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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1930 volume:

1 r VV H I T .; STAR dSli I 300 ¥ ' «iimiiiiii .11)1 lai C KS w v!y ; 4G iy« y K Xwf ? ? . t 2 . 4 , ? jZ Progress, — i it ' theme oj immorials of time, O ' erfiowerini; disaster and strife. Progress, — in science, in laxr, in rhyme, Progress in visdom of life. — Lorraine Oestrelch orcAvor J 1 he graduates ol the CLiss ol 19. ' 0 march onwartl. 1 he step becomes Iirmer ano the march more regiuar as each stiuient, approaching the voca- tional s■orh , recognizes the support ol tlie coliunns ahead and the couimns heliind. V ontent ±c aee ocenes X acuity Oeiiior.s (classes Orgaiiizatiojis Atliletics Activities J-Jedicatioii J- o xrogress, tnat ])]ia.sc w nicn was one ol tiic greatest lactors in our career at tne W est Allis riigli Ocliool, we, tne class ol 1930, dedicate tins year-nook. AS WE ENTERED VN ' llKKi: W ' l: I.INCIKl II MAIN OiriCE IKOHIIV CASE ' OC)n WORKING DEPARTMENT ART DEPARTMENT nr Ki; M SWIMMINC; POOL GYMNASICM •a ro oO TO THE EAST T. J. JONES Progress. Its Advantages to the Youth of Today THIS is an Age of Progress in Western civ- ilization. The Orient lives and moves and has its being much as it did three thousand years ago except where inHuenced by the civilization of the Occident. The great strides in Western civilization have been made in the past century or the last century and a half or almost within the memory of men now living. The distinctive PROGRESS in our civiliza- tion has been a material one. Man ' s knowledge of applied science has transformed our modes of living, our means of communication, our trans- portation, our agricultural and industrial pro- cesses into realms undreamed of even b the sages of a hundred vears ago. What is meant by PROGRESS in the field of religion, of government, in education, in in- dustray? Let us say that it is an adxance toward better or ideal knowledge or condition or that conceived of as better and tends to in- crease human happiness. Herbert Spencer ad- vances the theory that it is a change of the simple into the complex bv successive differentia- tions. Think of PROCURESS as thus defined ill the de elopment of the earth, of the life on its surface, of society, of government, of lan- guage, of science, of industry, of commerce. What tremendous PROGRESS these changes have brought. Vhat comfort and happiness have added to human existence! Vhat lessening of human toil and poverty ! Surely the dawn of the millemuum is here. I ife has never been richer. The world has iie er w R. (). WEST Progress are li ing today in an age when progress is rapid and impressive. Almost every day brings forth startling discov- eries and inventions. Never before has the out- look for still further progress been so promising as it is for the students of the present. It must be remembered, however, that progress is not inevitable, not voluntary. Progress results from intelligent effort and hard work. The progre.ss in this ear-book from its inception to its completion is the result of many patient hours, as the staff well knows. The progress which most of us experience is steady and constant, rather than spasmodic and sensational. For example, we begin a high school course. Steady progress over a period of ears is required before the achievmnt is com- lilete. But this stead ' and constant and prosaic progress is familiar to all graduates. School is very much like life; and life is very iinich like school. R. O. VEST, Principal. (Continued from colmnn 1) been better. It is a time when man can live and rejoice. Think of the thousands who are succeeding in the world whose success was made possible by modern PROCtRESS. In no other era in the world ' s history have there been so many oppor- tunities for success and happiness. Never give up; there are chances and changes. Helping the hopeful, a hundred to one. And, through the chaos, high wisdom arranges E er success, if you ' ll only hold nn. ' T. J. JONES, Superintendent 17 MR. H. B. NASH MR. V H. STONE Department of Educational Research THIS department is now in its tenth year. It operates in our high school and its ac- tivities are in harmony with what is being attempted in our other schools. The work may be briefly divided as follows : 1. More accurate measurement of pupil ' s achieve- ment. a. Development of a fairer and more accu- rate marking scheme. b. Direction of teachers in the construction of objective measures of the work done by their pupils. 2. Educational guidance. a. Pupils in junior high school are assigned to classes where they can best profit by the work given. b. In senior high school classes are not so arranged . Teachers are provided with the information whereby the classroom work can be adapted to the needs of the individual. c. Case studies are made in co-operation with principal and teacher. 3. Maintenance of high standards. a. All classes doing the same work receive the same final objective test. b. Standard tests are given in all subjects from time to time. This compares the work of our pupils with the work of pupils in the rest of the country. 4. Direction of Curriculum in terms of modern educational needs. This project obtains directions and unit} ' through this department. Vocational Guidance Work VOCATIONAL Guidance work was begun five years ago when a faculty committee was appointed to make a report of the problem. This committee studied the matter and made a report to the superintendent of schools for establishing a department to aid pupils in the selection of, preparation for, and progress in life occupations. The ' also recommended that cer- tain things be immediately started and others left to be later adopted until eventually a com- plete system would be adopted in the West Allis school system. At present, the following activities are being carried on : first, one home room period each week is given to discussions ; second, the senior class holds a life career dinner each spring, to which men and women from various occupations counsel with seniors concerning their future ca- reers ; third, several auditorium programs have been given; fourth, the office of the vocational counsellor has been open to all students for pri- vate conferences. This has done wonders for the students. They are choosing major studies with a view to the future. X ' ocational Guidance is still in its growing stage, but progress is being made with the co- operation of the faculty and the students. Ibis past year, vocational guidance note books, to be used by pupils in looking forward to their chosen occupations, were sold by the book store. 18 HELEN MOSS ALICE iL SOX FLORENCE LIGHT Art Department ABO ' or girl must be prepared to meet life as he finds it when he has finished his edu- cation. Education must inculcate in him ideals and habits which will make him a worthy citizen. Art brings out the better part of a person. The art that is the beaut of living is an apprecia- tion and broader knowledge of art itself. Art exerts a beneficial eflfect on our physical, mental, and spiritual life by stimulating high ideals, and encouraging a more beautiful living. It is for the majority and not the minority of people, and it should enter all phases of our life. The work in design trains one to give a tan- gible and definite expression to an idea. It gives practice in ordinary arrangement, which carries over into habits and methods of correct li ing. Commercial design trains for neatness, accur- acy, concentration, originality, directness, and hu- man knowledge of emotions. The unit of art appreciation develops observa- tion, appreciation, memory, and desire to learn, knowledge of industrial processes and a more sympathetic appreciation of mankind. Our art department is adapting itself to meet the needs of the students. Our curriculum is rich in material and offers a variety of courses and activities in art. The following courses are offered with art his- tory and art appreciation parallel to all courses. Course I. Fine and Applied Arts — 5 semes- ters. Course II. Commercial Art — I- semesters. Course III. Craft — 4 semesters. Course IV. Costume Design — 2 semesters. Course v. House Planning and Furnishing — 2 semesters. Course ' I. Stage Craft — 1 semester. Art is an elective subject in the senior high school and students are required to devote two periods a day to it to receive a full credit. The Art classes are open to all students. Ex- ceptional talent is not required, only a desire and willingness to learn. Aside from regular class work the students participate in other work such as posters for school activities, stage settings, decorations for school events, and illustrations for the IFamago. The art department is helping the art stu- dents to become skilled in the technical side and is forming a background for better living. 19 FRED R. BUSH LILLIAN LAWSON AUDRA rniLLirs MAUD DIXSMORE English Department THE English course of the high school is divided into three general headings. These are language, literature, and special activities. These three divisions are .so related that the aim of the English department is to organize the entire six years course to the end that it may be one united whole. The language division has to do with the cor- rect scientific structure and use of English ; litera- ture is the idealistic channel in which one b: ' - comes influenced by the thoughts and actions of thinkers; and in division three, special activities, comes the opportunity for the development of personal abilities. The language course takes in the junior h gh .school. At the end of 9A the student is prepared for an advanced course in the oral and written use of his own language. The language work is perfected in the remaining three years. . L RTHA NEPRUD A. K. PIERCE ELIZABETH .McDONALl) ALLEN BlSin 20 VIRGINIA WHEELER JUIIX E. NVE -MRS. IDA DOERFER Literature is taken up in the junior high school and the first semester of the senior high school, while the first two years of the senior high school are al;o devoted to special activities relating to general language and literature. During lOA the emphasis is placed on an ap- preciation of newspaper and magazine work. The latter half of lOA is devoted to biography and essay. In 11 B the special fields are poetry, the novel, and the short story. 11 A is the period of drill on systematic and scientific research into problems that present themselves, debate and formal discussion. This is a period devoted to how to study. The twelfth ear is the climax of the course. The general theme is the literature of England and America paralleled by the political, social. and cultural histories of the English sp: aking race. There is a public speaking program calling for training and activity in the subject one da each week during the senior high school. junior High students recei e librar - instruc- tion one week in each semester. 1 he English department is one of the most efficient departments for its field of study is a aried one and interesting. Since English is a college requirement, and also a high school requirement, all pupils are actively engaged in the work. A most interesting part of the English work is the public speaking period once a week, con- ducted by Mr. John E. Nye. This training is one of exceptional worthiness, for it gives to the inipil a lesson on self ex pression. This training leads also to a dramatic part of forensic work. Journalism is also a well liked field, for it brings the pupils in close connection with the newspaper and e er day happenings. From this work pupils learn how papers are edited and how news is gathered, and the working of a news- paper ofiice and print shop. Trips are also taken to large ne spaper firms. 21 PAUL BAST HELEN JOHNSON CORNELIA GEBHART Social Studies Department IN this departnu-nt we are trying to make the students understand what the march of time and progress of events has made possible on this earth of ours and get them acquainted with the past. The keen human being learns from the mistakes of others. The one to whom knowledge means very little very often makes the same mis- takes over and over again, so why not learn from the past, through history, and avoid making man ' mistakes ? The course which extends through the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades introduces pupils to the chief conditions and problems which will con- front them as American citizens. Then ancient and medieval history is taught in the tenth grade. In this course one studies about Egypt, the Tigris-P ' uphrates valle , Pal- estine, Greece, and Rome, and about the life, gov- ernment, and knowledge of the people of these countries. It also includes a study of the Church, B. II. BIRROWS iIARGARETH. MEYNE Anol.FI! K. ZD. 22 CHARLES NELSON GRACE HUGGINS J. E. GLASSPOOLE feudalism, the Crusades, and the beginnings of European nations. In the eleventh grade one studies the Rise of Democracy in Europe which gives us a better background for understanding the history of our own country. In the twelfth grade one studies the history which is the basis of our American institutions, such as the evolution of self-government, the growth of industrial and commercial power, and the development of American culture. One is also able to take Social Problems which helps a student in many ways. A student who takes this course will be able to work more in- telligently and sympathetically if he has an un- derstanding of the political, social, and economic institutions. History is the tale, which shows us both past and present, and acquaints us with the progress of man and nations. History paints pictures of the past, showing the turmoil and destruction of wars, peace time progress, and shows how by mistakes men and countries liave fallen. We learn of the great past to help plan the future so as to live more happily. History and its accounts aid us in looking back on the progress which our forefathers laid down for us to build from. History shows the mechanical, commercial, and governmental achievements, and to know your history is to know vour countrv. 23 wmmmmsmmmmmmmm wmmmmm « ' w. r ,- j ? JF ;•■ ' Zr ' v;  ' ■ ■ « Wiii EDITH BOYCE ALICE DeBRUIX CHARLOTTE HOFFMAN PETER WERNER Foreign Language Department FOR all those who are interested in people, especially in people of other times and other countries than our own, the study of for- eign languages is of great interest. Then one must also learn another language to know our own. Many of our words are de- rived from some foreign language. One of the foreign languages that is taught in our school is Latin. The study of Latin may be begun in the last semester of the eighth grade. Latin continues through the four year course in high school and is an elective subject. Latin helps the pupil to learn something of language struc- ture, words, and grammar. He also learns to appreciate literature and histor - through his contact with Roman people. Spanish is another foreign language one is able to take in our high school. The study of language structure is given in the first year, while the literature predominates in the second year with the grammar as a handmaid. In the last semester the pupil discusses the happenings of the da in Spanish. German is also taught in the West Allis high school, giving to the students both German grammar and literature. The West Allis Foreign Language department is one of superior quality. In all phases of lan- guages, there is much interest from the pupils. In all courses of languages much outside reading is done, and the school library has many books on languages. Interesting clippings and scrap books are made by pupils, and this type of work is very interest- ing. Clubs are also formed, one for each lan- guage. Here too, there are plays, stories, and customs of the peoples where the foreign lan- guages have come from. Since foreign languages is an asset to one upon entering college, many pupils are taking one or more languages. 24 .A - ERXEST FAHXESTOCK LOLA COX DAMOX SIIUOK A. I ' . BLETTXER Music Department THE Music Department offers a very inter- esting course to those interested in voice, in- struniL ' iital, or any phase of music. here are variou s divisions in this department from which a student may select the ones he is par- ticuhirl interested in. Ihese are as follows: voice, piano, harmony, history of music, music appreciation, and various instruments of the band and orchestra. In these classes, the stu- dent becomes acquainted with the best musical literature and composers; learns how to compose and harmonize melodies; train his voice; how to play an instrument ; and how to appreciate good music. For the more advanced voice and instrumental students there are various organizations to which one can belong, such as the Senior Boys ' Glee Club, Senior (jirls ' Club, Junior Boys ' (jlee Club, Junior Girls ' Glee Club, Senior Mixed Chorus, Senior Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Roys ' Band, Girls ' Band, and Adelphi Orchestra. During the year, the most talented students are selected to represent the school in the annual suburban contests. These contests are very entertaining as well as furnishing competition for the participants. Every student in the high school is given an opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. If the student does not wish to buy an instru- ment, he is loaned one by the school. The only requirements one must ha e are a serious mind, natural ability or talent, and the ambition to study and accomplish success. Concerts are given by the band and orchestra thus giving the parents and city people an oppor- tunity to listen to some of the things that are being accomplished in the school. During the past year, the Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Clubs pre- sented an operetta, which proved to be a very big success. The orchestra is always willing to play at the arious school entertainments, and should be com- plimented on its finp attitude. 25 RITU LATHROP LILLIAN DAVIS Library THE realms of literature, the fascination of history, and the joy of romance, are stored in the rows upon rows of books in the lib- rary of the West Allis High School. Every question is answered, every problem solved, and every uncertainty is made sure through the hun- dreds of reference books, books of fiction, and magazines. What was the real cause of a war? Who is the hero of a certain novel ? The answers to these and to countless other questions are to be found in the library. It creates a feeling of joy and satisfaction to be able to take a book from the well-kept shelves and open it to the page on which one will find the desired material, and sit at the spacious tables and jot it down. The library, with its pictures, and statuary, is one of the most fasci nating rooms in the school, and one can just imagine the heroes and heroines of the many novels step from the pages ' of the books and pass before his eyes in gorgeous array and display. The library is a study-hall for second semester seniors and is open to all students in the school who have had library permits issued to them. The freshman class has a definite period for work in the library when they learn how to use the library, draw out and return books, and to use reference books and magazines. This work is part of the English course of the freshman year. Each year a number of girls are trained in this type of work, and start preparing themselves for a career as librarians. All in all, the library is a fascinating room and is the most popular room to the students, the reason for this is the great advantages gained by its being. Should one seek adventure and travel, the library has a wonderful collection of books which can fulfill the desire, and also has sciences, histories, biographies, poetry in large quantities to supply many. Then, too, the cur- rent literature consists of nearly forty magazines published weekly and monthly. The great advantage of the library is that no one can complete his high school education with- out an acquaintance with the library and facil- ities. 26 ROV R. VAN DIZEE E. A. BVERLY W. H. STONF V. A. Ill ' GIlES Industrial Arts Department THE Industrial Arts Department ot the West Allis High School seeks to acquaint the student with the modern environment of the present complicated mechanical world ; for the age we live in is indeed one of great auto- matic activity. The modern life of today is mainly sustained by the converting of raw, unfinished materials into the finished articles which we use. In the school an opportunity to participate in the basic industrial activities is offered, and the tools, machines, and materials of industry are used in constructional work. The courses, which consist of woodwork, drafting, machine shop. electricity, and auto mechanics relate to and are parallel to drawing, mathematics, and science. Besides contributing to the success of many school activities, the courses in this department offer vocational objectives to those who wish to further their mechanical activities. They may, having this in mind, at the end of the course enter into industry or carry on their technical work in college. 1 his past year as in other years, the Industrial Arts Department furnished blue-prints, tracings, and drawings for various school activities, and printed publicity material, tickets for school af- fairs, programs, and posters. P. E. ERICKSOX GE()R(;E KXOBEAlXll ELMER SCHOENICKE KA ' SMONIl SriRM 27 LILLIAX OTTO RUTH McCU ' RG ESTHER REINECK Home Economics Department K of the departments of this school which has kept abreast with progress in the educational field is the home econom- ics department. The instructors have broadened their courses to include all phases of home-mak- ing. Today in the clothing classes, not only good workmanship, but the appropriativeness of color, line, and materials is emphasized, while in the food classes, scientific cookery, sanitation, and economy are stressed, and a very definite effort is made to form good food habits, resourceful- ness, and a sense of responsibility. All the food in the cafeteria is prepared and served by the students, and everv effort is made to serve a luncheon at the lowest possible price, while the annual dinners of the W. A. Club, the Forensic Society, and vocational guidance de- partment also are prepared and served by the pupils of our home economics department. Each year more girls are selecting home eco- nomics as a major or minor for graduation. 1 he object in our Home Economics depart- ment is to train and prepare the girl for her worthy home membership. This department is a key to a large field of occupations, helping stu- dents to find the desired work in homeniaking, interior decorating, social welfare, costume de- signing, modistes, dietitians, and also teaching. nipppi MARION WHITE ERXA M. KTEELGREX MARIE OBMASII 28 JOHN E. FRIES AXNF. lUTI.KR .M. AI.DA TATE ri:RRV TiioMrsox Mathematics Department THE new course which was coinpik-d by the faculty of the mathematics department is bet- ter suited to the needs of those who leave school before their course is completed and also to those who continue to study mathematics in the senior high school and in college. The old system of teaching arithmetic in the seventh and eighth grades has been replaced b the new course which consists of topics of arith- metic, algebra, and trigonometry. Thes? sub- jects will afford a pupil such mathematical in- formation and tools that he will need as part of the equipment of a well-educated man. This subject is required throughout the junior high school, and two and one-half years of work are ofiEered in the senior high school. Two courses are arranged for the ninth grade, one in algebra and one in mathematics, and each student is as- signed to that course which seems more desirable for him. Every ninth grade student is required to take one of these courses. In the tenth year, geometry is offered, and is recommended for all students who plan to go to college, as many colleges require it as an entrance credit. Advanced algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry are strictly elective courses, and are intended for thos? students who expect to enter professions which depend on mathematics, such as all fields of engineering and architecture. .A large group of students in the West Allis high school enjoy mathematical work or have special ability along this line, as seen by the com- paratively large classes. HELEX TARBELL I.AIRA DARTLE ELSTE KELLER EL.«1E MORRISON ' K :2L 2 ' ) O. B. GIBBON LENUKA NEI.SOX GEORGE W. CARLSEN Commercial Department THE commercial department of the West Allis High School aims to thoroughly train students to competently and confidently perform office and clerical duties in a modern business office. A large number of former pupils who have been trained in the commercial depart- ment are at present employed as stenographers, filing clerks, bookkeepers, and office clerks. This department offers every opportunity to prepare boys and girls in this field, and is well provided with appliances found in the modern business world, such as t pewriters, mimeo- graph machines, calculating machines, dicta- phones, filing equipment, etc. These subjects, which are a preparation for the later business career, are chosen by approxi- mately 40 per cent of the total enrollment of the junior and senior high school as electives. No person can succeed in the business world without these fundamentals of commercial work, and the commercial department of the West Allis High School with its equipment and its competent teachers ofifers splendid opportunities to those who intend to become business men and women, financiers, bookkeepers, and clerks. MARION RALEIGH MARGUERITE AVLWARU NORMAN SAUKERSON ELSIE WERNICKE 30 PAUL HAGEN MARIK ADAMS FL() I) (;kri ' .i:rt Physical Education To all who are interested in athletics and in the developing of young men and women, physical education is of great in- terest. Physical education does not merely mean the developing of the physical part of the body, but the training of the body to execute the com- mands of the mind. Physical education is required of all liig ' .i school students. In the classes, the instructors strive to make the student see the chief aims of physical education, which are as follows: the developing of good health habits; a strong, healthy body; high ideals of sportsmanship; leadership; and the correct use of leisure time. In these gym classes various exercises are given to help develop a strong body and also to prevent any postural defect. The games played in these classes stress sportsmanship, so if a boy or girl is not active in any other physical education work, he learns the value of sportsmanship in class. For the boy who is not quite good enough to make the school teams, there are inter-mural games that offer keen competition and very much enjoyment. While the fair sex does not have interscholastic competition, the girls enjoy their inter-mural games as much as the boys enjoy inter-scholastic contests. Being on the winning class team means just as much to a girl as a championship basket- ball team means to one of its members. 31 Ci_Q_ .M. J. V. PHILLIPS STELLA GATZ LOIIS WILLE F. B. COOX Science HEMISTR ' ' today is one of the most im- portant factors of modern, everyday life. It is related to health, to the social and industrial worlds, and to science and invention. Our modern science with its many divisions is the result of many years of experimenting and research. This heritage has been handed down to us from the ancient days when chemists be- lieved that earth, air, fire, and water were the only elements and when Socrates and Plato per- formed their experiments. In the West All is High School a complete course may be taken, because of ample rooms well equipped with apparatus and laboratory utensils. The science department has three laboratories where demonstrations and experiments may be performed. There is equipment for projective work, both in stereoptican and motion pictures, and a complete photography laboratory ' equipped with an P ' astman automatic enlarger and other photographic apparatus to finish photographs and make lantern slides. The Chemical Societv, the Tesla Marconi Club, (jarden Club, 4H Club, Forestry Club, Model Aeroplane Club are sf onsored in the junior and senior high schools. The Chemical society presented Joe Koresh and Robert Matters in a demonstration of liquid air in an assembly program. Many things may be accomplished on investi- gation into this subject which may uncover new theories. RICHARD SHEARD GEORGE STROM .MABLE DITT.M. R MARGARET McLEN.-iiHAN jgy LONA BYRNE EMILY CLARK NELLIE FR. Y-ER The Seventh Grade ACjREAT part of the junior high school consists of pupils who belong to the seventh grade. There are in this group of the junior high school about two hundred and sixty pupils, and there are about as many girls as there are boys. This class, like the other junior high school classes is divided into sections of about thirty to a section. Mr. Claude Phillips, Mr. Neal Ehl- man, and Miss Lona Byrne are the class teachers for the seventh grade boys, with Miss Eleanor Brouwer, Miss Emily Clark, and Mrs. Nellie Erayer as teachers for the seventh grade girls. Each teacher conducts his class in a similar man- ner to the method used in the graded schools with the e.xception of two sections which follow the procedure of the senior high school because of overcrowded conditions. The seventh grade pupils follow a definite course of study including English, mathematics, social science, physiology, industrial arts or home economics, physical education, spelling and pen- manship, music and art. The program of the seventh grade is very full, but the teachers do not over-bear the pupils with home work in each subject. CLAUDE PHILLIPS ELEANOR liROrWER NEAL EIILMAN 33 HOWARD KERPESTEIX TAMES BLASK JAMES VAN DALE JAMES FULTON Class History RKAT progress was made by the class of 1930 in education and experience, and now, four years after we set sail out on the unknown Sea of Higher Education, we have come through to the other side without mishap and entered the port of Commencement, to go now and conquer new worlds — business and professional. During the first year. Miss Emily Clark was the pilot of our good ship and advised us on the first lap of our journey. 1 hen in the second year, we all progressed in rank and were guided through another successful year by Mrs. Marguerite Aylward. In the third year, we reached the fair shores of Junior, with a Greek temple casting its majestic shadow on the ga ' dancers of the junior prom. The heads on which rested the royal crowns were those of Albert Hohler, the king, and Mary Komesar, the queen. Ve stayed in this charming place to witness the presentation of the junior class play. The If hole Tonn ' s Talking, and it was one of the outstanding features of this vear of our vovage. Our guide of that successful third year. Miss Cornelia Gebhard, was replaced by Mr. Fred Bush as we left the shores of Junior and came upon the majestic city of Senior — the peak of our career on this sea. Probably the best Lyceum course ever given in the school was presented this year. The first number was the Smith, Spring, Holmes Company which presented musical entertainment. Next was the delightful musical conied ' , The Cotters ' Saturday it ht. Then the Slout players pre- sented an amusing play, Captain A [tplejack. Mr. A. L. Elude, prominent traveler, appeared as the next number, and the last number was a musical program given by the Filipino Colleg- ians. This year we broke awa ' from traditions and presented two one-act plays which were again under the direction of Mr. J. E. Nye. And now , though we have safely crossed this sea, and our voyage is over and we have arrived safely, yet we regret leaving behind old West Allis High which sheltered us during these four years. 95C OuQ Senior Class President ' s Address ' HA T determines a person ' s achievement? Is there any one thing more than an- other that determines the kind, the character, and to a considerable degree, the ex- tent of his achievement? I think there is such a jeterminant. It is what he believes. What a person believes determines what he does, in-so-far as he is a free agent, and constitutes broadly his philosophy of life. ou can, if you are sound in mind and body, achieve success in any department of human ac- tivity to the limit of your inherent capacity. There is no power in circumstances or in man that can prevent your achieving greatly. ou may, of course, prevent yourself. There are in- herited or environmental influences that will enable you to adjust yourself more easily and quickly to some occupations than to others. You will have certain tendencies and tastes stronger than others. It is the part of wisdom to begin by going in the direction of your strong- est abilities and inclinations in-so-far as you know them. Within the limits of physical structure and capacity, all you have to do is to acquire the knowledge and the habits required by any occupation and you can gain success in the occu- pation. Any desired knowledge can be secured, any desired habits can h-; acquired, and undesired habits avoided. To apply a technique of achievement fix ten- tatively your direction of progress. Start some- where and see in the general direction which you are going. To do this you must visualize ap- proximately or exactly something at which you are aiming. This is a matter of vision, and you must hold this aim steadily for a period long enough to do sonething about it. Put yourself actively to work to make the advance. ' ou must de elop the skill necessary to take these steps. ou must actually take these steps in-so-far as it it essential that you take thjm personally. This is a matter of exer- tion. The price paid for concentrated, efficient use of one ' s energies is the sacrifice of smaller desires for the acco.mplishment of larger ones. Equ!p yourself to advanc? — you must learn what steps are necessary to reach the goal at which you have aimed. ou must get the neces- sary knowledge so that you can take these steps. You must learn the technique by which best to take these steps. This is self-control. Fullncs; of life depends upon the degree of functioning of these four elements; vision, ex- ertion, education, and leadership. The extent to which we can master them is the extent to which we have life. As we exercise these capacities with intelligence and efifectiveness we put the world under obligation to us. We render serv- ice which the world needs and for which it is willing to pay. To repeat them once more, th; factors for success are : ' ision :- -Seeing, getting at, finding the sources of energy. Exertion : — Giving motion and direction to energy as it operates in things, in ourselves, and in others. Leadership: — Controlling the behavior of en- ergy in ours;lvcs a!id others. In these four processes we have the essential means for complete living. By these we have the only methods known to man for transforming the energies of nature, of individual life, and of social life into these forms of production, distri- bution, and use by which life is made rich in both creature comforts and spiritual satisfactions. 38 BAXTER, IMOGENE -Cinr Burlington High School 1, 2; Oak Park High School 3; Commercial Club +; Treasurer 4; Girls W. A. Club 4; Lincoln Literar ' Societ 4; Wamago Staff 4; All Class Play 4 ' BERG, MARIE «,rf ;V Wamago Staff 4; German Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Mecca Club 3, 4; Girls V. A. 2, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary Societ ' 4; Prom Committee 3. BERGSTROM, CLARA -CUinr Senior Orchestra 1, 2; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Track 4. BILJAN, MATTHEW Matty ADAM, RAYMOND Ray Hi-V 4; (ilee Club 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. AFFELDl ' , RUTH Glee Club 2. ■Rul ii. ALBERTS, LEO Sleepy Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Tennis, 3; Volleyball 3; Track 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Hi-V 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Skating 3; Student Council 1, 2. ANDRESEN, KATHLEEN Kale Student Council 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Commit- tee of Ten 4; Forensic 4; All Class Play 2; ■ ' amago Staff 4; Latin Club , 2; Lincoln Literary Society 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. 3V ■ V Vl l-cU A-l. BOLDT, LUCILLE • ' Lou Milwaukee County Agricultural School 1, 2. BORNGRAEBER, PHYLLIS ■■Rosif Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Adelphi Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Mecca 4; Washington Lit- erary Society 3, 4; Suburban Music Contest 2, 3, 4! BORRESEN, VERA ■■Chubby Uke Club 1; Latin Club 1, 3, 4; Mecca 1, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Wamago Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Forensic 4; Ring Girls 3, 4; Glee Club 1. BRANDT, THELMA Red Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; Girl Scouts 3, 4; Mecca Club 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; ' olleyball 1, 2, 3, 4. BLANKENHEIM, RUTH Glee Club 3; Uke Club 1. Ruth BLASK, JAMES Jim Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Basketball 3, 4; All Class Play 4; Lincoln Literary Society 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Treasurer 4; President of Class 2; Vice-Presi- dent of Class 4; Wamago Staff 2. BOEYER, WALTER irally South Division High School 1, 2, 3; Chemical Society 4; President 4; Tesla Marconi Club 4; Wamago Staff 4. BOGER, BYRON Shriek y u 40 CAMMACK, DONALD Jr. Forest Rangers 3, 4. CHAMBERLAIN, DALE Hi-Y 4. Don Dale CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE Horge Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemical 1, 2; Tesla Marconi 1, 2; Spanish Club 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary Society 2. CHESICK, ROGER Roy Glee Club 4; Royal Astronomical Society 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Motion Pictures 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2. BRENNER, ARTHUR Art Swimming 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Skat- ing 3 ; Basketball 2. BROWN, RICHARD Duk Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Volleyball 4; Track 4. BURK, GLEN Glen Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Track 3, 4. BYRNES, RICHARD Dick Hy-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemical 3; Tesla Marconi 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 3. £en iia ' KCS 41 DAHL, RUTH Mecca 2, 3, 4; Latin riiib 2, +. Ruth DECKER, LA MVRA La Mecca 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Commit- tee of Ten 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Operetta 4. DIETZ, ROY Spa ' dy Glee Club 3, 4; Chemical Society 3; Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Junior Clafs Play 3; All Class Plav 4. DOBNER, JOSEPH Hi-Y 4. •■Jo CHOPP, THEODORE T,cf c;!ee Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Band 3, 4; Basketball 2; Orchestra 4; Operetta 4; Drum Corps 3, 4. CHRISTL N, JEAN Big Bend High School 1, ish Club 3. J iiiii Glee Club 3 ; Span- COMPTON, PAULINE Compir Annual Staff 4; Wamago Staff 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 4; Treasurer 4; Mecca Club 1, 2, 4; Student Council 4; Committee of Ten 4; Lincoln Literary Society 2, 4; S yimming 2, 4; ' olley- ball L CONRAD, RUTH ' •Canni, Girls ' W. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Wamago Staff 4; An- nual Staff 4; Mecca 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; ' olleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Baseball i, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Prom Commirtce 3. 42 EHRKE, WALTER IValtrt ENGLEBRETSON, HELEN Ihtnr Girls W. A. Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basket- ball 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. FENSKE, LORRAINE Lomira High School 1, 2. Lorrainr ' FORSTER, HELEN ■■11, ,-n Lincoln High School 1 ; Washington Literary Society 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Secretary 4. nOERFER, MARCJARET ■■Mi-rffs Mecca Club 3, 4; Cierman Club 2, 3, 4; Com- mercial Cluh 1, 2, 3; c;irl Scouts 1, Wamago Staff 4; CJirls W. A. 4. 3; nWVER, MARV ' ' Mary }loly Angels Academy 1, 2, 3; Girls W . A. 4. EBERT, LI ' ELLEN Lou Latin Club 1; Mecca Club 2, 3; Protii Commit- tee 3; Girls W. A. Club 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4. EISNER, IRENE ' Irnif a GASPARIC, MARY Mary HABERLE, JOHN ■■Jolmie Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3. FULTON, JAMES y m Orchestra 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Class Treasurer 1, 4; Hi-Y Treasurer 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; Wamago 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. FUS, SYLVESTER Sy Swimming 1, 2, 3. GILLARD, HARRY aUlard Model Aeroplane Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GROEN, CHARLES •■Chuck ' ' Tesla Marconi 4. HAGEMAIER, CARL Latin Club 2, 3; Chemical Society 3. ' Carl HAKER, DEAN Dean Lincoln Literarv Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; All Class Plav 2; Junior Class Play 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4. Q30 44 vV %,r i xtjiO HICKS, JUNE Juny- Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, j, 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Adelphi Orchestra 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Washington Literarv Society 3; Wamago Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 3 ' , Saluta- torian 4. HINKFORTH, LOIS Snooke Commercial Club 1, Ciirls W. A. 4; Mecca Club 4; (lardeii Club 3. HOFFMAN, ELEANOR Bobhy Mecca 1 ; Girls W. A. 1 ; Commercial Club 4; German ( lub 1, 2. HOGAN, HAZEL Latin Club 3. Ilnijiii HOHLER, ALBERT Al Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Vice President, Prom Chairman 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Secretary 3; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4. HALENSTEIN, ANTHONY Hartford High School 1. Tony HALLQITST, ROSEMARIE Marie Glee Club 4; Mecca 3; Commercial Club 3; Operetta 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. HOLT, LEONA Commercial Club Society. Nonie 3 ; Washington Literary vr. n3 45 HURT, SYLVIA ■■SyU Society 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Commericial Club 3; Girls W. A. 2, 3 ; Basketball 3. IMPERL, JOSEPHINE Joe- Band 3, 4; German Club 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Ensemble 4; Orchestra 3 INMAN, BRENT •■Brenf Chemical Society 1, 2; Tesla Marconi 1, 2; Lin- coln Literary Society 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Vollevball 3, 4- Basketball 2, 3. JACOMET, AC;ATHA ■■ ?,. ■• Commercial Club 3, 4; Washington Literary Society 2, 3, 4. HANSEN, GILBERT Aviator Club 4; Tesla Marconi 4. ■Gir HAWTHORNE, WILLIAM Biir Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Garden Club 1, 2, 3; President 1 ; Vice-President. HEDSTROM, VARMA ' •I ' armu Mecca Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; (Jirls W. A. 4; Latin Club 2; Track 3, 4; Ring Girls 3; 4; Swimming 3, 4. HELGERT, EDWARD Ed Orchestra 3, 4; Band 3; Latin Club 3. 46 JONES, MANON Miifiif- ' JORDAN, MATTHEW -Mair Junior Latin Club 2, 3; Leetter Cluh 4; Secre- tary 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 4; Tennis 4; Skat- ing 4. KEMP, JAMES ■■Kannon Balf Latin Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Football 2, 3 4- Hockey 2, 3. KENDELLEN, WINIFRED r JANCHAN, ANNA Mecca Club 2; Commercial Club 2. Ann JELINEK, JOSEPHINE -jg- Mecca Club 4; Commercial Club 4; tJirls W A. 4. JOHNSON, DOROTHY -Dor Mecca Club 2, 3, 4; Washington Literary So- ciety 3, 4; Wamago Staff 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; All Class Play 3; Junior Class Play 3. JOHNSON, OWEN Swede Jefferson Junior High School, Minneapolis Minn., 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Letter Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. 47 -T-N 3._i_.rz:Sk OCL KERPESTEIN, HOWARD Stein Band 1, 2, 3, +; Vice-President 2; Treasurer 3; Student Council 3, 4; Treasurer 3; President 4; Class Treasurer 3; Class President 4; Swim- ming 3, 4; HiY 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; For- ensic 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Wamago Staff 4. KERTZ, OLGA Fritz Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4. KING, LANCE Lance KOnRE, STEPHANIA Smiles KOEPSELL, LORRAINE Pokey Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Adelphi Or- chestra 4. KOGE, GEORGIA Gee Girls W. A. 2, 3, 4; Mecca Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 4; Glee Club 4; President 4; Girl Scouts 1; Vollevball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3. KOLLER, JOSEPHINE Jo Basketball 1, 2; Mecca Club 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3 ; Commercial Club 4 ; Wamago 4 KOMAR, GABRIELLA Bahy Girls W. A. 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Mecca Club 2, 3. 48 LADWK;, alberta ■■B.-nUe Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Adelphi Orchestra 3, 4; Washington Literarv Societv 3, 4; Ensemlile 3, 4. LESAC, FRANK Fratik SwimminK 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Track 2; Football 4. LIPINSKI, FELICIA Fay Girls W. A. Club 4; Mecca Club 4; Commer- cial Club 3, 4. LINK, WILLIAM Ifillir Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Adelphi Or- chestra 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; German Club 2. KOMAR, LOITS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ger- man Club 2; I ' rack 3. KRAHN, PEARL Ensemble 4; Orchestra 3; Conuiiercial CUib 4; Band 3, 4; German Club 3, 4. KREBS, LEE Lee Track 3; Forensic 4; Debating 3, 4; Glee Club 4. KREMER, ANTHONY Tony St. John ' s Cathedral High School 1; Basketball 2, 3 ' , 4. 49 MACIEJEWSKI, CHESTER CV , Orchestra 1, 2; Hi-V 4; Annual Staff 4; Com- mercial Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1. MARK, GLEN ■ ,«;, Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 3, 4; Cap- tain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Vice-President of Class 3; Glee Club 2, 4. MATTERS, ROBERT Boir Chemical Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Tesla Marconi 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Committee of Ten 4. MATUSZEWSKL PAULINE Paul LOBERC;, MARGARET Marge Mecca Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Debating 4; Forensic 3, 4; Secretary 4; Washington Literary Society 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Prom Committee 3; Wamago Staff 3, 4; Senior Committee 4; Student Council 3, 4. LOCHNER, HELEN (iirls Band; Girls W. A. Helen LOEWENBACH, NORMA Norma Washington Literary Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 4; Mecca Club 1; Junior Class Play 3. LUEBKE, WILLIAM Bill 50 MELKA, WANDA IfaiiJy Fnur H Cluh 1 ; Garden Club 1. MELLONIG, FRANCES Fanny- Four H Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MENNINGEN, LUDWlCi Tarzarr German Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; Chemical So- ciety 1, 2, 3; Waniago Staff 3, 4; Band 3, 4. MEYER, K.ENNETH K,tiriy ' ' Student Council 2, 3, 4; Chemical Society 1, 2, 3; Secretary 3; Tesla Marconi 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Hi-Y 3 , L RTI , ESTHER Marly South Milwaukee Hij;h School 1, 2, 3 ; Mecca 4. MAXWELL, EDWARP Max Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4. McKOWEN, MILDRED Mick MEIGS, JEAN J,an Student Council 3, 4; ' ice-President 4; Commit- tee of Ten 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Adelphi Orchestra 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Washington Literary Society 3; Wamago Statf 4; Annual Staff 4 ' ; Glee Club 3. SI MINF.TT, GLADYS Dnn s Commercial Club 2, 4; Mecca Chih 4. MOERINc;, HERBERT Hi-V 1. •Do.iy MORTENSEN, JAMES Jim Forestry Club 3, 4; C7ardeii Club 1 ; Orchestra 1. MUELLER, MILP-RED ■•Milty Girls W. A. Club 2, 3; German Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Mecca Club 2, 3; Glee Club 2. NOWACKI, VIRGINIA ■•Jean ' ' Lincoln Literary Society 2; Basketball 2; Girls W. A. Club 4; Commercial Club 4. NELSON, CHARLES -Cliuek Basketball 1; Orchestra 1, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Track 3, 4; For- ensic 4; Debating 4; Adelphi Orchestra ; Lin- coln Literarv Society 3. NELSON, ANNICE German Club 2, 3, 4; OESTREICH, LORRAINE Lorrie Latin Club 1, 2; Mecca Club 1, 3, 4; Wamago Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Washington Literary Society 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Ring (Jirls 3, 4. S2 OTTMAN, HELEN •■lla-lhr Girls W. A. Club 1; Co mmercial Cliih 2, 3; Vice President 4; Wamago Staff 3, 4; Forensic 3, 4; Sergeant-At-Arms 4; Cke Club 1. PATTON, VIVIAN riviari ' ' Girl Scouts 2, 3, 4; Girls V. A. Club 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4. PARSKE, CARL PETER, HAZEL ■■Carl ■■? ■!,-■■ OHL, HAROLD ■■Qly ' ' Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-V 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4. OIEN, MABEL JOAN ■■Mabte Washington High School, Ouluth Mitui., 1 ; Duluth Central High School 2; Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; All Class Play 3; Junior Class Play 3; Glee Club 3; Student Council 3, 4; Mecca Club 4. OLSEN, MALCOLM Ma Football 1; Manager 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Wamago Staff 3, 4; Hi-V 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Operetta 4. ORR, HELEN Helen yjc POE, LEON Waukesha High School 1, 2. POTOCIC, WILLIAM Jack Bill PRATT, ADELAIDE Hruni, ' Girl Scouts 2, 3; Girls W. A. 1, 2; Prom Com- mittee 3; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club 2. PRECKETTE, MILDRED Micky ' Commercial Cluh 3; Mecca Club 4; Girls W. A. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. PETTERSON, HARVEY ' Harvc Agricultural Schtxjl 1; West Milwaukee High School 2; Hi-V 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Debating 4; Forensic 4; Wamago Staff 3; Stu- dent Council 4. PHELAN, ROY Roy Glee Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; Wamago Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. PINTAR, CVRIL Cy Hi-Y 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Wamago Staff 4; Ainuial Staff 4; Student Council 2; Chemical Society 4; Treasurer 4; Latin Club 4. PODLESNIC, MARY Mary 54 REDEL, ELSIE Ticket Sale Atheltic Association 4. ROGERS, STANLEY ■■.S u« High School Depositon +; Finance Chairman Jnnior Play 3; Wamago 2, 3; Finance Commit- tee Prom 2, 3, 4 : Chairman 4. ROSENTHAL, PHILLIP Pliif All Class Play 3; Hi-V 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3, 4; Forensic 3, 4; President 4; Wamago Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Manager 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3. 4; Orchestra 2; Lincoln Literary Society 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Class 3; Senior Committee, Chairman. ROTH, CLARENCE -S iorty Marquette High School 1, 2; Band 5, 4; Treas- urer 4; Hi-V 3, 4; Wamago Staff 4; All Class Play 4; Lincoln Literar Society 4; Valedic- torian I ' REI, LUCILLE iu Mecca Club 3, 4; Ring Girl 3, 4; Prom Com- mitteee 3; Girls W. A. 4; Commercial Club 4; Ciarden Club 1. PIFAHL, HERBERT Hi-V 4. ■iin-ir RADTKE, RUTH Hoot Mecca Club 4; Ring Girls 4; Commercial Club 4; Ciirls V. A. 4; Orchestra 1. RAFFEV, EMILY Em Mecca Club 1, 2: Garden Club 1; C.lee Club 1. 55 SCHILDT, HOWARD Basketball 1, 2. SCHOSTER, MARV lloiuic Mary SHEAHAN, DOROTHY Dot Girls W. A. 4; Mecca 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Basketball 4. SHEBEL, HELEN ll.-lrn Latin Club 1; Girls A. 1; Glee Club. 1; Volleyball 2; Basketball 2. RUDE, DOROTHY Girls . A 4; I ' rack 4; Scouts 1, 2. •■Riniy Basketball 4; Girl RYDLBAUCH, ELSIE . C;irls W. A. 4; Commercial Club 3; Mecca Club 4; Prom Committee 3. SANDERSON, FRANCES Sandy Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Lincoln All Class Play 4; Literary Society 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 3, 4; Mecca Club 2, 3. SAVVATSKE, MARGARET Marg Mecca Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; CJerman Club 2, 3; Crirls W. A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1. 2, 3, 4. mm 56 SLEIK, JOHN ■■Hn iiiiii, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Four H Club 2; C.lee Club 1 ; Student Council 1, 2, 3 ; Chemical So- ciety 2. SLEIK., LUCILLE l.ou German Club 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Mecca Club 2, 3, 4; (iirls V. A 4. SMITH, ELMER ' Smitty ' SMITH, MARION • ' Taly Commercial Club 1, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary So- ciety 3, 4; Glee Club 2. SHINKOWITZ, ALOIS AT Cicrman Club 2; Track 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. SHORT, ' TECKLA Teck SINGBCSH, LA ONA La Girls W. A. 2, 3, 4; Mecca Club 2. SINC.ER, MARGARET Marge TALLANT, HELEN TRIMBORN, BERNARD • ' Benny Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Track 4; Hi-V 4; Boy Scouts 2, 3. TIN DALE, GORDON TETTING, EARL far Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 3, 4; Wamago Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Manager 3; Editor 4; Forensic 3, 4; Letter Club 3, 4; President 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; Pres- ident 3; Washington Literary Society 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; All Class Play 2, 3. SOMMERS, DORIS ■■Sommers Mecca Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls W. A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Track 1. SOMMERS, ELMER Elmer ST. CLAIR, CHARLES Charlie Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; Chemical Society 3; Junior Class Play 3 ' ; All Class Play 4. SWAN, ROY Swan Track 1, 2, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Tennis 4; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Letter Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. Tfv Tv 58 TUOMIN, ERNA £ na Bay View High School 1, 2; Mecca ( luli 4; Latin Club 4. TURANO, NED • ' Ned Football 3; Track 4; Glee Club 3, 4; President 4; Lincoln Literary Society 3, 4; President 4; Junior Class Play ' 3; All ' Class Play 4; Oper- etta 4. VAN DALE, JAMES ■■Jim Football 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Let- ter Club 4; Treasurer of Class 2, 4. WAISMAN, HARRY Harry Roosevelt Junior High School 1 ; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary Society 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3 ; All Class Play 4. WANEK, LILLIAN Dimf Girls W. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Mecca Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Prom Com- mittee 3; Senior Committee 4; Commercial Club 4. WEBER, ANTON ■■Tony Swimming 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Glee Club 4. WESSELKAMPER, ELEANOR £ Girls W. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Lincoln Literary Society 2; Glee Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 1, 2, 3; Mecca Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Operetta 4; Wamago Staff 4. WILLETT, HELEN • ' Helen ' ' Mihvaukee Downer Seminar) 1; Wisconsin University High School. 59 ZEMBER, JOSEPH Glee Club 3, 4. Joe ZIELINSKI, FLORIEN Sparky Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3 ; Track 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4; Cilee Club 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Committee of I ' en 4; Skat- ing 4. ZIENTV, THEODORE •Ted WILSON, WILLIAM Hilt Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Wamago Staff 3, 4; Forensic 4. WINKLE, EARL Ifnnkrls Swimming 3, 4; (Jerman Clu 1 2. WOLD, nOROTIIV Dntty Mecca . WOERDEHOFF, FRANK Shorty Forensic 3 4; Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 4; Student Council 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 3; ' amago Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Football 4; Debating 4. ' nY cv 60 ZEDOFF, MARGARET Girls Band 3; Girls W. A. 1. Maryr WOERDEHOFF, GILBERT Gil Track 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Washington Literary So- ciety 2. 61 CLASSES I JEROME RUKAVINA JAMES McMICKEN PETER RICHARDS BARBARA DEANE J unior CI ass ITEP by step the class of 1931 has progressed along its high school career. In their fresh- man year, their advisor was Miss Emily Clark with Joseph Koresch as class president. Under his supervision, they successfully climbed a step toward their graduation. The following year, Mrs. Marguerite Aylward took charge of the class of ' 31. Ernest Dorow was elected presi- dent for this sophomore year to lead all enter- prises in this second period of advancement in their high school education. This year the junior class has shown remark- able originality, and has asserted itself more than any other year b abandoning the old tradi- tion, namely, eliminating the alumni from the junior promenade, and charging the seniors an admission fee. Here-to-fore, the senior class was the guest at this social event, but since it would be too crowded with the alumni, the deficit made by the absence of the graduates had to be paid for by the seniors. The prom royalty were Adam Wolf and Bernadette Garity, who became the leaders in this most important event of the year. The junior class play was another important event in this year ' s history. It was coached by Mr. J. Emerson Nye, dramatic instructor. The Lucky Brink was the name of this three-act comedy presented on May ninth. As the junior class nears its last year at this high school, it looks back with pride and satisfac- tion over the pleasant three years which have gone. It is the hope of the seniors that the light of progress ma - grow brighter as the juniors ad- vance to the end of their high school days, and that they show a record that all can look upon as great as that of any other class who has gone before. Already their record is one of abundant prog- ress and great success, which indicates that a successful and pleasant senior year lies before the juniors. 65 JACK McMICKEN BERNICE QUARTZ LAURA SWEENEY HARRIETT McKAY The Sophomore Class HAVING marks t already reached the point that the end of one-half of its high school career, the class of 1932 is now entering that period of training which brings it important social functions, and is the real start- ing point for making their four years at high school a success. The sophomore class, in entering its third year is just around the corner from sponsoring the junior promenade, the class play, and other social functions which will help it in its last year at the West Allis High School. The class of 1932 is the largest in the history of the school, the total number of members being over three hundred. When this class started its journey through high school, it had as its advisor, Miss Emily Clark, who started it on its four years of learn- ing, while in the year just now finished, Mrs. Marguerite Aylward was supervisor of its under- takings. In both years, the officers were chosen and dues which were twenty-five cents a sem- ester were raised. During this past year, the success of the class was due largely to the officers who were elected at the beginning of the year. These officers were as follows: Jack McMicken, president; Be rnice Quartz, vice-prescident ; Laura Sweeney, secre- tary; Harriet McKay, treasurer. And so as the class of 1932 is approaching the last half of its high school career, it is hoped that its good work will continue, and that its future undertakings will be great successes. 66 So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night. Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one that wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. — If illuuii (j. Bryant 67 y - 1 fJ U 1 lop Row: R. Phaleii, (i. Marr, c;. Chamberlain, L. Eliert, R. Conrad, Cl. Sternagel, (j Hartord, F. Woerdehoff. Second Row: Mr. R. ' an Duzee, C. Pinter, V Borreson, K. Andresen, D. Johnson, A Pratt, C. Maciejewski, Mr. F. Bush. Third Row: J Meigs, P Compton, L. ' aneli, 11. Sommer, T Brandt, M. Loberg, L Oestreich. Annual Staff Editor-in-chief Frank Woerdehoff Atliletics Doris Sommer Assi.stant editor Lorraine Oestreich Cyril Pintar Business manager Chester Maciejewski Glen Marr Senior editor Pauline Compton -Art editor Adelaide Pratt Literary editor Lu Ellen Ebert Social news Doroth ' Johnson Organizations editor Largaret Loberg Snapshots Ruth Conrad Asst. organizations Kathleen Andresen Humor editor Roy Phelan Music editor Jean Meigs Secretaries Thelnia Brandt Athletics Lillian Wanek V ' era Borreson Frank Woerdehoff. Adelaide Pratt. Kihtnr Art Editcjr 71 Top Row: F. Ottman, H. Forster, A. Erwin, Miss V. Wheeler, F,. Banyaz, H. Chamberlain, M. Dunlop, J. Haker, J. Green. Second Row: M. Geniesse, H. McKay, J. Lindaiir, K. Joyce, M. Loberg, V. Steckhan, L. Oestreich, D. Johnson, J. Meigs. Third Row: Q. Watson, D. Abelt, V. Blume, T. Doering, A. Mintzlaff, M. Peterson, M. De Back, E. Kuehn, M. Heitland, Mr. J. E. Nye. Front Row: E. Shinkowitz, A. Jaconfict, G. Mallas, A. Ladwig, A. Mickelson, L. Singer, D. Bagley, I. Ketlenbrun, J. McMicken. Washington Literary Society THE Washington Literary Society, under the supervision of Miss Virginia Wheeler, and Mr. J. Emerson Nye has completed a very successful year. The purpose of this society is to enable the students interested in public speaking or music to display their talent. There are many hidden orators in the school who have been drawn out of themselves and brought into the limelight by the influence of this society. This opportunity comes every third Thursday of each month, when a program is given by the members of the club. These programs consist of readings, orations, and musical numbers. At the close of the school year, a contest is held between the Washington and Lincoln Soci- eties. To the winner a victory cup is given. The restriction of fifty members is held by this society, since a greater number would elim- inate the possibility of participation for a major- ity of members. The officers who have led the organization in its course this year are: Mary Dunlop, presi- dent; Margaret Loberg, vice-president; Verna Steckhan, secretary and treasurer. 72 ■P SM ■■R JM ff m f I ' jpi Jt Bmi MH I TH H jui£ ti. 4 It i| f MjK ifal i jflH Ih H . i lL M H w JPfW SN Ijnlfl kj« fl « M H iJH iK 4%Sf V v C k «.i T|9 ;j| Im ' J O n(a Ah Riri Ci H K m ▲ K P iJ K iiM iLi LI Ik J IHHIH ■ .. v HH Hi Wkr w-m ■rfefiii 1 Top Row: C. St Clair, H. Waisman, E. Tetting, J. Koresh, N. Turano, O. Stuart, P. Rosenthal, L. Mennigen, R. Bast. Second Row: M. Cop, T. Brandt, |. Blask, C. Roth, M. Oien, Miss M. Ncprud, K. Andreseii, G. Baxter, A. Wolf, G. Chamherlain. Third Row: P. Compton, A. Van Vleet, M. Smith, M. Pape, V. Weidenhoff, G. Purvis, L. Decker, M. Berg, D. Koelsch, F. Clatworthy, Mr. J. E. Nye. Front Row: J. Foti, J. Siebers. M. Sturm, G. Searle, O. Christenson, E Storck, E. Luhm, U. Mignealt, H. Tenges, B. Quartz, E. Dorow. Lincoln Literary Society THE Lincoln Literary Society is a senior high school organization under the direc- tion of Mr. J. Emerson Xye and Miss Martha Neprud. The membership, which includes sophomores, juniors, and seniors, is restricted to fifty stu- dents. This does not e.vclude any pupils from listening to the programs. The programs which are planned by the members consist of dramatic selections, music, literary work, and dancing. In this manner talent is often found which hereto- fore had remained obscure and the students re- ceive a great deal of benefit from the experience in public speaking. The two literary societies, Washington and Lincoln, engage in an annual contest which increases the spirit of competition that exists between them. The most talented students are selected from each club to participate in this contest. The ofScers of the Lincoln society are as fol- lows: Ned Turano, president; Frances San- derson, vice-president ; and Georgia Purvis, sec- retary and treasurer. ' J ' he meetings are held in the music auditorium on the first Thursday of every month. The motto of the organization is, We will strive always for the best. The purpose is to promote appreciation of school talent and to train students in dramatic arts. Those who par- ticipate in these varied programs have grown to realize the importance of being able to assert themselves in public speaking. 73 Top Row: F. Biule, K. Phiiiney, R. Adam. G. Stcrnagel, C Henning, J. Fulton, J. Blask. E. Tetting, A. Wolf, B. Trimborn. Second Row: L. Bennett, L. Alberts, C. Roth, J. Riikavina, T. Chopp, C.Affeldt, W. Baerwaldt, H. Steele, C. Phinney. Third Row: H. Petterson, P. Kuether, L. Menningen, G. Chamberlain, W. Wilson, E. Maxwell, E. Suages, C. Beck, J. Haberle, J. Saager. Fourth Row: H. Pafahl, H. Ohl, P. Rosenthal G. Barford, R. Miller, E. Hafer,, J. McMicken, I. Winter, O. Stuart, F. Rodoff. Front Row : Mr, P. A. Werner, J. Begovatz, W. Saveland, J. Dobner, N. Henickens, J. Panenka, R. Redel, E. Oorow, H. Kerpestein, R. Baumle. Hi-Y np HE Quest of the Best is the motto of Y the Hi- ' Club which has advanced far toward its goal in the past year. One of the greatest achievements is the establishment of a one hundred dollar scholarship for the most deserving Hi-Y boy. This is the -first time a movement of this type has been started by a stu- dent organization in the high school. Another worthy act is the gift of a beautiiul pearl-set Hi-Y pin to be given annually to the best all- around Hi-Y boy. This year, James Fulton was chosen. Mr. Peter A. Werner, who has been the advisor for eight years, was also given one of these pins as a token of the club ' s ' gratefulness to him for his work and interest in ihem One of the splendid and outstanding under- takings of the Hi- ' club this past yc.ir was its minstrel show. It was such a big hit, and the work was so commendable that a s? ' o- d per- formance was sponsored by the Womens ' Club of West Allis in order to help raise mone - for a scholarship. Other steps in the Quest of the Best are the distributing of baskets to the needy at Christmas time and I hanksgiving, ushering at school af- fairs, and contributing money to the . l. C. A. Fund and the Older Boys ' Fund. The meetings of the club are held every Mon- day night from seven-thirty to nine. Due to the large membership, approximately ninety-five, the club has been divided into junior and senior div- isions. The officers of the Junior club have been : President, Jack McMicken; Vice-president, Herbert Rosenthal; Secretary, Hilmer Radtke ; Treasurer, Wesley Wcdemeyer ; and Sargeant- at-arms, Charles Jones. The juniors are under the guidance of Mr. P. A. W ' erner and William Jensen, an alumnus. At the Older Boys ' conference held this year at Wausau, our club had the largest delegation of all Hi- ' Clubs in Wisconsin. The finest work of all, the highest step in the Quest of the Best, is that of character building, service, and clean living. So great are the friend- ships formed, that graduation from school does not result in disbanding and still these boys go on seeking the Quest of the Be st. 74 f f 4 ' - Jtirl Top Row: A. Fenske, L. Hosking, F. Schroeder, R. Baumgart, C. Dyer, L. Peck. Second Row: F. Gray, K. Allen, C. Jones, W. Willett, A. Rosenthal, VV. Liddbedder. Third Row: C. Orr, C. Wiedemeyer, ( . Waner, Mr. P. A Werner, H. Hadley, B. Slowey, G. Rogers. Front Row: J. McMicken, F. (irossman, F. Chamberlain, S. Wollensky, J. Ililiner. The Junior Hi-Y Club THE Junior Hi-Y club was organized this year when the Hi-Y club found itself too large to meet in one body under one leader, so it was decided that a junior club be organized. This club is made up of the pupils who are not above the tenth grade. This club meets e ery Monday evening and conducts business much on the order of the senior club. The junior club had a basketball team this past season, and are planning on having a ba.se- ball team. rhey also took part in tlie Hi- minstrel show, and helped usher at all perform- ances in the auditorium. The new leader of the club is William Jensen, who is an alumnus of the school. He is aided b ' man alumni who return for meetings. I nder the new leader, Wni. Jensen, the infant club has met with much succe.ss. The meetings have had wonderful, prepared programs, which consist of talks, songs, and outside speakers. This was due primarily to the very keen, enthusiastic young members who are putting their whole heart in the u ork. Mr. Jensen has found the boys to be perfect gentlemen, uho are obedient and want to do right in all respects. Much can be expected from this oimg but successful club m the near future. These oimg lads are the backbone of the future of the boys of West Allis High School, and the training recei ed now will pro e a big aid to things in the future. 75 .virVr ' i ' yt K ii E VI insi FVH Mj J Fm3 fypy viJ(H P S NM Ma m A ■in Top Row: A. Foss, F. Zielinski, L. Ebert, M. Uien, ' . Korrcseii, G. Barforcl, J. Miegs, H. Petterson, K. Andresen, G. Purvis, G. Sternagel, A. Wolf. Second Row: F. Schroeder, L. Decker, G. Hosking, J. Sterzinger, F. Woerdehoff, P Compton, A. Jones, L. Ransom, A. Budimer, W. Liddbetter, E. Assmann. Third Row: G. Chamberlain, J. McMicken, L. Luezka, E. Dorow, M. Loberg, ' . Srcckhan, C. Andresen, H. Tenges, R. Kint, D. Abelt, A. Grossman, E. Vostriz, E. Kuehn. Fourth Row: H. Radtke, F. Piasecki, B. Kerpestein, R. Assman, J. Hilmer, E. Huth, H. Kerpestein, B. Larson, F. Weiss, T. Taitleman, J. Klint, A. Baerwaldt. Student Council THE Student Council is the only organiza- tion to which the entire student body di- rectly or indirectly belongs. Its purpose is to train future citizens in governmental affairs, and teach the ethics of living together in a com- munity. This past year has beyond all doubt been the most successful year the Student Council has ever experienced in its five years of organization. Not only have many worthwhile things been bought for our school, but never before have we had such a well-organized and efficiently working group of young people co-operating with each other. The entire Student Council is composed of one representative from each home ropm, ex- cept large home rooms which have representation based on the average number in the home room. The executive committee, called the Committee of Ten, meets twice a week, and the Council meets Wednesday of every week at 8 :30 o ' clock in the librarv. The Student Council has installed the monitor and cadet systems; worked out the West AUis High School Code of Honor, and adopted a per- sonnel report card which becomes a permanent record for the benefit of those who enter other educational systems or who ask for work of some business or professional employer. For the moni- tors a dependability card serves a means of per- fecting their efficiency. During the past year, the Student Council has brought to our school Mr. A. L. Flude, traveler and lecturer; Dr. J. F. Wright, whose object is Character Building and Human Engineering; and Mrs. Howe, girl counsellor. It has also sponsored the all-class play, The Haunted House, and a movie, The High School Hero. A clock and a telephone were installed in the Council office and a file was bought. A curtain for the orchestra-pit railing and a frame for a school picture was also bought. A total of 76 Top Row: H. Kerpestein, F. Zielinski, Miss A Tate, A. Wolf, J. McMicken, E. Dorow. Second Row: H. Tenges, L. Decker, K. Andresen, J. Meigs, P. Compton. Committee of Ten $212.34 was spent in the past year for school property. We have had visitors and letters from other suburban high school Student Councils asking us about our Student Council work. During visiting day, the Student Councils of Waukesha, Bay V iew, West Milwaukee, South Division, Walker, Jr., and Shorewood high schools were visited. This year the Student Council has had pins, which it never had before. The president, Howard Kerpestein, h,is been largely responsible for the splendid policy of this year ' s Council and he is to be heartily compli- mented on his work. His foremost thought has been that of the welfare of the school. Miss Tate has stated that if next year ' s Council has as fine spirited officers it will not be long before this type of work will bring West Allis high school to the front as well as its other activities. In short, we are very proud of the Student Coun- cil and hope to establish the general thought that it is a high and coveted honor to be able to be on the Student Council. The officers for the past year have been: President, Howard Ker- pestein; V ' ice-president, Jean Meigs; Secretary, Kathleen Andresen ; Treasurer, Adam Wolf ; and Miss M. Alda Tate is the advisor. The permanent working committees were: Property Committee, Ernest Dorow, Chairman ; Stage Committee, (leorge Chamberlain, Chair- man ; Corridor Welfare Committee, Jean Meigs, Chairman. AVest Allis High School can well be proud of this organization for it is the only system whereby the students can help in the regulation and conduct of the school. This organization is a most active body, meet- ing weekh ' in full number, and ever active dur- ing the week. They have always looked after the building in all respects trying to keep it in the best of condition and equipped with new facilities when needed. As for ranking with other school councils, West Allis High School has a most efficient sys- tem, entirely under the care of the students, being advised by the faculty. 77 f jiffii ffim Top Row: P. Bast, A. Wolf, R. Hast, J. Fulton, Ci Barford, C. Pinter, J. Zepezauer, J. Sleik Second Row: G. Koge, V. Borreson, J. Hicks, M. Berg, Miss E. Boyce, G. Purvis, M. Dunlop, P. Compton, M. De Back. Third Row: T. Brandt, L. Ransom, V. Steckham, H. Tenges, E. Migneault, E. Tuomin, Third Row: T. Brandt, I.. Ransom, V. Steckhan, H. Tenges, E. Migneault, E. Tuomin. Romani Hodiemi THE Latin Club was organized in 1927 by the X ' ergil class ot that year. The name Romani Hodierni (Romans of today) was chosen with the motto Po.ssunt quae posse vi- dentur , They can because they think they can . The society was formed for several purposes: first, to increase the knowledge of Roman his- tory, religion, literature, public and private life ; second, to encourage students to take four years of Latin ; and third, to encourage scholarship. The meetings are held every two weeks on Thursday afternoon. They usually consist of a business meeting, a program, and a short time for social enjoyment. Refreshments are served, each person paying for his own. The programs this year have been varied and interesting. One of the best was a talk given by Miss Cornelia Gebhard on her trip through southern Europe. Another was one in which George Barford gave a chalk-talk on Cicero and Ovid. One of the things which the Romani Hodierni accomplished this year was the making of a Ver- gil Book. This book consists of articles on the life and story of Vergil, art work and draw- ings about Vergil and a prophecy for the Cicero class of 1930. All work for this book was done by members of the society. The Latin club has a restricted membership, but never-the-less has a quite large group of ex- cellent high-average group students as members. This society has aided the students in getting a broad view of the Roman life, language and customs in an interesting way. The programs are always good, consisting of songs, talks, se- lections, and other various entertaining things. It is in a club like this that all Latin students should be taking part for it aids in keeping pu- pils interested in Latin. One of the purposes of the Romani Hodierni is to encourage scholarship. As a result of this, medals arc given by the club to each student having an average of 92 or above for four years. The Romani Hodierni has enjoyed a very suc- cessful year under the guidance of the following officers: consul, James Fulton: sub-consul, Ro- bert Bast ; scribe, George Barford ; quaestor, Pauline Compton ; sergeant-at-arms, Norman Nack ; and the advisor, Miss Edith Boyce. 78 BP ' j a ■Is Top Row: M. Savvatske, L. Seibcr, J. Halierlc, M. Berg, D. KoeUch. Second Row: P. Krahn, F. Weiss, F. Mueller, M. Heitland, F. Koinar. Front Row: j. Kramer, Helen Krueger, B. ' erhance, Josephine Iniperl, J Schiiltz. The German Club D ' JE DEUTSCHK (]es?llschaft, now under the direction of Miss Lydia Meyer, was organized three years ago. It boasts a large membership and holds its meet- ings every second Wednesday after school in room 146. Its main purpose is to stimulate in- terest in the German language and promote its use by the members. A very important purpose, however, must not be omitted, and that is to have a good time. German songs and games are en- joyed to the utmost at the meetings. Educational talks concerning the (jerman language and cus- toms are given by the various members. For several past semesters, some of the mem- bers have been corresponding with pupils in Ger- many. This practice is deemed profitable for much knowledge is received, and those who par- ticipate say it is very entertaining. This ear the club produced a play entitled, ersalzen, which means, Too Much Salt. It was very delightful, and the group hopes to continue such activity, inasmuch as it has never before done this t. pe of thing. The officers who are partly responsible for the splendid progress of the club during the past year are: Mildred Mueller, president; Florence Mueller, vice-president; Barbara Verbance, sec- retary; and Margaret Heitland, treasurer. Due to the mid-semester examination, however, the president, Mildred Mueller, was replaced by the vice-president, Florence Mueller, and a new vice-president, Liuiwig Mcnningen was elected. The club extends a cordial welcome to any student who is taking German and is in any way interested in German. 7 ' ; Top Ro« : 1. Winters, C. Groen, G. Chamberlain, M. Biljan, R. Patz, A. Foss, F. Zielinski. Second Row; H. Steele, J. Sleik, S. Gay, C. Pintar, Mr. W. Wille, G. Hanson, W. Boeyer, G. Stern agel. Front Row: J. Ralston, A. Mickelson, Q. Watson, E. Conklin, E. Simon, M. Brylski, L. Liiezka. The Tesla Marconi Club THK Tesla Marconi club as organized in 1913 by Mr. M. J. W. Phillips. It was organized for the purpose of helping stu- dents who are interested in applied electricity and physical science to obtain further knowledge through experimentation and investigation. The club is mainly interested in radio research work. It has made a transmitter and a receiver, and has taken out a station license under the call letters 9 BTB. It has also constructed a television apparatus and experimented with a Washington, D. C. station. Some of the work taken up in meetings of the club is as follows: alternating and direct cur- rents, high frequency waves, wireless and tele- graph communication, air pressure resistance and radiation. The club is open to all members of the school and visitors are always welcome. The officers of the club are: Cjeorge Ster- nagel, president; Harold Steele, vice-president; Walter Boeyer, secretary ; Richard Goldsmith, treasurer; and Audrey Mickelson, sargeant-at- arms. In a club like this much practical and valuable information can be received in a way which is very pleasant. In this type of work one becomes acquainted with the scientific world and its events. In the field of radio and television and other electrical divisions there is much in the way of experimental work. To both boys and girls this work proves to be interesting. This also helps in forming a hobby for the youths, something to take up leisure time which can be spent to an advantage. Every boy ought to join in this kind of work, for the knowledge he recei -es is an aid in the regular school work. 80 Top Row: S. Skonieczny, A. Slattery, F. Zieliiiski, E. Phiiiney, R. Patz, G. Sternagel. Second Row: R. Welourne, W. Boeyer, C. Groen, L. Mennigen, H. Steele, C. Pintar, M. Biljan. Third Row: J. Sleik, E. Collin, E. Simon, M. Brylski, Mr. L. W. Wille, R. Conrad, H. Gor- man, 1. Winter. Fourth Row: J. McMicken, J. Ralston, Q. Watson, J Warner, A Mickelson, S Gay, J Panenka. Chemical Society THE fundaniciUal aim of thf Chemical So- ciety is to give the students who are very much interested in chemistry a means of further study of some of the phases not taken up in the classroom. The meetings are held twice a month after school in the chemistry laboratory. The meetings usually consist of talks and experiments on any subject relating to chemistry. The experiments, such as extraction of nicotine from tobacco, are very educational and give students a chance to .show their ability in actual laboratory work. This year has been a very active one for the organization. One event was in the auditorium, held under the direction of Mr. M. J. W. Phil- lips, hich consisted of a motion picture showing the production and the properties of liquid air. Then actual experiments were performed by two active members of the club, Joe Koresh and Rob- ert Matters. ( n .March 12 a trip, arranged by Mr. Piiiiiips was taken through a local business concern, the National Ice and Coal Company. The various steps in the manufacture of ice was explained in detail to the group by Mr. Orth of the ice com- pany who conducted the members through the plant. Another trip arranged by Mr. Wille was an interesting trip through the Gridley Dairy Com- pany. One of the most interesting departments to the members was the testing laboratory. The Babcock test used in testing milk was explained by the chemist. Each one received a half-pint of milk at the end of the tour. The club was led through this successful year by the following officers: Walter Boeyer, presi- dent; Harold Steele, vice-president; Richard Goldsmith, secretary; and Cyril Pintar, treasurer. Mr. Louis Wille and Mr. M. J. W. Phillips are the advisors. 81 lift ' t f t Top Rn« : H. Petterson, W. Wilson, G. Barford, P. Rosenthal, Miss M. Neprud, P. Bast, E Tetting, C. Nelson, F Schroeder Second Row: Mr. A. Pierce, F. Woerdehoff, M. Nicholas, K. Andresen, J. Haker, V. Borreson, J. Green, F. Ottman, L. Krcbs. Third Row: F. Grossman, E. Strykowoski, R. Nash, E. Kuehn, M. Mitchell, H. McKay, M. Loberg, H. Kerpestcin, R. Park, R. Bast. The Forensic Society THE Forensic Society, under the direction of Mr. A. K. Pierce and Mi.ss Martha Nep- rud, had a very successful year. This society is made up of thirty boys and girls from the ninth to the twelfth grades, who are interested in improving themselves in public speak- ing of all ' kinds, but particularly in both formal and informal discussion. The .society is made up of students who are of high scholarship and of fine leadership. Since the Forensic Society was organized the members have taken active part in debating, oratory, extempor- aneous speaking, extemporaneous reading, and in declamatory contests. The meetings are made up of a business ses- sion and a program, the latter consisting of group singing, reading, group discussion of current top- ics, and debates. The intellectual activities of the society include bringing college debates to the high school and sponsoring inter-school debates. Ihe social ac- tivities are a banquet in honor of the high school debating teams at which emblems are presented to the debaters, and an annual picnic. Forensic is an organization that is an aid in preparing students to stand before an audience to express their views on topics of the day. The society ' s meetings are open for those in- terested in forensic work. Many visitors have been delighted ith the work of the club and have applied for admission, and many have en- tered in the work under the set membership quota established by the club. Officers last .semester: Philip Rosenthal President Robert Bast Vice-president Margaret Loberg Secretary Frank Woerdehoff Treasurer Helen Ottman Sargeant-at-arms Officers this semester : Philip Rosenthal President (jeorge Barford Vice-president Margaret Loberg Secretary Robert Bast Treasurer Fred Schroeder Sargeant-at-arnis 83 Vop R ' tw : H Pcttersoii, C . Nelson, Mr. A. Pierce, L. Krebs, d. Barford. Second Row: P. Bast, M. Lobcrg, M. Nicholas, F. Schroeder. The Debating Season GAIN we may sa - that West Allis has closed a successful debating season. Al- though we had only one victory to our credit, the members of the teams showed such a marked improvement between the first and sec- ond contests, in the ability to extemporize, that the results were gratifying. The debated question was. Resolved : that the installment plan of buying personal property is both socially and economically desirable. The affirmative team, composed of Lee Krebs. captain, Margaret Loberg, Paul Bast, and Fred Schroeder, alternate, defeated Kenosha in the local auditorium on February thirteenth, while the negative composed of Cieorge Barford, cap- tain, Millicent Nicholas, Charles Nelson, and Harvey Petterson, alternate, met defeat at Kenosha. The judge, whom the Forensic Society secured, was Professor V. A. Utzinger, instructor of speech at Carroll College, Waukesha. After two more weeks of work, the affirma- tive met defeat at Waukesha on February twenty- first and in the evening the negative met defeat from Vaukesha ' s affirmative. The debates this season were a part of the Wisconsin Forensic association. Mr. Pierce was coach of the two teams, and shares in the success of the season. In recognition of the work done by the teams the school has granted them emblems. The end of the debating season was a very fine banquet given by the Forensic society in honor of the school debaters. This program was a success, for many former debaters and alumni returned for this event. Also many faculty members and students attended the affair. Speeches were given by Mr. Vest, George Bar- ford. Lee Krebs, Phil Rosenthal, and Herman Dieterich. Mrs. Radcliff presented the team captains George Barford and Lee Krebs with gold pins for their remarkable leadership. 83 Top Row: P. Compton, L. Oestreich, V. Steckhan, J. CJreen. Second Row: ' . Borreson, G. Purvis, M. Loberg. Mecca Club ' ECCA Club is a part of the national and international (lirl Reserve movement and is organized for five definite purposes: to promote a spirit of friendliness throughout the school; to help build and maintain high personal ideals and standards of living; to be of service to others; to strengthen the relations of finer un- derstanding of people; and to develop self-re- sources. Since 1916 the club has tried to face life squarely and to find and give the best . The insignia of the Mecca Club is the blue triangle which is a symbol of physical fitness, mental alertness and spiritual growth. Mecca endeavors to help a girl through nor- mal, natural activities into those habits, insights, and ideals which will make her a responsible, purposeful woman, capable and eager to take her place as a good citizen and home-maker. Mecca presented a program in the auditorium during the month of February, in which the ideals and standards of the club were portrayed. A group of girls called the Ring Girls are working for the highest honor that any Girl Re- serve can obtain, that is the Girl Reserve ring . These girls have worked diligently under the leadership of Miss Helen Tarbell. The work of the club is carried on through three committees, program, service, and social. The program committee has as its work the planning of the programs throughout the year. The theme this year is Stars . Program Committee Miss Moss — Advisor V ' erna Steckhan, chairman; Queen Watson, Louise Orth, Dorothy Bagley, Lydia Schroeder- us. Hazel Tenges, Frances Muren. Service Committee Miss Wernicke — Advisor Lorraine Oestreich, chairman ; Evelyn Kuehn, La Myra Decker, V ' arma Hedstrom, Ruth Nash. Lucille Prei. Social Committee Mrs. Doerfer — Advisor Pauline Compton, chairman; Alice Giesen, Mary Dunlop, Lillian Wanek, Jane Haker, Doris Sommer. OFFICERS Georgia Purvis, president ; Verna Steckhan, vice- president; Margaret Loberg, secretary; Vera Borreson, treasurer; Janet Green, scribe. ADVISORS Miss Helen Moss, Miss Elsie Wernicke, Helen Tarbell, Mrs. Ida Doerfer. Mis 84 Top Row: Miss L. Lawson, A. Giesen, C. Chatfield, H. Tcmiant, D. CJroelle, E. Tomer, H. Furnas, L. Shepard. Second Row: J. Lindaur, L. Singer, M. Tanner, N. Koeppel, M. Peterson, ' Patton, M Fidler, C. Pfeiffer. Third Row: M. Mitchell, B Qnartz, F. McKnitJht, II Tomer, 1). I.nchiTii, V Brandt, N. Briggs, E. Storck. Front Row: R. Hanson, R. Matters, I. Garity, M. Farnham, B. Kerpestein, R. Assniann, J. Sieliers, C. Faetkenhener, H, McKay. Girl Scout Troop 25 |NE bright Saturday morning in May, 1929 the girl scouts went to Fort Atkinson to visit and hear Mrs. Main, The Bird Woman. The day was a most enjoyable one spent in haying a good time and studying the birds. Many of the scouts spent an enjoyable summer at Camp Alice Chester and Hawthorne House. Some of the girls attended the troop meetings held in the city parks. After a short period of hard work, the scouts of troop 23 and 61 held an investiture at which time sixteen girls were invested and became (lirl Scouts. During this year, the girls have taken a home nursing course given by Mrs. Ellison and will receive their home nursing badge. In October, troop 61 gave troop 25 a hallowe- en party. F veryone was in costume and all had one grand and glorious time. Ah ! The event of the year, the swinmiing meet, was held at the Elks Club at which time troop 25 walked off with the trophy. Seven girls entered the meet and Marion Farnham won in- dividual honors, both of the troop and the entire meet. Bernice Quartz won the cup for the troop at the Vest Allis Ice Carnival. At the Girl Scout skating meet, five girls entered and the troop came in at third place. On May 16 the scouts left West Allis to spend a week end at Hawthorne House. The follow- ing guests were invited: Miss Andrew, Miss Adams, Miss McClurg, and Miss Meyne. We must not forget the most faithfid Captain Miss L. Lawson and the Lieutenant, Miss E. Schultz. The officers who have marshalled the troop through the successful year are: president, Edith Tomer; vice-president, Marjorie Mitchell; treas- urer, Marion Farnham; scribe, ' Fhelma Brandt. 85 1 t 4 t t i ii m ynMS ' t Oien, D. Huscby, H. Spear, K Luhm, O. Wiedciihoff, I.. Albert, V. Nowacki. D. Radtke, R Radtke, M. Smith, A. ' aii ' leet. Top Row: I. Baxter, M R. Swan. Second Row: A. Hohler, M. Dihvorth. Third Row: F. Ottman, H. Forster, G. Minett, L. Prei, M. Majcher, O. Hoffman, V. Hed- strom, D. Wichser, J. Koller, M. McTigue. Fourth Row: J. Siebers, I. Moethen, M. Jacobs, H. Smiljani ch, A. Katona, B. Krahn, Mrs. M. Aylward, M Koepnick, A. Smiljanich, M. Peterson, D. Luchini, R. Hallquist. Fifth Row: J. Imperl, A. Jacomet, L. Sweeney, M. Sagcmiller, E. Wolgast, E. Luhm, D. Abelt, J. Jelinek, J. Rezel, F. Lipinski, L. Peterson. Commercial Club To PROMOTE commercial interest among the students of West Allis High School, the Commercial Club was organized. The membership of this organization includes any stu- dent taking commercial studies who wishes to further his interest in this type of work. Meeting every second 1 uesday after school, this organization convenes to discuss and debate important topics and have a good time. The club is endeavoring to raise a scholarship- fund. The Commercial Club also took care of the business part of the orchestra contest, which was held at West Allis High School this year. Mrs. Marguerite Ayhvard is advisor of this organization and the officers are : President, Dorothy Abelt; Vice-president, Helen Ottman; Secretary, Helen Forster; Treasurer, Imogene Baxter. . The Commercial Club has always proved in- teresting to the commercial students of the school. Reasons for this are that the programs are of excellent quality, giving to the students actual lessons of the business world. Many times speak- ers are acquired who have been out in the busi- ness world and know how to advise students to prepare for commercial work. This kind of work has aided students in de- termining their vocations and caused many to take to the commercial work in a more serious fashion. All students who have taken or at present are taking commercial work are eligible for membership. The majority of members are girls but there are also man ' boy members who take part in the meetmgs too. 86 ■ Bll jJ Bi ' 4 v H Bn t L . p t in H t t fXflJ Top Row: E. Bude, V. Rasch, A. McCiiverii, J. Morteiisen, F. Roll, I. Winters, W Hauthorne, Second Row: C. Fenske, D. Commack, A. Fenske, J. Cepelka, R. Smith, J. Pormith, C. Ott, W. Hohler, Third Row: M. Pfeiffcr, E. Kremer, Ci. Dippo, Mr. F. B. Coon, H. Schroeder, J. Panenka, L. Brcv. Junior Forest Rangers THE Junior Forest Rangers is an organiza- tion for boys who are interested in animal and plant conservation. It is a branch of the national Junior P ' orest Rangers under the supervision of the College of Agriculture. The club holds its meetings every Wednesday night at the school imder the guidance of Mr. F. B. Coon. Its officers are Charles Ott, Chief Forester; William Hawthorne, Assistant Chief Forester; James Mortensen, Fine Keeper; and Donald Commack, Pay Master. For its meet- ings, the club is divided into four crews which rotate each meeting to work out the programs, test passing, games, and refreshments. The club now has t« ' o nurseries located at the State Fair Park under its supervision with a total of 2,000 trees. It has been planned to plant 3,000 more trees on this spot in the near future. It is young men like these that look with civic pride on the planting and zoning of the city trees. It has been through this club that many bo s ha e become interested in forest ranging. The big project of the club is the nurseries at the State Fair Park. Much time and patience have been spent m this work and much success has been attained. The club has a big asset in their advisor Mr. F. H. Coon who has taken much interest in the work. Air. Coon is a man who is greatly inter- ested in the outdoor life and has as a hobby working with 4-H clubs. Vith such a leader as this, success is bound to come. It is in clubs such as this that the idea of con- servation can be spread and effecti ely put into practice. lop Row: N. K.oeppel, J. Hicks, R. Kraemer, L. Sicber, A. Yersin, M. Landr) ' , E. Banyasz. Second Row: D. C!au, P. Krahii, L Schultz, M. Peterson, H. Lochner, M. Zedoff, S. Podlogar, P. ICoeppel. Third Row: Q. Watson, S. Taitlcman, H. Bergstrom, W. Banyaz, G. Mallas, M. Hart, B. Peterson, D. Fehlman. Fourth Row: M. Lawrence, A. Harlen, H. Appelt, L. Appelt, J.. Imperl, A. Puzach, N. Mitchell, D. Fobian. Girls ' Band THK Ciirls ' Hand has spent a year of difficult practice and many rehearsals with prac- tically no public performances. Miss Lola Cox, the director, has been drilling the girls and preparing them for work in the senior orchestra and also for an experienced girls ' band next year. The band rehearsals were held every morning at 7 :30 o ' clock, alternating with the orchestra. These early morning practices have been held si nce the band was organized, and although the attendance is good, the girls hope to have a per- iod during the school day for their work. The membership this year is thirty-three. Many of these girls are beginners in instrumental work. This is a wonderful opportunity for stu- dents who are willing to work because lessons and instruments are free. Miss Cox organized a separate girls band four years ago. There were approximately twelve members then and it has grown a little each year both in size and importance to the school. The interest in girl band work is climbing rapidly and at present the membership is more than double that of last year. The eagerness of the girls and the fine spirit of the members has been a big factor in the development and progress of this organization. ' ery few schools can boast of having a girls ' band, and West Allis can be well proud of the fact that it has one of the best. Though this may at times seem to be a lot of hard work for the girls, much pleasure and profit is attained b belonging to an organization such as this. Top Row: J. Hicks, V Weber, LSiebers, Ci. Roge, B. Clark, ' Weideiihoff, M Oilworth. P. Bonigraeher Second Row: R. Radtke, E. Tomer, D. Giiitz, C. Pfeiffer, M. Fidler, I,. W ' aiiek, C. BerRstroin, M. Mejchar, L. Singer, R. Hallquist. Third Row: Miss L. Cox, D. Koelsch, E. Wesselkampcr, J. Lindaur, J. Hedlicka, R. Pahl, F. Weiss, G. Masking, D Luchini, G. Moore. Front Row: Q. Watson, A. Ladwig, E. Wolgast, M. Heitland, F. Klatworthy, R. Partridge, A. Mickelson, D. (Jerlach, A. (icrke, C. Koehn. Girls ' Glee Club THIS year the (lirls ' ( ilee Club, iiiuier the direction of Miss Lohi Cox has made notice- able progress. Although the public appear- ances have been iew in number their work at re- hearsals has increased and improved considerable The Girl ' s Glee Club was presented with the Boy ' s Glee Club in the operetta, Up in the Air, in November. The girls also presented the one act operetta, Last Tea of Tsuki, in April, 1930. This last presentation is not usually given by amateur high school performers. At the rehearsals the work is based upon the very difficult choruses of Mozart, Handel, Cirieg, Reethoven, Schubert, and Tschaikowsky. The girls are always prepared for any program in which they might be asked to participate. An election of officers was held in February at the beginning of the new semester. The offi- cers chosen were (jeorgia Koge, president; Edith Tomer, treasurer, and Merle Fidler, secretary. Rehearsal periods were held every day the seventh period. The membership of the Glee Club now numbers thirt -si. girls. It has in- creased considerably since last year. The girls of the club deserve a great deal of credit for the interesting and varied programs which have been planned and carried out. Miss Lola Cox who is the director and in- structor, has been a big factor in the accomplish- ments of the club. She has aided the girls in doing their work to a high degree of success. The club membership is open to all girls in- terested in vocal music and training, and no previous training is needed. With much already accomplished the girls are planning to give concerts in the near future, and perhaps .some during the siinimer months. 89 t -t t ♦ ♦ « % ■9 9 -t t -t t t V ▼ lop Row: G. Renecke, 1 C ' hopp, V Hawthorne, H Petterson, C. Roth, G. Chamherlain, H. Cop, C. Nelson, E. Baerwaldt, M. Pfeifer. Second Row: L. Peck, W. Prepelitza, H. Ohl, G. Lampier, H. Stuart, W. Wilson, E. Assman, J. Begovatz, F. Fenske, F. Stephenson, P. Rosenthal (Drum Major). Third Row: H. Schroeder, W. Wedemeyer, H. Rosenthal, J. Abuya, E. George, C. Olson, F. Shea, E. Ransom, A. Fenske, R. Henning, G. Thew. Fourth Row: S. Hollingsworth, G. Landry, R. Kruegcr, L. Keys, C. Howard, W. Lidbetter, D. Thorp, J. Selano,, R. Bast, J. Clark. Front Row: C. Fenske, L. Bray, G. Brady, E. Shinkowitz, H. Kerpestein, Mr. D. Shook, W. Rae, A. Rovacic, M. Begovatz, H. Forester. Boys ' Band THE West Allis High School Boys ' Rand under the able direction of Mr. Damon Shook made great progress both in growth and ability. The students are realizing the oppor- tunities presented to them in band work. They learn to play one or more in,struments, which not only permits them to represent the .school in music but which affords them ample rewards outside of school. jVIr. Shook has divided the boys ' band into two units because of the large membership and difference in e.xperience of members. The A band, or the regular boys ' band, boasts of a membership of seventy-five. Boys serve in the B band before entering the A band, which gives them valuable experience. The officers for the years of 1929 and 1930 are Charles Nelson, president; Philip Rosenthal, vice-president ; and Clarence Roth, treasurer. A committee on band regulations consists of John Begovatz, Hugo Cop, Harold Ohl, Howard Kerpestein, and Harvey Petterson. The band assisted in a number of events this year including football games, homecoming parade, auditorium assemblies, and a number of concerts. The boys ' band is a great pride of the school and the splendid work of the director, Mr. Shook, can plainly be seen by noting the progress of the organization in the last few years. 90 « J tt ' f ' t-fl ' f r f f j L Top Row: R. Adam, A. Hohler, T. Chopp, C. Weingart, K. Ciistafson, H, Cop, A. Slatterv, R. Dallman. Second Row: S. Skozniewski, P. Stevenson, J. Ermance, P. Bast, J Riikavina, J N ' erbance, O. Johnson, R. Carlstein, J. Zeinher, O. Kleist. Third Row: E. Maxwell, O. Schroederus, H. Baerwaldt, E. Krusing, H Speick, J. McMicken, A Weber, J. Haberle, R. Swan, N, Tiirar o, Mr. A. Buettncr. Fourth Row: F. Banko, R Jansen, C. Lease, A. Chivars, J. Begovatz, L. Peck, D. Thorp, J. Panenka. Front Row: E. Dorow, (?. Woerdehoff, C. Conrad, II. Hadlev, P. Borngraeber, E. Shinkowitz, F. Scharr, W. Hellgorth, J. McMicken, R. Bast. Senior Boys ' Glee Club IN the past year, the senior Boys ' (rlee Club, under the very able direction of Mr. Alfred Buettner, has almost doubled in membership and has enjoyed one of its most successful years. The Boys ' Glee Club is open to all boys in the senior high school and requires no previous musical training. There are now fifty-two mem- bers and as there is no limitation to the member- ship, new members are always invited. The club meets every second hour of the day during the school year. The purposes of the club are to create in the students a desire to sing, teach them to read music, and give each mem- ber an opportunity for solo work. During this year, the Glee Club has enter- tained on several occasions. One of their first entertainments was at the Elks Club in Milwau- kee, which proved to be a success and led them on to furnish another entertainment for the Vest . ' Mlis Rotary Club on May first. Later, they supported the Vest Allis Community Program held over WTMJ, and finally entered the annual suburban vocal contest. Among those participat- ing in the contest were Ned Turano and James McMicken, soloists, bass and tenor, respectively. The quartet included Jack McMicken, John ' er- bance, Albert Hohler, and Ernest Dorow. The Boys ' Glee Club and the Boys ' Quartette both placed first in the Suburban Contest. This club, though it meets during the school periods, has become ery popular to the boys in the senior high school. A flashy comedy production, Up in the Air, which was put on by the boys ' and girls ' glee clubs, was one of the big events of the year for both boys ' and girls ' glee clubs. This was a splendid demonstration of the fine work the mu- sic department is doing. 91 P ii| %.4l« Top Row; H. Baerwaldt, N. Turano, M. Biljaii, R. Adam, Mr E. Fahnestack, T. Chopp, O. Kleist, J. Hicks, R. Jansen. Second Row: H. Hawthorne, J. Begovatz, L. Peck, P. Azzolina, G Berlen, P. Borngraeber, A. Mintzlaff, R. Serota, M. Peterson, A. Fcnske. Third Row: E Banyaz, Q. Watson, L. Singer, C. Bergstrom, S. Taitleman, N. Koepell, H. Lochner, M. Zedoff, G. Mallas, A. Ladwig. Front Row: E. Shinkowitz, F. Zagar, R. Goerke, G. Sentz, I). Koss, W. Schmidt, M. Lawrence, H. Foerstcr, A. Haehlen. Senior Orchestra THE senior orchestra of West Allis High School has completed a successful year and started a new year full of hard work under the direction of Mr. Ernest Fahnestock. The practices were held every other morning at 7 :30 o ' clock in the auditorium. The orchestra alternated with the band in rehearsals. Morn- ings when there was no rehearsal, Mr. F ahne- stock worked with ensemble groups in room 245. In December, the orchestra gave a concert which was one of a series of musical performances. The selections played were very difficult and were greatly appreciated by the audience. The compositions presented h the orchestra in programs are also used in many of the Chi- cago Symphony and Roxy theatre concerts. A few of them are Spanish Rhapsod b ' Chabrier, First Symphony by Beethoven, Haydn ' s JVIilitary Symphony, Schubert ' s ' Unfinished Symphony, March of the Havards, and many others. One of the most important activities of the orchestra has been to play at nearly every enter- tainment given in the auditorium. There are almost fifty members in the orch- estra and they are all experienced players, having either taken lessons from Miss Cox or Mr. Fahnestock at .school or having experience in the band under Mr. Shook. The officers this year are very capable people. The president is John Begovatz ; treasurer, Charles Nelson ; and secretary, Jean Meigs. There are two concert masters, Orville Kleist, and Rudolph Serota. The accompanist is Phyl- lis Borngraeber. The Adelphi orchestra is made up of selected members from the orchestra. There are about twenty members in this organization. This orchestra has given radio programs and has been featured at dinners given bv the Rotary Club of West Allis. 92 Top Row: J. Helgert, W. Blaiuhard, S Huntington, V Hadler, R. Baiitnpcart, H Macoiishck, H. Paulsen, C. Cook. Second Row: G. Bachaye, C .. Bieler, I.. Beekler, F Brunette, T. Skenzel, R BurTis, II. Rust, J. Markotic, T Taitleman. Third Row: G. Baerwaldt, L. Loewenhagen, G. Nowacki, K. Jensen, N. Palmer, E. Wolmuth, W. Schalm.0, H. King, G. Kirchoff. Fourth Ron: C. Geisen, G. Hanna, F. Mallas, C. Borreson, R. Hevler, Ed. Begovatz, A. Denipsey, C. Middendnrf. Boys ' B Band THK Boys ' B Band, established as a junior or secondary band, has quickly risen to prominence in the musical activities of the school. Mr. Damon Shook, the director, organ- ized this band in September 1929 to give boys training before entering the regular boys ' band. The band started out with a membership of only twenty boys, but has rapidly grown to fifty boys. These boys receive the best training pos- sible and are supplied with school instruments. Rehearsals are held twice a week at 7 :30 o ' clock in the morning at the Lincoln School. The B b and has been organized the same as the A band with Clifford Howard as drum major. The selections which these boys work on are similar and in some cases the same as those of the A band. The selections that are the same are practiced for the benefit of those boys intend- ing to enter the A band. However, the greater part of the work is a little easier. The B band has been featured several times with the A band in concerts and parades. They entertained with a iew numbers at the Christmas concert last year. At the homecoming and Fourth of July parades this band marched and played with the regular band. The B band was feat- ured alone at the May festival of 1930. Mr. Shook has started an e. cellent movement in this training of junior band members. This band will enable the school to always keep an active and well trained A band. 93 ■ f f t I f t Top Row: C. StcriiaKel, C. Henning, H. Steele, V. Boeyc-r, V. Wilson, G. Chamberlain, G. Hansen, G. Barford, I. Saager, L. Menningen, R. Phclan, J. Koresh. Second Row: J. Fulton, A. Wolf, O. Stuart, F. CJray, H. Waisman, E. Shipporeit, R. Conrad, R. Radtke, L. Oestreich, V. Borresen, I. Baxter, E. Wolgast. Third Row: C. Roth, E. ' an Steen, R. Bast, F. Woerdehoff, K.. Andresen, J. Meigs, J. Hicks, M Sawatske, M. Berg, E. Luhm, E. Petfalsky, F. Ottman, M. Fidler, E. Wesselkamper. Fourth Row: C. Pintar, J. CJreen, I Winter, H. Kerpestein, C. Purvis, M. Dunlop, F. Pia- secki, J. Koller, R. Nash, L. Gullickson, M. Loberg, M. Heitland. Front Row: H. Tenges, V. Steckhan, P. Compton, I. Keltcnbrun, L. Karp, D. Bagley, Mrs. I. Doerfer, L. Singer, K. Joyce, J. Kraemer, B. Kerpestein,, E. Luhm, Q, Watson, The Wamaso To serve as a member of the H ' aiiuigo staff means to serve the entire faculty and student body. The members of this organization relate to the school in an interesting fashion the events of school life, the work of the numerous organizations, and all things connected with the daily life of the student. The qualities which a Wamago staff member must possess and which the staff emphasizes are good scholarship, reliability, and promptness. Grades must be above a certain point, and should a stafT member fall below that point, he is dis- qualifiL ' d in his assignments until his work is im- proved. The organization of the U aniago staff was revised this past year, and two editors, the asso- ciate and assistant editors were chosen to assist the editor-in-chief. Another change was the ad- dition of the ne s editor who assigns the articles to reporters. The weekly paper is a member of the National Scholastic Press .Association and each year sends delegates to a convention of the association. An- other social aspect of this organization is the fact that parties are given for the staff members. Earl Tefing. lidit.ir Philip Rosenthal. Bus. ,Mt;r. 94 Whither, midst falhng dew, While glow the heavens with the last steps of day, Far, through their rosy depths, dost thou pursue Thy solitary way? — It ' iUiiiin (j. Bryant Flip Row: ( oach P. llagen, !• . Zieliiiski, B. liiman, U. Kleisl, C Veiii);art, H. Kerpestein, F. Woerdchoff, J. Ermance, G. Burk, Coach H. Stamm. Second Row: R. Swan, A. Hohler, J Rvjkavina, J, Kemp, I.. Albe t , C! Marr, P, Richards, M. Jordan, Coach Thompson. Front Row; A. Suida, L. Koniar, D. Haker, J, Wan Dale, Dick Hagen, Mascot, E. Dorow, J. Verbance, O. Johnson, V. Klipple. Football 1929 THE past season uill go down as tlie greatest ever experienced by a West Allis football t ' le en. In order to hang up so brilliant a record our maroon and gold warriors won their fir t suburban championship and «ent through the entire season without a defeat, only two scoreless ties marring a perfect record. 1 he return of Coach Hagen this season inspired more fellows to go out for footb.ill. At the be- ginning of the season 100 boys reported for pre- season drill. Out of this number Coach picked his first squad of twent -two, and about fortv for the second team : this season very few dropped out and throughout the cold spell near Thanks- giv ' ing all fellows proved lo al to the squads h 100% attendance for practice. With the return of Coach Paul Hagen and the fine leadership of the Co-Captains Glen Alarr and Owen Johnson, the team was all primed for the coming season. Following the impressive victories oxer the Vest Allis ' ocational and Burlington schools which opened the season, the Hagenmen were theen held to two scorless ties, the first against Cudahy and the second with South Milwaukee. With two ties marked up against them the Allis team then proceeded to beat two strong contenders in Vauwatosa and West Milwaukee. It was only after these two games that the local grid aces were given a chance for championship b ' sport writers. I he Allismen then finished the grind toward championship b trimming Shorewood by a close score in the greatest homecoming ever held and for the first time being victorious in the Turkey Dav tussle with Waukesha. When the maroon and gold gridders take the field next season, they will be missing the following men due to graduation, Co-Captain 99 Co-Captain G. Marr, Co-Captain O. Johnson, Co-Captain Elect P Richards, Co-Captain Elect J. Verbance. Glen Marr, Co-Captain Owen Johnson, Brent Ininan, Dean Haker, James Kemp, Howard Kerpestein, Louis Komar, Glen Burk, James Van Dale, Matt Jordan, Leo Alberts, Florian Ziel- inski, Frank Woerdehoff, Al Holiler, and Elmer Sommers. Although they will be a great loss. Coach Hagen will have good leadership in the Captains Pete Richards and John X ' erbance. Since the West Allis gridders have walloped Waukesha this past season, the Co-Captains Richard and Verbance of next season expect to beat them again, and from then on West Allis will hold the Waukesha game as an annual mas- sacre, to send home the Spring City crew well beaten by a lopsided score. West Allis 39 West Allis 46 West Allis West Allis West Allis 14 West Allis 42 West Allis 18 West Allis 191 W. A. Vocational Burlington Cudahy S. Milwaukee W. Milwaukee 6 Shorewood 1 3 Waterford 6 Waukesha Total Opp 25 100 I ' op Row: Coach Ciaberl, Ci. Haherman, Ci. Ru sell, R. Singer, K. Horwath, I. Leberinan, (manager.) Front Row: H. Stuart, J. Hohler. H ' el er, V. Senn. Basketball Season ASKFTBALL, along with football, was B- another major sport which brought high honors to the increasing list of athletic achievements of the West Allis High School. No team in the history of the Suburban League ever equalled the fine performance of our boys for the past season of 1929-1930. Led by Captain Al Hohler the team clambered into first place after only a month of playing, and here is remained throughout the rest of the season. In the march toward the championship were included four easy victories over the Shore- wood and Waukesha schools, which were ex- pected to give our boys a lot of trouble. Great material was discovered by Coach Hag- en this basketball season, when he uncovered Clar- ence Henning, a brilliant, flashy forward who ranked high as a scorer in the Suburban League. West Allis ranked high in number of points. due to Captain A Hohler the Suburban high point man, Elarl letting and Clarence Henning. As for defense, Captain-elect William Klipple and James Blask proved to be superior to other guards in the league. J he outstanding feature of the season was the fact that James Hlask and F2arl Tetting were placed b sport critics on the first All-Tourna- ment team, and . ' 1 Hohler on the second team. 1 he squad next season will be at a loss, for the will loose by graduation Al Hohler, James ' an Dale, Earl ' Letting, Glen Marr, and will only have the services of Wm. Klipple, John ' erbaiice. Art Suida for one .semestr. With Joe Ermanoe and Clarence Henning returning for the entire season the squad will have to scout new material if ' est Allis expects to be in the Championship runing. By winning the lague championship the ALaroon and (jold basketeers automatically en- tered the State District Tournament at South .Milwaukee. Here our boys defeated Oconomo- w oc in the opening tussle thereby entering the semi-finals against Kenosha. . Xlthough our lads lost in the finals they showed their prowess in the fact that they lost a close game to the Horlick ' s who finished runnersup in the State meet. 101 Captain A. Hohler, Captain Elect V, Klipple, Captain Elect C. Henning. Basketball Season West Mihvai kee 29 West All is 26 Wauwatosa 18 West All is 20 Cudahv 15 West Allis 31 Waukesha West Allis 18 South Milwaukee 13 West Allis 22 West Milwai kee 11 West Allis 24 Shoreuood 16 West Allis 26 Wauwatosa .. 15 West Allis 23 Waukesha 18 West Allis 34 Cudahv 22 West Allis 20 South Milwaukee 13 West Allis 24 Burlington ... 25 West Allis 28 Shorewood ... 25 Dist West Allis rict 30 Oconomowoc 18 West Allis 20 Semi-finals Kenosha : 22 West Allis 25 Finals Racine Horlicks 23 West Allis 22 102 Top Row: (iillard, Hamilton, Farnhani, Militr, Thorp. Kopac, Carsten, Cirad , Hatilcx, Jack McMicken, Bauinely, Gabi Evans. Sesond Row: Coach Zirkel, Begovotz, Welbournc, Kelley, Pick, Fenskc, Le ac, W ' illett, Maloney, Schlass, Bast, Kerpestein, Manager Garity. Front Row: Gustafson, Lcsac, Biljan, Hansen, Weber, Specht, Capt. James McMicken, Baerwalt, Pintar, Haberle, Chevario. Swimming Team 1929 THE 1929 swimming team uiuler the direc- tion of Coach Zirkel, again came thru by virtually s xamping all other contest- ants in the annual Suburban swimming meet. The team captained by Jim McMicken, went far above the mark set for it in the beginning of the season, by winning 16 out of 18 meets. Both of these meets lost were by one or two points difiference to Bay X ' iew, Milwaukee, the former State champs. Cy Pintar broke the state record in the breaststroke event. The record was 1.15.8, but when Cy got het up he neatly cut it down to 1.14.4. He has won 34 consecuti ie events up to the present time. Up until its meet with Bay ' iew, the team had won 28 straight meets. In the Medley Relay at the state meet Weber, Pintar and Hamilton won easih the 120 yds. — time 1.1 _S. 6. Volleyball 1930 U)ACH Ciabert ' s volleyball team brought home a second place in the Suburban League Tournament for the Maroon and Ciold for the second consecutive year. The team prospects were considered fair and ere not doped to do anything in a big way. The team composed of Capt. Al Hohler, Bill Klipple, Karl 1 etting, James Blask. James an Dale, Clarence Henning, Brent Inman, and Owen Johnson again took second place this year. The team lost onh two sets, and these two to the old time rival, Waukesha. A great deal of credit should go to Coach (iebert for developing a team to cop second place in the Suburban Tournament. Here ' s to a greater success for the coming ear. 103 Track C)ACH Hag€n is at present working with a large group of fine prospects upon which his track hopes rest. Interesting Inter- Home Room and Inter-Class meets have been held, and some very excellent material has been uncovered. At the time of this writing no inter-school meets have been held, but much is expected of the four returning lettermen. Earl Tetting, Al Hohler, Ed Maxwell, and Captain Glen Alarr. All of these men played at last season ' s Suburban meet and are slated to do so again. AVest Allis will be weak in the field events, as they have lost Matt Jordan the high jump and pole vault star. Phalen and Komar are the weight men. In the running events they have lost by graduation George Elliot, Henry Hasse, and Fred Swan. It is expected that West Allis will make a good showing as it always has done in the past. Already West Allis has shown its stuff when thev defeated Waukesha on May 3, at Waukesha. Earl Tetting was the outstanding runner for West Allis, for he romped off with three firsts, scoring in the hundred yard dash, the two- twenty yard dash, and the broad jump. Bertel Nelson was the new find in the quarter mile run. Nelson ran the distance in 55.6 which is fine time. Dick Brown a senior who is in his first season competition copped the broad jump and scored in the high jump. Matt Biljan tossed the discus one hundred and one feet to take first place, and Jerry Rukavina placed in the shot put. West Allis has some crack hurdlers in Glen Marr and Al Hohler. Hohler and Marr run both the low and high hurdles. P rom the outcome of the Waukesha meet this season, West Allis chances for being a top not- cher in the surban contest, seems likely, as the squad is one of well balanced and fine material. With the new track across the street from school, the track men have more time to put on their work, as the past track teams had to travel to the old stadium and much time was lost in going and coming from practice. Golf N the spring of 1929, while most of our hearts were turned to love and poetry, there were eight young men who had something more important to think of, this was golf. Coach Sauk Saukerson issued his call early and it was answered by a squad of about 25 fellows. An elimination contest was held and the three lowest scorers were chosen to represent the Ma- roon and Gold in the Suburban Golf Tourna- ment. The lowest were Gahart Sablonsky, Captain George Elliot and Arthur Brenner. Other mem- bers on the squad were Al Hohler, Glen Marr, Art Suida, and Jack Holmes. These golfers won the tourney by seventeen (17) strokes. Dual meets were held with other Suburban Schools namlv Waukesha, 2 meets; West Mil- waukee, 2 meets; and Wauwatosa. West Allis won all but one of these meets. This one was lost to Waukesha by two strokes. The golf team this season is headed by cap- tain Arthur Brenner who was an outstanding player last season. Along with Brenner, there are Leo Neitzel, Jack Holmes, James Hohler, Norman Specht, Wilbur Gerard, John Wan- dra, and Leo Liiszka. The West Allis team has it ' s practices on the (jreenfield and Currie Park courses, and usually play their meets there too. T he squad has already had two meets one with Shorewood and the other with West Milwaukee. West Allis took the Shorewood meet with ease, and came through by twelve strokes. West Allis met it ' s first defeat at the hands of West lilwaukee when they were defeated by eleven strokes. 104 Coach Zirkel. S (iav, R. Smith, T. Zienty, H. Gillard, C. Parske, E. Mawvcll H. Welser, M. Jordan. Skating Team 1930 U ACH Zirkel ' s skating team brought home the bacon for the second consecutive year by winning the Suburban skating meet at Shorewood. At the beginning of the year Coach Zirkel thought the prospects were fair. When Jordan, Parske, ttay, (lillard. Maxwell, Zienty and X ' erbance won places he sang a different tune. Incidentally the team ran up more points than all the other schools put together. The team also participated in the state meet at Madison. The meet was held in real winter weather, 1 5 below zero, which no doubt accounted for the speed shown in the races. The team has four returning lettermen for the coming year. Here ' s to another Suburban championship for the Vest Allis High School. Tennis 1929 OACH Gabert and his squad of netters presented West Allis with its first tennis championship. This ictor was the sea- son ' s greatest event for if the team won first place, AV est Allis would have enough points to hold the Suburban League all-sports troph . With the aid of Captain f ' arl Tetting, Matt Jordan, Al Hohler, James Blask, James ' an Dale, and Roy Swan, West Allis victory- was reached and the trophy won. The team had a hard fought battle to cop the title, as they had fallen down to third in dou- bles, which put them in a tight place if they were to win, but James Blask, a versatile ath- lete, was our only hope, and Jimmie came through as he always has when ictory is needed. Coach { ebert will lose only Matt Jordan by graduation, and is expected to repeat a victory this season. 105 Top Row: Mr. Hagen, A. Hohler, (5. Marr, R. S«an. B Inman, F. Zielinski, J. Kemp, A. Weber, } Van Dale, R Patz,, K.. Gustafson, Mr. Stamm, H. Kerpestein, E. Dorrow, Front Row: J. crliance, P. Richards, E. Maxwell, E. Tetting, J. Rukavina, W. Klipple. O. Johnson, C. Weingart, d Hanson, A. Suida, G. Farnham Letter Club AFTER this football season the letter men of Vest AUis again reorganized into an active club, to which only major emblem men can belong. The reorganization was due to Coach Hagen ' s efforts to reestablish this as it was before he left West Allis some five yars ago. The club meets regularly and has speakers talk on athletics, which proves to be interesting. Many alumni and college athletes have been secured to talk on different phases of athletics, so as to arouse interest in the young boy athletes. In past years earning an emblem would admit one into the club, but now an initiation is held, which all in fun is harmless and makes joining mean more than belonging to a mere club. This club also helps patrol the football field during games, and helps with homecomings, and in general cooperates to make athletics a success in our school. Another good thing the club does is to reinterest graduates in school activities and thereby help the teams to receive backing from folks out of school. The athletes on the picture have earned thei r letters as follows: FOOTBALL Al Hohler Glen Marr Brent Inman Florian Zielinski James Kemp James V an Dale Roman Patz Kurt Gustafson Ernest Dorrow John Verbance Peter Richards Jerry Rukavina William Klipple Owen Johnson Clifford Weingart Arthur Suida BASKETBALL Al Hohler Glen Marr James V an Dale John Verbance Earl Tetting William Klipple Arthur Suida SWIMMING Roy Swan Anton Weber Kurt ( justafson Howard Kerpestein Cjordon Hanson George Farnham 106 J Top Row: E. Tomer, U. Weber, . Wiedenhoff, M. Sawatske, G. Koge, L. Kuokkanen, A. Mellonig, M. Berg. Second Row: V. Wirth, S. Rassmuson, M. Schupak, A. Giesen, B. Quartz, L. Wanek, H. Chamberlain, D. Crnkovich,, D Zcller, M. Mejchar, R. Foy. Third Row: E. Wolgast, L. Trimborn, R. Nash, E. Kuehn, V. Fehlman, E. Shebal, M Thew, M. Cop, D. Gollish, E. Lochner, E. Keily, Fourth Row : Miss Andrew, R. Hanley, B. Kerpestein, P. Siebcrs, F, McKnight, M. Sagemiller, L. Singbush, F. Komar,, D. Sommer, M. Farnham, E. Wesselkamper. Front Row: G. Bateson, M. Sayles, H. Lochner, M. Zedoff, J. Olsen, R. Hanson, M. Allen, R. Gerke, H. Swan, B. Knutson, F. Farnham. The Girls ' W. A. Club THE Cxirls ' W. A. Club is composed of some of the finest girls in the school, all of whom are interested in athletics. This organiza- tion not only sponsors all girl ' s activities in the line of athletics, but it also promotes good sports- manship and encourages friendship among the girls. Two years ago a point system was started, whereby a girl can earn her numerals, a chevron or a W. A. This was successfully carried out in the past year, and many girls have earned tLcir awards. Last year a bo - and girl party was held in the form of a mock prom. This party is now an annual afifair, and one that attracts the girls very much. The officers of the W. A. Club for the year 1929-30 are Lillian Wanek, president; Bernice Kerpestein, vice-president : Alice (jiesen, secre- tary ; Bernice Quartz, treasurer. Though girls do not have inter-school meets in athletics, the Girls W. A. Club has been able to give to the girls games whereby the ' compete in classes. There are many basball teams formed each season in a league, each having its own captain. The girls play both in doors and out doors when weather permits. At the end of each season All-League teams are picked. Basktball and swimming are run on the same basis as baseball. The final event of the basket- ball season is the annual class tournament. This is the outstanding clash of the season. Under the direction of these competent offi- cers, and with the guidance of the advisors, the AL ' sses W. Adams and A. Andrews the club had a very successful year. 107 Top Row: C ' oai ' li ( ' ebert, C ' r. llaherman. ( . Rus ell, R. Singer, E. Horwath, 1. Leberinan (manaj];er ) . Front Row: ' . Clark, H. Stuart, J. Hohler, H ' elser, ' . Senn. Junior Basketball Team JUNIOR High school athletics has proven itself popular in the school due to the won- derful teams each season. This year we found a championship in football brought to the school by the young boys of our school and also a snappy basketball team. The training received in the Junior high ath- letics is a great aid to the Senior high sports, for it helps the boy get the fundamentals of the sport. The Junior high team this season had a power- ful line and a fast backfield, and some of the players are expected to come up to the senionr high school .squad next season. V. Senn, J. Hoh- ler, H. Stuart are among the most promising. In Basketball this season. Coach Gebert had wonderful material and developed a strong outfit which turned in a good record for the season. From this squad, too, several are expected to see Senior high action next season. The work in athletics in the Junior high is under the supervision of Mr. Floyd Gebert, who can be well commended on his success in the work. iUg Here the free spirit of mankind, at length Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place A limit to the giant ' s unchained strength, Or curb his swiftness in t he forward race. — P( illinin C. Bryttiit 109 y INTRODUCTION ' OCIAL events mean gaiety and joy, the bring forth laughter and good cheer ; they radiate a spirit of friendliness ; and they lessen the monotony and the seriousness of high school life. THE HAUNTED HOUSE Another mystery thriller was presented as the all-class play on January tenth. The Haunted House was directed by Mr. J. E. Nye and sponsored by the Student Council. It was a great success and both participants in the presen- tation and the audience were well rewarded. THE JUNIOR PROMENADE In an atmosphere of Parisian gaiety, the class of 1931 acted as hosts and hostesses, and enter- tained the seniors, the faculty, memberss of the school board, and city officials. A large number of dancers turned out, and tripped the light fantastic in tone to catch music. The grand march was led b .■ dam AVolf and Bernadette Garity. The promenade, with its gay delightful colors and the charm and beauty of the dancers, proved to be the most beautiful and one of the most succesful social events of the year. THE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY A brealc was surely given to those who wit- nessed the junior class play The Lucky Break on Friday, May ninth. This comedy in three acts was characterized by many as a very suc- cessful and a well finished production. The director, Mr. J. E. Nye and the entire cast should be congratulated on their fine work in presenting this play. The setting of the play is in this day and age and the characters are modern. It was packed with humor and delighted the audience. LYCEUM COURSE 1929-1 930 The most successful and the most enjoyable entertainment was offered by the seiuor class on th Lvceum course this season. The first number, the Smith, Spring Holmes Company, which was presented December fourth, charmed the listeners with their music. The Cotter ' s Saturday Night, presented on December sixteenth left the audience in a de- lightful mood. This production of Burn ' s im- mortal poem received very favorable comments. February fifth fovnid the Slaut players giving their version of Captain . ' pplejack. a peppy musical comedy. The jollity and the laughter will not soon be forgotten. Mr. A. L. Elude, who is quite well-known among students of the West Allis High School appeared as the next attraction. His talks and illustrations on his travels proved to be very interesting. Due to business and political probelms, it was impossible for the Hon. Brooks Fletcher to appear as the last number on the course, but in his place the Filipino Collegians were secured. Their catchy modern syncopation and their sweet melodies of their native land brought great volleys of applause from the audience. GLEE CLUB OPERETTA Assisted by the high school orchestra, the com- bined boys ' girls ' glee club presented Up in the Air, an operetta in two acts on November 22. The humorous plot, the singing, and the color of it pleased the audience greatly, although this was the first time a production of this sort was attempted in the school. The cast and the chorus, the directors, and the others who cooperated in this presentation should be complimented on their fine work. HI-Y MINSTREL SHOW The musical show presented by the Hi- ' boys w as so successful that a return showing was asked. .Although a capacity crowd turned out on March sixth, a large crowd again witnessed it at the second performance. The show consisted of dancing, singing, jokes and stunts. The makeup and costumes were very effective and many laughs were heard as the jolly minstrels pranced through their clever antices. 1 1 1 Senior Travelogue West Allis, Wisconsin June 20, 1940. Mrs. James Hlask (nee Loewenbach ) Hollywood, California Dearest Norma: I simply must answer ' your letter promptly this time as I have just oodles of news to tell you. Of course you know that my trip through Europe is over and I am back again in good old West Allis. I found out that the world is, after all, a small place, because I met many of the people who graduated with us ten years ago. When I disembarked at Cherbourg with my maid, Mabel Oien, who should be the customs officer but Earl Tetting, and upon hailing a taxi, I was awfully surprised to see that the driver was Carl Hagmeier! I rode to the air- port and chartered a plane, piloted b}- Thekla Short and Winifred Kendallen to take me to Paris. Landing there I was greeted by Ambassa- dor and Mrs. Al Hohler. Mrs. Hohler, you remember, was Hazel Hogan. The hotel where I stayed was jointly owned by Dean Haker and Matthew Jordan, and emploed James Fulton and Clarence Roth as two of the competent bell- hops. Can you stand it, my dear? I bought some sou enirs from Gabriella Komar, a successful saleslady. Rosemarie Hall- quist and Ruth Dahl have opened another of their shops. In their employ they have Ed- ward Maxwell as business manager, Adelaide Pratte as artist, while the office force consists of Marie Berg, Vivian Patton, and Jaseph Dobner. Entering a theater I was ushered to my seat by James Van Dale. The star of the show was Florien Zielinski with his co-partner, Margaret Zedoff. In the newsreel I saw Owen Johnosn creating a sensation doing the swan dance, and John Sleik laying the cornerstone for his home for stray dogs and cats. I bumped into two old maids — Dorothy Johnson and Gene Baxter. Imagine! At Berlin I ran into Vera Borresen, who is a nurse. She is engaged to Charles St. Clair. Ruth Radtke is now Mrs. Glen Marr. At a style show, women ' s gowns were displayed by JiHie Hicks and Mary Gasperic, and men ' s clothes by William Hawthorne and Richard Brown. Roy Phelan and Pauline Compton are happily married. I had tea with Loraine Fenske, who is the ' . W. C. A. representative in Berlin, and had dinner with Frank Woerdehoff, the emi- nent physician. We delighted m the gentle crooning of Bill Luebke, who is appearing with Phil Rosenthal ' s orchestra. I also met Mrs. Ted Zienty, ( Eleanor Hoffman.) Frances Sanderson and Helen Ottman have leased an apartment in the Waisman building. Emily Raffey and Eliza- beth Simon are actresses. Earl Winkle and Elmer Smith are officers of the Humane Society. I also noticed on the Shinkowitz hotel register that Mr. and Mrs. Louis Komar are living there. She was formerly Dorothy Sheahan. Will woiulers never cease? Roger Chesick just won the honor of the healthiest person in Switzerland. Walter Ehrke is admiral of the Swiss navy. Glen Burk, who married Helen Shebel, gave a party for Marion Smith and Sylvia Hurt, who made a non-stop Right around the world. The speaker of the evening was James Mortensen. Raymond Adam and Frank Lesac have opened an ice cream parlor in the Alps, and Ludwig Menningen is employed by them as chief bottle washer. At the Peace Conference I noticed that America ' s representa- tives were Ruth Affeldt and Herbert Pufahl. Anthony Hollenstein, the eminent author, has made Switzerland his home. Gilbert Hansen is the wealthiest man in the country. Haz;l Peter and Josephine Imperl are trying to get in his good graces but his heart it set on winning Kath- leen Andresen. In Itah, I took a cruise on the private acht of Clara Bergstrom. She is contemplating mar- riage with Brent Inman. The others in the party were Harold Ohl and John Haberle who are retired business men, and the famous pianist, Phyllis Borngraeber. In Vienna, I came across Ted Chopp, who is a famous musician. I visited the home of Joe Aschenbrenner, who is a re- 114 knowned professor at the University of Vienna. He told me that Matt Biljan just broke all rec- ords in swimming the English channel, and that Leona Holt and William Potocic were mar ried. Edward Helgert is a big butter and egg man. Agatha Jacomet and Leon Poe appear in the films of Vienna and are seen around town quite frequently. In Russia, I was amazed to hear that Mai Olsen and Olga Kertz were singing in grand opera, and do you know that I saw Frances Mellonig as the star of a big production? (Mr. Nye ' s work was, after ail, not in vain.) Sup- porting her were — can you guess — Lucille Prei, Margaret Doerfer, and Varma Hedstrom. Richard Byrnes and Lee Krebs are great political leaders in Russia. When I sailed for home again I left South- ampton on the steamship La Myra, named after La Myra Decker. The boat then would have to be owned by Walter Boeyer. On board boat 1 met a number of our old friends. One, for instance, was Leo Albert, who became famous for his book My first six years as a freshman and my last ten years as a senior. Another was Ruth Blaiikenheim who has made a fortune as a saleswoman for a large concern. I arrived in New York after a strenous jour- ney and registered at the Hotel Podlesnik, jointly owned by Lu Ellen Ebert and Helen Forster and named in honor of their friend, Mary. For something new, I rode in the loco- motive of the train that brought me back to West Allis and was so surprised to see that the engineer was Byron Boger and the fireman was Fred Kaiser ! And in the baggage car I tipped John Dilworth for helping nie with my trunks and things. After arriving in Milwaukee, I walked down Wisconsin avenue where I bumped into a group of political celebrities including Lucille Boldt, Arthur Brenner, Mildred Prekette, and Anna Janchan. Also noticed in big electric lights: Harvey Petersen and Joe Zeniber — famous vaudeville team I always knew those two boys would make good. And then — home, sweet home! The first thing I noticed was that Gilbert Woerdehoflf and his wife, Lavona Singbush, had moved next door to us. Gil surely fooled us all. How do you like the new faculty at the West Allis High School? Did you know that Donald Commack and .Mary Dwyer are teaching his- tory? And Irene Eisner teaches auto mechanics. Feature that! Lilliaii Wanek and Luiclle Sleik are physical education teachers. I just read in the paper that Cyril Pintar and Anton Weber broke the new world ' s swimming records, and that Ned Turano is star of a musical company directed b - William Wilson. Bernard Trimborn and Roy Swan formed a partnership and sell gas and oil. By the way, Sylvester Fus is editor of the paper I just read. When you mentioned Helen Engebretson doing office work I recalled that Thelma Brandt, too, is a very capable secretary. She is in the employ of Groen, CjiJIard and company, who have their offices in the Parske building. Did ii0u know that Helen Orr was tennis champion of the L nited States? Virginia No- wacki, the successful real estate agent informed nie as to that. Dale and George are partners in the Chamberlain Taxi-cab company. I met Ruth Conrad, the beauty specialist, and we gossiped for a long time this afternoon. She told me that Josephine Jelinek and Georgia Koge were headed for Hollywood. Quite a number of others have become famous I was in- formed b ' Ruth. Charles Nelson is a senator and his debating comes in handy. But it ' s the same with Margaret Loberg — just ask Robert Moering. Jean Christison is a professor at Madison. Lorraine Koepsell and Dorothy Rude do ofiice work together for the supervisor of public works, Stanley Rogers. He, however, takes orders from Mayor Robert Matters. Ever since Herbert Moering discovered the new planet, the eminent scientist, Willie Link, aims to make a flight to it, accompanied by Kenneth Meyer. Elmer Somers, the inventor, was assigned to the task of designing the rocket. He uill be assisted bv Howard Schildt. 115 AjiAJ Went to a theater last night and saw Elsie Redel as the star. Elsie Rydlbauch, Helen Willett, and Erna Tuomin were in the chorus. Helen Tallant and Margaret Sawatske, who became famous lawyers, were there, too. Jean Meigs, the riding-mistress at the Anthony Kremer riding academy told me that Gladys Minett was congresswoman from our district and that Mildred McKowen and Esther Martin were running for governor. Will miracles never cease? Mildred Mueller, a successful florist, told me the Annice Nelson and Pauline Matus- zewski were officials of a large life insurance company in Chicago. Mary Schoster and Mar- garet Singer are wholesale druggists. Eleanor Wesselkamper is a social worker for the city. Wanda Melka and Helen Lochner are commer- cial artists. Manon Jones and Stephania Kodre are Olympic champions. Do ou remember Lance King? Well, he ' s a lumberjack up north. His employer is Howard Kerpestein. Speaking of kings — James Kemp is king of Wall street, and now Josephine Koller, who married Chester Maciejewski, is trying to keep the wolf from the door, meaning Felicia Lipinski, who owns their property along with other tracts of land. Alberta Ladwig is a high- powered saleswoman. Pearl Krahn found a million dollar gold mine and is living on Easy street. Well, Norma, I guess that ' s all for this time. Just want to say that it was great to see all the people we graduated with, and that I ' m very glad to be back in dear old Vest Allis again. Will see you and Jimmie soon. Lovingly, LORRAINE OESTREICH. 116 117 118 -IF THIS WERE 2030 A. D. 119 i-ltSv BRENT INMAN ' CLIFFORD EPiRL TETTING OWEN JOHNSTON- ART SUIOft JIM VAN U Ut HftKER IS :J0HN VEIiBANCE _jp j .-- ' - ' tRNlE. DOROVS 1 f ' fm : ' -rf U L H — -. ' -- -■ ■ .■ LEO ftLBERTS GLEN BURrtE - BILL I LIPPLE - JERRV Rut ftv NA AL HOHlER. PETE RICHARDS GLENN MARR. 120 121 122 Words by Lorraine Oestrlch CLASS SONG Lillian Wanek and JeanMeiqs Sw-fvi Wt M ch on - Wft r d P3 5 in§ Artiit? s.ton s- b | If LL ' t ) ' ' !i J 1 J A J J I J J j j I m we 1 ea ve. 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