25-Drake Relays. West broke two recordseshot- put, and mile relay. 15-lunior-Senior Prom. The band, the night, your date - something you'll never iorget. 31 -Baccalaureate- The last time in West's auditorium tor the seniors. Commencement- The day we've waited ior. And we only hope underclassmen will think oi us when singing From our halls still echo footsteps, oi Alumni true . . . sn 1 ,N S Q. Na 4 , wi' ffx, ,V iq ' 'c . ! . lg -f. I' 'Z Y l 5 3 V Q l I M3 , Y U nfs ehriotmcw Qprogram The Christmas spirit was extended on Decem- ber 17 and l8 when the two-hundred twenty Voices ot the combined junior and senior high chorus, directed by Marvin Easter, and the or- chestra, under the direction of Richard Baker, presented the annual Christmas program of music. Traditional bell ringers and candle- lighting opened the program along with a newly organized brass choir. Scripture reading added to the beauty of the scene. Vocal solos included Oh, Holy Night, Craig Campelly Beautiful Savior, Kay Corsong Ave Maria, Marlin McCann, As Lately We Vlfatched, lanet Neidt. Closing the program was another traditional number, the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel s Messiah, BELL RINGERS Row 1: Sue Raecker, Luanne Hartman, Darlene Lohmeyer Row 2: lane Rowe, Ruth McCord Row 3: Roberta Kenny, Karen Wylie, Beverly Penning Row 4: Iva lane McKinley, Shirley McChesney READERS Carol Gibson, Damon Swanson, Marion Aukes, lack Koehn, Kim McElhose, Dick Poe BRASS CHOIR Lyle Rachuy, Dennis Melchert, Bruce Miller, Wesley Ben- trude, Roger Lane, Dave Knott, Gary Yarrington Absent from picture: Roger Thompson LULLABY FQLLIES Wlion Priscilla Perse- piione loll asleep in the woods on lanuary 8, l9f53, slie dreamed up 'ii sparkling dance assem- lily, Lullaby Follies. Priscilla weni lor a walk, and, growing tired, she decided to iake a nap. Her dream included evorvihinq ll :vo you over lived in an imaginary world? Here wr :if-ri Prisfilla, alias Connie Hass, enqrossed in ilie paaos vi lier lirvorilc nursery rhyme lioolc as slip sets ilifi sm-iw iii Lullaluy Follies. from a qlowworni io paper dolls and a red waqon The proqrani, spon- sored by Terpsichorea, Pavlovians, and the airls' and boys' iaplines, was one of this year's most popular assem- plies. Hui wliixi lwivi vvf- llf'Ii'? l!'s fx liieiiflly alrwwworin io play Every liille airl plays Willi paper dolls, and Prisrilla is no willi l'ii:ar'illfi. l,'l'lIl ii ilzs iiily -'1 lllfifllil, our 'l'f-ips qiils f'Xl'!f'llilUIi. l'lf'r-i Wu liavv .1 wlirle siiiiia ui 1-Wal uve ':lv-- an f-ww-ll'-iii i-fiifliiifiii ai VI ffiirtliy lunff. dollios wliirli slie lias iusi linislied Cuilina. lmifilz fx! Ili-I iwaf Vliuif so Lil-ii giv 'l'uni- Gals who appear Tlio movies vvlucli a liillo qirl attends are often Vilali Disney In liili min our li--:fiiiif-'s fire-aims. lla ywii siippiiso Prisvilla oriqinals l'ui noi ilicise oi Priscillas Clioiro Slip likes ilie wuulfl l:lc N ifw iliriiiw- wiiii rzciiiil f,I iii-fni? wild ww-sir-rns slairinq ilie real wild NVosi Cowqirls. 92 ASSEMBLIES Dr. No-Yong Park, speaking to the Pruth Mcljarlin, radio and concert students in an inspiring address ot tenai, accompanied by Miss Sarah the Far East, gave everyone much Hedrick, provided lop vocal enter- faod for thought, tainment, Mr. Emil Liers enlightened the student body Terry Golden and his wife brought song and dance on the life and habits of the otter and en- in true ballad style. Student participation in square tertained us by actually showing his two dancing and ballad singing made the program un' trained Otters. usually pleasing and entertaining to the student body. An excellent musical trio, sponsored by the University cf Magrum, master of magic, surprised Paul Sisson and Steve Minnesota, entertained us with soprano and tenor solos as Showers with some of his mystifying feats. well as some piano numbers. SHO Theres No Business Like Show Business, arid Wrist Hiqh stiif doiits proved it with their N53 Variety show, Slio-'lllyiiief' Iii a doliqhttiil atiiiosrthere ot Rhythm arid rhyme iii Wesst High time, the Vlfahawks played to tour Capacity audi' ences. The swing hand, which played a large part iii iiialciriq the show a success, oiitertairied the patrons with snappy times si1Ch as St Louis Blues March, arid Southern Fried. Triimf peter Gary Yarriiiigtoii, aptly called The Yoiiiiyl Mali with the Horn, was a hit iii his owii riaht. Siiiqiiiig their way to tho top with lt's ci Grand Night tor Siriaiiiaf' Louisiana lrlayridefl arid Sweet Sixtowiiu wore the Harmorieers, tho itowlyforaaii- izod hoys' Chorus. Danciiia made up a larae part oi the show, with Torpsi- chczroa, two hoys' arid six qirls' tapliries taliiiiig tho lead. The Plippa1ii ljlapriers' scored a hit with their versioii ot the Uharlesf toii. tlhose boys should have TYNE lived in the 'Ttoarina Twen- tiesl D Gn the tnore classical side, there were three excellent ballet dances, the sophisticated Hlazz Leqatof' by Claudia Wil- liarns, perhaps the inost unf usual. Strictly for the birds were the tour woody woodpeckers, one ot the pe-ppiest aroups ot the show, while The Gld Gray Mare, rnystiliecl the iarnier with tricky dance steps. The dance instructors scored a hit in their version oi the Hlohnson Rag, which took the breath ot the audience land the band? Giving the Devil, Gary Hayes, a rouah tirne was Angel, lva lane McKinley, in the clever act Satan Takes a Holiday. lay Cohen and Dick Lukes tickled audiences' funny bonesf' with some clown antics, and also along the hurnorous line was Merieni Scholls oriq- inal reading, Ch, lohnnyf' lfrorn the tirst rouah plans to the iinal curtain, it was lots of hard work and lots more fun, but all participants were as- sured that Theres No Business Like Show Business. T OPENING Lt NE WALK IN' MY BABY SHO-TYNE SUEETHEART ONCE IN LOVE LJITH AMY MELUDEERS TEMPU TEASER5 ,,5,g3fc:m, Q '42 MISTER TAP TCH: Tim Qs 4-,jg ,413 .15 gf, 9111? SKATERS' WALTZ +5 na SHEET GEDRGIA BRULJN 96 IG J M CLULJNS I'M IN TH OOD FU LOVE D A1N d5g A LA OLYMPICS BLUE ya GUNS DEVN. AND THE ANG- EL.fi :rfxzz LE eATO 2 OH, JOHNNY emorieo os your part in ca great play review of earning Jffracfiono . . . .. The Long Anticipated NEW WEST HIGH SCHOOL An approximate 33,500,000 project Coming to Baltimore Street and Ridgeway Avenue Under the direction of the W'aterloo Board ot Education and supervision of M. B. Cleveland, Architect SPECIAL FEATURES Little Theater Homemalcing Suite Student Boom Administrative Suite Art Department Study Hall-Library combination Science Laboratories 30 to 40 regular classrooms ADDITIONAL FEATURES Shop Building Auditorium and Gym Watch for opening dcrte! ere are pages where my friends may write, Recalling the fun it's been - In future years as I read these words, I'1l smile and say, Remember when Y, 1 .f . ' A ' I 1 f 'LQ' , . I I I ' l f . 5 B X , , H ' '5 ,w 4 Yu N W . 1 a X 1 . lr. L 1 I uf w . i u w 'l' W , i 'iwwl - ' 4-1- -,JE L N IL H 71 Inu, 1 5 MN H 1 u 1 u V n 4 D. ., ' 1. r n -n- x , , n'-- ,wx g u 1 Li' uh ,fm IL! 5 .mtl 'r .v .lz G df' E ll M Aw nw fl '1 Fc v ,xl W T , m 'H ff M 1 9 ,Vf f'4f..,:f'f M 'M wg . .aseyxgiq ...Zan Q R1 -L.. X xg? 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