West Catholic High School - West Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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4 - '- l Friars Overcome An enthusiastic crowd was on hand to witness the first great upset in the history of the Priest- Faculty games. Lots of practice and hard work formed a winning combination for the Friars as they downed the faculty, 61-40. The faces of the faculty expressed bewilderment as during the plays, the ball was continuously snatched away from them by their overpowering opponents. Several attempts to rally were made by the de- fending champs but without success. Miss Pavlinek and Miss Wilder led the faculty supporters in cheers, while the Friar's fans were directed by gaudily dressed senior boys. The dance in the cafetorium which followed gave the finish- ing touch to an exciting evening. Mr. Schmiedicke attempts to snare a rebound. The Friars gained support from various forms of lite lt's past the diagramming stage-we need pointsl

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Phantoms haunt the night The Great Pumpkin really exists! He presented himself to the students of West at a Halloween dance on October 29. The cafetorium was trans- formed into a pumpkin patch, where masquerad- ing students, along with Charlie Brown and other Peanut's characters, awaited the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. Costumes ranged from carrots and dice to con- victs and clowns. Cider, doughnuts, and cookies were served to hungry hobos and other famished masqueraders. Those who felt they wanted to work for their refreshments took part in the apple-dunking or marshmallow-chew booths. The senior class hopes that this will be the be- ginning ofa new tradition at West. but they said Come as you are! Masqueraders await the Great Pumpkin. Would you believe. . .? N, . ,.g,e,tL,i.f l , Met - I -1 'wave W

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Melodies express Christmas ioy On December 22, the music department high- lighted the Christmas activities with a Christmas program. Under the direction of Sister Mary Claude and Mr. Wendlandt, Joy to the World was a stupendous success. The rapt attention of the audience grew 'from the zestful Christmas Song of the band to the demure Who is This in Manger Sleeping of the chorus. Bob Mysliwiec, the narrator, announced the finale, the Halleluiah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. The Lord God Omnipotent reigneth rang in the hearts and ears of all. Christmas was in the air. Lois Suchocki, as an Indian maiden, expresses admiration for the Christ Child. Freshman-Sophomore Chorus provides melody and rhythm for the Huron Indian Carol.