West High School - EOS Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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rs. E. C. Holmblad. Mrs. C. R. Diendorfer, Mrs. Axel Mellquist, Mrs. Edward Frank, Mrs. A. D. Sinden, Mrs. George Jones Mrs. C. B. Augustine, Mrs. S. J. Steiner. Mrs. Carl Gemmer, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. W. F. Murphy, Mrs. G S. Bennethum, Principal Bergman. PARENTS AN D PE DAGOC-BU ES The Parent-'lieachers Association began the year 1940-1941 by giving their annual card party on Uctober 17. This party was followed by the Christmas Concert presented December I7 by the a capella choir. 'lihe next P.-ill. A.-sponsored event was the Hobby Show held on january 28. Parents, teachers, students, and friends of VVest High exhibited their hobbies, and prizes were presented. A Hobby Lobby formed part of the entertainment. Then, since the purpose of the P.-'l'. A. is to help parents understand the problems their children encounter in school, two special meetings were planned. On February 18. a College Night enabled parents to meet representatives from various colleges: Dr. Theodore P. Stephens, president of Aurora College, discussed the problem of choosing a college. 'lihe second meeting, a Vocational Night took place on April l5, giving parents a chance to investigate the opportunities in various voca- tional lields. Klr. Bergman, our principal, was the speaker. lllrs. S. yl. Steiner was the president for this year: Rlrs. Charles Augustine and Klrs. Carl Gemmer were the first and second vice-presidents, respectivelyg and lllrs. A. D. Sinden was the secretary. ilxllf oflice of treasurer was held by lllr. G. A. Lafiin.

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J LAST ROUND-UP President. Paul Nelson: we? Vice-President, Don Johnsen Secretary, Ruth Copelini Treasurer, Ed Martino. v N ln early September, 1937. 282 freshmen were greeted cordially by the class spon- sors, llliss Pease, chief advisor, lllr. Nebergal, bIr.Smith, lXlrs.Shephard, llliss Ballard, and blr. Bergman. That first fall we elected the following students as officers: Gordon Cole, president, Dorothy Ruddy, vice-president, Joyce Johnson, secretary: and Avis Goodell, treasurer. - TVith Jack Goss, Charles Luke, Elinor Youngen, and Dean Lewis leading us, we journeyed through our second year. The class dance, Fresh-more Swingeroo. was given on the fifth of lkflay. The class was well represented in all activities, sports, and academic fields. As we entered in the upperclassmen's ranks, we chose for our leaders: Don Vonck, president: Bob Erickson, vice-presidentg Juanita Barnes, secretary: and Bill Fifer, treasurer. The class play, Big Hearted Herbert, was presented to a large audience. The Junior Prom, held June 3, provided a gala climax for the school year with an unusual setting built around the theme Penguin Promenade. ' Starting our last year at XVest High, we seniors elected for officers, Paul Nelson, Don Johnson, Ruth Copa-lin and Ed lllartino. Bob lllurphy was elected president of the Student Council. now in its third consecutive year. Elinor Youngen and Bonnie Buttrey were chosen co-editors of the EOS, while lllarjorie lllatson won the business managership. Throughout the four years many members of our class participated in the various extra-curricular activities. Some of these are: football, basketball, track. swimming, G.A.A.. EOS, Red and Blue, Science club, dramatic clubs. the Camera club, a cappella choir, the Gym club, glee clubs, and debate.