West Bend High School - Bend Yearbook (West Bend, WI)

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The senior class of 1954 is proud to dedicate the Bend to one of its most loyal supporters Since his arrival here five years ago Mr Raymond P Panfil has demonstrated his smcere desire to a1d and encourage the students of the West Bend High School Mr Panfil a native of Milwaukee began his education at Marquette University In 1945 he transferred to the University of Wisconsin where he earned both his B S and M S degrees West Bend High School acquired his services as a general science English and mathematlcs teacher in 1949 As director of publicity Mr Panfil secured coverage for gan newspapers He demonstrated his keen interest in athletics for everyone by mauguratmg the highly successful intramural system 1n West Bend Among his other activities are those of social chairman and adv1ser to the National Honor Society During his spare time Mr Panfil serves as scorekeeper for athletic events and cheers the West Bend teams on to victory In recognition of his friendly asslstance with student activities the semor class IS glad to dedicate the 1954 Bend to Mr Panfll . . . . . , . I . I if Badger athletic teams in the Milvvaukee, Madison, and Sheboy- 5 Q 1 1111111111149 4' 'A 94 - Q 00.2 Q gi, L',,,11llIIIIJ,'.'-r ll'o I 'Ill' rn., 'Y s. jf fnfilb ,I 'xl '11 Val .'orgl 4' 1' f 1 3 -, 1 5 9 X fx e 3 4' B 1' S. Y, v s,.. Q I X I ,..,.. Page three

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Anyone who has climbed to the roof of West Bend High School to survey t.he sprawling, colorful eighteen-acre campus has gazed upon a sight well worth the effort. In the northwest corner is the pond. Tall elm and oak trees surrounding the banks cast cool shadows over the ground and water. The inviting shadows offer a pleasant spot to relax when the temperature rises. When winter comes, students skim lightly over the smooth coat of ice and fill the air with merriment. To the south are the athletic fields covering half of the campus. Surrounded by the quarter mile track, the football gridiron lies in the center. Here on Bruhy Field the varsity team practices and plays its games. The goal posts at the northern end of the playing field have been torn down many times in past years as the jubilant students celebrated a championship. The tennis courts, located about 100 yards north of the southeast corner of the campus, are used not only by the varsity tennis team but also by students during their noon hours and on weekends. Some persons believe that the most beautiful sight on the campus is the tree dotted front lawn. The front campus after a snowstorm Looking down, one sees the blue spruce which are the pride of the school. Perhaps the best season to view these trees is winter, for then they have put on cloaks of white, and their branches are weighed down with snow. A final glance to the northern part of the campus reveals a wide, sloping bank which stretches out towards the end. Upon this small hill, the students rest during warm weather. Noon hours and after school hours find the bank crowded with talking boys and girls. Here is the favorite spot for groups of students to discuss the happenings of the day. Here, too, many elm trees cover the landscape, casting cool shadows on the ground. As the various seasons pass, the campus takes on different dresses. Students enjoy their stay on this beautiful campus, and when the time for graduation arrives, there is a bit of sadness in everyone's heart. Though the students depart from the high school, they always carry with them a vision of reflections on the pond, the blue spruce at the front entrance, the football field on game night. Every experience has added something to campus memories. 4 Af' f .,,1 . afar - gf .A 'lu .z . .arf ,Q '.-9, ..' I 'I' Winter view of the front of the building Page five