West Allis High School - Wamago Yearbook (West Allis, WI)

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A Hiatnriml Emma nf the Cillaw nf tlg Time-September 7, 1915, to June 24, 1919. PROLOGUE Eight thirty. Main Room. Morning of September seventh, Nineteen Hun- dred and Fifteen. Above the hum and confusion of the upper classmen greeting one another, Mr. German could be heard at the Main Room desk tinkling his little bell. Gradually the hum of voices ceased; nothing could be heard but the excited gasps of the awed Freshmen. A preliminary cough and wordse-words in a deep voice ever falling upon their ears. A blur of duties, privileges and pleasures extending through the limitless period of four years was being unrolled before them. The bell clanged-the upper classmen confidently made their way through the well known corridors, and the dazed Freshmen followed at their heels. Curtain. Act 1. Scene 1. Main Room. Some weeks later. A Freshman class meeting was being held. With disregard of Roberts Rules of Order, names for various officers were shouted. Apparently one name rose above the others and LoeBilly Pryor became the president of the class. Scene 2. Kindergarten Room and Lower Corridor. The patronizing Seniors were playing the role of hosts, while the Freshmen thrilled to the call of iiRuth and Jacobft At last came the welcome summons to refreshments. Milk!eWafers!eAn insult time alone-or was it timely ice cream-served to banish. At eleven otclock, tired, alone-eor otherwise-they plodded home. Who would have thought from that youthful throng Elinor Shafer would bring them the honor of fourth place in the Declamatory Contest! Act II. Street Scene Around the High School. The neighbors, peering from their windows, beheld an endless stream of sophomores, strolling two by two. Heading that train of daily strollers, Billy Pryor the president for the second year, walked with his Lady Fair. Tim Couch. the latest addition to the class, readily fell in line. i One noon the inquisitive neighbors noticed that a small light haired girl was the center of attraction, and m although some wondered the cause, the majority realized that this particular girl, Ida Page, had the night before won an honor very unusual for one so young. She had carried away the first prize in the Declamatory Contest. Page Twenty-three

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Swainr 011mm $$an OON the years of patient waiting, Coming to an end, at last, . Will bring the coveted word Nineteen Nineteen Senior Class! A- VE tY hour will bring us nearer To that glorious final day, When wetll leave the stuffy classrooms Where we used to work and play. 0 more notebooks nor report cards, No more civics work to do; No more call-downs in the office, No more back work for review. 3'! F we think of all the study And the worries we went through, Queer it seems that wetre still living, Seems too much for just a few! H, but still it is pleasure, Just to think of days long past- . Reminicenees we treasure, Of the grand, old Senior Class. - EALLY, though, as we look backwards ?RDOWH the long, long trail we came, Seems as though wetd like to travel, J ust once more upon the same. 0 we wait the coming summons, Feeling sorry itis so near: Every one of us would like to Stay for just another year. Page Twenty-two

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Act III. The Junior Prom. V The Prom! The long looked for Junior Prom! It was eight thirty and the crowd was forming in line for the grand march. The honorable principal and his wife took their place in the lead, and Tim Couch, the capable president of the Class took his place next in line. Every now and then a prominent figure starts forth; such as George Koresh, who had recently won honors in a contest at White- water, writing ninety-nine percent accuracy in shorthand and typewriting, and LaVerne Elleson who, with her interpretation of Miss Gibbie Gault, won second place in the deelamatory contest. It was a great success, this Junior Prom, and signitiml the pep and Vivaeity of the class of 49. Act. IV. Scene 1. Senior Assembly. A class meeting. Could these sophistocated, dignified seniors, following strictly the Rules of Order sit down for such a 111eeting be the self same persons, Who, four years ago, carried their monthly gatherings with such fury? Impossible as it may seem, there before us were the same faces, though more mature. One by one the Seniors rose to their feet, addressed the Chair, and suggested members of their class for the ofnee of president. After a session of quiet voting, Russell Davidson was chosen to be honored with the title of ttSenior Class President? A motion was made for adjournment and discussion ceased. Scene 2. Aetorts Quarters. A new but important club had been formed in the High School called the Aethrts Club. It was composed of the Senior Stock Company with its repertoire of Mrs. Busbyts Pink Tea? ttThe Heart of a Shamrocktt and itManoeuvres of Jane? Scene 3. Comemncement. Main ltoom. June twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and nineteen. The hall was filled with parents, relatives and friends of those who were leav- ing the haunts of the past four years, and about to take their places in the world of men and women. A hush fell over the audience as Ida Page stepped forward to deliver her Salutatory address. She as well as Vivian Markussen, the Valedictorian, had time and again distinguished herself as one of the most talented members of the class. And then, one by one these seniors received their reward of hardships overcome and difficulties mastered-their diploma. EPI LOGUE mllhe Moving Finger writes, and having writ Moves on, nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it? Curtain. JANICE CANNON. Page Tewenty-four