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'2 6 5 , R 2 , 'ff 92 0'EXXX'NY5 VN N 9 xox xax91 1 Y XAX '2-X 1- 37- 61-9 0 '1- 2 S A 5 6 1 5 x va 6X6X7 0 11. H'1 ' '1 '5 5' N A xXx WW 6. 1 F E5RUA B 56 x I 62 9l'Z,45T 7 I5 I6 I I 7 I2 I3 I4 2 2 23 2, fa 2 ls 20 21 I 5 26 - 2 728 i- eoov hx'V'lf'1' X X9 xogxe 'P 9 X Q, h X ,bflfox 'P 50 DEDICATION The memories that high school graduates retain through the years are not always the big events, but also the little ones, which combine together to make up the school year. VVe dedicate this book to the events, large and small, which, combined together in a series of activities, have made our years at VVest High so unforgettable. We hope that as the years go by, the students of the class of 42 will look at their EOS, and through it have their high school years and the events that made them so memorable brought back vividly to their minds. l lAY 7 8 9 I4 I5 I6 2l 22. 23 26 29 30 AF Fill- l8 iz as I4 l5 '6 325 ig 20 2l 29- 23 26 27 25 29 so 1 6 2' I2 345 C, 4 no , bs' 56759 fo fb gf' ff? A 4 e 'vw L ff' 1 -92 3 22122616710 '7 5 30 42 lg 3 5 2 2 O 622 , , UUN6 THE YEAR - MONTH BY MONTH September ..... Freshman day ..... the freshmen are introduced to the administration .... School board ..... Superintendent Larson ..... Mr. Bergman ..... Mrs. Smith ..... Miss Harris ..... Mrs. Ritzman ..... they meet their teachers and their departments ..... English . . . . . Languages . . . . . Fine Arts . . . . . Commercial . . . . Home Arts ..... Physical Education ..... Vocational Arts ..... Science ..... Mathematics ..... Social Science . . . . . see the custodians working about the building . . . . become acquainted with the Parent-Teachers association . . . . . Freshman class . . . . . three new clubs are organized . . . . . Commercial . . . . . Spanish . . . . . Radio and Drama . . . . . October . . . . . Student Council sponsors homecom- ing celebration ..... Red and Blue busy putting out papers . . . . Freshman Dramatic club is organized . . . . November . . . . . Thanksgiving game highlights football season for the Varsity ..... Frosh-Sophs ..... Jayvees ..... Junior Dramatic club presents junior class play ..... junior class . . . . . December . . . . . a cappella choir gives Christmas program ..... junior choir, noon hour chorus, girls' glee club help with program ..... Girls, club works on Christmas party and Christmas baskets ..... january .... Debate club hard at work preparing for contests . . . EOS starts work in earn- est . . . Intramurals continue with volleyball and basketball . . February . . . Band working hard on the concert to be held in March .... Orchestra plan- ning joint program with the band .... Vocational club takes a trip .... Lettermenis club organized, elects officers . . . . March . . . . basketball ends for Frosh-Sophs .... Varsity wins regional tourna- ment for the highlight of the basketball season .... Girls' Athletic association helps with fourth annual Gym Circus . . . Circus held on March 26 and 27 .... Gym club works with the girls to make it a success . . . . April . . . . Camera club takes EOS pictures . . . Sopho- more Dramatic club busy with plays .... Science club goes on trips .... May .... Paint Pot club .... Senior Dramatic club presents the senior class play .... track, tennis, golf are at their height . . . Publica- tion Board chooses candidates for the 1943 EOS editors . . . June .... Senior class .... Graduation ..... National Honor Society . . . Patrons . . . Senior four years in review . . Assembly shots ..... ., vw . Jlfgsivxfi, as Y, .N ' Wil . ,- - M - 3511... A ,,,.s 4 ' 4. ,x ,vm .1 , Tins, V Sw? .,.. fx ' i if wg ' ear -Aa-,,.,-Q, - .t lf., 'YK N up xiii ., , ,sb ' A - . f- 1 mis 'W 'ia vga: k 9, . w 1 ' 'f f-M, W a ggf r - ' . .V ' am i?-F i Qv N ..- ' 5 A pw-, -C 5, , qi ' ff 151 it 35.2 42-I.: .Mi ki K 1 ,. ,, ' RA M xx: J g as ia Q 1 'L H N3 V Sgpre .2 J' 32 fd, pi fx, f 3 I 2 fl 1 J? XZ, 51,0 If 5 C .ai J 7 ine -? 0 2 J. 9.27 -34.870 i' SCHOOL OPENS After a summer of idleness, VVest High school opened its doors on Sep- tember 3 to welcome back 680 old students and 259 freshmen. The school was not entirely strange to the freshmen as they had attended an orientation program the previous day. Because of a schedule which was adopted several years ago that enables the freshmen to register at their grade schools before they graduate, it was not necessary for them to go through all the details of registration. The older students, upon their return to school, noticed many changes and improvements about the school grounds and the building itself. Even the freshmen, as they came up the walk to the building, could not help noticing the handy bike walk which led to the new bike racks by the south gym door. Several of the rooms were redecorated during the summer, including the library, office, art room, Mr. Ridinger's room and Miss Raymond's room. The new mural in the principal's office also attracted a great deal of attention. The most important improve- ment, however, was the new equip- ment in the science department. T he chemistry and physics rooms, having been completely remodeled, enabled students to work in well equipped laboratories. New experi- ment desks, along with exhaust hoods, storage cases, and charts helped to make those courses much more interesting. The biological lectures were improved by the pur- chase of a new invention called a micro-projector. lt is no longer necessary for biology students to strain their eyes over their text- books looking at diagrams because the new micro-projector enlarges images on a screen. Another change at Vifest High. not in the building itself, but in the course of study, was the addi- tion of four new subjects. Spanish, which had not been ottered for several years, personal typing. radio and drama, and blueprint reading were the new courses. FRIQSHMEN ENTERING SCHOOL FRESHMAN DAY FRESI-IMAN DAY Freshman day, which was inaugurated four years ago, and which has proved inval- uable to each new class, was held Tuesday, September 2, the day before school offic- ially opened. This program, held in the afternoon, enabled the new students to become acquainted with the teachers who instructed them during their first year, with the activities and traditions of VV est High, and with the building itself. Mr. Bergman and Mr. Grant, who is the head freshman adviser, were in charge of the program. The prospective students were first introduced to their freshman counselors: Mr. Gother, Mr. Leffingwell, Mrs. Shepard, Miss Bruno, Miss Pease, Mr. Nebergal, and Mr. Hafenrichter. The section system was then thoroughly explained, along with the procedure which is followed on opening day. Mr. Bergman instructed the freshmen about the courses that were offered and told them about the activities that were open to them. After the completion of the program in the auditorium, the students were divided into small groups and taken on a tour of the building by representa- tives of the Student Council. These representatives, led by Wallace Van Deventer, the council's president, showed the freshmen around the building so that they would not be completely lost when school began. Freshmen section rooms and class rooms were especially pointed out, along with the library, the office, and the cafeteria. When this tour had been concluded, the students were free to go back into the auditorium and have personal interviews with their section advisers if they so desired. After these interviews, the students returned home equipped with a greater knowledge of the school, and prepared to meet the entire faculty. the students, and their studies with assurance. Thus the new year began for all, with its studies, activities, sports, and fun. Q il 3 F! .E ei 35 Ei 23 La 1 2 '5 f J Fi 5 1 E it -.... ,..a ,...........s.a...w. 'Q II 1- m .vi ,sig lulll mw: Helen Leigh, secretary to the Board, Frank 44-5 Hail, Mrs. Emma C. Rice, lf. IC. Lungren, Lyle H. ISDH- Back VOWI C. L. Valentine, Sam A. Lilley, VV. M NVxllet Ir., L. VV. Gcslcr. . . . INTRODUCING THE SCHOOL The aclminislralive board, composed of nine members and Superintendent Carl lf. Larson, acts in both an executive and advisory capacity to the school organiz- ation. 'lihose serving on the hoard are Frank C. Paull, L. VV. Gesler, E. E. Lungren, Samuel A. Lilley, llarolcl L. lleamish, Lyle l-l. Vlfilson, llflrs. Emma C. Rice, C. L. Valentine, :incl NV. lll. Wfillill, Jr. Mr. Russ C. llergman, principal, and Mrs. Gerlrucle Scott Smith, clean of girls, mlireel the high school. 4 1 'qixAl' Assistant Principal Smith Dorothx Okipal Catherine Kelly. l'cp:5:y l'armcle ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS The remaining members of the administrative stat? are Mrs. Ritznian, Leona Harris, Catherine Kelly, Peggy l'armele, and Dorothy Okapal. Mrs. Ritzman is the school nurse, and Miss Harris is the school librarian. Catherine Kelly, high school registrar, Peggy Parmele, otfice and attendance clerk, and Dorothy Okapal, secretary to Superintendent Larson, com- plete the office force. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 'I'he objectives of the English department are to give the stud- ents a thorough background in literature and to help them express themselves more freely in their writing and conversation. livery freshman is required to take English I, which is under the instructorship of Miss llruno, Miss Lane, and Miss Ratcliffe. Miss Morris, Miss llruno. and Miss VVo0d are the sophomore English teachers. English lll is taught by Mr. Newman and Miss Xlfoodg English TV is under the guidance of Mrs. Shepard. Miss Lane teaches llusiness English and Mrs. Shepard teaches general literature. Miss llatcliliie, A.l3.. MA., Vtfeslern college, University ol' Indiana: Miss llrtmo. HS., MA., Kansas City State 'lleacliers collegeg Miss X-Voocl, A.l!., MA.. Lfniversity of Illinois: Mr. Newman, 1X.l'l., MA., L'niversity ol' Vltisconsin, University ol' Nebraska: Mrs. Shepard, iX.l1., MA.. XVellesley college, Uni- versity of California: Miss lame, ILS.. University of Illinois. Mr. Newman, Miss Morris, Engligh Class Lane, Miss Ratcliffe, Miss NY Mrs. Rilzlllilll, Miss Ilarris Miss Bruno, Mrs. Shepard, Miss ood. Miss Raymond, Miss Bruno, Miss Ratclilfe, Miss Peterson. French Clas LANGUAGES ln order that students may go to college adequately prepared in language, VVest High offers three languages: Latin, French, and Spanish. Miss Peterson and Miss Ratcliffe teach Latin, while Miss Raymond is the French teacher. A Spanish course is also offered under the instructorship of Miss Bruno. Besides learning the fundamentals of the languages, the students study the customs and historical backgrounds of the countries. 'l'he qualifications of the language teachers are as follows: Miss Peterson, A.lZ., University of Chicago, Knox collegeg Miss Ratcliffe, AB., A.M., XVest- ern college, University of Indiana, Miss Raymond, Ph.B., University of Chicago, University of Paris: and Miss Bruno, BS., MA., Kansas State 'Teachers college, University of New Mexico. FINE ARTS 'l'he principle objectives of the Fme arts department are to give each student an opportunity for self expression, appreciation of good music and art, and training for students who plan to make the arts their vocation. Sten G. l-lalfvarson, B.M.E., who attended North Park Junior college and Northwestern university, is instructor of vocal music and assists in the direction of the instrumental groups. The director of the hand and orchestra, Ilarry L. Nigro, l1.M.lf., attended Chicago Musical college and North- western universily. llclena M. Sauer, l'h.B., MA., who studied at the University of Chicago, Columbia university, Chicago Commercial Art school and Northern Illinois State 'lleachers college, is the instructor in commercial and fine art. Mr. Nigro, Miss Sauer, Mr. llalfvarson Art Class Lafetui 1 Service Clothing Leffingwell. lypmp., Class COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Cuhninating four years of commercial training, thirty-eight Wfest High students were graduated in june, adequately prepared to take their stand i11 the business tield of today. The rudiments of business instruction are secured through courses entitled business fundamentals, commercial aritlnnetic, commercial geography, book- keeping, and typing. Relinement or polish is gained with the studying of shorthand, advanced shorthand, one half-year business English, and oilice practice. Accounting, salesmanship, and law are electives. The qualifications of teachers in the department are as follows: Mr. Peterson, ll. Ed., M. A., VVhitewater State Teachers college a11d North- western university: Mr. Lettingwell, HE., Xklhitewater State Teachers college and Northwestern university: Mrs. McEnroe, ILS., University of lllinoisg Miss Thomas, ILS., M.A., Northeast Missouri State Teachers college and University of lowag Miss Lane, l3.S., Northern Illinois State Teachers college, De Kalb, and University of Illinois. HOME ARTS To give a better understanding of foods in regard to health value, prepar- ation, and attractiveness is the general aim of Miss llallard in her foods class. Clothing l introduces the girls to the rudiments of sewing, while Clothing Il is a more advanced class in which more difficult sewing is done. A prerequisite, foods. is necessary for the cafeteria service class which is instructed by Miss Suino. These girls spend three hours a day preparing the food for the lunch hours, and planning weekly schedules of work. Miss Ballard, HS., Lombard college, University of Chicago, University of VVisc0nsin, Columbia university, and University of California. Miss Suino. l3.S. and M.A., Michigan State college, and University of Chicago. ,M t Miss Tlioxnas, Miss Lane, Mr. Peterson, Mrs. Mcl moe Mr Miss Sumo Nh l tl Shop on ion , 1. . iurson, Ml. Apsit, Miss Wilson. liaclt lon r. 'I'illy, Mr. Gotller, Mr. In-liens. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT llefore graduation each student must take at least two years of physical education. Classes are under the supervision of Mr. jebens, ll.S., M.A., who attended the University of Iowa, and Miss Vlfilson, ILE., who attended Northern Illinois State 'lleachers college. Athletics, which are a big factor in school life, are headed by Mr. Apsit, athletic director. 'l'he objective of these sports is to give as many boys as possible the opportunity to compete in athletics. 'llhe coaches are: Mr. Apsit, varsity football and golf: Mr, -lebens, varsity basketball and assistant varsity football: Mr. Gother, track and assistant lfrosh-Soph footballg Mr. Anderson, lflrosh-Soph basketball and .layvee football, and Mr. Tilly, lfrosh- Soph football. Noon hour recreation VOCATIONAL ARTS For boys who do not intend to go to college, a defmite opportunity has been presented by the vocational department to learn a trade. The courses that are offered and their in- structors are as follows: printing, taught by Mr. Leslie E. Gee, ll.Ed., from Northern Illinois State 'I'eachers college and Stout instituteg building and trades, taught by Mr. C. L. Koyl of Ilradley l'olytechnic instituteg drafting, taught by Mr. Harold Ii. Meyer, ll.Ed., MA., who attend- ed Northern lllinois State 'l'eachers college and Northwestern universityg and indus- trial arts, taught by Mr. Leo F. Tilly, l1.Ed., MA., who attended Oskosh State 'lleachers college and Northwestern univer- sltv. Mr. Koyl, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tilly, Mr. Gee. Mr. Hafenrichter, Mr. Grant, Miss Pease. Chemistry class SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The objectives of the science department are to give the students who wish to go on with the study of science a fundamental back- ground of basic factual material and to give the other students, who are not so interested, a general knowledge of science, to help them in their every day life. The science students who took physics and chemistry this past year, were given the opportunity to work in newly equipped lab- oratories, which were installed during the summer. The instructors in this department are: Mr. l'lat'enrichter, RA., chemistry and general science teacher, who attended North Central college and the University of lllinoisg Mr. Grant, ILE., MA., physics and general science teacher, who went to lowa State college, Northern lllinois State Teachers college, and Northwestern university, Miss Pease, HS., biology and advanced physiology teacher, who was a student at Kansas State Teachers college and the University of Chicago. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The mathematic departments preliminary job is to give those who wish to go to college the mathematics that most colleges require. The teachers in this de- partment are: Mr. Gother, B.E., algebra teacher, who attended Mil- waukee State Teachers college and Marquette university 3 and Miss Brown, A.l3., MA., plane geometry teacher, who went to Indiana State Teachers college and Columbia un- iversity. The next job is to give those who do not wish to go to college the practical mathematics which they will need in every clay life. Mr. Apsit, ILS. in B.A., teacher of general mathematics and com- mercial arithmetic, attended the University of Southern California. The final goal of this department is to give those students who wish to go on to higher mathematics a basic training. Mrs. Smith, who teaches all the advanced mathe- matics, attended Northern lllinois State Teachers college. Math class Miss Brown, Mr. Apsit, Mrs. Smith Mr. Gother. ..,.,.., ,xJ,,. Mr. Anderson, Miss Raymond, Mr. Neberiral, Mr. Ridinger. SOCIAL SCIENCE A most vital part of a student's education is the grasping of knowledge of the affairs of the world and learning to interpret these events along with the knowledge of the histor- ical events which have transpired in the past annals of the world. Presenting this data to their classes, along with the many social and economic problems which the conditions of the world bring about, is the primary aim of the social science department. The subjects offered include world history, American history, and social studies. Of the three, social studies and American history are compulsory courses. American history gives the student sufficient background on the founding and laying out of our country, while social studies presents a broad-minded outlook on the events as they take place today. The teachers include Mr. C. bl. Nebergal, ll.A., social studies teacher, who was graduated from North Central college, and then did graduate work at the Univer- sity of Chicago: Miss Lydia Raymond, l'h.ll., American history instructor, who attended the University of Chicago and the University of Vlfisconsing Mr. A. C. llidinger, ll.S., MA., American history and social studies instructor, who was graduated from lllinois Wlesleyan, and did graduate work at the University of Illinois: and Mr. Clarence Anderson, ll.S., world history teacher, who was graduated from the University of Southern California. CUSTODIANS Long before VVest High stud- ents have awakened, and persistently throughout the day, a group of hard- working, diligent janitors are attend- ing to their specific duties in order to make our school presentable. This group includes: head janitor, Ed Ayers, and assistants, llill Cleminson, lli Ames, lfli Varley, and Grant Leigh. t Leigh, lili Varley, Hi Ames. llill McTavisl1 Cleminson Social studies Class 'l W Front row: Mrs. I. F. lYatson, M rs, George 1-I. Innes, Mrs. XYalter Gibson, Mrs, Chas. ll. Augustine, Mrs. Charles ll. lfri-t-nian, Mrs. G. S, llennethum, Mrs, Milton 12. XYeil. llack row: Mr. llergntan, NValter Gibson, 12. M. ltacon, Mrs. 1-,dward Frank, Mrs. l,eland Anderson. Mrs. lf. M. llacon, lidward Frank. llr. Clark P. Currier. Sain Lilley. P. T. A. CARNI PARENTS AT SCI-IOGL A group which plays an important part in the school program is the Parent- Teachers association. This organization functions for the purpose of bringing together the intluence of home and school to carry on constructive work for better parent-hood, better homes, better schools and better communities through the cooperation of principal, parents, and teachers. The monthly I'.T.A. programs planned for the school year 1941-1942 proved exceptionially effective and interesting. The theme for the year was Adjustment of Youth to Changing Xl'or1d Conditions . The lirst program, held on October 21, was designated as freshman parents' night. The topic of the evening, USCience Applied in a Changing VVorld , was discussed by Captain C. E. Campbell of the Elwood Ordnance plant. On November 18, sophomore parents' night, Senor Ricardo G. Hill, consul general of Mexico, spoke on Our Relations VVith South and Central American People . ln December, the high school vocal department presented its annual Christmas program under the direction of Mr. Sten G. llalfvarson. Senior parents' night, February 17, was devoted to the topic of The Accelerated Educational l'rogram . The speaker of the evening was Dr. T. ll. Stephens, of Aurora college. March 17, junior parents' night, was given over to a round table discussion by a group of parents and students of The Responsi- bilities of Citizens in a llemocracy . On April 21, Dr. Leland H. Anderson spoke on the subject The lmportance of Health Education in a Changing VVorld . On May 21 a style show was presented by the clothing class at an open house. The topic for the evening, under the chairmanship of Mr. ll. Nl. llergman, was Vocational Training . ln January, the l'.T.A., together with the various school organizations, sponsored a winter carnival at the high school. The proceeds of the carnival were used as a fund for new band uniforms. Officers for the past year were Mrs. C. 13. Augustine, presidentg lvlrs. Ronald E. Foulke and Mrs. George E. llones, first and second vice-presidents: Mrs. Charles ll. Freeman, sec- retaryg and Mr. A. C, Ridinger, treasurer. VAT. NN v 14 2 D ' Mnwwmey A x if ,, f, . W, f M ,Q-f: K ' W 'gg Tw ML, QL' ,,,. k :gl . K Q A 2: ,N .QfH..p K - 5. 15 A ii' .. . ASG' 3 5 'Fi Q-'sn 5 ff Z 'X Yu si? A Qi, 4 President, Arthur YVyattg Vice-President, Glen Pierce: Secretary, Lois Portner Treasurer, Dorothy 0'Brien. FRESI-IMAN CLASS September 1942 is a date long to be remembered by the 259 students who entered VVest High for their freshman year. They started things off by electing an efficient group to lead them. Class offi- cers were: Arthur Wyatt, presidentg Glen Pierce, vice-presidentg Lois Portner, secretary, and Doro- thy O'Brien, treasurer. Mr. Grant, chief councilor, and Miss Pease, head adviser, assisted by Mrs. Shepard, Mr. Gother, Mr. Nebergal, Miss Bruno, Mr. Leifingwell, and Mr. Hafenrichter guided the class through an active year. One of the iirst activities that the freshmen par- ticipated in was West High's Homecoming Parade. Their Hoat was one of the many that helped make the parade a success. The freshmen were also active at the midwinter carnival in February. The class of 45 sponsored one of the many booths where prizes were given to those people who were the best at estimating the number of beans in a jar. Roth boys and girls in the freshman class were athletically inclined. 23 boys went out for football and tive received lettersg 12 were out for basketball and four received letters. The girls made a fine showing with 18 members in the G.A.A. Those not interested in sports made good use of their time in glee clubs, mixed chorus, and band. The freshman debate team did good work with the sophomore team at the tournament held at East High. The members of the team that represented VVest High were Ronald Greene, Dick Bannister, James Schomer, Rollin Ashton, Bill Eissler, Connie Gadow, and Ann Spurgeon. Ronald Greene was also on the varsity debate team. The freshman play, Grandmother Nick , was a demonstration of their dramatic ability. The players were: David Morris, Arthur Wyatt, George Singleterry, Lorraine Marshall, .Toy Oddy, and Gloria Matthews. On May S the freshman dance was given. lt was a costume party and everyone who took part came decked in gay colored costumes of every descrip- tion. The dance was highly successful and showed the social ability of the freshmen. NUMBERS 259 AS SCHOOL OPENS Aborn, William Aherns, Marguerite Albrecht, Paul Alcorn, Eunice Amoni, Richard Applequist, Eugene Armbruster, Mary Ashton, Rollin Bailey, Betty Lou Baker, Audrey Baker, Donald Baker, Jean Banbury, Delores Bannister, Richard Barnes, Patricia Barrett, Esther Barrett, john Beatus, Rebecca Beringer, Doris Betz, Stuart Blackwood, Donald Boyd, Thomas Brannan, Beverly Butler, Alvin Carlson, William Caskey, Robert Cavins, Joyce Chapman, Virginia Chase, Richard Chernoff, Erwin Clark, Edith Clever, Betty Cosentino, Gloria Curran, Myrtle Dabney, Walter Dalseg, Anita Daly, Shirley DeLaney, William Dieterich, Robert Divine, Kathryn Doane, Barbara Dobbins, Mickey Doll, Carl Douglas, Doris Drees, Shirley Mae Drury, Jack Dumdie, Norman Dumont, Eva Dunley, Jack Durland. Raymond Eccles, joan Eeten, Kathryn Eissler, William Ensminger, George Entile Anthony Erickson, William Erickson, Jack Esser, Howard Evans, Dolores Fagerstrom, Robert Faircloth. Richard Fatout, Betty Ferrell, Charles Filippo, Shirley Fletcher, William Forbes, Walter Foulke, Jocelyn Foulke, William Fox, Yvonne Frazier, Pat Funk, Henry Furr, Samuel Gates, Ferris Gadow, Connie Gillen, Owen Glissman, Ted Graham, James Greene, Ronald Greer, James Gustafson, William Halling, William Hamrin, Audrey Hanson, Robert Harting, Marilyn Hattersley, Rose Hawley, Elaine Hemming, David Hemming, Kay Henricks Clarence Holmes Donald Horton Naomi Hotchkiss Loisg Hungar, Jeanne Hunt Gordon Hupach Charlene Jackson Virginia Jaffke Fred Jameson Maryorie. Second Row: Johnson Jane Ann Johnson Marilyn Johnson William Jones Charleen Julius Woodrow: Kasper, Glen Kearns Lois 1' Kline Joyce Kobler, Gertrude: Kozloskx Archie Kozloski, Ray Kuhn Lowell Langus Peter, Lantz Jeanne Larrabee Katherine, Latham, Kenneth LeCompte Elwood Second Row LeCompte Mary Lou Lehnert LaVerne Littman, Daniel: Mahoney john Mangers, Clarence Mangers Ruth Manning Lele Mason Eugene Marshall, Lorraine: Marshall Marian Martin, Mary Matthews, Gloria McCurdy, Eugene Michael, Jack Middlesworth, Karyl Miller, Maxine Miller, Russell Miller, Ruth Miller, William Micheltree, Albert Modoff, Fred Montgomery, jean Morehouse, Junior Morris, David Morrissette, James Murphy, Betty Nelson, Donald Nelson, Herbert Nicholls, Pat O'Brien, Dorothy Oddy. Joy Ogert, Benny Olson, Clifford Olson, Lillian Olson, Louis Paris, Jean Parkin, Charles Pauli, William Pennington, Eugene Pessina, William Peterson, Anna Pierce, Glen Pierce, Jane Pierce, Lois Pirog, Jack Pitstick. Ellen Plain, Jeanne Ploger, Eugene Porter, Sarajane Portner, Lois Porto, Ralph Powell, Suzanne Quinn, Charlene Rice, Barbara Richardson, Robert Richmond, Howard Riddle, Paul Robbie, Grace Roderick, Aletha Roscoe, Ralph Ross, Patty Rottsolk, Marion Sandell. june Santelli, Frank Schleining, Elsie Schilling, Helen Schlindwein, Genevieve Schumer, James Schreul. Kenneth Schroeder, Dean Schroeder. Donald Scull. Jack Schwanz, David Seagrist, Joyce Sellin, James Shales. Phyllis Shelp, Eleanor Siebert, Shirley Simpson, Earl Sinden, Frank Singleterry, George Skogen, Albert Slaughter, Ira Wayne Small. Lorraine Smifh, Donald Smith, Garth Smith, Marilyn Spilman, Margaret Spurgeon, Ann Steck, Arlene Stephens, Donald Stiles, Madeline Stoutenburg, Robert Stubbs, Patsy Swanson, Kenneth Thomas, Edward Thorington, Patsy Thorp. Donald Thorpe. Barrie Thurber, Rose Thurow, Lois Tooley. Loretta Toomey, Paul Towell, Shirlcc Towry, William Tussing, Claude Unwin, Robert Usry, Raoul Vaitkus, Adeline Van Fleet, Harry Veneros, Helen Viclrroy, june Volmtnne George: Wade, Sally: Washington Robert Watson Robert Web R I h W d t 1.?gzggl'HilVX:frE:1anGo?5Jggtl1w lillxlkinignl joiycsv W1l?nhDargnr:l Seeosild Rzvli Wilsoner Miifirl . : or man lC lar a t 1 Shirley Yunkus, Paul, Zolpher, Beverly y t rt ur e m Me va Young Sally Young Olificers Ida Potter, Jeanette Siebert, Mary Lou Klein, Betty Jeter. Telegraph booth at calnwal PREPARINC5 FOR THE FUTURE The Commercial club, the newest club in our school, was organized in Nov- ember. Its purpose is to unite the connnercial students and to provide equipment for commercial classes. The membership of the Commercial club consists of juniors and seniors en- rolled in the commercial curriculum. The club, which has 85 members, has already bought some new equipment, had a booth i11 the carnival, and has obtained posi- tions for many of its members. During the second semester the club held regular meetings. Talks and dis- cussions by the students and by graduates of the commercial course made these meetings very interesting. The club was in charge of a telegraph booth for the carnival, which was held in January. Regular telegraph blanks were used to send out the messages, which were delivered by girls in the Commercial club dressed as messengers. One of the purposes of the Commercial club was to raise money to buy new equipment for the commercial classes. VV ith the IHOIISY already raised, they have purchased a portable phonograph for the typing classes. The club also hopes to buy a dictaphone some time in the future. The Commercial club endeavors to find positions for its members, and was very successful this year. They also support the Placement llureau, which main- tains records of the graduates and the positions they hold. Their constitution was presented and accepted by the Student Council on February 3. Lucille Killian, lletty Jeter, Shirley Zolper, Tda Potter, Anne Miesuk, and Helen Rei-thold drew up the constitution. Teachers in the commercial department act as sponsors of the club. They are: Mr. Peterson, Mr. Lelifingwell, Miss Thomas, and Mrs. McEnroe. The officers of the club are: president, Jeanette Siebert: vice-president, Mary Lou Klein: secretary, Betty Jeter: treasurer, lda Potterg Student Council representative, Shirley Rubart. Club quintet broadcasts. Officers Barbara Anderson, Helen Howell, Joanne llurcl, Zelda Stone. Spanish club float EL ESPANOL The Spanish club, a new feature this year among the school activities at West High, was ably directed by oificers Joanne Hurd, president, Barbara And- erson, vice-president, Zelda Stone, sec- retary, and Helen Howell, treasurer. The main purpose behind this club is the formation of interest in foreign languages and people in other parts of the world. The Spanish club held its meetings twice a month, and had a membership of 30 junior and senior students. During the meetings the members give talks about Spanish speaking countries and played Spanish games. Frequently all the members joined in singing Spanish songs. They had several moving pictures on Mexico, which proved most inter- esting and educational. jean Mulhern was in charge of teaching the club various Spanish dances during the year. Although the Spanish club was newly organized, it was extremely active throughout the school year. It won first place in the Homecoming Parade for the best decorated Hoat, an attractive Mexican scene. It took second place in the senior division of the annual Aurora Doll Show. At the carnival held in .lan- uary, the club managed four fortune telling booths, which were well-patron- ized during the evening. The club was in charge of one of West Higlfs pro- grams given over the Aurora station VVMRO, Barbara Anderson was pro- duction manager and Chuck Krause the announcer. The club has enjoyed a very success- ful year a11d wishes to acknowledge the splendid service given to it by its spon- sor, Miss Mary Helen Bruno, who formerly lived in New Mexico. Miss Bruno studied at seven schools, including the University of New Mexico. WEST I-IIGI-I ON THE AIR The Radio and Drama club, one of the 11ewest clubs among the extra- curricular activities of the school, was organized this past year for those stu- dents interested i11 radio work. This club met as a class every day for one half- hour, from eleven-thirty to - twelve o'clock, under the sponsorship of Miss Birdine Morris. At the tirst meeting of the Radio and Drama club the officers elected to help make this club very successful during its first year were: jack Deindorfer, presidentg Dorothy' lJCF,1'ELlCS, vice-presidentg Bill Smith, secretary: and .Donna lfae llipp, treas- urer. The class, which includes about thirty members, was divided into four pro- duction groups with each group having individual interests in radio acting, script writing, announcing, Zlllll sound etfects. Each production group has its own chairman. Some of the programs which were presented during the past year included panel discussionsg dramatic slcitsi both instrumental and vocal music, and Vtfest High news. School clubs, organized groups, and individuals took part in these various programs. A series of twenty-tive Fifteen minute radio broadcasts over station NVMRO were presented during the latter part of the school year by the club from the radio station. The purpose of the pro- grams was to acquaint the public with the work of the high school students and their activities. Also, they provided helpful experience and training in broad- casting work for those who participated in these productions. The students were in full charge of the programs with Miss Morris, Mr. Ridinger, and Mr. Bergman acting as their advisers. This club has been invaluable to those stu- dents who are interested in radio. Broadcasting at the station NVest. High on -the Air Making a recording. HOMECOMING PARADE VCICE OF THE PEOPLE This year the Student Council followed the reorganized program which was established at VVest High school four years ago. Student Council membership has long been considered an honor at West High, since the Student Council is the most important of all school organizations. This year's council has had an excellent year under the leadership of four students - Wallace Van Deventer, capably Hlling the position of president, assisted by Rod Robinson, vice-president, Anne Miesuk, secretary, a11d -lane Rice, treasurer. Representatives in our student government come from every organization in the school and from each of the sections. This method of representation is in accordance with an amendment to the council's constitution last year. Students enjoyed an assortment of the finest assemblies in the school's history, the selection of which is one of the important functions of the council. Another council project is the preparation of Christmas baskets. Fine student cooperation has made this event an annual success. VVhen we find students working together, striving for the same goal, the natural result is a fine esprit de corpsu. Thus the Student Council acts as the morale building agent for our high school. The annual Homecoming Parade, one of the council's programs of a lighter vein, was a typical example of West High inge- nuity and cooperation. The parade, plus many fine pep assemblies, kept school spirit at a peak throughout the year. Guiding student social life occupies a good deal of the council's time. Several dances were sponsored this year after football and basketball games in order to linance student government at NV. A. and to provide wholesome recreation for the students. Highlights of the year included the annual Homecoming Dance and the Victory Dance given the week after Thanl-zsgiving. All football players a11d their girl friends were admitted free, as a reward for the winning fight and spirit they displayed in the Turkey day game with our rivals from across the river. Talking about tight, who will ever forget the disastrous student-faculty bas- ketball game? To the great satisfaction of all the students, the faculty suffered its first defeat i11 as long a time as we can remernber. A collection of loose change, which amounted to approxi- mately 35300, reiinlntrsed the almost depleted treasury of the council. A great share of the Student Coun- cil's finances went into the dancing class which endeavored to teach interested students the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. Another newly inaugurated feature of the Council's program this year was the Quiz Program assembly. which proved to be a combination of knowledge and entertainment. At the annual convention of the Northeast Division of Student Councils held at Highland Park, VVest High was honored by having Mercer llarnes, who has been an active figure in VV. A. coun- cil work for four vears, elected to the otfice of 'vice-president. Student Council guidance seems to be a difficult and endless job, but latest High is fortunate in having Mr. A. C. Ridinger as its faculty adviser. llesides his teaching duties and council work, Mr. Ridinger finds time to be adviser for the North- east Tlivision of Student Councils. He was elected to this position at the con- vention held last vear at Highland Park. The goal of all Student Council pro- jects is a more active participation of all the students in school activities. Pre- senting activities of varied interest led the council to create four new clubs this year: Spanish, commercial, aeronautics, and rifle. The success of the Student Council this vear was brought' about through the soleudid cooperation of the students in their oarticipation in all school :activities and the caoable assistance and guidance of the council adviser, Mr. Ridinger. Mr. Ridinucr, Officers Roddy Robinson XYallace Van llevcnter, Ianc Rice, Ann Miesnk. S'l'UlJl IN'l' COUNCIL DANCE X3-6 7 ' OBE 'P f-fr 9 -6 4 176 O-31 ,J-f If .3 aj -3 393 -Z-7 f 5' Editor Bob Innes with Mr. Newberry. Donna Fae I-Iipp, managing editor Dave Evans interviews Mr. Iebens UNDER THE DEADLINE With a beginning try-out staff of 80 students, the largest in the paper's history, the Red and Blue made many improvements in the fields of reporting and editing this year. Under the point system, three editorial staiis, one for each term, pro- duced 14 issues of the paper. VVith such a large selection of reporter material, greater stress was placed on good reporting. Early in the year classes were held for the tryout reporters in an attempt to give them a basis for good news writing. The classes, under the lead- ership of Marilyn Augustine and Bob Keine, discussed what makes news in a high school paper, how to write that news in the correct style, and what procedure to follow in getting that news into print. A process of selection was then carried outg reporters who showed special ability in writing features or sports material were assigned to those staffs. A copy staff, whose job it is to correct and edit any mechanical errors in the stories, had to be organized. 'l'he ability to see news not apparent to the average student was given special attention this year, both in training the reporters and promot- ing them. This nose for news is not entirely a special talent, and thus, to some degree, can be taught. A student publicity chairman was assigned to each aetivityg his responsibility was the entire publicity of his club. At the regular meetings of the News Bureau, available stories were report- ed to the bureau editor. The two-year old News llureau, headed by the retired editors of the Red Editors llob Keine, Marilyn Augustine. and Blue, is another attempt at more efficient news coverage. This year twenty-four chairmen, under the editorship of lvlarilyn Augustine, handled the publicity for their activities. Their job was not only writing the stories for the Red and Blue and the Beacon News, but also planning the schedule of these stories and any programs of advertising. The business and circulation staffs, whose jobs it was to keep records of all transactions and to distribute the papers to the students and subscribers, were headed by Ann Miesuk and Dorothy Albrecht. The copy staff, under the editorship of llarb- ara Mellquist, was responsible for correcting all errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. VVriting headlines was another phase of copy work which required some trained skill. Most of the Red and lllue staff attended the Northern Illinois Publications banquet held at Editors Rmb Jones, Bob Keme wth Mr Newnrm East High last fall. High school journalists from the Big Eight conference heard Norton Jona- than, newspaper man and author of Gentlemen Aren't Sissiesu, relate his experiences in newspaper work. Special groups mel and discussed the various phases of high school publications. These conferences are an attempt to keep the llig Eight schools in touch with the newest phases of publication work. ln the second semester, a feature department was added to the organization of the paper. Keeping on hand a supply of entertainment, informational feature stories, and editorials was Ann Byrne, editor of this department. Because the time value on this type of writing is not so important, a reporter may write with less deference to publication dates. A special six-page edition of the paper was published at Christmas time, and a Thanksgiving Day issue was put out with the emphasis on the VVest-East game. Marilyn Augustine was the first term editor. She was followed by Bob Keine and Bob Jones, second and third term editor's respectively. Donna Fae T-Tipp acted as the editor of the final issue which was published by an all junior staHi. Fxpists copy readers Printing' in the shop. Distributing the papex CLUB MEETING FIRST APPEARANCE The lfreshman Dramatic club was the largest dramatic club in VVest High this year. President, Kay Hemming, vice-president, Pat Nicholls, secretary, Joyce CEIVIIIS, and treasurer, .lane Pierce, worked together leading the cluh through a successful year. Regular meetings of the club were held on the first Monday of every month. 1'rogram chairman, George Singleterry, varied the meetings with plays and readings given by the club members, and with dis- cussions of current plays running in Chi- cago this year. At Christmas time everyone in the Fresh- man Dramatic club enjoyed a Christmas party. This year the Freshman Dramatic cluh's one-act play, which was presented to the student body in an assembly held April S, was entitled Grandmother Nick. The cast included David Morris, as Nick Carter, a young high school boy who was very much in love: Arthur VVyatt, as Al, Nick's friend who aids him in his plot to get a gift for Dorothyg George Singleterry, as Mr. l'arks, who was an agent from the Easy Grow Seed company: Lorraine Marshall, as Grandmother Nick: Joy Uddy, as Sally Carter, Nick's sister : and Gloria Matthews, as Dorothy, who was Sally's friend. Pro- duction manager for this play was Audrey Hamrin. The Freshman Dramatic club expresses its appreciation for the line direction and guidance given to them by Miss Mary Helen liruno, sponsor for the club. PRESENTING A PLAY 0 5 , W n, T 1 f MQ, E fwiif 5 egg 4' .. fs' xg 1 nigjk ig J M K an Q F L ,. 5 Q ,W K am, Q y L 7 In A V M ,fi A ky X. g K ,,1. 1 5 Q, gf - , N A , if , f 4- in k Q ig Q, af A L , ' , Q Q A K , K D , V , Y , it, 6 L Q 5 . 4 Q 9' N k , A -I :F 1 4 A ig 7 y 'g , N ' Q L Lf: gg 4? A 8 5 ' - if H N K ff 1 K' K -F ' is 4 if 1 K . ' '.-' Z5 1 1 1. . ' ' . 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APSIT MEN' After crushing East Aurora in the annual Thanksgiving day classic, the Hawks closed their nine game grid season with six victories, two defeats, and one tie. ln one of the severest lickings ever given to a Tomcat team on Thanksgiving clay, the Blackhawks rolled 34 points over the goal line, before a crowd of 6,000 people, on the Cats' lield. Eleven returning lettermen reported to Coach Apsit for the 1941 season. After just two weeks of practice, the mentor picked a starting eleven that held together, except when injuries occured, for the entire season. VVith the return of four lettermen in the backlield, Barnes, Hackett, Van Dev- enter, and Captain Peterson, Apsit molded together one of the finest combinations in lfVest's history. Starting berths at the ends went to llob Lowry and Bob Burgess. Two returning regulars, Tom Woodard and La Verne Feltes, held the tackle spots, while Mike Healy and Charlie James, also experienced men, took their places at the guard posi- tions. Howard Huston did a magnificient job of handling the pivot post. Don Sprague, jack Scott, Bob Spack- man, and .Neal Sprague, 1942 captain, did a good share of carrying the burden when the Hawks were hindered by their many injuries. VVest whips Glenbnril 36 to 0-- Spring Valley 5-l to 6. Aurora, Sept. l9.-A devastating attack that amassed 22 first downs and piled up six touchdowns, brought the Blackhawks a 36 to fl victory over Glenbard in their opening game. Ily compiling 426 yards from scrimmage, the varsity showed the possibility of being a big threat in the Big Eight conference. Aurora, Sept. 26.f-Displaying an offense that resembled a blitz- kreig in action, the powerful Red and lllue eleven put lllltl effect' a scoring machine that rolled up 54 'points against' Spring Valley, the largest score ever chalked up under Coach Apsit at lVest lligh. Captain Peterson, Van illeventer, Hackett, and Gurry all took part in crossing the last white stripe. Mercer llarnes converted live place kicks for tl1e extra points. Credit should be given to the entire line for their terrific blocking and tackling that ripped the southerners' line to shreds. The entire forces of the varsity squad were used i11 this game and not until the final two minutes had arrived did Spring Valley even threaten the Red and lilue goal. On a play covering 75 yards the Gold and lilue finally registered their only score. The final score was NVest 54, Spring Valley 6. Aurora, Oct. 3.1-Following their non-conference games, the lelawks were prepared for Elgin in their first conference tilt. After NVest had plowed thru the heavy mud to the Maroon's goal line twice, only to be stopped by a stubborn defense led by Surber, all-state guard from Elgin, Spackman on the deadly end- around play made it known that the Hawks were the better team on their third try, as he crossed the goal line with a minute left to play. During this bruising game the Red and lllue eleven lost the services of two starters, Charlie blames and Mercer Barnes. Aurora, Get. 10.-VVest Rockford's team, along with a sopho- more star named McCrudden, swept into VVest l-ligh's stadium on Homecoming llay to rip off l3 points, while the Hawks were held scoreless. A mudcly batllefilfest 6, Elgin 0. si 1.. 'A Fscres if --4.7 fi - awk? fx West takes if on the chin 13 to 0 against XVest Rockford. 'llhe Hawks were held to just five first downs while Wfest Rock- ford spurted on to 13. MeCrudden scored all of Roekford's 13 points. La Salle, Oct. 17.-Taking the first of their two trips of the season, West travelled to La Salle Peru, only to be defeated in the final minutes 18 to 13. After receiving' the ball for the first time on their own 39 yard line, the Hawks marched 61 yards to push over their first marker with Van Deventer scoring. With the score 6 to 0, VVest started another drive, but an inter- cepted pass that resulted in a 70 yard run for a touchdown halted it in a hurry. Staging a comeback with a few minutes remaining before the half, the lflawks rolled to the enemy 12, where Lowry on an end- around carried the ball to the two. Spackman crashed over and llarnes converted the extra point. 'lllie score at the half was VVest 13, La Salle-Peru 6. 'llhe game was played on even terms until four minutes were left in the fourth quarter. Then the Cavaliers started their passing attack. VVith the ball on the Hawks 38 yard line, the combination Savage to Bray started clicking. After passing their way to the Five, llray took the ball around end for the final marker. Aurora, Oct. 31.-Before a crowd of 400 spectators, West lligh 's forces battled -1oliet's undefeated eleven, in a sea of mud. to a score- less deadlock. After rain had fallen for 24 hours, the Red and lilue squad took to the field against a strong' Joliet team, who were currently leading the conference with no defeats. Had luck attain-l.aSalle IS, Ries! 13. Snow conldn't stop them- XVest 7, liast Rockford 0. On five occasions the Hawks penetrated deep into the Steelmen's territory, but were unable to register a score. Fine play on the part of the running backs Peterson, Van Deventer, and Spackman, kept the llawks fighting, even though the slippery field held down their offensive attack. The l-lawks pushed over six first downs, while Joliet marked only one, coming on a penalty. When the Hawks were once deep into joliet's territory, Mercer l3arnes's try for a field goal from the seven yard line was wide by a few inches. Rockford, Nov. 7.-Battling in a driving snowstorm with a resist- ing East Rockford team, VVest's Blackhawks were able to score only once, that one score was enough to bring a victory to the Hawks. After Spackman, Peterson, and Van Deventer had carried the ball to the Rockford ten yard line, Peterson handed the ball to Lowry on an end-around play which sent him over for the touch- down. Barnes kicked for the extra point. Aurora, Nov. 14.-Trailing 13 to 6 at the half, Xhiest lrliglfs varsity showed a remarkable reversal of football tactics to trouuce Freeport in the second half for a 19 to 13 victory. Upon receiving the opening kickoff in the third period, Captain Gordon Peterson raced to the 26 yard line. From there the Hawks' eleven-man machine got clicking and didn't stop until it had regis- tered a touchdown and an extra point. After VVest kicked to the Pretzels, they held them for three downs. 'lihen Rob Lowry, Hawk end, broke through and blocked a punt which was recovered by 'llom VVoodard on the Freeport ll. Pete, on the first play, again pounded for his third touchdown. This victory marked the Hawks' second win against one defeat and one tie in Ilig Eight' competition. East Rockford gameg Last home gaute-XVest 19, Freeport l3. fl... ,gf rs, Q ws,-fl wr:-sq Qtek gas 51, xxx M ss? ,fp - tl , ill '-I q . 1 A L' Agg- ' A ' , A :'., . .,:,m .. , A ,? ' DUE l 1 kvllhf a team! XYest 34, East 6. Aurora, Nov. 20.-Displaying one of the most mechanized teams to come from VVest lligh, Coach Apsit can he proud of the way 23 seniors and 10 juniors trounced East Aurora on 'l'lianksgiving da f. l,ed by Captain Peterson, the Hawks amassed 34 points, while East had a difficult time getting six. Pete, running wildly from all angles of the tield, raced to three touchdowns and registered three long runs - 42, 45, and 77 yards respectively. The Hawks' offense was underway the second time it got the ball, and kept going the entire game. Touchdowns were scored by Peterson, llarnes, and Hackett. Brilliant line play on the part of james, Houston, Woodard, Feltes, Burgess, and Lowry was quite a sight to see. Fine blocking on the part of Mike Healy, Neal Sprague, Mercer Barnes, and Don Hackett was another highlight of the annual Turkey day classic. At the half the score was 21 to 0. After kicking to East as the second half started, Lowry blocked a punt and Barnes recovered on the Tonicats' 45. On the first play Peterson again raced for 45 yards to the goal line. Not until the first few minutes of the fourth quarter were up did VVest score again. With the ball on their own 23 yard line, the line opened a hole and Pete stretched out his legs and out-raced East's secondary for a 77 yard touchdown. Q East's score came in the Enal tive minutes, when l atterson went over for the touchdown. W L T W L T Joliet ............... 4 0 l l..aSalle-Peru 2 2 0 VVest Aurora 3 I 1 East Aurora ..... 1 4 0 Elgin ............ 3 2 0 Freeport ......... ..... 0 4 O Another point chalked up against Jfast. IHRI L CO KCI-ll 5 PLAN b11xA FIIGY TILLY TELLS THEM HOVV BIG EIGI-IT CHAMPS The Frosh-Sophs are again conference champs. This year, however, the Hawkletts share their crown with East Aurora. In the season's opening, the Hawkletts trampled the green wave of Glenbard by a 12 to 6 score. This game was just a warmfup, compared to the season to follow. l-lall 'lfownship High, of Spring Valley, came north to avenge its defeat of last year. However, the VVest High boys had other ideas and the game ended 29 to U, in favor of the Aurorans. Dick Cook and Toni VVood led the attack for VVest. On a slushy field the Hawkletts fought with all they had to pull their first conference win out of the tire. VVith but two minutes to play, and the Maroons leading 6 to O, Dick Cook made one of his brilliant runs to score for Vllest. The extra point was also carried over by Cook. A BIG HOLE FOR COCK ' ,iM.fx. 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'l'his same combination connected for the extra point making the final score 7-O. For their second game the jayvees met Mooseheart on VV. Afs field. llehind the leadership of Jim Marzuki, who scored all of the points, the .layvees came out on top 13-0. e Playing a larger team from Elgin, they lost their first game of the year. The boys fought hard but the final score was 14-0. Once again the ,layvees battled Mooseheart on the Ramblers' home field. This time, however, lX'l.ooseheart avenged its defeat and scored in both the first and second periods, winning l2-0. Ilad breaks and Elgin's 'l ' formation robbed the junior varsity of a victory over the watch city. 'llhe boys fought hard, but lost 7-0. For their last game of the year, the jayvees met the boys from across the river, East High's Junior varsity team, on the lllackhawks' field. Although East lligh was completely out-played, the final score was 0-O. First row: Manager Kenneth Schreul, Dick Newqnist, Don Rogers, Don Smith, Ralph Fox, Carl Doll, jack Michael, john Mahoney, Bob Snell, Norman Dumdie, Coach Anderson. Second row: LaVerne XYoodard, NValter Ewing, ,lack Gibson, Hill Howard, Verland Xtialder, Dennis Senneke, l'at Bacon, John Randall, Don Goedert. Third row: Paul Yunkus, Dale ltlcCnrdy, Kenneth johnson, Don Barrett, ,lim Miller, Miles Anderson, Clarence Mangers. Fourth row: Hob Gregory, 'l'horald Ransom, Stewart Betz, Iloward Melchart, Tom Conklin, liill NYallhaum, llill XYeher. Fifth row: Ray Matteson, Clarence Green, Don Mercer, Dick Neill, ,lim Bianchetta. -1 my f Q K Q 1 u 'Q :wr nm. if , . fu wig' ,xi -fm :- 1.11 -1-4 ,Q SEQ? s Rini 3 V' 45 3 air r4' 53 QF' Sv? aan fm Sf i z 'I-:Ll 2.':,-159' ' k- ' rw mann mp. ,..,fN.-.vm ww My ww w mm 1-hmm UTOXV ER ROOM M YSTERYH CURTAIN GOING UP The junior Dramatic club, u11der the supervision of Miss Birdine Morris, went through its junior year with many successful presentations and accomplishments before its name. At the first meeting, Tony Greene was elected to till the position of president, Barbara Anderson was selected to help him as vice-president, and Phil Ruby was elected to till the duties of both secretary and treasurer. The club met as a unit every second and third Thursday of the month, and discussed various plays, make-up, sound effects, and, of course, acting. Much was accomplished in the way of make-up, as those interested had the chance to learn all about it by doing straight make-up work for the various school activities- the annual circus, Homecoming Parade, and the senior class play. Realistic sound, clever lighting and staging effects, concurrent with the breath- taking, fast-moving action, held the huge audience on the very edges of their seats from the moment the curtain opened upon the Tower Room Mystery , the main feature of the Junior Dramatic club, presented November S in the West High auditorium. Miss Morris handled the selecting, casting, and directing, assisted by Elizabeth Deuchler, production manager, and ,lean Goedert, student director. The cast included the following students: Jack Chalice, Tony Greene, Kate Chalice, Marjorie Haferg Kenneth Elsworth, Howard Nichols, Myra Vernon, llarbara Antlersong Andrew, Bob Barr, Matilda, Blanche Smith, Emily, Donna Fae Hippg the Master, Joe Skomg Antoinette, Shirley McGuire, Beatrice, Catherine Kozloskig Mrs. Barrett, Ruth Currier, and Martin Pickens, Morgan Meyer. The plot revolved around a young American playwright and his sister, who had fallen heir to their uncle's mansion. The two occupy it at the suggestion of an author friend. Myra Vernon, search- ing for gold hidden in the tower room, the convincing servants, the startling appearance of the Master, a male vam- pire who destroys all who come within his grasp with the fatal kiss of death, and his two beautiful wives. who are under his magic spell, brought to a cli- max the hair-raising third act. An es- caped inmate of an insane asylum and an asylum attendant added much to the plot. Much of the success of the play was clue to the cooperation of the various committees. The heads of these com- mittees were as follows: ticket commit- tee, Miss Raymond, faculty advisor, Kathleen Potteiger and Dave Armstrong, student chairmeng stage crew, Mr. Myer and Neal Sprague, lighting effects, Verland Walderg sound effects, Phil Ruby: wardrobe committee, Miss Harris and Carol Farleyg stage scenery, Mr. Koyl: promptors, Helen Howell and Iunella Vonck. February 5, along with the Sopho- more and Senior Dramatic clubs, the Junior Dramatic club presented a one act plav for the benefit of the Red Cross. The play was Now That April's Here , by james Reach, a comedy of youth. VVith the help of one freshman, who played the part of a seven year old child, the play was very successful. For an assembly program a humerous one-act play, The Hummingbird Hic- cups , was presented by the club April 23. The Groove was the selected play given before the West Side Teachers association at the May meeting. Rehearsal of Red Cross Play One-act play rehearsal A lesson in make-up President, Roland Vaughng Vice-Presi- dent, Dale McCurdy: Secretary. Elaine Kozloski: Treasurer, Dave Armstrong. NEARING TI-IE ln the fall of '41, 212 sophomores stepped into the realm of the upper classmen. President, Roland Vaughn, assisted by vice-presi- dent, Dale McCurdy, secretary, Elaine Kozloski, and treasurer, Dave Armstrong, led the class through the year's activities under the guidance of the head advis- er, Miss Lydia Raymond. The junior sections were under the sponsorship of Miss Birdine Morris, Miss Leona Harris, Miss Louise Lane, Mr. Harold Meyer, and Miss Peg Wilson. On the evening of Friday December 5, the junior class presented its annual class play entitled The Tower Room Mystery , under the direction of Miss liirdine Morris. Barbara Anderson and Tony Greene had the leading roles and were supported by an ex- cellent cast. The juniors also presented a light comedy, Now That April's Here , for the benefit of the Red Cross. The class of '43 took an active part in many of the school's activities, such as debate, Red and lllue, a cappella choir, band. camera club, and dramatics. During' the year the boys entered with enthusiasm into all fields of athletics. A great number of girls joined the G. A. A. and collaborated with the Gym club in presenting a very successful Gym Circus. To make money for their class treasury ambitious junior students took charge of the football concessions. This year a new feature to West High's schedule of red letter events was added - a P. T. A. spon- sored carnival in which the juniors took a very active part. In November the juniors contributed a lloat to the student's Homecoming Parade. As a final social event, the annual Junior llrom was presented - the farewell party for the graduating seniors. Alcorn, Eldred: Ammons, jean: Anderson, Barbara: Anderson, jovcc: Anfinsen, Ralph:. Armstrong. David: Bancraft, Russell: Barr, Robert: Barrett, Donald: Bianchetta, james: Second Row: Billings, Jane: Bowers, Lois: Brown, Betty: Brown, Richard: Burnett, Gene: Bushrod, Irma: Buttrey, Robert: Carpenter, Vera: Carrier, Alta: Carroza, Dorothy. END OF A TOO SHORT TRAIL Caughey, Kenneth Chick, Hugh Clark, Donald Clark, Robert Clark, Wayne Claxton, jean Collier, Roberta Cones, Betty Cooper, Richard Currie, james Currier, Ruth Dada, Mary Dahlin, George Darby, Doris Davies, Philip Day, George DeBartolo, Florence Denney, Dorothy Desmond, Ersilia De Sort, Betty Deuchler, Elizabeth Dixon, LeRoy Duckett, Bernard Dumont, Audrey Edmunds, Dorris Engeman, Marion Farley, Carol Ferguson, Robert Fetzer, LaVerne Flanders, Ruth Foulke, Edward Fraser, Sally Freeman, Lola jean Freese, Edward Fritz, Mary Margaret Garvey, Mary Jeanne Gates, Marjorie Gemmer, Erwin Gerberieh, Betty Goedert, Jean Goodwin, Alyce Gormsen, Carleen Green, Clarence Greene, Tony Gregory, Robert Gustavson, Samuel Hafer, Marjorie Henry, Charles Hershey, Geraldine Hill, Alice Marie Hipp, Donna Fae Holmes, Delores Howard, William Howell, Helen Hungar, Jack Hurd, Joanne Ilseman, Betty Ilseman, Doris Jacobs, Kathleene Jameson, Carolyn Janda, Ruth Jeter, Anna Johnson, Betty Jones, LeRoy Jones, Robert joy, Marilyn Judd, James Kahl, Dorothy Katz, Marvin Kearney, Betty Kennery, Charles Killian, Glenn Klein, Lois Knapp, Robert Knutson, Kay l Kozloski, Catherine Kozloski, Elaine Krebs, Irene Kuhns, Myron Lage, Lloyd LaMagdeline, Richard Langford, Marjorie Leavey, Grace Leigh, Peggy Lenert, Robert Lippold, Lillian Lundquist, Jane Manning, Helen Markel, Mary Martin, Dorothy Marzuki, James Masden, Robert Masse, Ruby Matteson, Ray McCall, Miller McCurdy, Dale McGuire, Shirley McVicker, Betty McWethy, Betty Lou McWethy, E. J. Melchert, Howard Meyer, Morgan Meyers, Edna Mickelson, Gene Mighell, Fred Millard, William Miller, Charlene Miller, James Miller, William: Mulhern, Jean Murphy Ida Mae Murtaugh Robert: Nelson, Robert, Nichols Howard Nims Donald Noble, Nelson, Oberdorf, Bette O'Brien, James Offut, Homer Olson, Kenneth Pennington, Betty Petros, George Phalen, Rose Marv Pickenpaugh, Charles Pielet, Shelby Pike, Mary Lou Pocus, Ellen Potteiger, Kathleen Powell, Robert Rall, Rose Marie Randall, Ted Rebenstorf, Elaine Rehor, Anthony Rice, James Rice, Marion Riva, Dominic Rogers, Richard Root, Leona Mae Rost, Betty Ruby, Philip Sajeski, Yolanda Santelli, Joseph Saunders, Jennie Scarpino, Antoinette Scott, Helen Shoger, Norton Skom, joseph Smith, Blanche Smith, CliFl'ord Snavely, Norman Spackman, Robert Sprague. Neal Stenson, Eugene Stone, Zelda Sullens, Patsy Tate, Oliver Thomas, Angelo Torrance, joan Untiedt, Kenneth Urban, Rita Van Duzor, Jack Van Fleet, Polly Van Meter, Corine Vaughn, Roland Verbic, Richard Verna, James Vonck, junella Walder, Verland Walker, Betty Walker, Gladys Wallentin, Sheila Ward, Lillian: Watkins, Daniel, Wells, Martha: Widnejl Marion, Wilson, jack: Wilson, Joyce: Wilson, Lois: Wonderly Barbara: Yellin, Lawrence. Q yu 5 Q -is M QQ 1 t . 3 ,X 3 ? Q 3 Q Q M3 w A S 4- i 3 V X 7 v i A j 2 K. , ng 1 A V E' r x Y W , o 1 A -if k . f , Y L 3 if SEQ? iw 3 53 E ggiixei wg? 9 N, Q1 32 2 2 B s:'QW' X' SRL . X as W X' ' I A . X k . 4 . Q 5 11 ir X RN N X Q 3 E H W ff-1 ' 6 ejvigfi 55,5 4 fisdii' 7 Q J 'JJ '32 61 ,fl sg ICQ 13 O J-,fc ON WINGS OF MUSIC Under the direction of Sten G. Halfvarson, the Vtfest High a cappella choir has developed into one of the finest choirs in the midwest. Coached in sight- reading, music interpretation, ear-training, and blending of tones, the choir has distinguished itself by its exceptional work in choral music. The 65 members of the choir chose Katherine VVhite as their president for the year of 1941-1942. However, Katherine moved away soon after school had begun, and the position of president was filled by the vice-president, Dick Mickel- berg. Assisting Dick throughout the year were Dorothy Kahoun, as secretary, Ruthanne Dreyer, treasurer, and Frank Slaker, robe-custodian. The initial program of the year, given for the meeting of the In and About Chicago Music Teachers Association was well received by an appreciative audience which included Charles Wakefield Cadman, widely known composer, and Rudolph Ganz, the world famed pianist. The meeting was held at the Con- gress Hotel in Chicago on October 11. In recognition of their fine performance in Chicago, the choir was asked to sing for the National Music Clinic held at Northwestern university on january 16. Peter T'Koch, director of music for public schools of Minneapolis, used the choir to demonstrate various teaching techniques. News of the untimely induction of Mr. Halfvarson into the army was sad tidings to both faculty and student body. Due tribute cannot be paid to Mr. Half- varson for his great contribution to student life at West High in his stay of four years. The choir's last performance under Mr. Halfvarson was at the concert given by the band and orchestra in March. At the beginning of the last semester, George R. Keck took over the duties of choir director. Mr. Keck came to West High from the New England Congre- gational Church, where he serves as both organist and director of music. His first job was supplying the music for the annual Easter sunrise service held this year at the Paramount Theater. 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PRESIDENT DOROTHY CROXN'l.liIN Every girl who enrolls in VVest Aurora High school automatically becomes a member of the Girls' club. The purpose of this club is to welcome and aid lfresh- men girls and to maintain admirable feminine characters throughout their four years in W2 A. Mrs. Gertrude Scott Smith, assistant principal and mathematic instructor, is adviser of the club. The officers this year were Dorothy Crowley, presidentg Jeanette Siebert, vice-presidentg Margaret Henson, secretaryg and Marilyn Augustine, treasurer. Une representative from each of the 26 sections and the president of the Girls' Athletic association, Marilyn johnson, constituted the board. Through the sale of VVest High boost- er stickers, a project inaugurated at the QUQLS' CLUR ASSELIHLX' beginning of the school term in Septem- ber, the club was able to finance its program for the entire year. These stickers sold rapidly and were complete with a portrait of Chief Blackhawk and the words VVest Hi inscribed in red and blue. All girls attended the special meeting in November. Miss Pozouricki, state nutritionist, fascinated the girls with facts about their diet and showed how each girl could do her part in the defense program. The annual Yuletide program was another grand success. The girls sent Christmas baskets and acted as host- esses at a Christmas party for children. The club received a letter of commen- dation from Mr. lired Perry of the Aurora Recreational center, who lauded the girls and Mrs. Smith for their splendid oartv for the infants who might have not had a chance to see Santa Claus otherwise. Margaret Henson, Dorothy Crowley, and Marilyn Augustine were members who aided the Student Council in send- ing over ten baskets to needy families of Aurora. Each of the baskets con- tained ample food for a family to enjoy a complete meal. CHRISTMAS PA RTY Lloyd Tyler, Ice Skom Leroy Jones, Kenneth Hallman 'DIN 2! lgaefalq 8 -2 1 7-33 2 ,Q 7 2930 Q? f 4 U fl ,QN6 ? 1 J 9 3 J Y -3 RESOLVED - The Debate club, under the guidance of Mr. Nebergal, com- pleted another very successful year. The club had a number of contests scheduled for the year, but were forced to cancel several on account of the tire situation. At their lirst tournament at De- Kalb, the varsity came out on top. Their next tournament was at Augustana college at Rock lsland on February 6 and 7, in which thirty schools participated. West High won eight out of 12 contests. The following week the llig Eight contest was held at Freeport where VVest High placed lifth. The affirmative was debated by joe Skom, Lloyd Tyler, Ronald Greene, and Carla Heiss, while the negative was handled by Leroy Jones, Kenneth Hallman, Ed Foulke, and Dave Armstrong. The officers for this year were Lloyd Tyler, president: Carla l-leiss, vice- presidentg and Ralph Devine, sec- retary-treasurer. Ivan Mlller, Betty Cones, 1 1 s, Ronald Green Ralph Devine, Jean Goedert. Dave Armstrong, Ed Foulke 1 swf ' my ,,.. an-nm Va ' I d ' M ffff 1 2 ' ' .Q , mf w , ,. ,A 5.4 3. , A .1 Y 1 A Q 5 i Ki '32, K .. - J 'I ..' I 1 -44-1 A S.: Q in if V Ll? M W-Ww?g: W , ,-,A, :Wig :., -- 'Y- 'nip lf-V, - 7' ,f 4 ' 1 xg L' A' 9 f, , HEX 44 fw ffif-2' , Y, .,c 'j ,ff 1-ww QQ ,. I 'is A gli' -... W' 53 if T i A 1 Q , is A fwmsv ' fn., ...J l Q x' NE? sr EV 'L ' W., 3 P ws' 4 . S X , ,fav HKD!! ,rg vu 2 J 3? FUN FOR ALL During the 1941-1942 intramural sea- son, Miss Wilson and Mr. Jebens planned a program that was an over- whelming success. This program was introduced to promote better sportsman- ship and to provide an outlet for the students unable to participate in varsity sports. Mr. jebens, physical education instructor, and Miss Wilson, director of girls activities, have done a marvelous job to attain this end. From September to .Tune these two individuals gave their untiring efforts to make this intramural program what it is. The sports offered included volleyball, basketball, ping pong, badminton, and horseshoe. Not only do the participants derive enjoy- ment from the activities, but the student spectators, giving their advice at every turn, follow the course of events with eager eyes. All in all, the program affects nearly every student in school, either as a player or as a spectator. Mr. Jebens started his noon hour activities program on October 6 with the opening of the volleyball tourney. In all, 16 teams and 105 boys partici- pated. 'llhey fought viciously up to Arm- istice Day, November 11, when the 15's emerged victorious. This team was com- posed of Hob Lowry, Gordie Peterson, Howie Huston, Tom VVoodard, Chuck Carson, and Bob Ruttrey. ln the consol- ation round, the Mohawks were the victors, after downing the Skippers in an even battle. The competition was played in rounds, with the losers in the first round making up the consolation round. ln the championship bracket, eight teams reached the second round, and the Little Giants and the B's met in the final. Basketball game The volleyball champs A ping pong doubles team As usual, the basketball program was outstanding. This year the competition was divided into two leagues, the Frosh- Soph league and the Junior-Senior league. 13 teams in all entered the tournament, and all but one team won a game. The lone unfortunate was the Hawk team in the Frosh-Soph loop. The only undefeated team was the lndian outlit in the Junior-Senior loop. This team composed of Pete Bianchetta, Everett Hawse, Neal Sprague, Bob Clark, Dick Mickelberg, and .lim Mar- zuki defeated the Faculty Fumblers in a game that was played before the student body. This was the first time that the faculty had been defeated on the basketball court by a student, team. VVinners of the Frosh-Soph league were the Spartans, composed of Richard Neill, Carl Lee, Glenn Pierce, Joe Sellen, Charlie Lecouris, and Bob Snell. After spring vacation, the last lap of the program began. These events in- cluded a horseshoe singles and doubles tournament, singles and doubles teams in the ping pong elimination, three teams in the aerial dart competition, and bad- minton. One of the purposes of intramurals is to provide recreation for students during the noo11 hour. Many of the students who eat their lunches at school have an opportunity to participate in the sports provided or to watch others take part in them. 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Of course, it was again a very important part of the annual West High Homecom- ing Parade and celebration. Early in March the ba11d exhibited its fine skill at a formal concert. Contrary to other years, the program was varied, ranging from such classics as The Second Symphony , by Borodin, to Elmer's Tune. A brass sextet a11d several soloists were featured at the concert. The orchestra Zllltl a cappella choir also took part i11 the pro- gram. The band, along with all of the other Fox Valley high school bands, elected not to enter any contests this spring, in order to give band members a chance to learn more program music in place of contest music. ln May the combined East-XVest high school and grade school bands, with the vocal groups of the schools, presented a twilight music festival on the VVest High athletic held. This festival was the fourth annual program of its kind. As in former years, this program was very well received by Aurorans. On january 20, the baud in collaboration with the Parent - Teacher association, sponsored a carnival Ellld variety show. The proceeds from this very successful evening will be used for 11ew band uni- forms. Though the band sponsored the event, most of the organizations in school took part. The band itself provided the House of Horrors. The band last fall chose the following officers to lead them: Jim Miller, pres- identg Oliver Tate, secretary, Philip Ruby, treasurer, Lillian Ward and Garth Smith, librarians. Spring concert Homeward bound Downtown parade F58 ., RU 6'534g4R 1 I1 L 6,718 I2 il 4 Jia? f? 1 'er-Pg '?0 fb-21 -Pav A STRING QUARTET THE STRING SECTION MUSICAL MOMENTS The VVest High orchestra, under the expert and efficient direction of Mr. 1-larry H. Nigro, has again enjoyed a very successful year. At the beginning of the school year the 40 mem- bers of the orchestra elected as their leaders: Don Fuller, presidentg Lillian Ward, vice- presiclentg Gladys Walker, secretaryg Alice Marie Hill, treasurerg and Jennie Saunders, librarian. These capable and talented officers have served the orchestra well during the past season. The first public appearance of the group was at a concert presented for the patients of Springbrook Sanatorium early last fall. The orchestra was also on hand to render selections between acts of both the junior and the Senior Class plays, the Aurora Dra- matic club production, George Vlfashington Slept Here, several Parent-Teacher associ- ation meetings, the North Aurora grade school association, as well as our own, the Eastern Star installation, the animal Fox Valley Music Festival in April, and the never- to-be-forgotten Commencement exercises in june. In addition to all of these performances, Mr. Nigro and the students found time to prepare for and to present a fine formal concert in March. The orchestra, band, and a cappella choir combined their forces to present a varied program. Charles Piclcenpaugh was the lone soloist. Mr. N igro and the members of the orchestra have worked very hard this past year to build up the membership of the orchestra and to develop a good musical organization. Every day during lifth period the string section diligently rehearses. This section consists of about 20 members. The other 20 members of the group are all in the band, and they do their practicing during the sixth period. The stud- ents have cultivated a line love and cultural appreciation of classical music in their work with Mr. N igro. Every day the students of VV est High are entertained during fifth period with many well-known and beloved selections. Among the orchestra's repertoire are also many compositions by present day composers. Some of the better-known selections which have been mastered by the orchestra this year are: lntermezzo , Poem , Shubert's Serenade , and Perpetual Motion , which features the violin section. The orchestra is always ready and willing to render selections at any and all events aiding any other organizations. Much credit should be given to Mr. Nigro and the members of the group for their fine spirit and willingness to cooperate with the many civic and school clubs. First row: Jennie Saunders, Charlene Jones, Gladys NValker, Alice Marie Ilill, Gordon Hunt, Don Fuller, Dave Evans, Phillip Ruby. Second row: Beverly Knnth, Lillian Liplmld, Audrey Dumont, Rosemary Phalen, Marjorie Jameson, Gordon Mitchell, Bob NVatson, llernard Parker, Oliver Tait, Jim Miller, Garth Smith. Third row: Charles Pickenpaugh, Ted Carlson, Gloria Gavenman, Dnn Littman, Lillian NVartl Charles liarrigher, Peggy Leigh, Bette Oberdorf, Eldred Alcorn, Alice Goodwin. 1 MEN AT WORK TRIP TO DISPOSAL PLANT CLUB MEETING MR. MEYER AND PRESIDENT FRANK CARMAN This year the Vocational Industrial club did not begin its activities until january, because of many other conflicting activities which took place in the early part of the school year. The club is ably sponsored by Mr. Harold F. Meyer and included 60 mem- bers. The club's first activity of the year was a trip through the Aurora Disposal Sanitary District at Montgomery. Several other trips through different factories in Aurora were taken, and in this way the boys were able to get an idea about the vocation they plan to enter upon leaving school. The club was org- anized two years ago for the purpose of bringing speakers to the school who would be of interest to the boys enrolled in the vocational curriculum. They were able to engage several speakers with wide vocational knowledge and experience. A basketball con- cession was the only means of raising money, but it amply provided for the EOS page and procurement of speakers and equipment. Frank Carman was elected president of the club this year, and therefore he repre- sented it in the Student Council. Under him there is a Vocational Club council which is composed of two boys from each of Mr. Meyer's mechanical drawing classes and one from the fourth period blueprint reading class. The council is composed of Chuck Carson, Rob Clark, Jim Rice, Ken Untiedt, Bob Huston, Richard Langford, Jerry Rasey, Rob Miller, Don Meyers, and Rav Matteson. This council, with President Carman and Sponsor Meyer, met once a month to decide the policies of the club. WARRIORS Front row: Barnes, Peterson, Gurry, Glaser, Van Deventer, Buttrey, Bur- gess, Frooni, Lowry, Spackman, McXVethy, Smith, D. Sprague, Steiner, James, Rasey, Bancroft, Huston, Van Duzor, Morsch. Back row: XVood:iril, Caughey, Healy, Rogers, Howell, Robinson, Feltes, N. Sprague. Officers for the l941-1942 Leltermen's club were elected by all boys earning any type of letter in an interscholastic sport. Mercer Barnes was elected president, Gordon Peterson, vice-president: Frank Gurry, secretary, and Tom Woodard, 1 l'C2lSll1'C1'. The club's function was to usher at all games during the year. It is hoped that they will he much more active in future years, Miller McCall, Dick Cook, Don Schroeder, Bob Gregory, Bernard Duekett, Norton Shoger, Dean Scllroerler, Phil Davies, Jack Domier, Bill lVallbaum, Bob Clark, Iesse Hershey, Bill Baysinger. SNQ N, . QW. 1 'q 6,48 My xg I f J' QiA I O.. . -44 J WL ,KX . A 3 :IEE -5 spa i Qi? ftWWiQwR 3 ifvii ? Q Digg f QWBE 2: ?. if iii r 'F 5, gif xr an , Q 3.2 an . sz V59 g V gi f W 'f' 'I 'WFQY '1'4f-:zz dw- Jf, 5555-jf-gy, Ayfrf., if iff PE -jf EFS? xii H- .. W,k., ,Q ,G pw -qw. ' m-ew? ' 'W' 'H' if ff- A I-IAP'S BUCKET BOYS For the first game of the 1941-1942 season, Coach Jebens' well-built varsity defeated Coal City by a score of 37 to 27. Tom Froom, fancy young floor leader, paced the Hawks with ten points. This game was the only non- conference tilt before the team's first Big Eight opener. The Blackhawks, after receiving a bad scare for three quarters, outfought the Cats of East Aurora to come out on top of a 34 to 29 score, in the opening Big Eight game of the season. llalked by a strong x!VZltCI'1U2111 defense, and their own inability to connect, the Aurorans were left on the short end of a 34 to 21 score. XVest High had its first Rig Eight defeat when it met Elgin, who won 33 to 31 in a thrilling ball game which saw the score tied seven times, the lead change hands on ll occasions, and neither team hold more than a two point lead during' the bame. During the Christmas holidays the Red and Blue trav- eled to Pontiac, lllinois, to enter the Pontiac tournament. Gibson City was the first victim of the Hawks, who won easily 38 to 23. For their second game of the tournament, Vtfest Aurora bowed in defeat to Centralia, 42 to 26. lncidentally, Centralia, led by Dyke Eddleman, went on to 'win the lllinois State tournament. XVest Rockford entered auspiciously into the Big Eight conference race by slipping the Hawks their second Fust ion Verbic, Rasey, Van Duzor, Coach Iebens. Second row: Coach Gather, Buigess llealy, Barnes, Lowry, Peterson, Carson. Third row: Manager Glaser, Froom lowell, Huston, Meyer, lluttrey, Pielet, Hackett. am, S 9? I Jfexf 9 3 J'-3,7 6 eye? ' C 8 6N,69,o,v P J' 1 a f 4' f .3 20.21 Lv Two points against East Jump ball league defeat in three games, 32 to 30. 'lebens' team had no potent scorer for the game, the boys missing under the basket shots time and time again, any one of which would have won the game. W. A. continued ice cold at the wickets, mak- ing only live baskets in 36 shots and missing 17 out of 25 free throws as joliet's Steelmen grabbed a 30 to IS victory on the Prison City's court. The Red and Blue varsity broke a four game losing streak by trouncing Hinsdale of the NVesI Suburban conference, 36 to 17. Two Hawk guards, Bob Lowry and Mercer Barnes, were the spark plugs of the winning attack. Once again Aurora failed to click, this time losing 49 to 37 to a powerful East Rockford club. Barnes tallied eight ringers and five free throws to lead the scoring. A Streator basketball team that was all its record indicated, walloped West High to the tune of 58 to 34, and not because the Hawks played bad ball, either. VVest made 14 field goals and six free throws but was never in the ball game. VV. A.'s burly quintet licked our chums from across the roaring Fox again, this time 39 to 29. The Red and Blue cagers failed to halt a red- hot Elgin team which scored a 37 to 24 win. The same lack of ability to hit the wickets proved the undoing of the varsity, which made only nine Field goals during the whole ball game and registered only 15 points the First three quarters. Freeport invaded Aurora and dealt the Hawks a 35 to 22 defeat. jebens used a team of juniors during parts of the game in order that he might get an idea as to what to expect from his squad next year. VVest High, completely outplaying its oppon- ents, whacked wloliet 49 to 34. The varsity got off to a safe lead early in the game as its front line hit a terrific pace. After spotting La Salle-Peru a l3 point mar- gin, the Hawks went about catching up, but couldn't quite make it. La Salle won 32 to 31. Hooker liroom. Pete, and Mike each made four baskets apiece. Howie-get that rebound. Tournament time Two points for Merce West Aurora defeated VVheaton in an air- tight defensive battle, 28 to 24, on the Tiger oak, in the final test for both clubs before they entered the regional tourney held at West High. Coach -Iebens used six-foot freshman, Bill Gus- tafson, as a forward for a few minutes of the varsity tilt, and Gus showed he'1l be ready for major competition next year by tallying VVest's iirst three baskets. 'lihe annual Regional Basketball tournament was again held in the VVest High gymnasium, and for their first game, the Blackhawks met and easily subdued Marmion by a score of 31 to 25. Next to fall under the onslaught of the mighty Red and lilue squad was St. Charles, who lost a one-sided affair, 38 to 19. ln the final game of the tournament, VV. A. once again confronted VVheaton. This game was one of the most breath-taking games ever played on the Hawk court. VVhen the final gun had sounded, the score was 27 to26 in Aurora's favor. Rob Lowry, Blackhawk guard, sewed up the game in the last second of play by knifing in a shot from the middle of the Hoor. Hap's lads journ- eyed to the Sectional tournament held at Ioliet, and there vanquished VVatseka, 46 to 33, in their first game. 'llhe Red and Rlue's victory march was upset by mighty Sheldon. who came out on top by a score of 40 to 19. 'llhe Hawks hit the skids and iust couldn't click. At the annual basketball banquet, the Black- hawks unanimouslv elected Mercer Barnes captain of the 1941-1942 season. Merce and Pete are four year lettermen, both winning their varsitv basketball letters during their freshman vear. XVO N LO ST C4 Freeport S 2 S00 Elgin 7 3 700 Joliet 6 4 600 West Rockford 6 4 600 East Rockford 4 6 400 East Aurora 4 6 400 West Aurora 3 7 300 LaSalle-Peru 2 S 200 High scorer Healy puts in another. Howie gets up in the air, Lowry puts one in against Mannion Domiex Jnnips for one. LEAGUE CHAMPS .ln his first year as freshman-sophomore coach, Sonny Anderson won his initial conference championship with nine victories against two de- feats in the Big Eight conference, and four victor- ies and no defeats in non-conference frays. Ten bovs received their letters at the annual basketball banquet - sophomores: jack Domier, Don Foley, Bob Gesler, jim Stubbs, Dick Cook, Tom Wood: freshmen: Dean Schroeder, Don Schroeder, llill Gustafson and Erwin Chernoff. llesides having the league championship, the Hawkletts had the leading indi- vidual scorer, Bill Gustafson, who scored lOl points. Against the four non- conference foes he added 56 markers. Coach Anderson was forced to bring his players to a peak for the second contest of the season, as the I-Tawkletts were invading East Aurora. East, led by Otto 'l'errebussy, sprang to a 12-ll lead at the half, but Don Foley, along with Bill Gustafson, led a brilliant second half rush and downed the Toincats 34-28. Thus a successful conference season was launched. Vtfest evidently suffered a let down after the East game, for Elgin, playing on its own floor, hit from all over the court to deal West its First defeat of the season, 33 to 23. Hill Gustafson, assisted by jack Domier, started hitting the wickets in earnest by scoring 14 points for almost half of the Red and Blue total. West Rockford, returning from its economy vacation, was turned down 29 to 16. Gustafson continued his scoring spree against Joliet by pouring in ll of his team's l5 points in the hrst half, and adding three in the second half to lead the team to a hard fought victory, 25 to 24. The I-Tawkletts thus proved they could hit under fire. one quality a championship team must possess. First row: llaysinger, Michael, Ahorn, Stubbs, Gesler, Dean Schroeder Don Scliroeslur, XVebcr. Wyatt, Mahoney, Coach Anderson. Second row: Maxngei Paul Funk, XYood. Gustafson. Kaufman, Cook, Chernoff, Manager Lee. 'llraveling to the spacious East Rockford floor, the NV. A. team had everything its own way, 32 to 19. Gus added 13 points to his total. The Elgin squad seemed to hold the lndian sign on the Hawks, for they held the distinction of possessing the only two victories over the Champs. Don Schroeder's 13 points and Bill Gustafsoifs 12 were of no avail, for their team- mates added only four markers, while Elgin had a total of 43. The final score was Elgin 43, VV est 29. On a snowy, cold, February afternoon, a bus left VVest High with a team in it that must win or be considered out of the league race. Their opponents, l'l'GCpO1'I, were undefeated and riding high. In the first quarter Bill Gustafson took personal charge by scoring 11 points, his team's entire total in the first half. Freeport dropped in six points in the first and seven in the second to hold a half time edge of two points. In the third quarter the Schroeder twins accounted for four points, while their mates held the Pretzels to two, tying the score. Then Don Foley went on a rampage and made four baskets in such rapid succession that Gus only chalked up a bucket and two free throws to win a victory the hard way, 27 to 26. East Aurora couldn't compete with the VV. A. team in their second meeting of the year. The score was NVest 34, East 16. Coach Anderson, stressing defense and ball handling, was iustly awarded against .loliet as his forces walloped their opponents 29 to 9. VVest won the confeifence championship in their final game with LaSalle bv using determ- ination, the will to win, good clean plaving. and all its basketball abilitv. The contest was one of the most thrilling of the year, the final score being 31 to 27. won Lost' W West Aurora 8 2 S00 Freeport 7 3 700 Elgin 6 4 600 Vtfest Rockford 5 5 500 East Rockford 5 5 500 Ioliet 4 6 400 LaSalle-Peru 3 7 300 East Aurora 2 S 200 Two points for the champs. lX'hc-re is the other team? One of the twins scorn. GIRLS IN THE SPORT WORLD Each year our feminine students have the opportunity of becoming sportsters through the Girls' Athletic association, commonly referred to as the G. A. A. This extra-curricular activity is under the able direction of Miss Peg Wilson, West High girls' gym instructor. The G. A. A. enables girls interested in sports to become acquainted with sports covering each of the seasons and also famil- arizes them with important health rules which are of great importance to each and every growing girl. The officers who served this year ,were elected a year ago in the spring of '41, At that time Marilyn johnson was elected president, and Nancy Gross and Mar- garet Foley became secretary and treasurer, respectively. Dorothy Denney re- ceived the position of point secretary, and Carla Heiss was selected as the soph- omore representative. The activity program soon took form and the girls received instructions in speedball and volleyball. In order to qualify for these sports each participant had to have a doctor's permit. After school basketball began in the chilly weeks of October, with the freshmen and juniors practicing on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and the sophomores and seniors on Monday and Wednesday nights. On December 5 the first games of the bucket tournament were staged with the sophs battling the frosh, and the seniors lighting the juniors. In both cases age seemed to be the deciding factor, for the sophomores beat the freshmen and the seniors beat the juniors. The following week the finals were held, at which time the sophomores beat the seniors for the title. After the Christmas vacation. the club members participated in ping pong, volleyball, badminton, and tumbling until spring introduced archery, baseball. and tennis. Officers Larla Heiss, Nancy Gross, Marilyn Johnson, Dorothy Denney Margaret Foley, with Miss XVilson :WSW if Q We 'Q .S iii? K ' L 1 , .,. 9175-2' Q iwm- K kg Q, X ww, - Q. .SM H .mag 5 ,MQ . - W ff,,,:.5Lsi5sL: -wi - hw X ., 3 xii., Q' A 4 V A as ,. 5 :: ' ' ' jf gas, 1 :s ...V Q v 9 XA J is Q ky x N 41 K M X X wk N S. 'E md M. ...,,. Q ,, N ? . V,V, - 2 x g y -. A X a irs . ii X , Q + , , .: :.A , . . .11 ix E: N X X X X gf :-f: X t 3 xg Q, X X EW 1 1, , gm he ,M .,.. ,Q E .,.. S X x X 'N S 1 xv gx vig, N Q 5, Q yi xg x X Y xxkteo x E zzrggx xg Qsu sias ff fiik ig 2 1 Q hx 2 H. ig ,NE 5 .ig ' 2 Wg? XP QQS .Y-X s E Y 5 5 5 3 S i 1 4 si Z 3 x 5 5 ' verm m 5 RX in I Q a 5 3 ' fre f 'L.' v 2 53: , i lk, SK EW NME sa f V 1 iism . ' miiaig T KK 1 V3 2 wiv -X ,. .14 KL R E ,N --,pair f' A my 9+ 'M' 'i yy-qw '- A ,.... , wifi' fi M hx 1 Q if 3, my., K -we Q' ii.. 53 3 an W A r N ,A any in 1 WLM COWBOY SCHOTTISCHEQ TOM XVOODARD ON THE RINGSQ DRILL TEAM GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH VVest High's masters of the big top , the Boys' Gym club a11d the Girls' Ath- letic association, again presented their annual Gym Circus. A full house was present at both shows, given this year on March 26 and 27 under the direction of its originators, Miss Wilson and Mr. Jebens. Tom Froom ably filled the capa- city of master of ceremonies. The physical education program of VVest High includes not only the regularly assigned class work, but also numerous outside activi- ties. The Gym Circus, now an animal affair, is the peak of the year's activities. Over 200 students had a hand in the production. All deserve a big vote of thanks for helping to make this show a huge success. This fourth annual Gym Circus opened with Dorothy Crowley singing The llig Show , while jane Ann Johnson and 'llrudy Kohler went through antics on their hands. The first big act was the Cowboy Schottische, featuring a group of boys and girls in a western dance. Miss Bruno directed El .larahe Michoacano, a Spanish dance, which was a new feature of the circus. Every year it is the custom to introduce an act from outside of the school. This year being no exception, the next act featured a group of pupils from the Mary A. 'liodd school in a demonstration of modern dancing. As in former years, jack Diendorfer bal- anced Ralph Grommes on top of a 16 foot pole, while Ralph went through a few daring feats of balancing. -Tack also appeared later in the program, anfl did his noveltv juggling act in which he juggled everything from apple seeds to basketballs. 1-land-balancing and pyramids also held the spotlight. Neal Sprague and Martha Gardner thrilled the crowd with their act of body balancing do11e on a moving table. The regular a11d special drill teams again scored big hits with their clever mili- tary manoeuvers. A real circus atmosphere was achieved as was done last year, by constructing tent-like decorations at either end of the gym. The roof was decorated with gay colored streamers. Two page girls were at either doorg everything tended to give that real circus atmosphere. The costumes were made by the costume committee, who were hard at work months before the actual show, measuring, cutting, and fitting uniforms so that they would be ready for the big show. Much credit should go to this group of girls headed by Carol Farley, Ruth Janda, and Marilyn Osman for their fme work. Jack the Juggler and Tom Woodard, Tiny VanDeventer, and Atlas Grommes combined their acts to form the fmale. While Jack was doing his juggling act with his two Stooges, Bill Steiner and Don Fitzgerald, Grommes and company went through their triple routine of hand-balancing. Upon the conclus- ion of this act, Deindorfer balanced a 16 foot pole from which hung the American flag. VVith the display of our national emblem, the entire cast assembled on the gym floor and joined in with the audience to sing God Bless America. And so ended the fourth annual Gym club - G. A. A. Gym Circus, which is proudly referred to as one of the best. HUMAN STATUARY TRICKS ON A TABLE TOP YOUNG ON THE RINGS TRIPLES ROUTINE BUILDING BETTER BODIES VVit.h Ralph Grommes acting as president, John Beher as vice-president, and Bob Ferguson as secretary-treasurer, the Boys' Gym club Went into the fourth year of its existence. The meetings were held on NVednesday evenings in the high school gymg how- ever, most of these meetings consisted of practices for the annual Gym Circus. Throughout the year, various members of this organization appeared before a number of civic clubs and audiences in and around town. A group of boys went up to Elgin to perform for the teachers convention. Other activities of the club were a float in the annual Homecoming Parade, and hand-balancing and tumb- HOMECUMING FLOAT ling in the circus. I The purpose of this organization is to promote physical education, to develop physical fitness, and to supply new ma- terial for the circus to replace those who are seniors. Awards are given to those earning enough points. sJIr1mx1, u1r1mkm 1. 'img 4,091 5 L 6 I Q 7 2 1953 I4 5' 9 3 4 c 9627021215-16 ,go ll '72 2232 ff 27.30 4-95 pf HOLD IT! PRESIDENT AND SPONSOR IN THE DARKROOM Under the leadership of Mr. Newman, the Camera club began the year by holding an election of officers. The following were chosen: John Beher, president, Bob jones, vice-presidentg Jean Ray, secretary, Betty Lou Ilseman, treasurerg and Lois Ann Klein, supply officer. This year the club inaugurated a new feature which proved to be popular with all the Blackhawk followers. Several large posters, each containing four pictures of the latest Hawk football games, were placed in prominent downtown store windows. These posters not only helped to draw crowds to our games, but also presented the fans with first-class pictures of the Blackhawks in action. The Camera club also took part m the mid-winter carnival. lt presented a icture 'aller dis la fin manv ictures 1 A gf the iiiffeffm ggiigoigaciiviiieg. This PRILSIDENT BEHW WITHCLUB POSTER booth, which showed all the different phases of school life, was well received by the crowd. This is the fourth year that the Cam- era club has been active in NVest High, and it has really proven itself to be a worthy undertaking. The club includes some 34 members, who are all rabid enthusiasts. Since the club purchased some much needed equipment last year, it was not lacking in this department. One of the yearly projects undertaken bv the club is that of taking informal pictures for the EOS and Red and Blue. ln this wav, Camera club members obtain actual experience in handling picture assignments. lt was not an un- common sight to see one of the club members walking through the halls laden down with his camera, lights, and reflectors, or perhaps he was seen in some awkward position trying to get a tricky angle shot of a choice subject. NGW PLAYING A PLAY FOR THE CLUB Under the leadership of Miss Ratcliffe, and its officers, Dorothy DeFrates, president, Carla Heiss, vice-president, Marilyn Daw, secretary, and David Evans, reporter, the Sophomore Dramatic club had another successful year. Regular meetings were held on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month, where the students were given experience in acting, make-up, lighting, sound effects, and other dramatic technique. In addition, this year's Sophomore Dramatic club has tried to acquaint its members with current productions running in New York and Chicago. By the use of props and panto- mine, Carla Heiss was responsible for an instructive and entertaining quiz program featuring recent dramas. The club entertained the Freshman Dra- matic club with a Halloween party. The Ghost VValks was presented. The cast in- cluded Evelyn Rogers, Ralph Devine, Beverly linuth, Bill Steiner, Gloria Gavenman, jean Huey, and Gordon Mitchell. The club had its animal Christmas party before the holidays began. On February 5, The Cue He Knew , written by Robert and Lillian Master, was given for the Red Cross. 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I 3 5 - , ,. :. .-f M., KA x . . 4 4 .snag 4 K STEPPIN6 UP In September, the class of '44 put aside their freshmen fears and entered West High's doors to begin their sophomore year Filled with conti- dence and determination. Under the capable guidance of Miss Ratcliffe, chairman, Miss Peterson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Peterson, Miss VVood, and Mr. Ridinger, the class elected Tom NVood, president: james Morsch, vice-president: Dorothy Franzen, sec- retary: and Don Foley, treasurer. The cabinet was composed of the officers and Richard Cook, VVillard Smith, Stanley Ellis, and VVilliam Mc- Knight. The Sophomore dance, which was held on the evening of April 10, was a gala affair and drew a huge crowd. The sophomores proved their dramatic ability in presenting the play, The Cue l-le Knew, on February 5 in cooperation with the juniors and seniors as a benefit performance for the Red Cross. The cast consisted of Ralnh Devine. Carla l-leiss, Bill Steiner, Marv Lou Thomasson. David Evans, Gordon Mitchell, and David Morris. Many of the boys went out for football and basketball. while the girls participated in G.A.A. ln addition, the class took part in debates, sold concessions at the football games. and coop- JimMorscl1: Secretary, Dorothy Franzen: erated VVllfl1 OlIl1CI' ClZlSSCS Zlfld organizations ill '1'rfaSurer, D011 Foley- the carnival project. President, Tom VVood: Vice-President, Anderson, Miles: Anderson, Patsy: Anlinsen, Norma: Babbitt, Robert: Bacon, Pat: Bacues. Georgia: Baker, Russell: Banbury, Richard: Banbury, Virginia: Barber, Mary. Second Row: Barnes, Pollyannag Barrigher, Charles: Barrow, Edgar: Barry, Constance: Bates, Jean: Bauman, john: Baysinger, William: Bennett, Corbett: Berg, Norma: Beringer, Joan. Third Row: Berthold, Jeanne: Blackwood, Maxine: Bowman, Zander: Brown, Edwin: Brown, John: Brown, Robert: Brown, Rose: Burkland, Roger: Burridge, Dorothy, Butler, Ralph. INTO THE REALM OF UPPERCLASSMEN Carlson, Shirley Carlson, Ted Carpenter, Marilyn Carter, Shirley Mae Caskey, James Cearlock, june Clover, Janis Cook, Richard Cooper, Cathleen Corkum, Opal Covelli, Edward Covelli, Millie Currie, ,Tean Curtin, Betty Davey, Richard Daw, Marilyn Day, Jaen Deal, Robert DeFrates, Dorothy Delaney, Norma DeMont, Ruth Desjarden, Dolores Deuchler, Robert Divine, Ralph Dobbins, DeVon Domier, John Douglas, Norma Durland, Lois Edwards, Gerald Eininges, Dorothy Eisenhour, Robert Ellis. Stanley Entile. Patrick Ertz, Betty Evans, David Evans. Walter Ewing, Walter Fetzer, Donald Fitzgerald, Donald Flannigan, Mary Lou Flannigan, Rose Flentye, Phoebe Ann Flood, Daniel Foley, Donald Foster, Grace Foster, Terese Fox, Ralph Franzen, Dorothy Frey, Joseph Frieders, Robert Galli, Arthur Gardner, Martha Gavenman, Gloria Gerbis, Betty Lou Gesler, Robert .Gibson, jack 1 Glantz, M aye Glower, Herman Gluck, james Good, john Goodwin, Shirley Green, Oveda Gribble, Merton Griswald, Warren Hall, Ada Mae Hammond, Irene Harris, Thomas Hastings, Lillian Heiss, Betty Heiss, Carla Hengesbach, Doris Herkes, Daniel Hershey, jesse Hitchens, Eugene Hopkins, Elinor Huey, Jean johnson, Beverly johnson, Wesley Jones, James Kaiser, Karla Kaufman, jean Kaufman, Carl King, William Knox, Pat Knuth, Beverly Lancaster, Eleanor Landry, Jacqueline Langus, Nell Lee Lecouris, Constas Lee, Carl Leinhouser, Jacquetta Lenert, Lorraine Lewis, Charles Lilley, Samuel 'J XX'- V Lindahl, Phyllis Lloyd, Marie Lucius, Elaine Lundquist, Ronald Lungren, Edgar Lynch, Vernena Mangas, Phyllis Martin, David Martin, Patricia Marzuki, Jean Maury, William McCall, Brooks McCrimmon, LaVerne McKnight, William Mercer, Donald Mickelson, Paul Miller, Helen Miller, Robert Mitchell, Gordon Mitcheltree, Marion Montgomery, Gladys Morris, Joyce Morsch, James Mosher, Robert Mueller, Rosemary Nanninga, Ralph Neill, Richard Neill, Velma Nelson, Carole Newman, Robert S Newquist, Richard Nicholson, Walter Oelker, Maurice Okapal, John Oley, Norma Olson, Joan Olson, Violet Origer, Betty Lou Ostroff, Jean Palmquist, Marjorie Paris, Helen Patterman, Margie Peaks, Charlene Phillips, Geraldine Piazza, Laurence Ploger, Lynnie Pommier, Virginia Randall, John Ransom, Thorald Rector, Jeanette Reininger, Clifford Reising, William Rice, John Ries, Donald Riva, Shirley Roberts, jane Roderick, Kenneth Rogers, Donald Rogers, Evelyn Ross, James Saliisberg, Maxine Sampson, Ted Saum, Kathryn Schalz, Lois Scheets, John Schmidt, Kathryn Senneke, Dennis Severin, Reed Shelp, Robert Sherman, Gene Shriber, Paul Smith, LeRoy Smith, Lois Smith, Marilyn Smith, Willard Snell, Robert Steiner, William Stubbs, James Swanson, Robert Sweeney, William Thomasson, Mary Tyler, Marvin Viola, Leo Waisvillas, Alex Watson, Robert Weaver, Guy Weber, Paul Weber, Stanley Weber, William Weishert, june Whisler, Joyce Wiley, Blaine Wiley, Robert Wilks, Marjorie Wilson, Peggy Wise, Geraldine Wood, Thomas Wurtz, Kenneth Yates, Ruth Young, Betty Young, Paul Ross, Marion Lou Cl UR VISITS THE PARAMOUNT AND THE BEACON. FUTURE PASTEURS The Science club, under the successful manage- ment of Don Untiedt, president, Mary Swanson, vice-presidentg Connie Vtfood, secretary-treasurerg and Mr. Grant Zllld Mr. Hafenrichter, has enjoyed many interesting experiences this past year. Near the beginning of the school year, the Parent-Teacher association was invited to attend an Open House in the school's redecorated science department. The Science club participated in dem- onstrating the new equipment. The club sponsored two interesting and educat- ional assemblies this year. They cooperated with the Fox Valley Electrical association in presenting the House of Magic . This program included the many wonders of the electrical world. The other assembly was a demonstration of liquid air, which was well received by the student body. Several interesting tours, which the club took this year, were planned by the program committee headed by .lim Rice. The tours included one to the Paramount Theatre, another to the Rainbo Bakery, a third to the Aurora Beacon News, one to the Bleacherv. and finally the annual trip to Chicago. The Science club has participated in several school activitiesg it decorated a Hoat for the Home- comng Parade and sponsored three concessions at the newly inaugurated carnival. Connie lfVood, in charge of the finance commit- tee, made expenses this year by means of conces- sions at both the football and basketball games. TRIP TO Tl-ITC IRLEACHERY CLUB MEMBERS XVITH MARIONETTES PAINTS AND PATCHES Under the guidance of Miss Helena Sauer, instructor of art at VVest High school, the 25 members of the Paint Pot club got underway by electing the following seniors as officers: Louise Greer, presidentg Doris Faircloth, vice-president: Eddie Goldtrap, secretaryg and Roy Miller, treas- urer. The club was comprised of students who were enrolled in the art classes. Many members received an art pin, cleverly adorned with our school colors, signifying perfect attendance in the organization. An interesting schedule was devised by the club to be completed during the school year. The first semester found the Paint Pot club busily making clothes brushes, carving broaches and pins of wood. sketching the outdoors. and displaying their skill at finger sketching. The club float in the Home- coming Parade caused much comment: the slogan was Little Hut Loyal and swung from a petit wagon. During the Christmas season they made unioue picture frames. The second semester they devoted to seeing and hearing things. The club enioved a trip to Chicago and visited the Art Tnstitute, commercial art studios. and other sites predominate in the art field. They witnessed a marionette show and a movie on the same subject. A prominent business man lec- tured and demonstrated the air brush. The club also aided in promoting all activities of the school by making clever posters. MFIMRERS GO SKETCHING. SPEAKER ADDRESSES CLUB. 3 I7 18 JY Q- I 86 'Un- 4 ,011 5 6 lg 7 I 9 '3 I 8 2 20 115, 9 37 -Z1 16 3 -2 I-Ppeej 30 l SKY ROAD Under the capable direction of Mrs. Dorothy Fruin McEnroe, the Senior Dramatic club met last fall with a new program in view. The club chose the following officers: Dorothy MacDonald, presidentg Ted Stowell, vice-presidentg and Ruthanne Dreyer, secretary-treas- urer. The First play which the members of the club put on in january was a successful one-act Red Cross benefit comedy, Wild Hobby Horses . The characters were: Mr. Carew, Wallace VanDeventerg Mrs. Carew, Dorothy Dalyg Donald Carew, Rod Robinsong Arthur Carew, Seth Steinerg Ann Mar- tin, Shirley Riesg Nurse Torrance. Shir- lev Griffg and the maid, Lucille Phillips. The plot concerned the difficulties which a family met in trying to persuade their father to retire. The entire production kept the audience rollicking with laugh- ter. In March the club presented another enjoyable comedy, The Perfect Crime . The cast included jacob Willner, as a naive burglar who had an early morning paper routeg Louise Greer, as the mother who writes mystery stories: Connie Wood, youngest of three rather brainless daughters: Ruthanne Dreyer, next in age: and Maxine Scholz, the oldest of the girls. The skit dealt with a situation created by a burglar who tried to rob a house but was heckled so much bv the mother and her three daughters that he decided to go home and forget about robbing houses. The climax of the year occurred on the nights of April 30 and May l. These were the dates when the Senior Class play, Skyroad , was given before n Diendorfcr takes over. The Perfect Crime ? Radio assembly broadcast capacity crowd. The characters were: Mabel Clark, switchboard operator, Dellora Dabneyg Connie Bickell, stewardess, Connie VVoodg Sue Lamb, stewardess, Liv Thomsethg Carrie Evans, chief stewardess, Mary Swanson: Sally Barton, report- er, Shirley Griffg Steve Hamland, Hight superintendent, Rod Robinsong Midge Saunders, stewardess, Marilyn Augustineg Buddie Walters, pilot, Kenneth Hall- mang Lucky Parker, stewardess, Shirley Ries: Ann Rogers, stewardess, Margaret Foleyg Andy Saunders, pilot, Roy Miller, Thompson, assistant Hight superin- tendent, Bill Rossg Bill Jones, pilot, Jack Deindorferg Miss Fielding, nurse, Nancy Grossg and Mac Macfarland, radio operator, Tom Conklin. The entire action of the story takes place in the stewardess's lounge of the T rans-American Airlines at Cleveland. The plot concerns the efforts of a number of stewardesses and pilots to get a specialist from across the country to save the life of one of the stewardesses who had attempted suicide. Woveii into the story were romance and comedy. Because the play was-an unusual one, and the cast played their parts exceptionally well, the production was a huge success. Beside the three plays, the club presented a radio broadcast for an assembly last fall. The program, entitled We Hold These Truths , was broadcasted over station WMRO. A great deal of credit is due Mrs. McEnroe for her untiring effort and work with the Senior Dramatic club. Through her unyielding patience and endurance. the club's presentations throughout the year have been more than successful, and their debt of gratitude cannot be expressed in pen and ink. A TENSE MOMENT IN THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY. First row: Palmer, Marzuki, Smith, Vaughn, Aborn, Katz, Hackett. NVoodard, Van Duzor, N. Sprague, Caughey, Spnckman, Mc- Curdy, Green, Evans. Second row: Ferrell. Jones, Morsch, Cooper, Verbic, Sell:-n, Barrett, Michelson, Barnes, Rogers, Ries, McVVethy, Funk, Buttrey, Don Schroeder, Drury. Third row: Entile, Covelli, Casper, Smith, Pielet, Ferguson, Lungren, Rogers, Shoger, Gurry, McKnight, Dean Schroeder, Olson, Wfeaver, NVeber. Fourth row: Ericson, NVatson, Deuchler, Hershey, Ransom, Anderson, Dunley, Stevens, Gregory, Fagerstrom, Michael, Fletcher, Usry, Smith, Watson, Richmond, Randall, Van Fleet. Fifth row: Coach Iebens, Doll, Silntelli, Simpson, Coach Gother. 5 TI-IINCLADS I This year a new coach was added to the Blacklaawlc staff Mr. Arnold Gother came to Wfest to guide the destinies of the Red and Blue cindermen. Mr. Gother is catching W'est in the upspring of track fortune. The team lost three outstanding competitors in llill llarr, llob Leavey, and Gordon Cole by graduation so the task of rebuilding fell on the very capable shoulders of the new coach. The team got' oif to a slow start, but after the outdoor season started, it came down the stretch like whirlaway . ,Tanuary saw VVest's thinclads start another indoor season at Naperville. This is the second year that VVest has competed at Naperville and in that time they have built up a fear and respect among the other teams. The returning letlermen were Frank Gurry, Tom VVoodard, GURRY BREAKS TAPE. DIG IN BOYS RELAY TEAM IN ACTION: SPRAGUE UP AND OVER Neal Sprague, Kenny Caughey, Seth Steiner, jack Van Duzor, Dick Rogers, and Jimmie Miller. Seth Steiner was lost after the second meet because of a knee injury. Vlfest in its second indoor season lost to Naper- ville and East High, but buried Joliet in the next meet. ln the Naperville invitational meet, Tom W'oodard was the only individual entered for the Red and Blue to get any points. Tom heaved the shot over 47 feet. Also in the invitational, the Sprint Medley and the Frosh-Soph teams brought home some points for West High. ln the first outdoor meet of the year West cap- tured a quadrangular meet at Mooseheart. VVest in this meet defeated Mooseheart, DeKalb, and Marmion. The old stand-bys, Frank Gurry, Meree Barnes, and Tom Vtfoodard came through as ex- pected. These three plus Kenny Caughey will bear plentv of Watching in the district meet and will probably go downstate for the annual state meet. Yet to be run at this time are the following meets: Wlieatoii Relays, District, State, Dual-Elgin, Dual-East High, and the Conference. A GOOD LEAP DON STRETCHES OUT. wwf Back row: Meyer, Froom, Lewis, Coach Anderson, second row: Shelp, Newman, Wortman, VVallbaumg lower row: Hunt, Gesler, Wiley. Upper right: Froom and Gesler in doubles. Lower right: Wallbaum and Coach Anderson. NET MEN Defending champions of the Big Eight con- ference, the West Aurora tennis squad, under the able coaching of i'S0nny Anderson, entered this season with four remaining lettermen, three of which garnered points for W. A. in the win- ning of the conference last year. 'l'om Froom, Bob Gesler, Morgan Meyer, and lglill Wallbaum were the letter winners, the latter was the only one that didn't play i11 the Big Eight last year. Opening the season, West was downed by Elgin, which is undoubtedly the strongest team this season. Tom F room, Bob Gesler, and Morg- an Meyer played singles, while Bob Newman, Charlie Lewis, Bill Wallbaum, and Jake Willner held up the doubles end. The only victory in this meet was collected by the doubles team of Willner and Wallbaum, who won 6-3, 6-4. The remaining meets yet to be played are Marmion and East High there, the district at jolietg Joliet, Marmion, and East High here, Elgin and East High there, and the conference meet at Rockford. Meyer Ctopb and Gesler put away shots from the baseline. , 2 Left: McCall blasts out of a sand trap. Center: Armstrong Bowman McCall Millard 'md Wyatt wait to tee 05. Right: Duckett sinks one against East High. I-IOLE-IN-ONE MEN VVhen the 1942 golf season rolled around, Coach Apsit molded his new squad from the same group of boys he had in 1941. From a large group, Mig had a half dozen lettermen to form his new team. Bernard Duck- ett, Bill Baysinger, Tom Hird, Miller McCall, Dave Armstrong, and Dick Davey were his six returning linkmen. On April Z3 the golfers met East to open their season with a victory. Up to the time of this writing, this is the only match that has been played. After two dual meets with Joliet and Elgin respectively, VVest's team will meet East Aurora and Joliet in a trianguar affair. Following two more matches with Elgin and Joliet, West will play host to East Aurora, Elgin, and Joliet. After meeting East for the fourth time, Apsit's men will play in the conference meet at Elgin on May 23. 'Fo close their ten game schedule, the Hawks will again encounter their intra-city' foe for the sixth time. Bnysinger putts one while Millard. Coach Ansit, Guldtrap, Armstrong and New- quist start a round. SliNlOR MEMBERS AND FACULTY ADVISlfIRSp STUDENT MEMBERS HOLD A MEETING. COORDINATORS Now in its third year, the Publication lioard has proved to be the most efficient method of coordinating all school publications Zlllfl directing the policies through the choice of important oificers. The oificers for this year were Ed Foulke, president, Carleen Gormsen, vice- presidentg Marilyn Augustine, secretaryg and 'lane Pierce, treasurer. The selection of EUS editors is the most important task of the board. Choosing responsible persons with good executive ability is no mean job. ln the very near future the board is planning to have a meeting' to work out a system of awards for the EOS and Red and lllue. The awards will probably be in the form of pins. The board is a representative body. consisting of members of the four classes, faculty members of the printing, art, English, and business departments, editors of the EUS, and editors of the Red and Blue. The class representatives, two from the seniors and juniors, and one from the sophomores and freshmen, are elect- MARILYN AUGUSTINIS. AND JANE PIERCIC. ed each year by their respective classes. . This yea1 s board consisted of Mary Gibson, Carleen Gormsen, Jane Pierce, Virginia XVright. Marilyn Augustine, Hob Miller, Ed Foulke. Phyllis Nichol- son. Mr. Newman, Miss Sauer, Mr. l'eterson, and Mr. Gee. Ol l lCliRS CARl.liliN GORMSICN. till lfOljl.li if i ff:: XX 57' x X A f 2 'Ve 7 3 C3 9 ,004 6 'Q I7 fa Q43 25- Z0 -2 32-82302-3,27 eg? L z ' ,. ,. 1 JNL fy, Sf 5 L . 532 f 4. N ,gf ,Sy YT if 5 5 42 President, Tom NVoodardg Vice-President, Don Sprague: Secretary, Mary Newman: Treasurer, Seth Steiner. CLASS CDF '42 In 1938, 283 freshmen started their journey through the four years of high school, under the guidance of six faculty advisers: Miss Gladys Brown, head adviser, Miss Esther Ballard, Miss Charlotte Thomas, Mr. Edgar Newman, Mr. Leo Tilly, and Mrs. Dorothy Fruin McEnroe. We elected the following students for our fresh- man class officers: Arthur Healy, presidentg Mercer Barnes, vice-president 3 jane Rice, secre- tary, Mary Swanson, treasurer. A combination freshman-sophomore class party, called the Fresh-more Swingeroo , was held in May. Mercer Barnes, Gordon Peterson, Virginia l1V1'ight, and Frank Gurry were elected to guide us through our sophomore year. The dramatic club made its debut with a one-act play, Three's A Crowd. The sophomore class dance was held in April. As we entered in the upper-classmen's ranks, we chose Donald Sprague, Tom Woodard, Mary Gibson, and Lloyd Tyler for our class officers. On Friday evening, March 15, a rollicking com- edy, Nothing But the Truth , was given as the junior class play. As a climax to a thoroughly successful year, the junior Prom was held in honor of the grad- uating seniors. The gymnasium was decorated to represent a South American sceneg Joyce Johnson was elected prom queen. The 212 remaining students who began their senior year elected Tom Woodard, Donald Sprague, Mary Newman, and Seth Steiner for their class officers. Wallace Van Deventer was elected president of the Student Council. Vir- ginia Vlfright was chosen editor of the EOS, while Mary Gibson was chosen associate-editor. Margaret Foley won the position of business manager. Before we realized it, our last year was com- ing to an end. As a climax to their dramatic career, the seniors presented their class play, Sky Road. The junior Prom, Baccalaureate, Class Day, the class picnic, the issuance of the EOS, and commencement exercises on June 5 ended our glorious high school career. LARGEST IN SCI-lOOL'S HISTORY AINSWORTH, MARJORIE G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 4: Drainatics l, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 1: ' EOS: Paint Pot Club 2, 3, 4. ALBRECHT, DOROTHY Rezl and Blue 4: Glee Club 1. 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 4: Cornnunercial Club -1. ALBREcHT,RAY ALDIS, JACK ANDERSON, LOIS Red and Blue 33 Dramatics 1, 2, 3: EOS: Band l, 2: Girls' Club Council 4. AUGUSTINE, MARILYN G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 3, 4, editor 4: Science Club 3, 4: Drainatics 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Class Play: Senior Class Play: Student Council 4: French Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1: EOS, Administration Editor: Gym Circus 2,3,4g Publications Board 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4: Girls' Club Council 1, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. BACKMAN, CHARLENE Red and Blue 4: Commercial Club 4. BALCOMB, ROBERT Science Club 2, 3, 4: Dramatics l, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4: Aeronautics Club 4: Gym Circus 1, 2: Debate l. BARNES, MERCER Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3: Gym Club 2, 3: Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus l, 2: Junior Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 4: Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4: Gym Circus 2, 3: Class Vice-President 1: Class President 2. BEANE, DALE Football 1, 3: Basketball 1, 2: Track 1, 2, 3: LEltEl'lllEII'S Club 1, 2. 3: Intra- mural l, 3. BEHER, JOHN Camera Club 3, 4, President 4: Science Club 3, 4: Gaim Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- ? President 45 Student Council 45 Mixed Chorus lg E S, Camera Editor: Gym ' Circus 1, 2, 3, 45 Vocational Industrial Club 4. BELL, BERNICE BENNETHUM, MARJORIE Science Club 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 49 French Club 4, Mixed Chorus 1: E053 Girls' Club Council 1. BENNETT, ARTHUR Mannion Military Academy 1: Football 2, 3, Basketball 23 Track 25 Intra- mural 2, 3, 4. ON MARGARET BENS , Red and Blue 3, 49 Science Club 3: Dramatics 2, 3, 4, StudentACouncil 4, Glee Club 1, 2g A Cappella Choir 3, 4, EOS, Girls' Club Council 4, Secre- tary 43 Senior Ring Committee. BERTHOLD, HELEN G. A. A. lg Dramatics 1, 2: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 23 Iunior'Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 45 Commercial Club 43 Girls' Club Council l. BIANCHETTA, PETER Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. YNTON ROBERT BO , Football 23 Golf 2, 3, 45 Track 15 Spanish Club 45 Intramural 1, 4. BURGESS, ROBERT Football 1, 2, 3, 43 a, e , , Lettern1en's Club 3, 4, Intramural 3. B ek tball 1 2 3, 43 Track 1, 2,3 Student Council 4g BURNS, DONALD l l BYRNE, ANNE G. A. A. 1, Zg. Red and Blue 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3, 43 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 45 EOS: Debate 1. CALENDO, SYLVESTER Intramural l, 2. CAMPBELL, MARION Commercial Club -l. CARMAN, FRANK Basketball l, 2: Science.Club 3, 4: Gym Club l, 2: Student Council 43 EOS, Gym Circus 1, 2: Vocational Industrial Club 2, 3, 4, President -lg Senior Gift Committee: Swinnning 2, 3. CARSON, CHARLES Football 2g Basketball 2, 3, 4. CARTER, MAXINE Spanish Club 4. CARTER, PATRICIA Dramatics l, 2: Glee Clu Club 4. CHARBAUSKI, ALBUN Orchestra 2: Rand l, 2, 4. CONKLIN, THOMAS Football 2, 3, 4: Track 3, 2, 3, 4. COOK, LOUISE Commercial Club 4. CORDOGAN, JAMES Football 2, 45 Basketball 1 2 3 Track 1 2 Orcheetra 2 lhxnl 1 2 5 n Circus 33 Intramural 1, 2, 3 4 COY, WILLIAM Basketball 2: Orchestra 3 Paml 1 2 3 Intr'm1ur'1l1 2 3 CROWLEY, DOROTHY G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatnca l 2 3 4 Junior Claws Play Student COl1llC1l4 French Club 45 Glee Club 1 -X Cappella Chou 2 3 4 Cim Crcu 2 3 4 Girls' Club Council 2, 4, President 4 DABNEY, DELLORA G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic l 'F 3 4 Serum Claw-. Plas Mixed Clmi Q Glee Club 2, Gym Circus l 2 Science Club 'S 4 Dramatic: I 2 3 4 Clee Club 1, 25 A Cappella Clwil' 3. 42 Red 'md Blue 3 4 Mixed Choxu: 1 IOS Radm Drama Club 43 Band 3, -11 Dramatice 1 2 3 4 Preanlent 2 Senior Clase 1 lay:. Gym Club l, 2, 3, 4: Student Qouncil 4 flee Club 2 ,Tumor Chun 1 junior Prom. Cn-Chairman: Radio Drama Club 4 Preaulent 4 Orchextra 1 Bancl 1: fiylll CIYCUS 1. 2. 3. 4- b A Cappella Chou 3 4 TOS Ra lm Drama v E 1 4 i 1 FOLEY, MARGARET G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, treasurer 4: Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 324: Dra- matics l, 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Play: EOS, Business Manager: Mixed Lhorus 1: Glee Club 2. FOSTER, ROBERT Orchestra 1, 23 Band 1, 2, 3: Gym Circus 3. FRANK, GERTRUDE G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3, 4: Dramatics 2, 3, 4: French Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: EOS, Gym Circus 2. FRANK, HELEN G. A. A. 2, 3, 43 Science Club 3, 4: Dramatics 2, 3, 4: French Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 23 EOS: Gym Circus 2. DEL MONTE, MARK Basketball 1, 2, 3: Band 1: Paint Pot Club 2: Intramural 1, 2, 3. DONKLE, RHODA G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, fi: Science Club 3, 43 Dramatics 1, 2: Orchestra 3, 4: Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Ring Committee, DREYER, RUTHANNE Science Club 3, 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 4, Secretary-Treasurer -lg Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 4. Treasurer 4: EOS. EDERATI, ALBERT Football 1, 23 Basketball 1, 2: Track 15 Lettermen's Club 1, 2. EETEN, MARY CAROL G. A. A. 1: Science Club 3: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: Iunior Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 4: Gym Circus I. EININGES, ESTELLE ANN G. A. A. 2, 3. 4: Glce Club 1: Gym Circus 1. EWING, ELAINE FAIRCLOTH, DORIS EOS: Band 4: Paint Pot Club 2, 3. 4, Vice-President 4. FELTES, HOWARD Marmion Military Academy l. FELTES, LAVERNE Mannion Military Academy 1: Football 2. 11. 43 Lettcrmeifs Club 3, 4: Voca- tional Industrial Club 3, 4. w 1 FRIEDERS, JOSEPH Football 2, 3, 4: Intramural 2, 3, 4. FROOM, THOMAS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 3: Science Club 2, 3: Dramatics 2, 3: Student Council 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: Junior Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 4: EOS: Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4: Intramural 1, 2, 3. FULLER, DONALD Student Council 4: Orchestra 2, 4, President 4: Band 1, 2, 3. GANDRAU, JOYCE I Wlasliington High School, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 1, 2,: Northwestern High School, Detroit, Michigan 3: Dramatics 4: EOS. GATES, RICHARD Intramural 4 GIBSON, MARY G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 3, 4: Dmmatics 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: .EOS Co-Erlitor: Junior Prom Co-Chairman: Gym Circus 2, 3, 4: Publications Board -l: Senior Gilt Committee: Class Secretary 3. GLASER, GERALD DeKalb Township High School 1, 2: Football 3, 4: Track 3: Red and Blue 3: Lettermen's Club 3, 4: Vocational Industrial Club 3, 4. GOLDTRAP, EDWARD J. A Golf 3, 4: Tennis 2, 3: Camera Club 4: Dramatics 3, 4: Senior Class Play: 1205: Junior Prom committee chairman: Band 1, 2, 3: Paint Pot Club 3, 4, Secretary rl. GRAY, MARILYN Buchtil High School, Akron, Ohio 1: French Club 2. GREER, LOUISE G. -A. A. 1, '23 Red and Blue'4: Dramatics 1, 4: Student Council 4: EOS, Arr Editor: Junior Prom committee chairman: Paint Pot Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres- ident 4. GRIFF, SHIRLEY DTH-m3fifIS 1. 2. 3. 4: Senior Class Play: Gym Circus 2: Commercial Club 4: Mixed Lhorus l. GROMMES, RALPH Gym Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 4. GROSS, NANCY G. A. A. 1, 2,13, 4, Secretary 4: Science Club 3, 4: Dranmtics 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Play: Spanish Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1: Glec Club 1, 2: EOS: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 4: Paint Pot Club 4. GRUSZESKY, GENEVIEVE G. A. 2. 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 4: Gym Circus 1: Com- mercial Club 4: Girls' Club Council 3. Exif 11-QW!-ffl-f:Q ?YS .1711 , . l HAMMOND CARL l Dranmtics 1: Mixed Chorus 2: A Crimif-lla Choir 3: Band 1. 2, 3. HAMSMITH, ARLENE Oswego lligh School 1: Commercial Club -l. HANKES, RICHARD HARDING, ELAINE mee crub 1. HASTINGS, MEREDITH HATTERSLEY, DARLENE Gym Circus 1, 3: Commercial Club 4. HAWSE, EVERETT Football 2, -l: Basketball 1: Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. HAYWARD, JULE G. A. A. 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: ICOS: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3: Commercial Club -l: Senior Ring Committee. HAYWARD, MERLE HEALY, ARTHUR Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3: Track 1, 2, 3: Science Club 3: Student Council 1, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: A Cappella Choir 3: EOS: Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4: Senior Ring' Committee: Intramural 1, 2: Class President 1. GURRY, FRANK Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 2. 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 2: ICOS: Junior Prom committee chairman: l,ettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Band 1: Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Treasurer 2. HACKETT, DONALD Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4: 'Prnck 1, 2 3 4: Dramatics 1: Gym Club 1 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4: l,ettermen's Club 2, 3, -l: Band 1, 2, 3: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, -l: Intramural 1, 2, 3. HACKETT, DOROTHY East High School 1: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Rc-rl and Blue 2, 3, 4: Drzunatics 1, 2. 3. 4: Junior Choir 3: ICOS: Radio Drama Club 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, Il, 4: Debate -l. HALLMAN, KENNETH Track 1: Red and Blue 4: Dranmtics 1. 2, 3, 4: Iuninr Class Play: .Senior Class Play: Gym Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3: Junior Prom comnuttee chairman: Orchestra 3, -l, Treasurer 3: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, -l: Debate l, 2, 3, -4, Secre- tary 2. HENRY, WILLIAM Marmion. Military Academy 1, 2, 33 lntramura HIRD, THOMAS Golf 33 Lettermen's Club 4. HOEPNER, WARNER HOLMBLAD, ANN G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 1, 2. 3, 43 Junior Class Play, EOS, Activity Editor, Gym Circus l, 2: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Senior Gift Committee. l HOWELL, BEN Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1: Track 1, 4, Dramatics 3: Junior Class Play: Lettermens Club 43 Intramural l, 2, 3, 4. HUSTON, HOWARD Football 2. 3, 4,,Basketball 2, 4: 'Ifrack 1, 2, 33 Gym Club 1, 2,3 Student Coun- gtegergnelis Llub 43 Gym Circus lg Vocational Industrial Club -lg Intra- IDOUX, ELAINE Red and Blue 41 Glee Club 1, 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 4. INGRAHAM, GILBERT Band 1, 2, 35 Intramural 4. JAFFKE, WILBUR JAMES, CHARLES Englewood High! School, Chicago lg East High School lg Football 3, 43 Track 3, Lettermen s Club 3. 4: Vocational Industrial Club 2, 3. JAMES, HELEN JETER, BETTY EOS, Commercial Club 4, Secretary. JOHNSON, KENNETH Football 3, 4: Track 33 Gym Club lg Aeronautics Club 45 Gym Circus 13 Couuuercial Club 45 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHNSON, MARILYN G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4, President 43 Science Club 3, 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Class Playg Student Council 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 43 EOS: Gym Circus l, 2, Girls' Club Council 3, 4. JONES, EUGENE KAHOUN, DOROTHY Glee Club 1: Junior Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 4, Secretary 4: EOS: Com- mercial Club 4: Publications Board 2, Secretary 2. 'ffl KEINE, MARILYN G. A. A. 1, 2: Dramatics 2: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Club Council 3, 4. KEINE, ROBERT East High School 1: Camera Club 4: Red and Blue 3, 4, Editor 4: Science Club 3: Dramatics.3, 4: junior Class Play: Student Council 4: Mixed Chorus 2: A Cappella Choir 3. 4: KOS: Senior Ring Committee. KELLEY, WILLIAM Band 1, 2, 3: Paint Pot Club 4. KILLIAN, LUCILLE Commercial Club -1. KLAREN, BETTY KLEIN, MARY LOU G. A. A. 1, 2: Red and Blue 3, 4: Dramatics 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: EOS: Commercial Club 4, Vice President 4. KOZLOSKI, JOHN Track 3, Band 1, 2. ' KRATOCHVIL, RUSSELL Glee Club 1: Vocational Industrial Club 4: Intramural 3. 1 i i N i KRAUSE, CHARLES Football 2, 3, 4: Red and lllue 2, 3, 4: Science Club 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4: junior Class Play: Gym Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 4: EOS: Baud 1: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, -1. KREZMINSKI, CECELIA Glee Club 1, 2,: Junior Choir 3. KUNKEL, DORIS G. A. A. 1, 2: Dramatics 1, 2: Commercial Club 4. LANDRY, YVONNE G. A. A, 1. l Y LANE, MARJORIE Choir 4: EUS. LANGFORD, RICHARD LEcouR1s, THOMAS LESIOTIS, JAMES LINGLE, KENNETH Pennsylvania Iligli School l. 2. LLOYD, ALICE Science Club 4: Mixed Chorus l: Glee Club Z: Gym Circus Z. LOWRY, ROBERT . Football 2. 3. -I: Basketball l, 2. 3. 4: Trafk 2: Red and Blue 3, 4: Student Council 3g ICOS, Sports Editor: l4Ctl8l'll'IEI'l'i Club 2, 3, 4: Intramural 1, 2. MACDONALD, DOROTHY G, A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Science Club 3. 4: Dramatics l. 2. 3, 4. l'resir'ent 4: Stud- ent Council 4: EOS: Junior Prom committee cluiirmrm: Library Club: Mined Chorus 1, 2: Girls' Club Council 4. MANTZKE, VIRGIL Glee Club 1, 2: Junior Choir 3: Junior Prom committee chairman. MAY, BARBARA Dramatics 3: Glee Club 1, 2: EOS: Gym Circus 3: Commercial Club 4. MELLQUIST, BARBARA G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 3, 4: Dramatics l. 2. 3, 4. President 3:IJunior Class Play: French Club 4, Chairman 4: Glee Club 1: EOS, Copy Lditor: Junior Proin committee chairman: Gym Circus 1, 2: Girls' Club Council 1, 2. MEYERS, DONALD Football 2, 3, 4: Track 2, 3: Vocational Industrial Club 4. MICKELBERG, RICHARD Drannitics 1: Student Council 4: Glee Club 1: A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4: Intramural 1, 2, 3, -4. MIESUK, ANNE Red ond Blue.3, 4: Dr:unatics.3: Student Council -l, Secretary 4: Junior Prom committee chairman: Commercial Club -l: Senior Gift Committee. Clinton High School, Clinton, Mixed Chorus 1: Glce Club 2. Yorkville Community llirrli School 1 led l ll 3 I Science Cl b 3 4 Draniatics 2, 3, 4: Spani:-li Club -l: Mi ul Llioius Cer Llub 3 A Cippelli Iowa l MILLER, BETTE I Science Club 3: Dramatics l, 2, 3, 4. President 2: Student Council 3: French Club 4: Glec Club 1, Z: A Cappella Choir 3, 4: ICOS. MILLER, IVAN glramatics 1: Mixed Chorus 1: A Cappella Choir 2, 3: Junior Choir 4: De- ate 4. MILLER, ROY dent 3, Treasurer 4. MORSCH, MARGUERITE G. A. A. 1, 2, 3: Red and Blue 2, 3: Draniatics l. LI. 3: Junior Class l'lay: Glee Club l, 2: Junior Choir 3. 4, Treasurer 4: EOS: Gym Circus 2, 3. 4: Commercial Club 4: Girls' Club Council 2. MURRAY, AGNES Commercial Club 4. NELSON, EDWIN Marmion Military Acaulemy 2 NEWLAND, RICHARD NEWMAN, MARY G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 2, 3, 4: Science Club 4: Draniatics 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4: French Club 4: Mixed Chorus lg Glee Club 2: EUS: Gym Circus 2, 3, 4: Girls' Club Council 3: Senior Gift Committee: Class Secretary 4. NICHOLSON, PHYLLIS Red and Blue 2, 3: Dramatics 1, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus Z, 3: Publications Board 3, 4: Girls' Club Council 2: Paint Pot Club J. OSMAN, MARILYN Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 3, 4: Drainatics 3, 4: French Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: EOS. OWENS, MILTON Gym Club 1, 2: Gym Circus l, 2: Debate l. PARIS, ALVIN Football 2, 3: Band I. PAUL, GILBERT PENNINGTON, ALICE Camera Club 3, 4: Dramatics l, 3, 4: Senior Class.l lay: Student Council 3: Mixed Chorus 1: A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4: ILOS: Paint Pot Club 2, 3, 4, Presi- PETERSON, GORDON Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 1. 2, 3: Student Council 2, 3, 45 Lettern1en's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 45 Intramural 1, 2, 1, 4: Class Vice-President 2. PHILLIPS, LUCILLE Rockford Junior High School lg East High School lg G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 3, 43 Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2: Mixed Chorus 35 E059 Gym Circus 33 Senior Ring Committee. PIGNEY, JAMES Intramural 3. PORTNER, CLIFFORD Gym Club 25 Gym Circus 23 Conimercial Club utranuural J, 3, 4, PORTO, HELEN Red and Blue 4. POTTER, IDA C. A. A. 2, Dramatics 2: Glue Club 3, Commercial Club 4, Treasurer 4. POTTER, RAYMOND POZZI, VIRGIL Football 2, 35 Track Z5 Hand 1, 24 Intramural 3. PRICE, EDWARD Science Club 3, Gym Club lg Aeronautics Club -lg Vucatiuual Industrial Club J, 3, 4. RALL, MYRTLE RASEY, GERALD Football 33 llaslietball Z, 4, Tennis l, .Ig Student Cuuucil 4: Mixed Clmrus 1: A Cappella Chun' 2, 3: Vocatiunal lndustrial Club -lg Seniur Ring Committee: Intramural 1, 2, 3, -1. RAY, JEAN Camera Club 4, Secretary -l: Red and llluc 3, 4: Science Club -lg llrain-atics l, J, 3, -tg Spznush Club 4: French Club 4, I-EOS: Senior Ring Cunuuittee. RECTOR, CHARLENE Glee Club 1, 23 A Cappella Choir 3. 4. REINERT, MARY ELLEN Camera Club 3, -lg Cominercial Club -l. 45. SCHAEFFER, ROBERT Basketball l, 2, 3: Track 2, 3: Science Club 4: Dramatics 3, Secretary-Tl'9HS' urer 3: 1505. SCHLINDWEIN, EUGENE SCHOLZ, MAXINE RICE, JANE Red and Blue 3, 45 Dramatics 1 3 Nice IYCNIGCIII 3 Student Council 1 4 Treasurer 4: Mixed Chorus 1 Glee Club X Lappelh Lht ir 4 Gym Circus 1, 2, 3: Commercial Club 4 Cirls Club Lounul 3 'Senior but Committee: Class Secretary 1 RIES, LEONA Dramatics 1, 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 1 Clee Club 1 Junior Lhur 3 RIES, SHIRLEY G. A. A. 1, 2: Red anc cie m 1 emo: Class Play: Mixed Chorus 1 FOS eixoi Pm Loi in ce ROBINSON, RODRIC Football 1, 2. 3. 43 lhslxetball 1 2 'lr Red 'ind 4: Science Club 3: Drammcs 4 Senior U1 'ax m us Council 3, 4, Vice-President 4 1 05 lctteimcn s Clib 2 3 Cin C cn Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4. ROGERS, THOMAS Football 2, 3: Basketball 1 2 3 4 1 ROSS, WILLIAM Football 3, 4: Dramatics 4 Senior Class Pln Intramural 1 ROST, GLORIA RUBART, SHIRLEY Student Council 4: G Commercial Club 4. RUBY, DOROTHY G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Red 'md Bli 3 4 'science Llu 7 'i 4 Dranmtics Z, 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 1 Cee ub 7 X Lume 1 mir IOS irs Club Council 4. SANDBERG, CLARENCE Dramatics 3: Mixed Chorus 2: junior Choir 3: Commercial Club 4. 5' as SCHUMACHER ALICE Y East High School 1: Science Club 3, 4: Dramatics 2. SCOTT, JACK VVest High School, W'ater'loo, Iowa l. 25 Football Club 3, 4, Swimming 3: Intramural 3. SHIVELY, VIVA JEAN ' Dramatics 1. SIEBERT, JEANETTE Red and Blue 3, 4, Dramatics lg Mixed Chorus l. 23 Commercial Club 4, President 4, Girls' Club Council 3, 4, Vice-President 4. SINDEN, MABEL G. A. A. 1, 25 Camera Club 4: Red and Blue 4: Sc-ience Club 3, 45 EOS, Debate 1. SKINNER, LEN ORA G. A. A. 1, 2, Dramatics I, 2: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 3: Iunior Choir 3: Q Commercial Club 4. SLAKER, BETTY Red and Blue 4. SLAKER, FRANK Red and Blue 4: Glee Club 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 2: A Cappella Choir 3. -I. SLAKER, JOSEPH Red and lllue 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 3. SMITH, MICHEAL SODERBERG, HOWARD Galva Community High School l, 23 Radio Drama i l 3, 4, Tennis 35 Lettermen's 1 Club 4. Band 5, 4. SPRAGUE, DONALD Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 3: Science Club 45 Dramatics 2, 3, 4: Gym .Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 29 Student Council 3: Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3: ILO-5: Lettermen's Club 3, 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Ring Committee, Paint Pot Club 23 Class President 3: Class Vice-President 4. STATHIS, GEORGE STEINER, SETH Football 2, 3, 4: Basketball l, 2g Track I, 2, 3, 41 Science Cl-ub 3, Dramatics 1, 4, Gym Club 1, 2: EOS: Lettermen's Club 3, 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Gilt Committee, Intramural 1: Class Treasurer 4. STEPHENSON, BETTY Band 1, 2, 3. STOWELL TED 9 Central Iligh School, l.aCrosse. XYisconsin I, .23 Uramatics 3. 4, Vice-l'resi- dent 4: lunior Class l'lay: junior Choir 3: A Cappella Choir 4: EOS: Radio Drama Club 4: Swimming 3: Mixed Chorus 3. SWANSON MARY 1 G. A. A. l, 2. 3, 4: Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 4: llrainalics 1. 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Play: Student Council 1: Glee Club 1, 2: EUS: Class Treasurer 1. TAACKI, RICHARD Football 2, 3. TEBBIT, WALTER Vocational Industrial Club 2, 3, 4: Intramural l, .Z, THOMASSON, LELAND Science Club 3, 4: Gym Club 2: Mixed Chorus 1: lllce Club 2: A Cappella Choir 3. 4: Vocational lndustrial Club 3, -l. THOMSETH, LIV G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 4: Red and lllue 3. 4: llramatics 2. 3, -l: Spanish Club 41 French Club 4: Glee Club 1: A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4: EOS: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3: Senior Class Play. TYLER, LLOYD Football 2, 3, 4: llaskctball J: 'l'racl-c l, 3: Science Club 4: Studt-iit Council 4: EOS: Debate 1, 2, 3, 4, Secrctziry4'l'reasurcr 3. Vresulcnt 4: Class 'lll'C1lt91ll'Cl' 3, UGLAND, BERNARD UNICK, LUCILLE Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club J: Gym Circus J, UNTIEDT, DONALD football l, 3: ,Golf 2. 3, 4: Camera Club 1, 2, 3: Science Club 4, President 4: btudent Council 4: Band 1, 2, 'l'reasurer 2: Vocational Industrial Club 3, 4. UNWIN, NELLIE VAN DEVENTER, WALLACE Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2: Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatics 4: Gym Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3: Student Council 3, 4, President 4: LCltCI'lllClllS Club 2, 3, 4: Gym Circus 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Gift Committee: Swimming 3. WITSCHOREK, BERNADINE East High School 1, 2, 3. WOLF, HELEN G. A. A. 1, Gym Circus 1. WOOD, CONNIE Oak Park Ilipzh School, Oak Park 15 G. A. A. 1g4Science Club.-8, Secretary- Treasurer 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Iflay: btudent Council 3, 45 E053 Gym Circus 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 35 Senior Ring Committee. ' WOODARD, LAVERNE l . Football 1, 2, 4, Track 1, 2, 3. VIOLA, MARY G. A. A. 1: Red and Blue 49 Commercial Club 4. VOLINTINE, DANIEL Vocational Industrial Club 2. WALLBAUM, WILLIAM Football 4: Track 33 Tennis 3, 4: Glee Club 15 I,cttcrmeu's Club fl, Iutra- mural 1, 2, 3, 4. WALZ, JAMES Intramural 1. WHITE, KATHERINE North Park Academy, Chicago 45 Red and Iilue 2, 33 Science Club 33 Dra- IIIHUCS 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 23 A Cappella Choir 35 Publications Board 1, WILKIE, HAROLD Gym Club 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2: Gym Circus 1, 2, Intramural 4, WILLIAMS, GERALD Marmion Military Academy 1, 2, 33 Intramural 4, WILLNER, JACOB Football lg Basketball 25 Golf 2, Tennis 2. 3, 4: Science Club 3: Dramatics 2, 3, 4: Senior Class Playg E055 Debate 1, 25 Intramural 1, 2, 4, WOODARD, THOMAS Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Track l, Z, 3, 4: Gym Club 1, 2. 5, -1, President 3: Student Council 2, 4: Letter1nen's Club 2. 3, 4, Vice-President 3. Treasurer 4: Gym Circus 1, 2. 3, 4: Vocational Industrial Club 3: Senior Gift Committee: Intra- mural 4: Class Vice-President 3: Class President 4. WRIGHT, BETTY LOU WRIGHT, DARLENE WRIGHT VIRGINIA Class Secretary 2. IN NIEMORIABI AUDREY ZIMMERMAN December 21, 1924 - April 25, 1942. Her dynamic personality and quick wit will keep alive Our memories of Audrey. The exceptional ability she showed in all her activities, both at school and at work, held promise of a happy and successful future. VVe Seniors of 1942 pay sincere tribute to a wonderful person, our class- mate, Audrey Zimmerman. YORK, HELEN Red and Blue 3, 4: Science Club 4: Dramatics 1. 2, 3, 4: ,French Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1: Glee Club 2: A Cappella Choir 3, 4: EOS. Class Editor: Junior Prom committee chairman: Girls' Club Council 2. ZABEL, JOAN Sudlow Intermediate School, Davenport, Iowa 1: Davenport lligh School 2: Red and Blue 4: Science Club 4: Dramatics 3, 4: French Club 3: Junior Choir 4: EOS. ZETTINGER, DOROTHY T G. A. A. 1, 2: Camera Club 3. 4: Red and Blue 2, 3, 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4: , Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Junior Choir 3: EOS: Radio Drama Club 4: Commercial l Club 4: Girls' Club Council 2. ZIMMERMAN, AUDREY Naperville High School, Naperville 3: G. A. A. 1, 2: ICOS: Gym Circus 2: Commercial Club 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2. ZIMMERMAN, LEROY Mixed Chorus 1: Debate 1, 2, -1. ZOLPER, SHIRLEY EOS: Library Club 4: Commercial Club 4: Girls' Club Council 2, 3: Senior Gift. Committee. ff. A. 1. 2. 3, 4, Point becretary 3: Red and Ilhfe 3, 4: Science Club 3, -I: llra-matics 1, 2, 3, -3: Student Council Z, 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2: ICOS. Editor: Junior l'rom committee chairman: Gym Circus 2, 3, 4: Publications Board -lg I . VNVUCNUYDGWUVDCNWIDGWUYDGMDGWUVDCWWVDGWQVDCNMGGNUVDW NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Individuals possessing the required combination of good scholar- ship, character, and citizenship are rewarded each year at West High school by election to membership in the National Honor Society. The following students were selected from the Class Of 1942 by the faculty for membership this year: MARILYN AUGUSTINE JOHN BEHER MARJORIE BENNETHUM ROBERT BURGESS JACK DEINDORFER RUTHANNE DREYER MARY GIBSON LOUISE GREER NANCY GROSS KENNETH HALLMAN ARTHUR HEALY ANN HOLMBLAD ROBERT KEINE MARJORIE LANE BARBARA MELLQUIST ANNE MIESUK ELIZABETH MILLER ROY MILLER JEAN RAY JANE RICE DOROTHY RUBY MAXINE sCHOLz JACK SCOTT MABEL SINDEN DONALD SPRAGUE SETH STEINER LIV THOMSETH LLOYD TYLER DONALD UNTIEDT VIRGINIA WRIGHT HELEN YORK SHIRLEY ZOLPER -hLQJWkDQJ0N9Ql0k9QJQS9Ql0N9Q9k9QIQk9CJWk9QIQk9QIQS9 ARCHITECTS Frank B. Gray 73 South LaSalle Street Herbert E. Spieler 246 Evanslawn Avenue AUTOMOBILE AGENCIES Berthold-Hanson 10 South Lake Street Crowe Motor Sales 70 South River Street Dewey and Company 233 Galena Boulevard Art Newquist Motor Company 131 Downer Place Peterson Motor Sales 32 Galena Boulevard Valley Chevrolet Company 52 South Lake Street AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES Akeley-Steele Company 225 Galena Boulevard J 8: R Motor Supply Company 2 River Street Phillips Auto Parts, Inc. 225 Holbrook Street Robinson's Auto Supply Company 128 South Broadway Valley Tire Service 207 Galena Boulevard Western Tire Auto Stores, IHC- l0 Downer Place H. H. Wood 220 Galena Boulevard BAKERIES Federal Bake Shop 5 South Broadway Rainbo Bread BANKS Aurora National Bank 2 South Broadway Merchants National Bank 34 South Broadway Old Second National Bank 37 -South River Street BEAUTICIANS 8: BARBERS Brennan's Barber Shop 61 South Broadway Essie's Beauty Shoo 66 North LaSalle Street Ethelvn's Beauty Shop 337 Wilder Street Eugene Beauty Shop 78 South Broadway Frances Beauty Shop 731 Orchard Avenue Galena Boulevard Beauty Parlor 935 Galena Boulevard Hotel Aurora Barber Shop Aurora Hotel Iack's Beauty Box 219 Main Street G. B. McG1augh1in Leland Hotel Mary Weiler N allinger 2 South Broadway Riverside Barber Shop 43 Fox Street Twin Beauty Shop 7 Fox Promenade PATRONS Verue Redd 19 Main Street Wauneta's Beauty Salon 405 Graham Building BUILDING MATERIALS John H. Armbruster 8: Co. 723 South LaSalle Street Builder's Supply Company 113 Water Street BUSINESS COLLEGES Metropolitan Business Collesfe 16 Downer Place Ritchie's Secretarial School 518 Downer Place CAFETERIAS, RESTAURANTS Bishop Cafe 112 Downer Place Bobbitt's Cafeteria 10 Main Street Bowman's Cafe 31 North Broadway Broadway Cafe 63 Fox Street Eat More Lunch Room 10 North Broadway julia King's Restaurant 11 Main Street Oriole Cafe 23 South River Street Paradise Inn 26 Broadway Rehkopf's Restaurant 176 South Broadway Snedeker's Cafeteria 63 South Broadway CIGAR 8: TOBACCO STORES Bud's Smoke Shop 55 Main Street Hub Tobacco Store 44 Downer Place John's Smoke Shop 18 South River Street Millen Brothers Billiards 111 Main Street CLEANERS AND DYERS A-1 Cleaners 640 New York Street Aurora Cleaners 8: Furriers 131 Galena Boulevard Baker Laundry Cleaners 8: Dyers East Oswego Road Big Four Cleaners 8: Hatters 12 Fox Street Illinois Cleaners 8: Dyers 114 Downer Place Main Hatters 109 Main Street Modern Cleaners 40 New York Street Pink's Cleaners and Dyers 720 North Highland Avenue Slouf Bros. Rug 8: Furniture Cleaners 228 Galena Boulevard Walker Laundry Cleaners 8: Dyers 32 Walnut Street Wittry Cleaners 8: Dyers 568 South River Street CLOTHIERS Alshuler Brothers 17 South Broadway Anderson and Duy 21 Main Street Bill's Hat Shop 6 Fox Street Franch's Pants Shoo 56 Main Street .Ioe Hauser Men's Wear 42 Downer Place Kleinert's Store 69 Fox Street Schmitz and Gretencort 26 South Broadway Weingart and Pillatsch 13 South Broadway Yellin's Clothing Store 14 North Broadway COAL AND OIL Aucutt Bros. Coal Company 117 Walnut Street Feltes Coal and Gravel Co. North Aurora Andrew L. Heitkotter 301 New York Street Herbert DQ Brown 8: Company 702 South Lincoln Avenue Hurd Coal 8: Feed Company 408 Garheld Avenue Dan Lilley Coal Company 169 Woodlawn Avenue Michels-Harral Coal Company 226 Spring Street Rausch Coal Company 52 North Lincoln Avenue CONFECTIONERS Grace's Candy Shop 77 South LaSalle Street Dutch Mill Candy Shop 7 South Island Avenue DAIRIES Aurora Dairy Company 65 South Lake Street C. W. Barnes 114 Russell Avenue Berry Milk Depot Prairie and Hartford Colonial Dairies 949 Fourth Avenue Fitchome Farms Galena Road Oatman Brothers 151 Middle Avenue L. V. Pike Dairy 208 South Smith Street DENTISTS Aurora Dental Society Dr. Clark P. Currier 501 Graham Building Dr. C. R. Deindorfer 30 Island Avenue Dr. C. B. Freeman 2 North Broadway Dr. Elmer Hermes 104 Fox 'Street Dr. H. W. Matthews 809 Aurora Nat'l Bank Bldg Dr. Rieger 28 Fox Street if 2 5 W A 3 if 4. 4 H .,. nf, J., L.-V .Q-a...,M ' ,, ww. wi, .,., L lg Eff ,A :- 1 QE Ex ax T . . HU 1 .Xu ,ws i , 5 Magix s 'A w-13.1 -jfgwkix Q31 , . fx X a Q- 4 . x Y Q ' x V H 1gi'ff fgf , x X i x .f Y KI I A Q 5 xy! X .1- Thompson and Thompson 2 North Broadway Dr. George W. Wilson 51 Fox Street DEPARTMENT STORES Block and Kuhl Company 5 Main Street Lietz and Grometer 24 South Broadway Montgomery Ward and Company 12 South Island Avenue Sears-Roebuck and Company 46 South Broadway S. S. Sencenbaugh Company 20 South Broadway DRUG STORES City Hall Pharmacy 14 Fox Street Galena Pharmacy 823 Galena Boulevard Grimms' Drug Store 59 Fox Street Harkison Pharmacy 102 Downer Place Hartz Drug Company, Inc. 40 South River Street Rollins 8z Rice Drug Store 115 Main Street Staudt and Neumann Company 15 South Broadway Wilcox Drugs 33 South River Street ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND CONTRACTORS Frost Electric Shop 16 South River Street Haried Appliance Company 121 Downer Place May Electric Appliance 61 Fox Street Schomer Electric Supply Co. 164 South Broadway FIVE CENTS TO ONE DOLLAR STORES W. T. Grant Company 12 South Broadway S. S. Kresge Company 29 and 16 South Broadway F. W. Woolworth Company 19 South Broadway FLORISTS Barton Floral Shop 43 Downer Place Arthur Brown Florist 1 Main Street Peter A. Freeman 358 Cedar Street Peter W. Jungels 117 Main Street Schwabe's Flowers 33 North River Street Smely's Greenhouse 516 South Fourth Street FOUNDRIES Divekey Foundry Company 413 Marshall Avenue Love Brothers, Incorporated 140 Stone Avenue PATRONS FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONING Automatic Heat Sales Company 36 New York Street Scott Heating Company 323 Galena Boulevard Youngren's Tin Shop 806 Iowa Avenue FURNITURE Aurora Furniture Company 100 Gale Street Aurora Upholstering Shop 635 New York Street Biever Furniture Company 61 North Broadway Broadway Furniture Company 16 North Broadway Leath and Company 24 Main Street Simons Furniture 8: Rug Company 36 Downer Place Ward 8: Jones Furniture Co. 62 South Broadway GARAGES 8: SERVICE STATIONS A-1 Service 1362 Galena Boulevard American Bonded Oil Company Benton and Broadway Aurora Tire 8: Service Co. River and Holbrook Barron Br Company Parking Lot 33 Galena Boulevard Bill's 66 Service Station 33 North Lake Street Bobert's Service Station Walnut and Wilder Boys Motor Car Service 939 Galena Boulevard Gallagefs Garage 1 2 South River Street Ingraham's Service Station Oak and Walnut Island Texaco Station 1 Holbrook Street Jack's Service Station 210 Prairie Street Joe's Standard Service Station North Ave. Q South LaSalle Johnson-Ulrich Garage 68 South River Street Johnson's Pure Oil Service Broadway and Benton Midway Garage 113 Holbrook Street Carl Oleson Auto 8: Radio Service 15 North River Street George C. Peterson Company 324 Garfield Avenue Red Bird Filling Station 101 Walnut Street Richards Standard Service Station North Lake and Illinois Scientific Brake Service 125 Downer Place Stouty's Auto Service 25 North River Street United Auto Service 47 South Lake Street Wendling Service Station 77 South Lake Street Whiteside's Super Service Station Galena and Oak Whitt's Service Station East River Drive GLASS AND PAINTS J. D. Rice and Son ' 38 South River Street Schor Glass Company 219 Galena Boulevard Wallbrunn Kling and Company 30 North Broadway Ward Arbeiter Decorating Supplies 28 Walnut Street GROCERIES AND MEATS Aurora Cash Food Market 544 Fifth Avenue Mrs. Margaret Carpenter 901 West Lake Street C9-op Food Mart 115 Oak Avenue Mike DeBartolo 519 South Lake Street George W. Esser 597 South Lake Street Harold Hauser 443 North View Street Hosler's Clover Farm Store 652 Hammond Avenue Illinois Avenue Clover Farm Store 305 Illinois Avenue B. J. Komes Stores 365 Illinois Avenue Kroger Grocery 8: Baking Co. 120 Main Street Lirot and Pauly 226 Illinois Avenue Manning Market 19 South River Street C. W. Marshall Company 46 Downer Place Michaels Brothers 109 North Main Street Montgomery, Illinois N. J. Modaif 501 New York Street Kenneth I. Ochsenschlager 129 South Fordham Avenue Scribner Ochsenschlager 224 Blackhawk Street Anton Stankes Ridgeway Avenue Stein's Fish Market 10 South River Street Sterling Delicatessen 413 North View Street Tevelin Grocers 311 North Locust Street U. S. Markets 28 North Broadway Zettinger Food Shop 1128 Prairie Street HARDWARE Myron J. Davis 35 South River Street Tanner Hardware Company - 15 South River Street Wolf-Parker Company 62 South LaSalle Street llYfI fi? , sg,- 1 uf ELF' Y' S f 5 'M R Q 2 'xl M 'mmf' N' , 5 ' W QEZQQI ,igaaggfv W , ---: ' ' 'N' lm Q ,p ' ' f - . - QL --XP gf Q :fx ,, N., Q S. , Ps 1 .J .- 3gf,? X . gig. S .- QE? ke.:, 5 5 gg MV Q N K if 6100 L , -m,.w, 1 xg : 1 f X I .M ,,Q1.isfQ X if ER 4 .4 :Q usvwvff-. 7 PQ K lm 1 I - Q Qs' J V - -- A A N, ffm. . 5, , as ,L 5.5-fg ,4:x??'f A . 2- 1-5 A' Y bi U-..2 T I MSQSF33 F if 1, 4? a 9fs,.,, .2 R Ar Lkansy 5 at X imp, ' Ti 'N as gl f A Q '4' F if I R . ' 5 E :gg ' . sitrm ff 5 g Q HOTELS Elks Club 77 Stolp Avenue Grand Hotel 116 Galena Boulevard ICE CREAM Borden Company 201 North Lake Street Fox Valley Ice Cream Corporation 60 Pierce Street Lee's Ice Cream Store 505 New York Street Cheerio Shop 18 Jackson Place Socko's Ice Cream 81 Sandwich Shoo 221 Wilder Street INSURANCE G. A. Anderson 33 Island Avenue Arthur R. Buttrey 2 North Broadway Chicago Motor Club 48 Galena Boulevard Charles Day Agency 34 South River Street Frazier and Evans 35 Frazier Building Emily A. Hurd 111 Downer Place Martne-r's Insurance Agency 2 South Broadway McWethy Brothers 63 South Broadway Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company ' 75 Stolp Avenue Reid and Smith 104 Fox Street Guy A. Schick 47 Fox Street Arthur J. Shoger 104 Fox Street Louis E. Shoger and Company 57 .Fox Street INVESTMENTS-SECURITIES Aurora Investment Company 63 South Broadway Wm. H. Flentye and Company 33 South Island Avenue Home Finance Service Incorporated 202 Keystone Building John K. Hucko and Company 115 Downer Place G. R. Wortman and Company 2 South Broadway JEWELERS Fodor's Jewelry Store 28 South Broadway E. P. Garvin 3 North Broadway Greenwald's Jewelry Store 9 South Broadway Huesing's jewelry Store 32 Island Avenue May Jewelers 6 North Broadway Patterson's Incorporated 6 South Broadway .iw 'I' PAT RO N S 'I' D. H. Ridge Jeweler 82 South Broadway LAWYERS Alschuler, Putnam, johnson and Ruddy 32 Water Street Beamish, Edwards, Brunnemeyer and Dolph 63 South Broadway Joseph J. Feldott 65 Fox Street Lester J. Galvin 14 Fox Street Little, Perrine and Wilson 309 Graham Building Matthews, Jordan and Dean 205 Graham Building McCay and Pierce 201 Graham Building T. J. Merrill 57 Fox Street Lambert M. Ochsenschlager 101 South LaSalle Street Charles A. O'Connor 101 South LaSalle Street Samuel J. Stephens 104 Fox Street Thomas and Schumacher 104 Fox Street John T. Vincent 13 North Broadway LOANS Citizens Loan Trust 100 Main Street Home Building and Loan 220 Main Street Improvement Bldg. Loan Co. 12 Main Street LUMBER Alexander-Carr Lumber Company 84 South River Street Mall Lumber Company 82 North Broadway White 8: Todd Lumber Company 58 South Lake Street Winn Lumber Company 31 Cedar Street MANUFACTURERS All Steel Equip Company Griffeth Avenue American Well Works 100 North Broadway Aurora Corset Company 603 South LaSalle Street Aurora Equipment Company 422 Cleveland Avenue Aurora Iron and Metal Company 137 South River Street Aurora Metal Company 614 West Park Avenue Carlson Tool and Machine Co. 206 North Highland Avenue International Harvester Company 251 South River Street R. 8: M. Kaufmann, Incorporated 41 Holbrook Street Lyon Metal Products, Incorp. 321 North Madison Montgomery, Illinois Mid-West Associates 204 North Highland Avenue Mid-West Equipment 701 Illinois Avenue Miller-Bryant-Pierce 8: Company 227 South River Street Richards-Wilcox Mfg. Company 174 Third Street Stephens-Adamson Mfg. Company Ridgeway Avenue Stillman Freckle Cream Company 466 Loucks Street Stoner Corporation 328 Gale Street Western-Austin Company 601 North Farnsworth Avenue MISCELLANEOUS Ace Stock-Signs 8: Letter Co. 130 Galena Boulevard Aurora Chamber of Commerce 17 South Island Avenue Aurora Country Club Prairie Road Aurora Daily Beacon News 4 Main Street Aurora Welding Service 313 Gale Street W. R. Burzlaff Company 230 South River Street R. L. Chitty 8: Son, Contractor 513 South Elmwood Drive Credit Bureau Incorporated 11 Downer Place Harting Servisoft Company 103 South LaSalle Street House of Vision 9 Island Avenue Louis Lee Body Shop 120 Woodlawn Avenue Malcor Rooiing Company 219 Woodlawn Avenue Muth Feed and Seed Company 16 North River Street Northwestern Photo Engraving Company 218 Fox Street Arthur L. Podolak and Company, Accountants 111 Downer Place Lulu M. Populorum, Electrolysis 504 Graham Building Dr. H. L. Sanders, Chiropodist 2 North Broadway Leo F. Schneider 15 North River Street R. Stegmann Car Wrecking Yards 510 Ogden Avenue Troupe's Music Store 6 Downer Place Western United Gas 8: Electric Company 50 Fox Street Williams Health Service 100 Main Street Albert N. Zettinger, justice of the Peace 78 South Broadway OFFICE SUPPLIES Columbia Office Supply Co. 227 Main Street A. J. Erlenborn and Company 30 South River Street Paramount Stationers 24 Fox Street if 5 FROM OUR HISTORY AT W. A. . . lllackhawk firework decoration at Homecoming celebration . . . most original Boat at '41 Homecoming parade .... Aeronautics club holds meeting .... former principal Raymond D. Meade . . . . Captain Peterson is presented the Exchange trophy for Turkey day victory .... lecturer on early musical instruments . . . . freshman class play . . . . school dance . . . . donkey ball game .... the Mikado given in '38 , . . . former English and speech teacher Miss Phares .,.. College day interviews. OPTOMETRISTS A. O. Hooker 117 Main Street Stratz Ontical Shop 17 Main Street PERSONALS A Friend Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Adamson Prairie Road Mr. and Mrs. John E. Albrecht North Aurora, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Armstrong 140 Beull Avenue Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Augustine 923 Hardin Street Mr. and Mrs. Guy Banister 210 Evanslawn Avenue Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Barber 1346 Garfield Avenue Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Benson 753 Orchard Avenue Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Billings 123 Calumet Avenue Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Boynton 18 South Highland Avenue Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brauer 218 South Randall Avenue Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Burgess 434 Edgelawn Drive Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Burnett 64 South Fordham Avenue Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cavins 148 Calumet Avenue Dr. C. L. Daniels 210 Blackhawk Street Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Day 376 Illinois Avenue Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Denny 1319 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Deuchler 3 Calumet Avenue Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Eeten 714 Palace Street Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Ericson Prairie Road Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Esser 134 Le Grand Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Flanders 20 South Russell Avenue Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Foley 1329 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Foster 917 Hardin Street Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Frazier 1440 Garfield Avenue Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Gesler 245 Le Grande Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibson 20 Buell Avenue Mrs. Mary Godard 1017 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gormsen 442 Grand Avenue Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Gray 555 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Greene 1300 Garfield Avenue Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gurry 136 Gladstone Avenue Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gustafson 1214 Garfield Avenue 'I' PATRO N S '2' Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Hackett 751 Kane Street Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hafer 213 North View Street Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Heiss 1205 Downer Place Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Holmblad 654 Downer Place The Rev. and Mrs. William W. Horstick 817 Hardin Street Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Humm 1218 Downer Place Charles B. Hurd 1147 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hurd 531 Palace Street Mr. and Mrs. H. A. johnson 214 South Randall Avenue Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Kendall 1211 Garfield Avenue Mrs. Robert Kendall 610 Garfield Avenue Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Krause 449 Spruce Street Mr. and Mrs V. J. Lager 161 Le Grande Boulevard Mr. R. E. Lane 1003 Prairie Street Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Lewis 1114 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Love 925 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lungren 215 Le Grande Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Matson 1304 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McKnight 114 Calumet Avenue Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moschel 309 Commonwealth Avenue Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Newman 206 South Fordham Avenue Mr. and Mrs. M. R. O'Brien 732 Oak Avenue Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Patton 1342 Kensington Place Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Piersen 822 Garfield Avenue Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pike 103 Calumet Avenue Miss Eleanor Plain 305 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pocus Aurora, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. J. Potteiger 211 West 'Park Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Power 50 Le Grande Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Quinn 183 Glenwood Place Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Robbie, Sr. 823 Iowa Avenue Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Roberts 1448 Downer Place Bess Robison 234 South Elmwood Drive Mr. and Mrs. R. Sandberg 358 Sunset Avenue John Schalz 346 North Lake Street Mrs. E. F. Schoeberlein 1306 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Seagrist 1109 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Shearer 473 Palace Street Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Sinden 1348 Kensington Place Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Slaker Sullivan Road William J. Smith, Jr. 423 Blackhawk Street Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Sprague 646 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Steiner 648 Palace Street Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Stephens 115 Western Avenue Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Stephens 1311 Downer Place The Rev. and Mrs. G. Paul Stowell 15 South Fordham Avenue Mr. C. B. Strohn 450 Downer Place W. H. Thomas 15 North Highland Avenue Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Untiedt 145 Evanslawn Avenue Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Weber 136 Commonwealth Avenue Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wells 1334 Downer Place Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Wiley 5 Commonwealth Avenue Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wright 602 Galena Boulevard Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wyatt 132 South Fordham Avenue Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Zabel 337 Sunset Avenue PHOTOGRAPHERS Aurora Studio 16 Downer Place Miles Evans Studio 35 North Ohio Street Godfrey Studio 308 Fox Street Sara Klasey 414 Rural Street Milton Studio 204 Fox Street Anthony A. Ostroff 210 North Lake Street Silver Gloss Photo Shop 4 Riverside PHYSICIANS 8: SURGEONS Dr. Leland H. Anderson 2 South Broadway Dr. E. R. Balthazar 59 Fox Street Brennecke Clinic 323 Main Street Dr. R. K. Collins 33 South Island Avenue Dr. F. J. Coughlin 15 South Broadway Dreyer-Denney Clinic 33 Island Avenue Dr. D. J. Evans 2 North Broadway Dr. E. Graham Evans 63-4 South Broadway Drs. Heimdal and Goodfellow 33 Island Avenue 5 FROM SENIOR CAREERS IN W. A. . . Cheerleader Jane Anne Iohnson .... the sophomore class play gets rough .... Prom queen Joyce Johnson .... Dean Peaks, Cllilllllilflll gum chcwer in the gym circus .... heavies on the truck after a game .... this year's donkey ball game .... end men in the minstrel show .... Gordy starts them off . . . . freshman class oFficers . . . presentation of basketball trophy after '42 regional victory .... llornblower Mr. Grant. Dr. Karl Kaiser 30 Island Avenue Drs. Kitenplon and Young 30 Island Avenue Dr. S. Klein 2 North Broadway Dr. Emmett L. Lee 2 South Broadway Dr. A. G. Martin 2 South Broadway Dr. E. M. Thomas 115 Main Street Dr. C. G. Weller 2 South Broadway PLUMBERS Clarke Plumbing Company 20 South River Street J. F. Dougherty 65 South River Street Edward J. Farrell 83 South LaSalle Street Ruddy Brothers 65 South LaSalle Street PRINTERS Finch and McCullouch 84 South LaSalle Street Hans Gugler and Son, Incorp. 222 Galena Boulevard Mid-West Printing Incorporated 75 Stolp Avenue F. O. Peterson's Sons 123 Spruce Street RECREATION CENTERS Skateland Roller Rink Summit Avenue Sylvandell Bowling Alley 35 Galena Boulevard Y. M. C. A. 205 Fox Street REAL ESTATE Berry and Offutt 42 Galena Boulevard Mitchler and Barron 28 Fox Street , SHOES 8: SHOE REPAIR Chris Lell Shoe Shop 41 Downer Place Connie Shop 64 Fox Street Galena Shoe Repair 937W Galena Boulevard Goldsmith's Shoe Store 15 North Broadway London Shoe Repair Shop Benton and Broadway Nobil Shoe Company 7 South Broadway Reed's Shoe Shop 31 South Broadway 4' 'Z' 'Z' PATRONS Sherman's Shoe Repair Shop 48 Main Street Tanquary's Foot Relief Shoe Store 5 Fox Promenade Thom McAn Shoe Store 8 North Broadway Waezner and Company 25 South Broadway West Side Shoe Repair 106 Downer Place SPORTING GOODS Fagerholm Bike and Key Shop 68 South Broadway Galloway-Betts Company, Inc. 66 South Broadway TAILORS AND FURRIERS Chris and Joe 6 North Lake Street Hull Tailors 45 Fox Street M. Kuhn 36 Island Avenue George E. Kuker 52 Downer Place Main Tailors 221 Main Street Slavos Furs 28 South Broadway TEACHERS OF MUSIC AND DRAMA Ruthanne Farrell 14 Main Street Ruth Congdon Hoepe 208 Glenwood Place Geneva johnson 14 Main Street Frances Sherwood Toenniges Conservatory Lucy E. Spencer 242 South LaSalle Street Toenniges Conservatory of Music 14 Main Street Herb Weichsel 14 Main Street Estelle Wilmsen School of Arts 842 Galena Boulevard Louis Zander 17 Island Avenue THEATERS Fox Theater 54 Main Street Isle Theater 21 Island Avenue Paramount Theater 23 Main Street Tivoli Theater 35 Galena Boulevard ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TRANSFER SERVICE Aurora Transfer Company 605 Spruce Street Fox Valley Motor Service, Incorp. 260 South Highland Avenue Valentine Transfer 8: Storage Co. 110 Cross Street TYPEWRITERS Adding Machine 8: Typewriter Sales 44M Downer Place General Office Machines Company 218 Fox Street L. C. Smith 8: Corona Typewriters, Incorporated 113 Downer Place UN DERTAKERS George H. Boyle 238 Downer Place J. B. Corcoran 8: Sons 220 North Lake Street Healy Chapel -332 Downer Place WOMEN'S APPAREL Arthur's 62 Fox Street Blue Bell Dress and Hat Shop 34 Island Avenue Charles J. Boorkman 36 South River Street Colby, Incorporated 2 North Broadway jackson's Ladies Apparel Shop 47 Fox Street Klein's 53 Fox Street Three Sisters, Incorporated 10 South Broadway Weil's 23 South Broadway Young Modern Shoo 24 Island Avenue WHOLESALERS Aurora Fruit Company 200 Main Street Aurora Packing Company, Incorp. 211 New York Street Cudahy Packing Company 120 Walnut Street Eby-Youngen Company 128 Downer Place Ewen Company 78 North LaSalle Street Illinois Wholesale Company 74 North LaSalle Street Q Candy and Novelty Company 10 North River Street F. E. 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