West High School - EOS Yearbook (Aurora, IL)

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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.

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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.

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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.