West High School - EOS Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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FOR GOLD 6- GLORY As graduation draws near, the class of '40 wishes to express the belief that West High has achieved one of its main objectives, namely, that of promoting the wel- fare of the community. During our four years stay, West High has suc- ceeded in establishing a high degree of citizenship and a remarkable moral standard, as well as contributing towards our physical and mental education. This has been attained through the aid of a willing and capable faculty, the benefits of many social events, an excellent competitive sports schedule, and a broad curriculum. xfvlftit High has offered, and will continue to offer to its students, the very best of the elements requisite to its purpose. ln our opinion, four years at VVest High have truly prepared us for our next step into the world-be it toward the furtherance of education or the making of a livelihood. VVe now turn to some of the main events which occurred during our stay at West High. ln 1956, 240 awe-stricken freshmen were cordially greeted at the gates of West High by their devoted advisor, Mr. Meyers. Since that tirst meeting, Mr. Meyers has capably and successfully guided us through our four years. He was assisted by six competent fa- culty advisors, Miss Fruin, Miss Wood, Miss Suino, Miss Thompson, Mr. Newman, and Mr. tlebens, to- gether with the other members of the faculty. Among the tasks which they supervised were the publication of the EOS, annual parties, selection of class rings and announcements, commencement, and numerous other undertakings. XVhen we entered NVest High, in the fall of 1936, we were confronted with the task of electing officers. As a result of this election, Helen Wheeler was made president, and Vincent Desmond, Rosalie Reising, and Marjorie Mae Stolp were elected to assist her through- out the year. The freshman dance, given on the even- ing of April 9, marked the highlight of the social events of the year. Under the leadership of Eugenie Bennethum, Robert liillings, lletty Lund, and Mildred Stolp, we continued our journey through our second year. During this year the Drainatic Club made its debut with a one-act play, A Doctor for a Day. Un April 8, the class was host at the sophomore party held at VVest High, bringing to an end the year's social activities. Leaving our freshman and sophomore years behind, we advanced to the ranks of the upperclassmen. Robert llanbury was head of the class board, with VVilliam Goldsmith, Clara lferry, and Ada Thomas assisting. During this year members of the class of '40 had the President, Mickey Ewing: Vice'President, Don Frank: Secretary, Betty Lund: Treasurer, Clara Ferry.

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honor of participating in the newly organized Student Council. The Junior Dramatic Club presented its annual class play, lily Away Home, on the evenings of liebruary Z3 and 24. The junior llrom held at NVest lligh, on June 5, was the climax of our junior year. The setting of this gala affair was a penthouse, with Martha l'ease reigning as Prom Queen. This colorful and picturesque event marked the end of another year. The 181 remaining students entered their senior year only to realize that this was their last and most important year at West lligh. Harry Ewing headed the executive force, with the help of Donald lirank, Betty Lund, and Clara lierry. Albert Pike was elected to head the Student Council through its second consecutive year. Charlotte Williiei' was elected to act as EUS editor, while Mildred Stolp was elected associate-editor. Evelyn Kuhn won the position of business manager. Throughout our four years a large number of boys were active in sports and girls in the G. A. A. There were members of the class of '40 in almost every activity in the school. llefore we realized it, our last year was coming to an end. As a climax to their dramatic career, the seniors presented their class play, june lN'lad. To stimulate the ticket sales, an ex- citing contest was held between the boys and girls with the girls coming through victorious. Then came baccalaureate on June 2 with the Reverend Ernest T. Smith as speaker. The Junior l'rom followed in a swirl of gaiety and Class Day came with the pre- sentation of the EUS and the unforgettable class picnic. Com- mencement on 'lune 7 ended our glorious high school career. Ilr. Slutz gave the commencement address and the seniors in their caps and gowns made an impressive picture as they received their long-awaited diplomas. Thus our four years at VVest lligh come to an end, leaving the class of 1940 richer in knowledge, wiser, and with many pleasant memories. Senior Sponsors: Mr. Meyer, Miss Fruin, Miss Thompson, Miss Suino, Miss Wood, Mr. jebens. COMMENCEMENT MEASUREMENT f-'fix sw is s M I. 1214 my 2, ,wwe -f Z ., , 1 ' , an kv A yu. ,, . i... ,. .,,.., y . . . - 'X . ,x.f'-:gag-geeqs . fy, 1 A f1.y.eff,'z.4. . fzffst . . 1125 wrisie 145 9 sz wg 145322 4 is V, X. sax, f , ,59i.,,Na. ff gf is 4 W5 W K cw L 'wife ,.... ig Y A .N X ,,