West High School - EOS Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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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.

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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.