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

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The physical Education Department The freshman scientists begin their careers by studying the inside of the tele phone and what makes an automobile go Such things as the solar system and levers which were also studied were made more interesting when illustrated by movies slides and experiments produced the little known rough and tum ble stunt men the stand ins and the undercover men who take the beatings and receive little glory Building the body is the concern of the Physical Education Department ot Central The swimming and gymnastic stars developed in the physical education classes this past year may be world stars of tomorrow Even a Mr Ame ica of tomorrow might be among them A tool is but the extension of a man hand is a philosophy that is put to the test by the manual training cla ses at Harmony was the class where talent- ed young musicians tried their wings. They learned to put notes together and believe it or not came up with a dimin- ished seventh chord. Fledglings even tried writing tunes ot their own. Music all the way from jazz to opera was studied in the harmony class and often the strains ot a symphony orches- tra ecording could be heard in the hall outside the auditorium. Central Printing Woodwork and metal hop round out a full schedule ot classes de voted to teaching pupils the proper use and handling ot power tools Drafting classes offer the student a chance to de sign draw and build Working models of machinery as well as to design a home of their own 'f it 'l jAQ.lVhi. all ,

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ln the Art Department the sky was the limit this year when the students painted the curtain used at the Christmas con- cert. Aside from the making of posters and stage props the students traveled to the Far East to get ideas for the prom decorations on the theme, Chinatown Whether the production was in techni- color or in black and white, the Art De- partment produced results. ULPP? W5 The home economics classes teach the valuable methods of home making to the young ladies of Central High. The girls in sewing worked on projects from rayon dresses to Easter suits. From salads to cookies, the food classes learn- ed to plan and carry out a good meal. X il Learn from the mistakes of others, say the history teachers. In these classes students studied the background of countries, their land structure, and inter- nal and external problems. The many classes that formed the History Depart- ment taught students to become better citizens. fit Tornorrow's business world will in- clude many students of Central's com- mercial classes. From typing to bookkeep- ing they learn the fundamentals needed for office careers. Shorthand is the only known language where a word is written as it is pro- nounced. In the bookkeeping department students are taught the essentials of ac- counting, while the typing classes en- deavor to obtain a high speed rate. Cor- rect business procedure is leamed in the office practice division.

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l-lere the battles were fought and the victories wonl The forensic and debate club pro- duced extemporaneous speak- ers, dramatic declamers, and just plain argumentative stu- dents. The successful season of the debate and forensic club can be attributed to the club ad- viser, Mr. Hoyt Rawlings, who id knows his way around a reso- N1 lution. 3 L. DEBATE lFirst Howl Christine Goering, Ada Ftintoul, lerry Chesky, Mr Rawlings, Gerry Wisniewski, ludith Iensen, Pat Uttech. lSecond Howl Marilyn Lubahn, Bruce Bond, Barbara Bovim, lim Nichols, Al Miller, lean Macdonald l'l'hird Row! Gary Borrnan, Bruce Petersen, Donald,Kollatz, Lowell Barr, Harold Conrad, Dennis Dziczkowsl-:1 no r an - ne mr!! 00 Wine WORLD FEDERALISTS Kfirst Bowl Gerry Wisniewslci, Sally Ioyce, Mr laecks, Doris Prill, Ruth Babbe Ksecand Rowl Barbara Bovim, lean Macdonald, Barbara Zirkel, Violet Buss, lThird Howl Donald Kollatz, Bruce Petersen, Lowell Barr, Gary Berman, Harold Conrad The biggest show on earth! That's what the World Federalists are helping to pro- duce. World government was the theme of the show directed by Mr. Archie laecks with Bar- bara Zirkel in the role of presi- dent. Discussions concerning world peace and how their plan may promote it took up the time ol these enthusiastic students,