West Division High School - Comet Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1943 volume:

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The martial ' music of the band sounded clearly above the chorus of happy voices. The army streamed past th e waiting cars. As far as the eye could see, this youthful troop marched alon q. The Communique they received fr om their commanding offi- cer telling them of their d goo work was deeply appreciated. However, they all knew that no letter was necessary. They had only done their duty. For my listener's information the army consisted f . o West Division students, the famous band was West's th . , e campaign was for the Community War Chest drive. johnny Olson, the Humpus Wizard munity spirit Your Comet announcer brings you . . . West at War, a fantasy based on fact. Any similarity to persons living is purely intentional. In an old venerable building, high in a southeastern wing, a noble looking man, his hair streaked with gray, labored patiently behind bars of gray steel. A lovely maiden tirelessly toiled beside him in their little Vic- Lady Ethel Kenney and White Knight Carlson in their Victory Shop tory shop. Each day texcept on Saturday and Sundayl they could be seen pouring over heaps of silver, and counting and arranging numberless precious objects of green, pink, and purple hue: like the pipings of the Pied Piper, these mysterious objects drew throngs of gay young folk up to the old steel bars. They brought with them gifts of hard earned gold representing many sacrifices. These they exchanged for the precious objects. So great did their enthusiasm become that it was necessary for the lovely maiden and the noble man to move into a vast hall, lined with statues and full of little aisles. Here the Rumpus Wizard, who frequently changed his form merely by turning around just once, amused the youth. His curious dress, and his yellow and red striped socks of unusual radiance which matched his suspenders and his tie were especially appealing. A fascinating dog chain hung at his side. Weird music lured the youth to the very feet of the Wizard, where again they gladly gave their gold, but this time the good Wizard gave them many pre- cious gifts in return. From all over the old building a stream of young people came, led by Carlson, the noble White Knight, and Lady Ethel Kenney. A gay multitude they were, and always the Rurnpus Wizard took the proffered gold until a heap of 17,899 dollars lay before him. This he took to be transformed into strange little vehicles known to all as jeeps. PRINCIPAL WILLIAM C. KNOELK Your Comet Announcer will now read an open letter from Mr. Knoell: To the Seniors. ' It is your high privilege to graduate in a global period. Our period is called global because the idea of a huge earth, too big for close contacts, with poles too remote to discover, has gone. People speak of great circles, of map projections and extended horizons in as casual and intimate a way as they spoke of the corner grocery and street signs formerly. Oceans have ceased to be barriers, continents have become neighborhoods, strange manners and customs have become commonplace, communication is instantaneous. The ingenuity of man has in effect caused our globe to shrink: the cupidity of human beings has pitted one part of the globe against the other. Our mechanical reaches are enormous: our social understandings have not kept pace. To produce the abilities and the will to advance in civic and social life as we have in the mechanical world is the supreme challenge of our day. It will require so high a degree oi cooperation that past efforts in working together will seem puny. To create dissension, foster hatred, or build suspicion in our democratic structure or among our citizens is to help the nation's foe. Freedom now depends far more upon our ability to cooperate than upon aggres- sive individualisrn. When we have won the war by compulsory cooperation, will we have the courage and unseliishness to voluntarily cooperate in peace? Only thus can the fruits of victory be won. To help in this way is to advance our cause. That is a high privilege even though it means denial and suffering: it also means that you must make decisions of such wisdom and nobility, with so little of suspi- cion and animosity, that this period-your era- shall become memorable. Thank you, Mr. Knoelk! 115,56 Q 13 Y Q85 n I g yew , , S uixsa LQ 4 fig , I 'fyfgg rfb, -3 , , - 'K Q 31 . w - A , .qvwf Wu, , ,L 'Lv if-K 73 A-QKV .Q ' M, n 2, X H , , , gm,w, v5' N NSW Cn- 1 Y 'N 'z'El'm Yi ., , 1 A . N 8 V. X s. A , N 4 's. L 1 'Qi si' Nga if f'M'?3 X. 6 X QW ff v , H, g A. , f is ' ,g,,.,l' . , 2iA?,,.fvg3fi. fav N Yk'?t -F ' ' . 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Have you seen a tall, dignified gentleman striding through the halls of West, head and shoulders above most of us? Oh, you've seen him hurrying about radiating energy. But have you been lucky enough to be the recipient of his easy smile? They tell me that the halls are cleaner when he is around, that boys and girls can go to him for advice at any time, and that he is a great support and help to West's Student Council. Perhaps you have guessed who this distinguished person is, but your Comet Announcer is pleased to have the honor of introducing Arthur H. Ziemann, West's new Vice-Principal. A hearty welcome to him! And now Mr. Ziemann, You, the Seniors of 1943, are going forth to meet and solve your problems of life, at perhaps the most interesting and most important time in history. At the beginning of your careers you find yourselves in a world of turmoil, confusion, emotional instability, lawlessness, insecurity, and a disregard for the rights of the individual. Yours is the job of bringing order out of chaos, by eradicating some of the petrified stupidity, evils, and corruption which have crept into our way of life. You will have the task to mend instead of defend the Status Quo of the past generation. r You should develop a philosophy of life. You have had opportunities to develop your character, personality, and acquire knowledge, such as young people in no other land have had. With such privilege goes the responsibility to carry high the torch of freedom so as to pass on to posterity the rights, privileges, and opportunities that have been yours. Since you have had opportunities superior to those of many young people of your age, it is incumbent upon you to do your tasks well, no matter what they may be, so as to achieve happiness in life. If you will develop tolerance, kindness, patience, generosity, truthfulness, and understanding and in the words of the poet, Give to the world the best you have, then the best will come back to you . 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K Q 53. , 1 ' iii? 'k' . ,445 , X-. A--fl' .X ' A W , ' vf ' f MT LTL , ,A 'Af 91-'R ,XQXQV X. . YJSW H wwf P w:Qi5mg,iMvh xv if :Q Av-EE N Q, Ng 1 1 iii ' Ds 4214 1: fwffyii X A .M 5 5155 ' 1 IT BEHOQVES ma TO PRE- SENT YOUR D1PLomA.ANo-- OH YES-1--HERE19 Youre DRAFT NOTICE, you ARE v 1-A!! Q: gi: lg . M -T: x is 4 x- - - V' ff. , 9 fw A s X- - ' 5-if! WM f s Hhs ......, M. nk, n 1 , New ,. xueq no f 'wmfhfx -Wffwgkk ' 4L's ,v.4w, fn-mvfm M fs'fuM,f32,,jQig:.' A l Qj!In,.mfa,.pf :ii QGXONAOLD Mn. E, 1' 'Nf Aviv' '3nn'us9S if 5 4 'f.' 91 - lJIl2LE1E4 Zrrltffz , mis -I - - - 'zz ' qtfa?-EZ. ' Y 0 f l f ,f 5 6 I 1 9 Y I 1 I x P ' Announcing the Seniors, with comments by Wallis Westside I JANUARY SENIORS George Chronis, president: Bob O'Keete, vice-president fabsentl Here's your Comet announcer again! The 1943 February class has not been with us for several months. Though they have not been here, we have not forgotten them. Your announcer takes pleasure in ,repeating their achievements. Do you remember that George Chronis was president oi the class? Do you remember that Frank Newcomb was the vale- dictorian and Sylvia Borgen next highest? Do you recall that Elain Steiger, Delores Turten- Wald, Robert O'Keete, Ruth Mensing, Bernice Ladwig, Miriam Kletzke, Estelle Holtzman, Beverly Curry, George Cromos, and Sylvia Borgen were made members ot the National Honor Society? l have reminded you of the honors. Now I want to tell you that Richard Cooklock, Gerald Helz, Iames La Matte, Robert Malmquist, Phil Metzker, Eddie Mikush. Warren Miller, Frank Newcomb, Ray Pfeitle, George Terzis, Arthur Young, and Robert Zaftiro have joined the service of our country. We can be proud ot these achievements. Charlotte Zahn, treasurer: Bob Zaiiiro, sergeant-at-arms: Anita Nares, secretary. 12 Honor Society I G. Chromis, E. Holtzmcm, E. Steiger, B. Lqdwiq, R. Mensinq, S. Borqen, M. Kletzk Honor Students TOP HONORS SECOND Frank Newcomb Sylvia Borqen 13 E Bulletin! We have just seen Robert Dronne in a new disposition. What a pleasant change! Patty Kitty told me that Kitty Katey told her that Mar- is a one man woman. We to doubt this. But to get on. Richard Eichstadt 3 nothing he lucky! Send dirt on Hartman. lf you want to garet Erlich have reason Now there's definite. ls Dick to Mr. know a good fellow, meet Eugene Eras- mus. l've heard that the present he gave Mr. Raisen was very appropriate. You must have met Marjorie Fassbinder, a new-comer. Flash! Roberta Ferry is a fugitive from Grimm's . fLocal police be on the look-outl. Here's a bit of advice: follow the flowering flower for fashion, Mildred Fiebrink, famous follower of men ftough to say, isn't it?l Flash! From the Kentucky Derby! Le Roy Frederich can throw horse-shoes better than the horse. Exclusive! Edward Gesler, one of the four lawyers of physics, was seen in a dark room talking to a fellow lawyer. Can it be that two of them are planning to agree on something? Your reporter after a careful check found that Lillian Goessel was on time once e- in 1924. G. Anastos S. Antzack G. Bachman S. Borgen G. Chronis B. Curry M. Ehrlich F. Ertl M. Fassbender M. Fiebrink L. R. Friedrich L. Goessel I4 And now-eyour own Wallie West Side . . . Stars and Comets and lots of com- ments! Have you heard that Georgia Anastos finished her sentence in three and a half years? !F.B.l. take notel. ls it possible that Shirley Anzach is one of the Australian Anzacs? Address W.D.H.S. Calling George Bachman e- office H- first hour. Find-Arline Baerwald and she has mth f- well, you know. Flash! lt's only Robert Barrow with his gun. From a reliable source l have heard that Sylvia Borgen is something new in crim- son hue. She's one of West's brighest Crimson Stars. Your class president, George Chronis, I am glad to tell you, got along with his teachers-well, in an Anglo-Germanic way. l've just met a remarkable fellow from your class, Richard Cooklock. ln the midst of beau- tiful girls-he sits reading. lt has been rumored that George Cromos, is an excel- lent marksman in the field as well as in school. And here's a mournful note! With deep regret this department announces that we have lost one of our good script writers, Beverly Curry. t ! Reports say that big john Greer was the other lawyer-that adds weight to their arguments. From all reports l find that Bob Groenert is a real sport in school, at work, and at playf one report on school, one on work, 898 on play. Margaret Hack- barth seems to be one of the few lucky people on whom your reporter has no dirt! Why is it that Sherburn Hein blushed so easily and went around with a red face? ls it just his complexion? Exclu- sive! Little blond Florence Heinzen has talked her way through four years in the English course. Wallie West Side believes that Gerald I-lelz had a new routine of living. lt is to work at night and let school and sleep fight it out in the day- time. You may have seen Betty Herro play the role of a black character in a Sock and Buskin play, but those who know her say she is as good as gold. Estelle Holtzman has come shining through to place herself in the coveted honor society. Andrew Ioun with his love for baseball really had a struggle to stay in school for these four springs. We've heard that Iohn Killian was one of the few who didn't worry about report card day. Iohn knew it would be like all the rest-twenty-four hours long. This re- porter is still in search of any teacher who has pronounced Victor Klemencic's name correctly! Some called Walter Koepp a jerk . His friends knew it was short for soda jerk . Marie Koester is one of many girls whose mind is on the sea-a sailor on the sea. Steve Komis just seems to be another lucky person whom Wallie West Side finds without blemish. Exclusive! Marguerite Kreger has a per- sonality not topped by many girls, and a soldier that is not topped at all she says. lt has been reported that one more loop and the knot will be tied! Why is it that lane Krueger could get the boys? Why don't the rest of you girls try a lasso? I. Greer R. Groenert M. Hackbarth S. Hein F. Heinzen B. Herro E. Holtzman I. Killian V. Klemencic M. Koeoter M. Kreqer R. Krueger 15 1 R. Krug S. Kvasnica B. Ladwiq H. Lambro E. Leist A, Lenert l. Manders A. Matosian R. Mensing P. Metzker B. Moore A. Nares l6 Your reporter hears from a very good source that Robert Krug has still not re- covered from his trip to Chicago. Will he ever? News has just reached me that a member of the faculty once pronounced Steve Kvasnica's name correctly. The bringer of the news Wishes to remain anonymous. Flash! That bright streak of white which can be seen flashing about West has been definitely identified as Ber- nice Ladwig. A rush of teeth to the front! Now, here's a human interest story: Harry Larnbro blew his heart out- on the trum- pet. Iames La Mott's sad appeal on the football field is, Water B-o-o-y! lt has been proved that Michael Larson is not connected with his hair. He swears it happened one night. This department sel- dom advertises, but we are looking for a lullaby to sing Elsie Leist to sleep. This department does not go in for corny poetry, but my sponsor sends this in. Of course we must read it! There was a young lady named Audrey, Who never was known to be taudreyg She Lenert to knit like lickety split, This Lenert young women named Audrey. This is signed Bupulsive. Here's a West Side Kit for Robert Malm- auist who enlisted in the United States Navy. For information and pictures of Iohn Man- ders, l refer you to Cornet Annual l942 - He was just a little ahead of the number of credits he had! William Marcouiller was one of those who couldn't speak before the class without blushing! Exclusive! Ann Matosian took up the name, Queenie after coming back from the physic's trip to Chicago! Any connection? Ruth Mensing seems to have quite a fondness for her eastern exposure in the main. Ruth proved herself to be hep to the jive! Flash! Yes, flash is right - when speaking of those loud shirts and ties of Phil Metzker! Eddie Mikusk's motto for the English class seemed to be, Love thy neighbor -that is if he has the right neigbhor! Some of the boys told me that they thought there ought to be Moore girls like Betty. Sh! ls anyone looking? Wallie West Side knows that Anita Nares was one qirl who took all the Senior boys' money away from them S she was class treasurer. The activity of Victor Nelson must have been confined to arguing with his lawyer friends. Now he seems to be joining with Iohn Greer. Portrait of the valedictorian, Frank New- comb: A letter sweater calling, Football Tickets! The only thing that stopped Frank was the end of the season. Your reporter wishes to send a bouquet of flow- ers to Bob O'Keefe for the fine job he did in representing us on the Victory Council. Bob also served as assistant to Mr. Carlson. Flash! The reason you didn't hear much of Arthur Pavletich was his quiet, ostentatious manner. All fresh- men will find the meaning of ostentatious on page 629 of Webster's Dictionary. Now do you get it? Exclusive! Parry Paras took cooking in her senior year. This seemed to be a wise act for a girl like Parry. You can't fool your old Wallie West Side on a million dollar smile. Have you seen Doris Petersen's? Forcast! I predict that some day when you see a famous painting by Peggy Peterson you will be proud to say, l knew her while at West. ! V. Nelson F. Newcomb B. O'Keefe D. Petersen P. Peterson R. Pfeifle D. Phillips E. Homoser M. Rust M. Schmalzer F. Seltzer I. Seybold l7 1 Outstanding! Bay Pfefile has a name hard to pronounce, a record on the grid- iron hard to top, and a personality hard to beat! Like the gas Don Phillips is super. Who said that? Betty lane Beidy seemed to be the right neighbor for Eddie. -T-4. Because of war- time restrictions we are not allowed to include information in connection with another name. Heres news from the theatre front: Elizabeth Bomoser is al- ways prompt, but she needs prompting. Marion Bust seems to be allergic to what girls called their men of iron. You perhaps know that Walter Schmalzer's answers are usually quick! But then l've been told his second or third guess is usually closer. Bulletin! lt seems that Merle Seiy has taken a liking to large figures for a long time P- arithmetic fig- ures, geometric figures, etc. One moment out for an advertisement-Remember! One of the fizz kids, Florence Seltzer. Now to resume and continue. Conover take note! loyce Seybold is truly a girl with a big personality. F Announcement-Although Esther Sydow was sent up for a four year term at West she was paroled after 3V2 years of good conduct. Some say that what the navy gained the choir lost when George Terzis left. Irving Thompson really thrilled his classmates with what he knewl Yes, l do mean classmates of the fairer sex. A good way to learn English was relayed to me. lt's said that Bill Turlds big booming voice scared most of the women teachers. Clt says here in small printl: .Attention all eligibles! Here's a good catch for any man-Delores Turtenwald, beauty plus brains! Impossible! Query: How does the choir go on when it loses people like Charlene Vance? D. Shadid E. Steiger H. Stetter Di Strong W. Stuettgen B. Sweet E. Syclow G. Terzis I, Thompson W, Turk D. Turtenwald C. Vance l hear her singing yet-but don't let me get emotional. l was just remembering Dorothy Shadid. A bouquet of flowers goes to Dean Smith for the fine Work he did on the gym team and basketball team. A few more flowers go for his having the bug 4 the jitterbug. Exclusive! Another little poem comes to this reporter tthis time about Elaine Steigerl: Elaine had a little star Emplanted on her cheek And everywhere that Elaine went The boys said - Gee, what's that for? We have just heard an interesting piece of news-as perseverance has its just re- wards, so it came to pass with Herb Stetter. Flashdljoreign affairs depart- ment. Qui est Douglas? Er ist Stark. Puer est. Warren Stuettgen seems to be one of the few to do his Work in a calm and collective manner. Hon. Wallie West Side could use some of that calm. Your re- porter believes Blanche to be one of the Sweetest girls he has come in contact with! l O. Voss C. Zahn Every class that graduates has many secret statistics which ordinarily are never made known to the public. The following list was compiled by the W.D.H.S.G. KG standing for gestapo- Herring take note? concerning the February class of 1943: Total poundage - lZ,720.2567 ounces - this is one-half pound less than the class ot 1898. Total number of graduates - 105.5 - one is making the other half in Iune. Total age -- 1,908 years old - that's older than Methuselah. Total height-7,314 feet-one-halt as high as Pike's Peak. Total number of D.T's. lcensoredl Total number of seconds spent in W.D.H Total number of zoot suits-22.56-the Flash! Why is it that Otis Voss wore a path back to the Annual office to explain Why he would pay his panel tee next Week? The fluorescent lighting in the main seems to agree with Art Young-that is for sleeping. Bob Zaitiro Was West's own comedian! Bob was also the little football man hid by the grass! And this is my last shot for today - Charlotte Zahn seems, to be one secretary who never was Zahn the president's knee. Well here I am-Wallie West Side with some exclusive news hot off the wire. G T G ip if -if G 4 --J x .Si for 4 years- 19,152,000 seconds. . 6 takes into account draped pants. Total number of ounces of ink used ldeperiding on amount borrowed by neighbors? from 2560-400 ounces. Total number of lipsticks used Cdepending on number of lips, and how active they are? l,040. Total number oi miles Walked-this milecige would be considerably lower it the O.P.A. l wasn't so stubborn. TUNE SENIORS Richard Peticolas, vice-presi- dent: lack Stein, president. lane Lundquist, secretary,- lames Trad, sergeant-at- arms: Shirley Erickson. Your Comet announcer speaks to the class of '43 for the last time. Memories, memories eand the life at West will all be in the past tense --the days that are no more. What has been Now for so long is just a memory to the Iune graduates of '43. You were once part of that hurrying, scurrying mob trying to find seats before the game started, your heart leaped when your eyes followed the flag as it soared up the staff: you were disappointed when the first touchdown was made by the other team. Then there was your first mark day and the day you went for your first finals: you too have experienced the sinking sensation when you were called to the office: you, too, were West Side. But now you, in your cap and gown are part of the class leaving old West. You will have to face a strange world. There will be things that you must do. You won't have to Wonder what to do with yourself, you Will have a definite place to go, a definite task to perform. You will be dividedp the boys to serve their country, either on the land, in the air, or on the sea g the girls to fill the places of the boys and to serve the country in their way. This you must do, and you will do it well. May your memories of West sustain you. 20 VALEDICTOHIAN SALUTATORIAN P Betty Dornrose Gloria Eisenberg Honor Society Fronl Row: E. Kenney, S. Bohnen, G. Eisenberg, V. Doizauer, A. Pernrick, L. Lynn, Row 2: M. Wingate, I. Riel, R. Metzger, l. Sucharsky, A. Keller, H. lueschke, R. Froemrninq. Row 3: H. Miller, l. Lunclquisi, A. lolinson, l. Olson, B. Dornrose, F. Zinclc. Row 4: E. Fliesen, B. Stern, M, Kaplan, R. Pe-ticolas, W. Flodewalcl. 21 M. Abfalder A. Adams G. Adams I. Allen I. Allison M. Balistreri K. Barnes P. Bavlinka M. Bendall I. Bergeron F. Biller V. Bohacheff Here he is again, your old friend Wally Westside -Flash! Someone's marking time with Macko and l've a hunch its Marian Abfalder. Attention scientists! l-lere's one rolling stone, Andy Adams, who .has gathered some Goss. See Guste Adams on display any time after school or on Saturdays in a certain Vliet street fruit market. Your re- porter is glad to report that one of Ianet Allen's news stories finally got into the Comet news- paper. I have confidential information that Iean Allison has connections with a Marine-no, the Marine National Bank. Presenting that girl with the beautiful voice, Mary Balistreri, singing: Football, basketball, gym team, too, Keith Barnes was the star of Mr. Smith's crew. News bulle- tin! Exclusive! Paul Bavlinka really pleased the soft ball fans with his pitching. Rose Mary Bendall just seemed to be a natural gymnast when it came to everything but apparatus. lean Bergeron was caught by a copAKen Koepp. Fern Biller has been billed as a good horseback rider! l-lere's a real model-airplane builder, Victor Bohacheff. 22 Elmer Borchardt and lacobson told me privately that they have no connection with a certain comic strip. Does anyone know whether lane Brady is a relative of Dollar Bill and Diamond lim Brady? l'd like to know. We were recently informed that Dick Brautigan slayed both the seventh hour English class as Well as Macbeth in the first act of that drama. We regret to an- nounce that Ioyce Brice is graduating. We'll all miss her around the halls of West. Your an- nouncer really is sorry that Ronald Browning's first name is not Robert-especially since he writes so well-- or didn't you know this? Ger- trude Brunwald is wanted in the Cornet News- paper office. That white letter sweater really seems to make Allen Burger noticeable, doesn't it? I have heard that Grace Busacker revolu- tionized the chemistry third and fourth hour. Any other information on the subject can be sent to me, Wally Westside, in care of the station to which you are listening. Notes from a nur'se's chart. lt seems that Audrey Buth's face really turned red this spring and not with embarrass- ment either. Betty Carver's broken leg was the result of a motorist's attraction for the sidewalk or could it have been for you, Betty? l've seen her often so I know Vilma Chapman's heart belongs to Larry Schlei of the army. Special announcement- Bob Christenson wants to thank Norris Club for having that joint meeting with the Y.W.C.A. A. Burger G. Busacker A. Buth B. Carver V. Chapman R. Christensen 23 I E. Borchardt I. Brady R. Brautigan I. Brice R. Browning G. Brunwald M. Cissa B. Clark E. Conracly P. Cornell A. Cullen M. Cutler C. Czernkovich H. Daley B. Davis H. Day T. DeLakis C. Denuyl Wally Westside wants to take this opportunity to thank Marilyn Cissa for lending her abilities to the annual script. Is Betty Clark as sweet as her famous last name implies? Attention, Mr. Gerber, here's Peter Cornell one ot the he-men you missed. Have you noticed that Agnes Cullen and Ioyce were born on the same day and they're always going the same way? The song Ken has requested your an- nouncer to play is 'l'hat's what I Like About the South dedicated to Mary Louise Cutler. Charles Czernkovich denies that he's the fellow dubbed lerkovich. He complains bitterly about it to your reporter. It we could have torn Harold Daley from his poetry, he could have supplied us with some good gossip. West houses a really famous celebrity-Well not in person but in name, Bette Davis. lt cannot be said We don't like a short Day-Harold Day. And here's a number played tor Tom De Lakis- You're In the Army Now . Announcing Carol Denuyl, one oi our sweetest girls. 24 Gene Dickie Del-ved in physics. Lucky man - he had Iack Stein for a partner. I am told that Betty Domrose rose to great heights, but her jokes pulled her back. Here's a product of four years of work at West, Mary Donahue. Your reporter is hapDY to announce that Betty Driscoll of the athletic board has just been awarded another medal. Her shining medals add to her shining personality. Ahoy, Cliffy, here's Valerie Duenow. A certain smiling Miss Eastman Wants us to an- nounce that you're not being a bit bold if you call her Darlene. Turn the volume of your radio louder: here comes soft spoken Mary Ellen Egan. Warning! Be on the lookout for a good physics student, Merle Eggert. Last seen running up row three with a pair of roller skates slung over his shoulders. Charged with going to school half- days only. l-lere's something the Annual office missed-Gloria Eisenberg and her jokes. Now a bit of information we all can benefit by- Mar- jorie Emerson will supply anyone With pretty girls. The line forms to the right, boys. 25 V. Duenow M. Egan G. Eisenberg M G. Dickie B. Domrose M. Donahue V. Dotzauer R. Dressler B. Driscoll D. Eastman M. Eggert Emerson D. Enclreas I. Erbach P. Erickson S. Erickson l. Faber C. Faclden B. Farmer I. Finnegan E. Fleisen P. Franke H. Frankovic I. Frantz Attention Don Endreas, Eugene is waiting for you in the newspaper office. There will be a short pause for station identification while I speak in French to joli loyce Erbach about a party Saturday night--So sorry we can't have Peggy Erickson with us today. lt seems Walter is in town this week. lust a timely tip. Shirley Erick- son is said to have been warned by a certain anti hoarding committee either to stop painting her finger nails or else to cut them. Flash! lt has been reported that lane Faber was president of everything except Norris club. Here's a suggestion: Blond Clarice Fadden can be seen any time after school hours at a down- town showhouse. Your reporter would like to know why Betty Farmer is called the Sweeheart of Marquette High. lt is said Golden Fleece and Gertrude make a beautiful pair. lFor-those not acquainted with the Comet newspapers termi+ nology Golden Fleece is Eugene Fleisingl. This station suggests that Iune Frantz stop listening to Dear lohn and start listening to Dr. LQ, 26 l Here's your Freund and my Freund, Betty Freund. Announcing a description of Rudolph Frey-all brain and the rest brawn! Exclusive -by the way she raised those eyebrows, your reporter has a good idea as to Rosemary Froem- ming's hobby. Ethel Fuller reports that she will never be out of the red. I would like to know why Mary Ann Fusso is known as one of Gesu's occasional alley cats ? There is a rumor going around that lean Gardner is growing a victory garden in her turban. lt made a real human interest story when Emil Garske put on thatipri- vate show for Mrs. Buckbee during the bond rcilly. Did you know that Pat Geelan really hadlhis basketball down Pat? The noise about dear old West is certainly not due to quiet Ruthe Geiiger. Will someone please volunteer to introduce 'me to Carl Gerber? l'd like a ride in that coup when Elaine is not around. Since little girls are made of sugar and spice it's quite natural that Corinne Gifford should be called Cookie .' lt seems that Mildred Gratteau had some wrong connections - in physics. I 27 I E. Garske P. Geelan R. Geiger C. Gerber C. Gifford M. Gratteau B. Freund R. Froemming R. Frey E. Fuller M. Fusso l. Gardner M. Grieger B. Grunden I. Grundmcm ' M. Guetzlaff V. Gumina C. Hall A. Heese N. Hefter G. Hein W. Hensel S. Hirschmann M, Hoffman At this time we would like to call your attention to Margaret Grieger who is an unusually fine girl speaker- aren't they all? It may be of interest to some to know that Beverly Grunden can be seen dancing at the Eagles any night and Sunday afternoons. lust because lane Grund- man plays the French horn is that any reason for her to take sides in the war? Your reporter would like to know whether it'll be soon that we'll be seeing Mary lane Guetz- loff at graduation. Flash! When pictures were taken for the Comet Annual, Viola Gumina's broad smile pleased everyone but the photogra- pher. We all saw that Carol Hall really greeted the new New Year with a hang. Wally West- side really found it Heese to get acquainted with Arlene Heese. While we're dealing in puns, we Heft-er admit that Norine Hefter is an early bird. Attention Gerald Hein - Shoot if you rnust this reporters head, but l'd rather you shoot at the target instead. Winnie to his friends, that's Win Hensel. We wonder if Stanley Hirsch- mann will prefer the army to Iohn Sinitz. 28 l l Where does Dick Hora go every eighth hora ? That's so corny, it's good. Strange to relate Evelyn Horne plays the bass. Announcing Eugene House who claimed to be a math student. iWe wonder why Iames Hronis didn't like cut-ups at the Riverside. Your own Wallie has seen Mary Hruz through the Mist. Introducing Floyd Huiras. We've seen that face before in the band and on the screen. Here's the other half of Mutt and Ieff-Bob Iacobson. Scoop -- Ann Mae Iohn- son loved to hear the trumpet of Clarence Hickey. We Wonder if Robert Iohnson calls his girl friend cookie , The Florida Bureau of Commerce wants to thank Ken Iorgenson for his interest in the south. Now it can be told. Hannah Iueschke made the annual office liveable and loveable. 29 F. Huiras R. lacobsen A- lOl'1I'1S01'1 R. lohnson K. lOrgensen H. lueschke A. Holdman Ft. Hora E. Horne E. House l. Hronis M. Hruz I. Kass M. Kaplan L. Katz E. Kehrmann A. Keller R. Kelly Be-Kaas of Doc, there's a song in Iune Kaas's heart. Personal message from Dirty-Deal , Mil- ton Kaplan. Come with me to the Casbahu. Lawrence Katz is a great relief to your announcer. Here's a really shy man. All right Suzy don't throw that baseball at the loud speaker. I prom- ise no more compliments. Suzy, listeners, is none other than that good sport, all-round swell girl, Elfrieda Kehrmann. CYou can put down that bat nowl. Do you know that bright eyes is also bright student, Anita Keller. Have you met Richard Kelly? Kelly green and oh boy, is hell Have you noticed how pleased Mr. Carlson and Miss Cloud seem to be with Ethel Kenney's work? However, it seems her outside interests lie in a certain usher. If you've been wondering why Ioyce Knudson has been looking so contented lately, see her third finger left hand. We wonder how Iohn Koeckritz's teachers ever pronounced his name. We do pretty well, we think. Can you figure out why Catherine Kopriva never spoke much about her handsome boy friend? Introduc- ing Calvin Korpella, one grand fellow? That quacking noise you hear coming from Miss Goes's third hour class is not Donald Ducky it's only Iohn Kovacik. E. Kenney I. Knudson I. Koeckritz C. Kopriva C. Korpella I. Kovacik 30 l s Someday you'll hear of Edith Krutz and her violin. Attention all armed forces! Some ay soon Margaret Kukanich will be with you. Y ur reporter wonders it Krause bought that letter sweater to fit him or Gloria Kuhn. Here's bn- other fellow gone wrong with Norris Club: George Leibitzke. Announcing a Wolf that can run, Art Laabs. Tony or not Tony, that is fthe question , Lorraine Krbez asks this each d y. Scoop-Donald Lepley finally said somethi g. lane, the brain Lundqutst, believes in keeping up the morals of all our boys in service. I-Ictzve you noticed that Levaine Lynn has made a rfeal friend of the microphone? Or maybe you heard about Shirley MacDonald's boy friend who hgeld cr lucky number in Uncle Sarn's draft lottery. Your reporter would like to know it Alberta Mack and Lydia Mack are any relation. l l Bl t D. Lepley I. Lundquist L. Lynn S. MacDonald A. Mack L. Mack L. Krbez E. Krutz G. Kuhn M. Kukanich A. Laabs G, Leibitzke l. Martin H. Mathison D. Matoushek l. McMahon W. McWay R. Metzger l. Michaels H. Miller A, Moresco R. Morrell M. Naber L. Nawn Intimate notes from my little red book: Have you seen lean McMahon, West's real lrish col- leen lately? lt's really hard to find such a little girl in our crowded halls. Can the location of june Martin's boy friend's camp have anything to do with that song she always sings, Carry Me Back To Old Virginieu? Flash! that mathe- matician Howard Mathison really is Ianet's yes man, isn't he? Mc-way for Bill McWay! That's or good one! The newspaper staff said they always saw Ruth Metzger leaving the Comet office. Your reporter would like to know who Doris Matoushek is carrying a torch for? Come now, Doris, he isn't a welder is he? lntroducing another fair maiden who just joined the lines of the engaged, joyce Michaels. If you want a taste of Miller's high life , just come up and visit Howard Miller in the annual office. You know Ann Moresco the sweet athletic type. Scoop! Robert Morrell kept up our morale by drawing cartoons. lt is said that Mary Naber was a natural born Cgym! leader. Announcing one of the Holy Angels who came to West, Lois Nawn. 32 l Question of the Week-department. Why does everyone look at Esther Nemeth's hair? What's the rumor about Adelaid Newhauser? Is Doris Nightingale going to become a nurse? Why did Faye Olson decide to stay home nights after the second report card marks? Why is lane Olson so soft spoken? What does Pauline Panagput- sos do every eighth hour in the library? Why will we dedicate I'm Saving Myself for Bill to Ann Pemrich? Why didn't Dick Peticolas wke heed when he was Warned about life at the Warner? Did Eunice Pfeiffer get any ot her sweetness from her iather's bakery. lust because Gloria Phelps roller skates is that any reason for us to say that she gets around? Should We be wondering why Rosemary and Elizabeth 'Pol- chert are graduating at the same time? v 33 A. Pemrich R, Peticolas E. Pfeiffer G. Phelps E. Polchert R. Polchert E. Nemeth A. Newhauser D. Nightingale F. Olson M. Olson P. Panagoutsos Have-You-Noticed department. Ann Potosnyak had such a short first name and such a long last one. Walter Probert really Was one of West's men's man. George Robbins has an eye tor beauty. The song for Bob Preiss either to sing or dance to is Life is just a bowl Cor Bueck-erl of lerryf' The answer William Rodewald has Written in his friends truth book. We must in- terrupt, for this important announcement has just been handed me. Attention Ianet Rodgers, there will be no basketball practice tonight. Pearl Rusch-ing? That wise old owl Frank Sagstetter is interested these days in Whoo-oo? Dora Mae Suave used to be lun-e Mad, now she's Wonder- ing it it did her any good. Paul Schautelberger really worked as hard as he said he did. George Schlesinger schleyed the students as Well as the teachers with his poetry and red pants-or were they orange? A. Potosnyak R. Preiss W. Probert G. Quesnell G. Robbins W. Rodewald I. Rogers P. Rusch F. Sagstetter D. Sauve P. Schauielberger G. Schlesinger 34 l z 9 Attention! Donald Schuette is looking for Frantz, and William Schultz is looking for Rodewcild. lntroducing one of our future air corps men - loe Schuldt. I heard that somehow Audrey Schwal- bach always managed to be on time. Gladys Schweda is one ot the Comet newspaper's type- ists. You know a real scoop! lf Olga Mae Scott doesn't change her mind, she'll say l do he 29th of this month. Keep it quiet! Richard Seleg- er's leaving Marquette had nothing to do vlith the plants that were poisoned over there. l It seems Delores Sheehan is just as much at hotne on a horse as she is with her girl friends. Have we heard a peep out of Shirley Seeteld since she came? Your reporter say that Norma is a little Shaft-er, but this one lasts a lite-time. I-Iere's another one of those million dollar babies al a tive-and-ten-cent store -Helen Sheehan. ' It Sims to me that Ray Sims really appreciated his seat in the main. Corny pun-eh? . I 35 1 i l S. Seefeld H. Seeger N. Shaffer D. Sheehan H. Sheehan R. Sims l. Schluclt D. Schuette W. Schultz A. Schwalbach ' G. Schweda O. Scott M. Smith G. Sorenson M. Sosnicki I-I. Speer I.. Stamas I. Stauber I. Stein I. Stephenson B. Stern D. Straub L. Storll C. Sturn Your Wallie Westside wishes to announce that Marilynn Smith isn't just another Smith. She has the name to back her up on that. We have been asked to inform our listeners that Mary Sos- nicki is one of the Parkhill Sosnickies. The teach- ers tell me that student, Louis Stamas, does big things. F lash! The reason Gloria Sorenson never saw the sun on Sundays was because of those parties Saturday night. I have just been in- formed that Harriet Speer just shot someone- with her camera of course. Introducing a song Ierome Stauber and La Verne Were Sweet- hearts. I can't understand how such a little fellow like Iack Stein can be such a big wolf. Some people have asked me to ask you, Iim Stephenson, what you're going to do now about the hairpin shortage? Scoop-Burton Stern, one of West's cowboys, just took one smell of our senior section and suggested we use his humor. Introducing Donald Straub - Red Skelton's Clem. Roses to Louis Stroll who really helped Uncle Sam during Christmas time. Your reporter would like to know if working for a minister influenced Carol Sturn at all. 36 I Scoop-Ioyce Sucharsky has a man-aqer's job. We wonder who the lucky service-man is who receives a letter from Mary Swanson every day. I'm An Old Cowhand is the favorite sonq of Louis Tanel. l have heard Marion is one ot the Twenty-second street Tatrows. Your reporter often wonders how Charles Thanos ever would have passed English it it hadn't been for the tact that his sister was in his class. Special notice: lt has already been rumored that William Ulbrick is that cut-up in the sixth hour gym class. We always envied, on cold mornings, those people who lived a block away from school and Florence Toporski was one of them. Flash! Alter every period Dan Treutelaar stands outside the main. I think I know why. Do you? Have you heard that Charles Vernon can cut a rug as Well as a steak? Diana Vamvas is always with someone with trousers on-all riqht, have it your way, Eleanor always wears slacks. Let's Swinq Out For Victory ! Are you with us, Charles? 0 37 F. Toporski I, Trad D. Treutelaar D. Vamvas C. Vernon C. Victory l. Sucharsky M. Swanson L. Tanel M. Tatrow C. Thanos W. Ulbrlch V. Voss D. Wells F. Werhun l H. Wirth A. Westenberger S. White V. Wiqman B. Vlilson M. Wingate H. Wintheiser M. Wittenberg A, Woerishofer Have you seen the other half of the Voss twins? The difficult problem department wishes to know what will H. E. C. do without Frances Werhun. Announcing Annette Westenberger-Smoky loe to her friends. Your reporter has just found out that Dorothy Wells uses her shorthand in the letters she writes to Clifford der if he can understand for that busy bee Herbert Mr. Puehler's stage crew, way around? information White as to what goes on McKenzie. We won- it. A bit of honey Wirth. He was on or was it the other Wanted from Sylvia in the Comet news- paper conference room. How do Vera Wigman and Betty Wilson ever manage to get to school on time? Here is an advertisement paid for by Margaret Wingate, Does anyone want to Work in the office after school? Any bonds today? that's Herman Wintheiser's daily call these morn- ings as he passes up row one. Anyone desir- ing any knitted objects can rely on Mary Ellen Wittenburg. A certain fellow at King can tes- tify as to their qualities. Your reporter is tempted to make a pun on Audrey Woerishofer's name, but he has done it so much before, he will spare you and simply announce her as a graduate! 38 l A F. Zinck L. Yernesek E. Yochum Zaffiro E. Zauner T. Zervic Ziarkowski l l i r Your reporter has it that Louise Yernesek likies to talk. We wish she could have helped us with all this gossip. Your announcer wantsf you to know that the other halt of the famous team, Varnvas and Zauner, is here. Pleasel get out of the Way Diana so that Eleanor can get to the mike. Wake up Ed Yochuml iStop dreaming of Margie! This dribble is al- most over and you can pass' on to somet ing new. lust because Ted Zervick works in an A and P is that any reason his friends sh uld call him Superman? Bouquet of roses to Ioe Zaffiro who not only gave many hours tio the choir but also to the annual sport section. I've heard that Cone of those lucky persons 'who is always the last one to be called is Mary Ziarkowskil. Listen! Oh that's just Fred Zihck, mouthpiece for the F.O.B. Goodbye, every- body. This is your announcer Wallie Westside signing oft. i 1 lune Seniors Not Pictured Almandi, Michael Biedenbender, August Bohnen, Shirley Clayton, Arthur Fox, Robert Gasper, Anne Gesler, Edward Kovacik, Iohn Kukanich, Margaret Kunesh, iLorraine Laudon, E Herbert Loch, Margaret Luedtke,I Donald McMilleIi1, Richard Nagel, arold Newmadn, Herbert Polser, Qilarence Sayas, Felicitas l '39 4 l Schuler, Magdalena Sintz, Iohn Sloan, Dorothy Soika, lane Storll, Louis Tiernan, William Wensing, Shirley Winkler, lack Wissing, Iames mann' QS! L s 4 CONE NOWT CLASS, LET Us coma ORDER 1, Now SP1 uv!. J L W- fl, 'X' In :- IJ 5' ,I - S X lj .' - I xii. N X X f W- .Q , H -N QM w, X rx A - . Q QL ,IM X 1 It is my privilege to present Addie Advice of the West's Ruction Rows and Rooms lANE CLOUD l. F. CAMPBELL REBECCA BUCKBEE Beloit College, BA. State Teachers, B.E. Uflivelffily Of WlSFOI1Slll, BS. Middlebury Colleqe, MA, One ot the schools lmndy 111911, Cltulqe of Mcxin in the Adviser Cornet Newspaper. 1 H101 Illllq. ROWS l, 2, 3 Front BOW: B. Biedenlvender, R. Blakely, B. Bolqer, l. Grcxssick, D, Cutnplielll, N. Pulos, G. Zellrner, G. Milloniq. Row 2: L. Sumpf, E. Martin, E. Enqsviclc, E. Ienkins, D. Brandt, R. Connroy, M. Bodecki, A. McPherson. Row 3: l. Ploeqer, L. Bolton, B. Wolke1', B. House, I. Pcxtulski, B. Schmidt, G. Hale, N. Vurnvcs, F. Perle-berq. Bow 4: W. Bolodwbetz, E. Bonke, V, Boll, D. Bcxdmcmn, S. Beyer, B. Donaldson, B. Engel, M. Little. Bow 5: P. Downy, I. An- thony, D. Benson, B. Bietvelt, F. Alex, I. Peters, D. Dulls, L. Kerschitz, H, Leichert. Bow 5: M. Krcch, B. Schultz, L. Larson, L. Frank, T. Bundelin, E, Single, D. Broun, B. Doll, H, Von Boo, F. Neuber. 42 ROWS 7, 8, 9, lU Front Row: E. Herman, P. Paulson, I. Marchand, H. Kumm, D. Olson, G. Fulharl. Row 2: B. Herro, M Q,Sfl'l1Ql1G C. Tape-tzes, L. Terzis, I. Erbach, B, Koelin, Row 3: M. Timmins, W. Gueniher, K. Egan, E. Walnos, Y Salmone M. Wozniak, G. Heffner. Row 4: R. Pinchar, R. lsaakson, L. Scliipper, C, Rude, B. lohnsan, R. Eunke D Franz Row 5: G. Nolan, R. Trad, W. Daniels, A. Strom, E. Schliiske, D. Duncan, P. Krause. GEORGE CARLSON l'VI1IfI?VlUl9f State Teachers, BE, Manager iiilcet sales, de- fense stamps, Comei news- paper,freshman-sophomore aasketlball praqrarn. HOWARD IQRDAN CLARENCE SHUTES Vlfliitewater Siale Teachers, UUWQYSHV Ol Ml5hlf7Cm' Blg' AB. ' Q U., A.M. Marquette, MVA- Noriliwestern Red Gross Campaign, Usli- SChOOl TTGUSUTQTI Spansar ers' Club, and newsooy of Senior Class. sponsor. 43 ROWS 4, 5, 6 F-I'OHf How: H. Sfthimp, G. GOLUCIISI, D. Treatsf, F. Raitt, C. Skwor. Rav! E. Kellsl, R. Shectmcu, P. Shuqqis E. Bech, D. Nicholas, P. Barr, P. MCGIGTII. How 3: H. Riitel, L. Thole, C, Kuitel, B. Bom, A. Iudd, C. Torpy. How 4: M. Urban, N. Novotuy, D. Tomuschko, G. Buech, H. Katy, H. Fallon, R. Hzubsxqer. Row 5: E. Zuuker, S. Kel ermcmu, P. Kcrides, A. Ehelle, V. Hiederxbrflrxfi, I. SMU, G. KQITITIII, Hou' D. KSIIIDKHEPIL, M. Koslnl, B. Rycm E. KuI1Qsl'1, I. Prxlrhflrt, W. Hwnsel, R. Cvfvzikfz, RAY MCCROHY UIIIVGISIYY of Wisf':ur1z11 BA., MA. Guzdonve 44 STANTON PUEHLER IGW11 Stnte College oIAq1i vulture cmd Mec11f111ic'U! Arts, IVI.S. Stczqe Crow. SYLVIA ZIEJNSKI Stare Teache. BE. mme? Nelvaspuppl. ESTA BOET'l'CHEH Kendall Colle-ge Lcz Crosse Slmte Tef1Cl1e1s College, BE. Morqzlelte llniverslfy, ME. GAA. ROWS ll, 12, IH from liowf C. Plellil, V. Geal, D. Brown, A, Mfnlxl, H. Sessner, D, Schwartz. Row l. Lulnq, B. lulqcmsorl, V Kcepsel, A. Luiiussc, P. Hough, H. Scxulmer, P. Skrbuc. Flow 3: F. Gutzl-ze, M. Mirefm, lif. Fellclm, F. Fulliuqtmx D. Secsrd, V. Stuesse, M. Kimz. How -J: T. Clemons, L. Fruuz, l, Huxley, l. l'lIGl1lS, C. Sslmmmclzx, H. Kvosviku M Terris. How S: R. Buctcfw, H. Fisclxe, F. Trlmos, B. Schcrbcrtlx, E. Bull, R, Dixscm, D. Scholz, M. Ellison. 45 ROWS 14, l5, I6 Front Row: G. Leih, B. Kufdhl, B. Pcxhl, M. Sheldon, M. Enright, E. McDermott, C. Kline. Row 2: G Munzel I, Pukdch, S. Welzel, A. Thorlos, H. Denlcinqer, L. Neuens, A. Wolhndn, E. Genzel. Row 3: D R1 C Primdsinq, I, Erdrndnn, D, Schneider, D. Bock, E. Rislow, D. Wensinq, E. Conrad. Row 4: G Kre S l-leiclcner, E. Sisoluk, R. Richards, A. Lieber, L. lrmischer, E. Ionrxs, R. Fohirxn. Row 5: R. Richards I Lcxwent I. Winkler, R, Reinke, G. Heberer, l-l. Rurnrn, I. Norwood, R, Mcrersfelder. Row D. Losey, R. Swdrthoui Gehriq, W. Uehlinq, I. Iunq, W. Lehmann, T. Iessup, C, Kuntz, G. Mnrsller. lOSEPH DOYLE Mcrrquetie, PUB. Sport page of newspaper and head of U l h l e i i c' equipment room HERMAN KRUSCHKE GQLA CQPPELT 5501? COIIGYYGI EA' University of Kansas, AB 'livcrsurfvr Oi Annual. Marqizelie, A,M. lvlnsic Club. 46 LQRENZ BAHR EDWARD ANGELBECK IRWIN MARTIN pfmwmugfee S1019 Tegchelsl Iowa State Teachers, Iowa Stare Teachers, BA. BIEF B.M.E. Chairman of I-XIIfCiIy Sen- I-OCISS! ICQVS- ior Orchestra, Secretary, Eastern VV'iS, Music Assn- ciatifn. ROWS I7, 18, I3 Front Haw: E. Underiuerq, C. Miqiiciccrz, I, Reii, K. Hartmann, B. Henucheck, I, Terris, R. Dresslcxr. HOW 2: D. Sican, I. Trost, PI. Carlin, B. Blunt, S. Starzer, L. Holmes, M. Reber, T. Osthafi. Row 3: P. Taylor, I. Pacxsch, A. Benier, L. Davidson, P. Quinlan, B. McKeown, L. R. Bauman, I. Coats. Row 4: F. Wundismann, E, Yoni, E. Mussczto, R. Lee, N. Larson, A. Opqnorth, M. Minea, M. Nenninq. Row 5: F. Schaefer, K. Bender, L. Aeris, D. Chanizieriin, R. Schweichier, D. Luedike, G. Tatarsky, D, Volk, L, Kohn. Row 5: R. Pappas, K, Anderson, D. Turcns, H. Nagel, K, Miller, C. Hickey, L. Orenstein, R, Mensinq. W.SGm1'OW, R.Schneider, D. Rogers, R. Buschman. I I 47 RQDWS IX, B, C, QU Front Row: I. Dirmcietr, C. Demme, L, Dutch, M, Noifi, B. Mercxth, S. McDonald, A. Franz, N, Licxtsis, H. Luut. Huw 3: D. Nickles 4: L. Hosied, R, Schreier, F. Michudc, C. Nuvrcml, P, Giqmex K. Swobodcl, K. Peplinski, B. MCDuffiQ, I, VVy:'1S1ir1q, K. Eqqeri, Y,Z Harm, How ff: A. Pappas, M, Loch, W. W1Q1tc1x'it5 PGTf I'SOl'1, G. Wiisrnrx, M. Bums, F. Lciihrop. How Srcor, C. Veicht, D. Lnmqe. How 5: K. KICIIVI' , Hein, HAZEL THCMAS Milwaukee-Dfzwner College, EA. Senior Advispr 48 ELSIE PETERS Umvelsltjf Q' Vlisvszlszn D A. G,A.A Being or treshmen homeroom ond one thot ROOMS 208, 12 Front Row: G. Goddord, P. Bates, S. Hologon, C, loonson, E. Feogles, R. Bodmington, E. Willidms, M, Griffin Row 2: L. Aplcer, P. Thierhoch, l.. Sunilcr, L. Hgrtunq, M. Schultz, D, lones, R. Olmsteod, l. Ochs, Row 3 E. Rogers, D. Butt, I. Reese, A Stover, N. Nixon, A. Currier, M, Schultz, E. Zounor, B. Baldwin. Row 4. M. Shonovich, W. Pelver, I. Filut, A. Hills, L. Corrigan, S. CQTHYIQ. P- MCCGU B- l:GI'I9ll, E. WGHICIL E- ViGlC3L1l Row 55 C, Ng-wmqrm, C, Sqwsville, G, Davis, D, Schmidt, H. Weinert, l. Mdrlcwfrrdt, ll. Schwartz, l, Mcfllwa l-l. Riley, C. Vlfold. rLoRENcE PULVER Q53 . 45, HELEN DJ-XLEY Umverslly of 4 K . , Wllriiversrty Born Wlsconsilll BIA' I a if Y , Q rsccnsiri, fl. Adviser Annuol, Cornet Annuol, ,... . . 7 i W Q 35 - Isn't this ct swell report from or Freshmen And here's or sold lament from Room 12. homeroom? With memories ot West Side, This thought will still remoinp While odvcrncing in our yeors, is concentrating on odiusting the pupils to high school lite, there hos not been much ot onything done in the woy ot speciol octivi- ties. Whot we have done is to try to improve the scholcrstic overoge of our homeroom. Our totol bond soles so tor this yeor is Sll4.lUy S6525 ot the Sll4.lU wos sold on Wednesdoy, April 7. The logsement we ottoined. We've oldvgnceol trom lowly Freshmen And were going ot good rgteg Now os oging sophomore two's ln room l2 we hibernate. From second floor to bosenient, Tell me, those who know, From this dork ond dreory cellorr Where next shorll we hove to go? Try to match this record of Room 110 Twenty-seven of us are left of the forty freshmen who were assigned to Room llO in September 1941. We are now finishing our second year. Most of us have found our places in the school life at West. Beatrice Lecker, Gloria Yernesek, and Lois Wine gate had parts in the school play. Elaine Sutter was elected sophomore director in the Girls' Athletic Association. Robert Anson, Bill Holdman and Carl Wickert played on the Sophomore Basketball Team and were runners-up in the intra-mural games. Frank Bottoni and Richard O'Leske made the freshmen-sopha more gymnasium team. Constance Sperbeck has been our monitor. Richard O'Leske is our representative on the Student Council. Gerry Pomatz represents us in the choir, Marjorie Grundman and Phillip Krofta in the band, while La Verne Penney, Gloria Yernesek and Marjorie play in the orchestra. All our girls learned to knit during the first semester. We finished our afghan for the Red Cross in short order. Angeline Goyich has done Red Cross work in the downtown work shop. Ted Ambroch and Frank Bottoni have made games for the Red Cross. Our purchases of bonds and stamps for the year will run over a thousand dollars. 50 ROOM 110 Front Row: E. Sutter, A, Goy- ick, G. Dober, D. Bjoraas. Row 2: C. Sperbeck, S. Wilson, P. Krofta, G. Haase. Row 3: I. Nuck, B. Stilp, B. Heirnerl, A. Kovar. Row 4: B. Hornsby, R. Allard, B. Sucharsky, K. Holts- lander, L. Decker. Row 5: L. Finney, G. Yernesek, L. Win- gate, S. Delioning, M. Milewski. Row 5: T. Ambroch, F. Bottoni, R. O'Leske, A, Ray, K. Wickert. Row 7: G, Donatz, D. Spille, W. 1-loldinann, F. Kolafa, R. Anson. MARY DAVIS Boston University, B.A. American Academy in Home College Adviser Latin Club. ROOM 121 Front Row: I. Stauss, B. Goessel, M. Nixon, B. Brandl. Row 2: B. Fanello, A. MacDonald, l. Brown L. Benfer. Row 3: L. Arnbrosie E. Rege, D. Strahota, M. Hender son. Row 4: R. Lamberton, A Higgins, K. Goodman, I. Kotnek Row 5: G. I-loltslander, M. Maly monitor, B. Browne, D. Waller Row 6: I. Cornell, I. Macho, L Palmer, O. Trayser. GERTRUDE STOESSEL University of Mfisconsin, B.S., M.A. 1 There is nothing which pleases your old Aunt Addie more than good serious discussion on democratic problems. Our homeroom is organized as a democratic club. This club is led by officers Robert Lamberton as president, loan Strauss as secretary, and Delores Strahota as bond seller and treasurer. Representing our group in the Student Council the first semester was Lester Palmer who also was sergeant-at-arms of the Council. The second semester loseph Kotnik was selected as representa- tive. Through the year we have had many problems to Work on. The most important one was what opportunities are offered in different jobs. On this subject we studied books and phamph- lets. After acquiring the fundamental facts on the various Voca- tions, we held panel discussions. Programs in the room were numerous, such as quizzes on music and current events, record playing, singing, and talks on different sports. 51 BEATRICE LEISK Milwaukee-Downer, BA. Red Cross Knitting. ROOM 202 Front Row: R. Maguire, L. Ma- son, B. Vielgert, S. Erdmann. Row 2: H. Brady, I. Fassbender, E. Harmon, R. Herbert, Ft. Cor- bet. Row 3: A. Farino, L. Batis- treri, I. Ladde, F. Kuchler. Row 4: M. Kanellos, Ft. Berce, C. Sar- dina, R. Kathan, D. Schwarten. Row 5: H. Venz, P. Kintis, D. Eliopulos, H. Plowrnaker, R. Lee. Row 6: B. Zervas, D. Dugas, L. Wratarits, L. Albert, G. Grover, F. Polchert. Row 7: R. Selaiden, W. Burger, L. Ftipley, L. Connors, P. Umnuss, E. Lucht, H. Krach. What no Santa Claus in Room ZO2? Your announcer hopes that the freshmen in this Ruction room will have better luck. During the semester beginning September, 1942 and ending February, l943, Mrs. Leislds homeroom conducted many pro- grams. The students elected Carl Klein, president and Vera Stuesse, secretary. Next a program committee was selected. Many interesting discussions were brought up and all were bene- tited by them. Amusement was mixed with serious thought. We decorated our homeroom tor Christmas and had a Christ- mas tree tor all to admire. Christmas carols were sung and all had a swell time. l am sure that this semester with Mrs. Leisk was the best ot all. ln February l943, a new freshman homeroom was started in Room 202. For the tirst month, the homeroom periods were de- voted to discussion ot the Freshman Folder. An election ot home- room oiticers was held at which Sylvia Erdman was chosen president and Fannie Kuchler, secretary. Our Student Council representative, Peter Kintis, is also a member ot the Senate. Peter and Leatrice Connors have charge of the sale ot War bonds and stamps. ln the special war bond drive, our room purchased 951,024 worth. Patsy Umnuss became a member ot Sock and Buskin almost as soon as she arrived here and had a part in the all school play. 52 Calling Wallie Westside. Here's your gossip column for Senior write-ups in 1946. That oversized closet at the head ot stairway one, is home- room 30l. Class president tor the first semester was Dick Mead. Max Diessner and loe Gratteau were secretary and vice-presi- dent, respectively. They were succeeded in the current semester by Herman Koplin, president, Mike lelak, secretary and Ioe Grat- teau, Vice-president. The monitor of 301 is Caroline Parker. Student counselor tor 301 is Betty-Lou Dorn. Gloria Iohanik is the Comet reporter. This is a patriotic homeroom with 10021 ot its occupants pur- chasing war bonds and stamps. The funniest thing about the homeroom is the homeroom. Bright spots in the slightly over-sized closet are: Ioe Boschetz-The mad artist. Herman KoplinWWoman hater-oh yeah? Rosemary Murphy---Our Wild lrish rose. lerome Meuer-ff'Cfot your money tor the Comet?' Larry Zingsheim-He's good at gym-and other things, too. Betty-Lou Dorn--Tchaikowsky in skirts. Mike Ielak-Small---but oh boy!! Gloria lohanik -Nightingale ot 301. Wilbur WagnerfOur pen and pencil collector with 15 to his credit. Hildegard Ruhland-ell. cute kidf--but who likes kids? 53 KATHLEEN BARNETT Ripon College, BA. Wells Club and Knitting for Red Cross. ROOM 301 Front Row: V. Stenz, G. lohauik D. Neuens, M. Zjaba. How 2: I. Gratteau, L. Sherman, G. Slock, M. lelak. Row 3: R. Murphy. B. L. Dorn, L. Burgoyne, R. Hos- kinq. Row 4: B. Grubawowitch, H. Lacy, H. Kopplin, L. Steib. Row 5: M. Steib, C. Parker, D. Kubalek, M. Prell, H. Ruhland. Row 5: I. Boschitz, A. Schroeder, W. Wagner, L, Zingsheim, B. 1. Bauer. Row 7: A. Messner, E. lansen, 1. Schmidt, M. Dussner. Drones hive not in 302, your announcer is glad to report. Welles Club, Sock and Buskin, G. A. A., H. E. C., Science Club, basketball teams, band, choir, and orchestra-that's 3021 The Student Council representative, Lois Tait, has made soldiers' kits. 302 has completed an atghan tor the Red Cross. Two teams have kept up a rivalry in stamp and bond buying. HELEN REILLY Lawrence College, B.A. Welles Club, Latin Club. ROOMS Front Row: C. Wangard, M. House, A. Klustyke, D. Row 2: D. Secord, B. Kruder, I. Riegler, W. Gardner, Row 3: L. Lindemann, I, Ristow, D. Fielen, R. Shenck Brown. Row 4: D. Hursh, R. Fox, R. Hutchinson, R. D. Battoni. Row 5: I. Hansen, R. Moody, C. Guthrie B. Matusinic, R. Klein. Row 5: E. Ogenotf, M. Wanke 3ll, 302 Gerke, D. Newcomb, L, Kunsiback, B. Beck, S. Smith. W. Hansel, D. Rye, C. Kehr, H. Kostopulos, G. Butler. , B. Doyle, I. Giblin, R. Erdmann, D, Perleberg, l. Klotka, I. Mater, F. Kleewein, I. Wikersham, D. Plate, , S, Vanden Busch, V. Sondich, V. Kenny, M. Arnol, , R. Nampel, R. Yanda, D. Blackburn, W. Croyman, W. Brieqer, L. Owens, G. Topetzes, l, Ryon, C. Marx. ' ' MADGE ANDERSON Milwaukee State Normal School Marquette University Ph.B. Chicago Academy of Fine Arts From the lofty realms of art comes this mes- sage: ln homeroom 3ll Bernard Krider is moni- tor and Iames Heimlich student-council mem- ber. Student attairs are decided in meetings conducted by Frank Kleewein, president, or Donald Plate, vice-president, with Sylvester Polk as secretary. Treasurer Marvin Arnol is assisted in war-stamp sales by Barbara Beck, lohn Mater and lames Heimlichf' 54 t . L Aunt Addie wants to know if the listening ii? L' MLA audience can find fault with this frankness. W Q' Room l25 admits, a little shamefacedly, We ADELE LANGE that it wasn't 90675 in the purchase of bonds and li' '.'V. Q. Ugigfefigy Oi Mingegd stamps. Maybe its members were a little too L12 1 :i I ' mqu-elle ' ' busy completing an afghan for a convalescent ii - zi, Hlslomcl SOUGW- soldier to become absorbed in anything else. Room l25 participated in the salvage drive, :V:::g.::: 2 the Victory drive and the Comet subscription ' . drive- ROOMS 123 and l25 Front Row: T. Raush, C. Besau, B. Greguska, I. Knapek, C. Osterman, Cf. Protzman, C. Kara. How 2: S. Kolodrulrtz, D. Campbell, I. Mikush, V. Weber, I. O'Hara, E. Wilson, W. Rust, R. Hiegensick. Row 3: V. Matancsi, A. Mertens, G, Timmlir, B. Ianzen, D. Stecyk, M. Teplitzly, M. Schasshu, E. Benin. Row 4: A. Sagunsky, V. Van Houten, M. Kirsch, L, Starr, S. Toice, K. McKinnon, S. Frank, N. Kohnert, L. Kosma. Row 5: M. Treants, I. Rogers, I. lohnson, F. Baade, L. Giblin, A. Solamone, L. Severson, S. Gruirhick, L. Anderson. Row 6: C. Mullen, M, Liqman, I. Kuether,C. Staloe, I. Sabljak, N. Binqenheimer, D, Schoberg, C. Hollwick, I. Daley, K. Ziveifel. Here's a bit of poetry from Room 123. At the far end of Lover's Lane, When looking you will see, A room that is numbered 123. IRENE ELDRIDGE lt's not a room with many special merits, Beloit Cojjeqel BAA, But all .members try to show their spirits Change Of eligibility of ln helping this country win the war, athletes. Some of the girls for the Red Cross knit, Others gave money to buy soldiers' kits, But all of them studied air and fire drill rules To help make West one of the finest schools. 55 ERWIN GERBOTH State Teachers, BE. Football Coach. ROOM 303 Front Row: G, Newhauser, L. lohnson, N. Kohn, D. Oremus. Row 2: D. Guehrer, P. Stamas, W. Connolly, V. Ziegler. Row 3: L. Bielefeldt, A. Porath, l. Kalke, V, Tatrow, B, Ulvenes, How 4: D. Schattschneider, D. Basso, R. Walker, L. Teplinsky, M. Skinner. Row 5: M. Serkow- ski, S, Roesler, l. Hildebrand, K. Mathas, l. Hayes. Row 6: B. Christinson, M. Strey, B. Iones, A. Bottoni, C. Anastos. Row 7: M. Drinka, I. Brinn, P. Miller, N. Trayser, l. Toth. Row 8: P, Buech, A. Nolop, R. Chan- eske, L. Linclner, D. Borrnan, R. Weiss, Here's news from 303. Your announcer would like to hear more about these stu- dents. Homeroom 303 has a club as have most ot the other home- rooms. Bill CTenorl Connolly is the president, Reva Walker is the vice-president, Lyle Bieleteldt is secretary and Annabelle Bot- toni, with her excellent head tor figures, is treasurer. Others with amazing abilities trom our homeroom are: Nancy Trayser, who always manages to get her algebraetrom someone else, Margaret Skinner, whose 'technique' on roller skates is really marvelous: next there is Libby Teplinsky, the rising young pian- ist, who really has trouble keeping her genius under control. One look will tell you that Dorothy Basso is the homeroom glam- our girl who keeps up our morale with those zooty outtits she wears. The girl who is always losing her voice around West Division's halls is lean Hildebrand, our student council repre- sentative. Our chiet movie critic is Barbara Ulvenesf' sta ROOM 206 Front Row: R, Balistrieri, E. Karl, D. Shetlzy, M. Sprenkle. How 2: R. Dybalslci, I. lahnke, B. Iackson, M. Plowrnalcer, T. Eisenhach. Row 3: I, Bartlein, D. Bartlein, l, Michaels, B. Burns, A. Neumeyer. Raw 4: B. Cline, W. Halliburton, F. Buchta, M. Dvorak, S. Cressy. Row 5: I. I-lorwath, B. I-iillmeier, H. Kol- qen, F. Stefanovich, R. Mc- Mahon. How 5: R. Hepp, M. Metzger, B. Edgerton, R. Nelson, B. Mueller. ROW 7: D. Hillborn, E. Swanson, l. Griffin, V. Tschantre, C. llllinqson. Aunt Addie announces in rhythm and rirneHHow room 206 spends their spare time. No stuaent council could come up to par Without 'Bev' Iacksons and Pat Dyhalskis help to the Crimson Star. Boland Miller, you know, can still hold sway, He was the best president and still is today. For the tirst semester Bosalie Cheney as secretary had her turn And now the minutes are kept by Betty Burns. Treasurer, Iune Iahnke, oi whom we are iond So honest, we let her perform without bond. A larqe atqhan was made tor Bed Cross, With pennies solicited by Betty, the boss. To even up matters and soldiers to please, A 'U. S. Of hook, our boys did seize. And Christmas boxes were made up galore, To keep up the armed forces' spirits the more. First aid taught by M. Kaplan so iine, Boused interest and desire to try it in line. We must not forget defense stamps and bonds, And Ieanette Griiiin who ot records was so fond. 57 VlVlAN MOWBY University of Wisconsin B,A. Graduate work Marquette. GEORGINA HOSKIN Whitewater State Teachers, B.E. ESTHER BATTAU M ilwaukee'Downer Detention and tardiness. Sock and Buskm' Excessive absence. ROOMS 213, 205 Front Row: E. Aalto, B. Hage, F. Kosma, P. Asmus, A. Klein, L. Lambrich, E. Heberer. How 2: R. Cullen, A. De Shen, M. Briske, B. Newhauser, B. Granes, K. Nadolny, B. Coyle. Row 3: R. Schunamann, C. I-lotter, R. Carberry, R. Holzman, L. Loesch, R. Iueschke, B. Hotter. How 4: G. Waldman, A. Stefanousky, S. Matton, I. Phillips, P. Gannon, G. Basler, C. De Both, G, Biedenbender. Row 5: R. Weidensel, R. Zinke, B. Roberts, M. Steubs, P. Riechle, G. Ructenwald, R. Degner, D. Leinberger. Row 6: W. Konecny, L. Vanden Busch, E. Crooks, N. Barth, R. Chamberlain, G. Underburg, R. Konerviica, M. Breckner. Candid capers of 213 The students in homeroom 213 have a soft spot in their hearts in spite ot the devilish things they do. ln the bond sales they exceeded their quota. They've worked tor the Red Cross and cared for war workers' children. Now they can go around with a smile and say, 'We are doing our part, are you doing vours?' Your own Addie Advice has been followed. Teach the boys to cook after they get the knitting done. Knitting is the main subject in room 205 now. lt is being taught to everyone who wants to learn including the gentlemen ot the homeroom. The boys may not get knitting at first, but what do you expect? They cannot get two needles and some yarn to work right atter swinging a money wrench in a shop class. 58 Attention Wallie Westside-Here are more quips for the 1946 Annual from Homeroom 310. Miss Weber, 'We're 902 in bond buying,' Bessie Ciicas-Ambitious, attractive and able, Betty Kennedy, Veronica Lake, Harriet Luden, Ann Sheridan's understudy, Bev. Muel- ler, 'l wrote this dribble,' Ierry Stern, definitely 'on the beaml' Bob Slowinski, 'Sweet- pea,' Ken Reimer, Letter Man, Bud Carlson, our muscle man, Robert Haese, on the pleasant side, Sheldon Morris, his lingo slays us, Bronko Gruichich, our student council representa- tive, Don Skinner, Hardy-Hope combination, Florian Venski, nutty but nice, Robert Fiscarelli, it silence were aold, he'd be rich, Lee Hansen, Popeye's Proteqeef' These Freshmen! Our bid tor distinction is our lack ot distinction, says homeroom 307. Each time the Student Council meets, lda Klein reports its activities to us, We are l'1C1D1OY to announce that our homeroom is l007Z in bond and stamp buying. ROOMS 310, 307 Front Row: G. Sell, B. Gicas, B. Kennedy, C. Fanilo, G. Sacks, H. Tyler, E. Reich, V. Russel. Row 2: P. Knudson, L. Dunn, S. Morris, E. Widman, M. Heimerl, M, Szypulslci, N. Wagner, B. Gruichich. Row 3: L. Eilers, R. Fiscarella, L. Smith, R. Breed, I. Klein, H. Luden, B, Mueller, D. Pierce. Row 4: M. Zube, E. Eiberq, I. Brill, I. Storzer, C. Ray, T. Schludt, D. Skinner, L. Hansen. Row 5: A. Layton, R. Haese, I. Dotter, D. Kantin, W. Rizzardi, G. Kuter, W. Page, R. Roehl, G. Lentz, K. Reimer. Row 6: I. Stern, O. Stuppan, F. Venski, R. Berg, D. Lonqstaff, R. Marsh, B. Berlin, B. Carlson, F. Peters, R. Slowinski. EDN!-X WEBER University of Wisconsin, NOAH SHAPIRO University of Wisconsin, BA., M.A. Science Club. 59 l PEARL SILTAN University of Wiscozisin B.A. Columbia University, Mft. Sock and Buskin. Y ROOM 2015 Front Row: L. Rossmann, S. Rickard, E. Frasheski, E. Rossoff. Row 2: D. Iohnson, B. Sholtec, I. Schwulst, E. Robinson, N. Gianopoulos. Row 3. M. Bingenheimer, E, Schmalzer, M. Teschendorf, M. McGhee, E. Pinkowski. Row 4: W. Maier, D. Brown, T. Goocher, I. MacDonald, P. Bozatte. Row 5: D. Foster, E, Packet, K. Ploetz, M. Eisenberg, Row 5: I, Patnode, G. Utillia, I, Peplinski, G. Mahi, l. Botic, T. Walston, Row 7: A. Tanel, M. Schulz, M. Anderson, V. Lange, D. Sternig, I, Rurnpf, Active freshmen of 203 -your Aunt Addie will pass your plea on to the Seniors. The pupils of homeroom 203 very seldom use their homeroom period for study: instead they have elected class officers and have meetings every Week. The officers are the follow- ing: President, Marvin Eisenberg, Vice-president, Richard Foster: Secretary, lane Rumpf: Treasurer, Gerhaurt Moehl and Sergeant-of-arms, loseph Botic. Last semesters officers Were: President, Marvin Shultz, Vice-president, lrene Manchester, Secretary, loyce Goocher, and the treasurer and Sergeant-at-arms were the same pupils now holding the offices. During the first semester the pupils elected a program committee to make up a program for Thanksgiving. They also had a constitution committee who worked for three weeks mak- ing up a constitution which was accepted by the class, March 23. The Student Council rep- resentative is Mary Ann Bingenheimer. The room faired Well in the amount of money do- noted for service kits. The only two difficulties in the room are keeping the Brown twins apart and forgetting absence excuses. 60 MARGARET NELSON University ot Wisconsin, AB. Columbia University, M.A. Scholarship Committee. ROOM 211 Front Row: C. Samuelson, D. Murphy, A. Brooks, I. Le Claire. Row 2: S. Hintz, D. De Long, G. Rasmussen, G. Martin, R. Haetemeyer. Row 3: T. Timmins, D, Kuether, L. Simon, I. Schobeng, M. Bauer. Row 4: R, Vogt, I. Lancsar, E. Wiese, I. Ronco, W. Denzer. Row 5: M. Mertes, M. Salamone M. Thaney, E. Verette, C. Ratclifie, R. Cooke. Row 5: B. Hansen, B. Houdek B. Steiner, S. Kline, I. Olson, M. Dillon, I, Westly. Row 7: M. I-lipke, R. Kraft, A. Patsches, A. Cutter, R. Rogatich, C. Sorenson. 1 f Aunt Addie announces the sideiiqhts of Ptoorn 211- Homeroorn 211 houses a group ot forty-two Freshmen ll's. Homeroom monitors are Marilyn Dillon, also Student Council Representative, and Grace Martin. The girl in the class who shows the most patriotism is Iean Le Claire who bought more bonds and stamps than anyone else. Then there is the more humorous side ot the class. Who could better Wear those out- landish hair styles than Shirley Kline? Eugene Wiese holds the position ot the talker in the class, which only gets you in trouble . . . doesn't it, Eugene? The quiet lad oi the class, Rob- ert Kratt-it couldn't be that he's asleep, could it? To end with a serious and very important note, let it be said that Marilyn Dillon had the highest average in the homeroom tor the first grade period. She topped all others with an average of 96. Elizabeth Braem ranked second with an average ot 92. Sl ROOMS 204, 312 Front Row: E. Powers, B. Both, D. Koeller, G. Henry, E. Hamr: ond, B. Steitzer, P. Gaughan, M. Hawthorne. Row 2: L. Lanning, G. Van Denhavel, N. Merritt, M. Harbeck, B. Schroeder, M. Lemberger, E. Stark, G. Garvey. How 3: M. Weis, B. Hoerig, E. M. Iune, A. Feilen, M. Nuedek, L. Podgurski, D. Valcq, A. Zego, K. Nudek. Row 4: M. Kallas, M. Leland, H. Pfeiffer, V. Schweda, I. Bafhke, E. Villnow, E, Hibbard, M. Hecht. L. RCIITOY. How 5: D. Ristow, D. Truskowski, I. Kurnp, H. Andrew, I. Moore, W. Volkmann, R. Yule. R. Bates, I. Van. Row 5: B. Schaff, I. Phelps, B. Bunke, I, f-luiras, L. Iohnson, D. Wolf, B. Busher, C. Hannernan, B. Kletzke, D. Giguere. Aunt Addie announces an anagram from 312. Y C is for conduct, which at West is great: O is for office, where they decide our fate M is for Main, We shouldn't complain: E is for English, we learn it with pain: IOSEPH RIHA T is for tardy, we should be whippedg University of Wisconsin, A is for absence, who says we skipped? BA N is for noise, made by the West's Reds: Camera Club, phmoq, N is for notes, they float over our heads: raphy for school. U is for unity, we're well in hand: A is for annex which holds the band and L is for love, which surrounds us all here in West Side's dear old halls. ' 2 :'li' 5 : fi' H .':2..,A: Aunt Addie presents comments about 204. fi- ' Have you noticed our homeroom consti- LAURA BOLYARD tution that is pinned upon the bulletin board Ferris Insmute and in 2011? We're mighty proud of it and try University of Michigan to enforce its rules and regulations to the Business Manager Cafe. best of our ability. Peace and quiet, that's teria and candy stand. what we like in a homeroom! We were recently among the first home- A 1. l aln .,,v,, .gn iz.: in I' V . I ' .., ., H ... b .'.- I . H .V:-.., rooms to attain lOOCX: subscription within the .'.,i . .. j' I-ig - ': first week of our MacArthur drive. 62 5 ROOMS ll6, 126 ,M. Wenzel, P. Caravella, A. Pardun, R. Palmer. Row 2: F. Breed, M. I. Hughes, H. Hoppe, P. McCarthy. How 3: S. Kellett, D. Hiebee, A. Ferber, A. Ellenberger. How 4: B. Gardiner, E. Kuchta, I. Reimbold , M. Wicand. How 5: B. Iohnson, R. Feldmann, C. Mclntyre, F. Otto, W. Mueller, H. Ulevich, R. Pollock, R. Finnegan. Row 5: E. Buchta, R. Madden, L. McBride, A. Wagne Erdrnann, G. Lamb, H. Dillon, E. Gerke. Front How: M. Sheeran, M. Schott Stensgard, S. Madden, B. Berke, Tromp, T. Sousa, E. Schroeder, K. Shadof, A. Braunseiter, A. Smith ,W. r, I. Aunt Addie calls a news reporter to the mike. This news reporter announces the place, room ll6g the time, any morning. As the scene opens Iim Votsis speaks. Listen. 'The meeting is called to orderl' Everyone at least attempt to be quiet Ceven Walter Shadotl. First Betty Gardiner, the secretary, reads the minutes. Someone usually makes minor suggestions and then old business is called tor. Although we spent much ot our money on War stamps, the money in our treasury accumu- lated rapidly. We decided to give the entire amount to the Red Cross drive. Our War bond total during the Iohnny Olson Rally reached 5367.82 which was collected by our vice-presi- dent, Ieonne Hughes. After new business is discussed the meeting is adjourned. That is our homeroom. The students of Homeroom 126 discussed many interesting topics during the year. HAROLD ROUNDS KATHRYN IOHNSON University of Wisconsin, Oberlin College, B.A. Ph,B, Chcrirmfm of faculty HOW- I Films for Social Studies GY flmd- Department. 63 OPAL ROGNLIEN University ot Wisconsin, BMA. Sock and Buskin and all school play. ROOM l24 Front Row: H. Pinlcener, A. Pass- man, L. Cinatl, L. Blaschlca. Row 2: T. Watters, R. Thompson, R. Barron, P. Trier. Row 3: I. Mertz, H. Frimarlc, I. Keele, B. McDonnell. Row 4: L. Owens, R. Pierce, K. Stone, I. O'Conner, l. Hildebrand. Row 5: L. Oldene berg, I. A. Heuser, S. Anderson. l. Norris, P, Alm. Row 6: F. Roloif, K. Iaeger, I, Eilty, K. Vannuia, I. Albert. Row 7: D. Leas, B. Leas, T. O'lVIally, O. Lotye, L. Rhodes, G. Spangen- berg. Addie Advice Wants to know it everyone Wou1dn't like to join this Homeroom. Two track men, a yard long box ot candy and a moth-- That's room l24, oh, yes, some thirty odd students plus Mrs. Rognlien. Listen to this gay homeroom's account in their own words. Mrs. Rognlien bet George Spangenburg a box ot candy tor the class to his dime that he wouldn't pass in math. George did pass and lane Albert, homeroom monitor wore out her shoes passing around a yard long box ot candy. Another big laugh was turnished by Donald Leas, one ot our not too studious students. A moth had gotten into the room and was hitting up against the window pane. lt gave everyone a chance to do some talking. Before Mrs. Rognlien could quiet the room, Donald spoke up, 'what's all the noise about? How can l study?' We have two track men in our homeroom, lames Biety and Lyle Rhodes. Iames calls it 'gym' work and Lyle does all his practicing in the 'roadf What about our Student Council representative? Well, lames O'Connar represents us at all the meetings. 64 ROOM 108 Front Row: B. Daniel, E. Surn- mers, E. Moe, I. Marlowe. Row 2: D. Hallett, I, Gumina, G. Kok- las, V. Peterson. Row 3: M. Butler, E. Bluernner, A. Gifford, S. Frank. Row 4: W. lnglish, R. Schauer, B. Hauser, M. Sta- ley. Row 5: V. Faltersack, E. Farino, M. Lepley, B. Wallen, Audrey Woodey. Row 6: C. Bickel, I. Maguire, R. Lee, I. Lacy, G. Erickson. Row 7: G. Fassbender, D. Bolton, T. DiPiaz- za, I, Walschlaeger, F. Schmalt- zer. Row 8: R, Ripp, A. lbe, B. Debraska, F. Fischer. Attention please. And now we present Mary Iane Butler reading from horne- room lO8's record entitled Our Diary ---Miss Butlerf Dear Diary, lt's been a busy year, but a happy one. Sept.: We elected class officers. Barry Debraslca, president and Rudy Schauer, secre- tary. Art Exhibit speeches were given by Iohn Wallschlaeger, Rodney Lee, Iames Lacy and Bob Hauser. Oct.: Iames Lacy was elected student council member. Homeroom monitors are Betty Daniel and Evelyn Farina. Nov.: Gerry Erickson's on the drill team. Esther Bluemrner, Ethel Summers, Shirley Frank, Virginia Ealtersach and Mary Iane Butler gave a Christmas program. Ian.: 'Twas a long hard grind but finally Robert Hauser was persuaded to draw the honor roll with lone Klien. Feb.: The long duel over the payment of 3.10 finally drew to a close between Charles Bichel and Barry Debraska. Miss Edwards proudly displayed a Valentine Corsage, given by her advisees. Matt. Lisheron is the new student council member. April: Matt. Lisheron's the financier for the lUO per cent in Olsen's Bond Drive. Until l944. Yours, Homeroom lO8. 65 IRENE EDWARDS Marquette, Ph.B, Cornet Newspaper. ROOMS 118, 306 Front Row: G Virlinde, P. Bergeron, R. Marisch, D. Sharkey, E. Worgull, B. Hoffman. Row 2: R. Rumm, R. Saull, A. Stornlieb, E. Reidy, G. Pintar, R. Arlt. Row 3: S. Traxler, D. Zuege, monitor, C. Mathos, l. Russow, G. Mason, l. Tomkiewiz. Row 4: l. Salfer, M. Moody, B. Menne, L. Fierstein, G. Ertl, I. Amrhein, O. Letko. Row 5: R. Rodewald, B. Hoffman, D. Siewert, G. Scott, C. Grobe, B. Wraterits, M. O'Neil. What do all those girls hidden away back in the farthest corner of the first floor do? Well. here's what Aunt Addie discovered. What activities has the all-girl homeroom ll8 accomplished during the past year? We are happy to say that each girl has done her part. Quiz programs, book reports, and question games made up last semester's programs. This semesters program has in- ERNST KURATH University of Idaho, BS. W. P. A. Film program. cluded study periods and pep talks given by our adviser, Mr. Nelson and students of the speech classes. Last but not least some- thing must be said about buying Defense Bonds and stamps which is the safest in- vestment in the World. Through thick and thin our motto has been Dig down deep and buy a jeep. 66 OSCAR NELSON State Teachers, B.Ed. University oi Wisconsin, M.S. Fire drills and air raid drills. ROOMS 106, 101 Front Row: M, Hu11in, F. Weber, V. Piaft, R. San Pe11ipe, A. Anderson, 1. Creighton, R. Baker. Row 2: E. Iueschke, R. Moe, M. C1ark, E. Stachowiak, M, Mi11er, E. Wagner, 1. Kuchta, K. Wonn. Row 3: L. Demlow, G. Hass, A, Siegert, Pt. L1oyd, I. Hetter, L. Bartos, E. Spitz, A. Opine. Row 4: T. Tiihof, B. Windisch, L. Andree, P. Asmundsen, G. Fults, G. Drifka, D. Danie1s, D. Lake, 1. Gauchel, How 5: E, Guske, M. O'Keane, G. Crossette, F. Martinich, G. Randa11, T. Zachar, 13. Ramthun, L. Brandstaetter, A. Kurth. Row 5: M. Fisch, M. Wolff, L. Parne, E. St. Lawrence, A. Zielinski, P. Sheeran, D, Raison, R. Stoflet. My, these juniors are alive! Here's their record in one room. H106 has been our homeroom tor three years ot tun and work. Under the 1eadership ot president Angeiine Ziehnski, vice-president Lorraine Branstaetter, and secretary Bea- trice Ramthun, we have had many a Workout in parhamentary dri11. Lorraine 1ed us in knitting squares tor the atghan. Gera1dine Hass, made kits tor West's soidier boys, Frank Martinich, with his assistant Iean Hefter, in- spired us to invest over a thousand do11ars in bonds and stamps. We sha11 1ong re- member the Tuesday songfests, the home- room picnic and the Christmas party. Aunt Addie was pleased to chat with these young ladies. Homeroom 101 is made up entire1y ot gir1s. We'11 never torget about Mrs. Mac- Kedon as 1ong as We have skirts with zip- pers sewed on them. Last Christmas many so1diers and sai1ors were made happier ELLEN MUCKEDON through our ettorts. We sent boxes ot DORQTHY GARDNER University of Wisconsin, qoodles tO Semflce men' We re doing our University of Wiscozzsiri BAA- share by buying bonds and stamps and A4M- AB Comet Newspaper Ad- Stnvlnq G Hag' We truss this American Academv zn Viserh happy union together each morning next Home and Alhens semester when we go to the main. 67 Attention Girls! Room 104 houses ath- letes. The students in Homeroom 104 have tried to do their share in helping in the War ettort. The purchase of War stamps and bonds has risen well above the S550 mark. Besides lending some of our mon- ey to the government many have been knitting sweaters and atghans, and mak- ing bandages tor the Red Cross. As a LUCY DeWOLFE University of Illinois, AB. Marquette, MA. Inventory of School. Whole the group could be called athletic-minded. During homeroom sessions, students have taken part in lively discussions centering on such topics as current events, radio programs, hobbies, Well liked books, and movies. The group has been active either in the competitive sports ot the city high schools or in G.A.A. during the past year. ROOM 104 Front Row: l. Zeidler, I. Nelson, S. English, l. Damske. Row 2: R. Sartler, D. Lea, K. Valeq, P. Spilluis. How 3: M. Huberty, T. Kraetsch, G. Priebe, B. Appel. Row 4: l. Greiqer, G. Smith, K. Goss, L. Thomas. Row 5: G. Turrell, G, Rath, S. Hackbarth, F. L. Layton, M. Boyle. How 6: D. Patterson, R. Buth, T. Mc- Cann, H. Wirth, I, Keenan. Row 7: I. Norwood, B. O'Hanian, R. Iohnson, H. Rediske, H. Ost- mann, B. Welch. Row 8: H. VanDale, R. Chop, G. Seltzer, A. Sloan, R. Corning, l. Lorbecki. 68 Treasurer of bookstore, ROOM U3 Front Row: A. Schoening, R. Black, M. Madden, L. Schmoelcer. Row 2: D. She-lp, E. Guske, M. l-littmann, S. Franz. Row 3: B. Buetschle, C. Frank, S, Sweitzer, S. Curtiss, R. Yochum. Row 4: R, Marschka, N. Schueh, S. Schmidt, A, Balistreri, I. Kova- chevitz. Row 5: R. Wall, R. Matar, H. Wenr.l, T. Storeker, D. Sass. Row 6: D. Dupor, A. Stephens, T. Rath, D. Ellison, K. Hird, D. Swiedarke, Aunt Addie is glad to report that these students appreciate guidance of their Addie Ad- viser - Miss Case. During the course ot a school year Homeroom 113 has been engaged in various ac- tivities. Contributing to the Red Cross several girls knit squares tor an afghan. We had various talks on the W.A.A.C. and W.A.V.E. and a description oi our many battleships. Because of little knowledge on the girls' part, the boys offered their explanation oi the All-American game, football. The topic on lunior Red Cross was also interesting. Our otiicers of the homeroom are David Murray, Presidentg Rosemary Yochum, Vice- presidentg Sergeant-at-arms, Kenneth Hird and Secretary Robert Matas. War bonds and stamps were sold to our homeroom through Margaret Madden, . 4 our representative. in -'i' 3. '3QfI i Z1Z1.2 Vt'-V- Sally Curtiss was the Student Council p ,,,-' LUCIE CASE Representative during the first semester, , ,A Q ' University of Wisconsin, being replaced by Mary Ann Hittmann. AB. Recording absences was taken care ot by Ann Schoening, our monitor. The good leadership and fine example ot education we owe to Miss Case, our adviser, who has helped us through many a struggle. . .1 Iuluzv ff Xt . . . . Chairman Honor Com mittee, Secretary - treas urer of Charles McLene gan Memorial Fund. BERNICE HORTON University oi Wisconsin, BA, University of Illinois, MA Advisor on Comet News paper. ROOM lU5 Front Row: C. Korpella, N. Hot- er, S. Hornsby, V. Kukla. Row 2: D. DeBoth, V. lohnson, R. Heitetz, O. Schlapper. Row 3: H. l-lensing, l. Ierrett, S. Rinder, l. Gugg. Row fl: I. Barrow, E. Haach, G. Michalsky, I. Roth, L. Foley. Row 5: R. Kastenkolz, G. Schultz, R, Antolec, W. Wagner. Row 6: R. Hein, G. Rudolph, H. Raush, R. Stadler, I. Kopp. t l t t The following announcement is brought to you through the courtesy of the juniors of room 105. The members ot this homeroom group are all second semester junior students. Most ot them have been in the same group since their freshman year, so they are very well ac- quainted with each other. The group did not elect any otticers, but several students have been chosen tor ditterent duties. Georgia Michalsky served as Comet monitor tor both semesters. Edith Yont was the stamp and bond salesman. Doris De Both was the representative on the student coun- cil tor the tirst semester and Tom Mueller was elected to that position tor the second semester. ln regard to war work, this homeroom has the rather unusual distinction ot contributing two ot their tormer advisers, Iohn Kozlowski and Willard Rudiger, to the armed services. Since the departure ot these two former advisers, the members ot this group have tried very hard to make them proud ot our record in buying stamps and getting QUCXD ot the students to participate in buying them. 70 ROOM 308 Front How: R. Sullivan, B. As- mundsen, Ft. Nenning. ROW 2: A. Seiler, B. Howe, G. Knodl. Row 3: V. Iohnson, T. Chalifoux. S. Hoerres, C. McClellan. Row 4: I. Zimmerman, VV. Beauchene, W. l-lerro. Row 5: R. Palmieri, G. Angyen, I. Kreqer, I. Hey- bour. Row 6: I. Ielacic, A. Peier, E. Wolfe, E. Klibowitz. Row 7: K. Bender, D. Peterson, E. Der- zay, W. I-lartwig. I Another third floor haven reports. Our homeroom, strange to say, houses more boys than girls. We're all sophomores and just like any other sophomores we like to tease the' freshmen iespecially the ones that have their lockers near ours.l Like every other homeroom we are striving as a group to have 1002 ot the students present, buy stamps. There have been Weeks when our homeroom was l00'Xv and We're working to keep it that way always. Sadie Hoerres records the absentees every day and serves as Miss Goes's general assistant. Iack Kreger represents us on the Student Council. He is doing a pretty good job ot it too. Our homeroom may seem a little confused to outsiders lout as soon as the radio goes on everyone is silent. The days We like best are those when Ken Iorgenson says, 'Shiit one will see the program this morningf That means usl At the sound ot the bell we file down to the main and up the appointed row, happy that perhaps our English period will be cut short today. 71 9 ..... Q I l -aw A .: fi. : I .,., , . . w i - 'drew , BERTHA GOES Vassar, AB. Marquette, M.A. Red Cross, chairman of faculty committee, coach- ing special classes for English exams. Hz.: .v'-L -A I -. , . ROOMS 315, 122 Front Row: G. Schneiger, S. Coune, L. Simon, A. Gusky, G. Tony, L. Keller, S. Schlanert, A, Schwarz. Row 2: I. Klein, M. Peters, I. Krueger, I. Reichart, D. Flood, L. Beegs, S. Stevens, H. Duquaine. Row 3: I. Gauchaf, E. Donahue, G, Campbell, M. Cloud, M. Daugherty, B, Vidarschat, T. Heimsch, R. Zauner, S. Smogoleski. How 4: C. Meyer, M, Hale, l. Manchester, E. Kock, D. Biller, M. Iakob, A. Glatz, E. Rumpler, G. Stettler. Row 5: P. Patton, A. Hatch, I. Anderson, H. Patton, D. Renken, G. Davenport, R. Quinlan, W. Becker, L. Borlamen. Row 6: R. Schlesinger, E. Branderburg, W. Spaude. N. Hatzi, W. Albert, W. Mueller, W. Edwards, A. Mosey, A. Voight. THEO DONNELLY University of Wisconsin, B.A. Social Director, Iunior Class Adviser, also Chairman of Math Do- partment. FLORENCE R. MULLARKEY University ot VVisc'ons1n BS. A query from your reporter. Have you ever known boys to outnum- ber girls in a sewing room? They do in homeroom 3l5. Monitor and sub-monitor are Elain Koch and Doris Biller and Carl Meyer is Student Council Representative. Bob Schlesinger is quite a genius at mak- ing peculiar drawings on the blackboard. William Albert gets along pretty well talk- ing to himselte- and the pencil sharpener in the outer room. ln the midst ot ten boys, what do we find? Ah! a girl! Irene Man- chester. A poem. Theres a gay bunch ot gals in one- twenty-two, And of boys, sad to say, only a few. But Ioe blows a horn and Iean a bazoo To help the school band in all that they do. They buy stamps and make atghans in l22. ROOM 3 Front Row: R. Olson, D. Coyle, K. Lisheron, G, Calliqan, S. Ewing, E. Drifka. Row 2 D Lilley N Tonnon D Paasch R. Berns, M. Draws, M. Velma. Row 3: P. McCoy, P. Randa, H. Panzer, M. Azar, I. Mitschke M Fuchs V Galawka Row 4: I. Datlca, L, Walker, H. Iankins, N. Hoppe, S. Gould, I. Kuckler, Y. Harvey. Row S D Hoffman V Berg T Durkin, D. Dennis, I. Hartel, M, Ganny, T. Caravelle. Row 5: H. Hesse, R. Fisher A Schrubbe L Goulet W Baird, T. Bergeron, I. Gondi. Another poem! My, my! West Division really houses cr lot of poets. H We're freshman small as you can see But we're anxious to keep our country free. We buy war bonds and stamps each day To insure us that victory will come our way. Homeroom adviser from this basement corner Was none other than friendly Pop Warner. lf were present, absent or late Dorothy Bock, senior, records the date. Each morning from bell to bell On homework our minds do dwell. We're trying hard to raise our grades So we Wont have to Work as butlers or maids! WILLIAM WARNER Carroll College, BA. University of Wisconsin B.M. RAWLINS COKE University of Wisconsin, B.Ed., MA. Cafeteria. ROOM 4 Front Row: I. Kolodrubetz, R. Zellmer, B. Wick, B. Seim, l. Stanley. Row 2: R. Lehn, P. Smith, B. Gregor, G. Beck, W. Snearley. Row 3: P. Klee, D. Callan, C. Wagner, M. Grey, l. Foster, M. Bach. Row 4: B. Klein, W. Glaser, P. Werner, R. Wall, P. Haas, E. Webber. Row 5: G. lohnson, E Reischl, P. Steffens, I. Berke, A. Axt, F. Nell. Row 6: D. Brown, O. Krueger, M. Graham, l. Oberl- dorf, E. Biley, B. Tellier, I. Her- ro, R. Christiansen, A. Brown, B. Thompson, W. Gaulke, E. Mc- Evoy, R. Dippiesse, A. Werner. Aunt Addie introduces-Room four: Boom 4 has fifty-four pupils who are all freshmen ones. Our adviser be- lieves in having a quiet and business-like homeroom period. We naturally try to abide by his wishes, but Gordon, our sergeant-atearms, is kept very busy. Ronald Wall is our president and Cor- rine Wagner is secretary and assistant to Anna Axt, our homeroom monitor. Dick Braun is our student council repre- sentative and is doing his bit to voice the freshmen's opinion in student affairs. We are trying to do our bit for victory too. As many of us as can are buying stamps and bonds. We aim to be good students while at West and good Ameri- can citizens always. ROOM 316 Front Row: G. Bartos, M. Witte- mann, H. Zirbel. Row 2: A. Eornschlegel, P. Toose, H. Than- os, V. Ranes. Row 3: E. Fenne- berq, O. Galowka, S. Nicholas, V. Hickey. Row 4: F. Leib, I. Carty, C. Haidernan, C. Helgert. Row 5: L. Syverson, H. Landman, H. Pregler, I. Palise. Row 6: A. Lea, I. Galow, E. Pfaff, M. Grienert. Row 7: D. Hahn, E. Buetschll, D. Tyler, I. Smith, M. Beth. I . Aunt Addie announces in tone so gay That 316 sent this my way. Class officers, they're numerous, Give programs to humor us, Leib takes our money, The latter takes our money, Not to spend on fun or folly, MU-DR-ED PERRIGO But for yarn our knitters need. MflWQUk96V'DOWH9I, B.S. Any bonds today? Home Economics Club, ls all Miss Bartos can say, Red Cross Sewing, Check Our money rolls her Way. in Cafe- One hundred per cent was our subscrip- tion, For this year's Comet Annual edition. Counting Red Cross squares of light blue, Dark blue and buff, Are Hermine Pregler and Eleanore Ptatf. H you see any posters in our den, Youll know they were painted by Shirley N. For lots of indigestion remember to use Aunt Addie's own Black Boy Cake Flour. Good-bye, Aunt Addie, signing off. 75 Our Comet announcer introduces faculty members at large and unattached-to home- IOOIIIS. KATHERYN CZYSZ IVA DUDEN ERWIN GERBER WILLIAM HANSEN State Teachers, B.Ed. Iowa State Teachers, University of Indiana University Sponsor of Book Week BS' Wisconsin' BA' Gymnastics. Contest. Book Store. Basketball team and Librarian. gym team' EARL RAINIER Eastman School of Music and Grinell, Milwaukee State Teachers Charqe of programs when band appears. EARL PLAISEN WILLIAM SHEAFFER WILLIAM SMITH VIOI-A WHITE Beloit College, B.A. Findlay, Ph.B. Lawrence College, UUWGISUY of Wisconsin Athletic director, Pub- Accountant for An- PHE' ' licity of ticket sales nual and Cornet Truck Coach' Cadets' BS MS' of all school activities. newspaper. Dif9CfOf Of School Cafeteria. ELIZABETH MANNING ALICE QUINN HELEN SCI-IULTZ Clerk Clerk Clerk 76 Student Council Front How: l, A. Creighton, R, Froernminq, M. Peters, A. lohnson, S. Erickson, Row 2: G. Lamb, L. Palmer, R. Peticolas, M. Kaplan, G. Stern, L. Hoisid. Flon! Row: l, Zaffiro, l. Stein, H, Shimp, H Van Roo l. Creighton. Row 2: G. Hass, V. Hickey, M Peters P Kintis. Row 3: E. le-nkins, H. Hildehrcxnd G Ertl H. Rumrn. Iunior Clotss Officers Front Row: LeRoy Baumann, Treasurer: Tom Bandelin, Vice-president. Row 2: lim Ehrmann, Presidenty Shirley Enqlish, Secretary: lack Norwood, Serqeant-cxt GUNS. Victory Council Dick Peticolas, Shirley Erickson I I My DEAR 5IR,,COULD I INIIIICE YOUIIORE-Q I IIEIQSE YOUR FIORIVIER , 3 DECISION ???I 'alia I I 0 I wEs'r I f I 15.2 I CQ DI' I .. xo I I II I vnsnons to WI I I AI-5 If , U I I I ',l'fl:',:' E uf?-1 :B mi IVIIVELIMXE PL I I I I I I I A' nouncing Sports of the year ,th your commentator, Will Sturn I Athletic Association Front Row: Harold Tamer flfootballl, Betty Driscoll CGirls' Sportsl, Howie Mathison iBasketballl Row 2: Bob Sherbarth lGym Teaml, Mr, Earl Raisen tDirectorJ, Dan Benson CTrackl. Hello everybody, this is Will Sturn bring- ing you the highlights of this year in sports! Reel W I. Your Sport Senate Here before you, arranged so neatly about the table is your athletic association. Stand- ing over them in an authoritative manner is Earl CDocl Raisen, friend and adviser of the as- sociation. lt is to Mr. Raisen that the entire school is indebted for his tireless efforts dis- played in obtaining better equipment for the various sports activities, and also for the fine management of the sports program throughout the year. The Association this year, as in previous years, performed a brilliant job in handling the sports activities and all other extracurricu- lar work. The officers and representatives of the Association this year were Harold Tamer, captain of this year's grid squad, also a letter winner in basketball: Robert Scherbarth, mem- ber of the Gym team and with two letters show- ing his ability: Dan Benson, track member with a fine recordg Betty Driscoll, Sec. of G.A.A. and West West West West West West West West ..3 ..6 SCOREBOARD . . 6 Wauwatosa . . 6 Nathan Hale . . O East . 2l Custer . Pulaski. . North . 0 Lincoln. . O Rufus King. WiClGlY kUOWI'1 for her activities iN QiflS' SDONS, and Howie Mathison representing basketball also with a splendid record. The school is proud of you all and your fine Work. 80 Reel II. Highlights oi the '42 Pigskin Parade Varsity Front Row: E. Ienkins, I. Norwood, C. Korpella, D. Beason, C. Hickey, S. Gruichich, l. Bandelin, B. Blumberq, R. Tmer, Coach Eckenrod. Row 3: .D. Volk, fasst. mgr.l O.h, I. Sroor, T. Alberli, C. McMahon, R. Frey, B. Burns, R. Pieile B. Zafiiro, B Malrnquist, I. Herald, R. Daley, H. Tamer, Coach Eclcenrod. Row 3: D. Volk, lasst. mqrj O. Krause, VK. Barnes, E.. Kunish, B. Zimmerman, I. Votsis, F. Newcomb CStore-Room mqr.l, G. Nolan, B. Rielveld, I. Vorpal, I. Zaffiro Crnqrl. Brain and Brawn Captain Harold Tamer, Coach Erv. Gerboth Portrait of Gallantry ln contrast to the elevens developed at West Side in the last few years, this year's squad was rather small and light, however, what the team lacked in size and ability was more than accounted for in their iine spirit and aaaressiveness. With the closing of the season many ex- pressed areat disappointment and criticism toward the team's iine record. To those we say that scores and statistics do not al- ways tell the whole story. Enough credit could never be aiven to the tine coaching statt comprised oi Coaches Gerboth and Eckenrod. To the men under them, who always iouaht their hearts out on the field of battle to uphold the prestige and alory of West, we pay just tribute. I A 3 Kick off Fourth Down Point After Score Putting it Cver Advancing the Ball 4 ,- s Whooping it up What next? Reel Ill. Cross Country Globe Trotters Front Row: T. Mueller, E. Heinz, T. McCann, D. Luedtke. Row 2: Coach Rucliqer, l. Stauber, R. Stadler, L. Rhodes, R. Corminq, D. Newcomb lmqrj. Many were surprised at the brilliant performances turned in by what ap- peared to be a weak, inexperienced team. Under the skillful leadership of Coach Ptudiqer, the squad was able to stand out in the few meets that the transportation facilities allowed them to attend. Led by Captain Don Luedtke, ace of the team, who was able to place sixth in the state meet, and second in a meet with South, the team ended the season with a fine record. Outstanding performers who were constant point makers were Art Sloan, Les Probert, Ierry McCann, and Tom Mueller. With these performers back next year, We can look to the future with qreat hope, and expect a strong team for next fall. A Good Start Coach Rudiger Last Lap Captains: Stauber, and Luedtke 83 Tips Off the Backboard ln view of world conditions and the great loss of students by graduation, this year's squad should be commended for its performances throughout the season. Overcoming the handicap ot having no return- ing lettermen with whom to form the nucleus of the Up and III team, Coach Gerber took it upon himself to train the returning men. With the aid of brilliant new mate- rial, he was able to place Con the tloorl a team capable ot upholding the prestige of the tor- rner teams, and the respect ot their opponents. Among the outstanding members of the squad who lett in February were Eddie Mikush and Bill Casper. Those leaving this Iune include lim Trad, Howie Mathison, Harold Tamer, Pat Geelan, Mark Boncher, and Alan Berger. With the expected return ot seven lettermen, the situation looks much brighter for next year. Basketball A Front Row: M. Boucher, E. Mikush, VV. Casper, K. Reimer, E. Wilbur, H. Tamer. Row 2: E. Schelfske fmgr.l, H. Mathison, I. Trad, A. Berger, R. Scherbarth, P. Geelan, Coach Gerber. Row 3: I. Sroor, K. Krajac, R. Rietveld, M. Seltzer, R. Zimmerman, D. Benson. 84 West . . . 20 Racine Park . . 25 West . . 25 Nathan Hale . . 16 West . . 18 Wauwatosa . . 33 West . . 32 East . . . . 41 West . . 37 Custer . . . 24 West . . 26 Washington . . 33 West . . 23 Rufus King . . . 36 West . . 33 North . . . 39 West . . 38 Iuneau . . 34 West . . 20 South . . 32 West . . 37 Lincoln . . 44 West . . 33 Bay View . . . 30 Front Row: R. Cvecko, I. Norwood, T. Bcmdelin, S. Gruichick, A. Voiqt. Row 2: C. Ellinqson, I. Mikush, R. Stotiet, C. Nevate-11, M, Lisheron, C. Wickert, D. Brandt, Coach Gerber. Basketball B I VARSITY SCOREBOARD S5 Sideline Sights Set for a shot Coaches Carlson and Gerber. The duties ot coaching our boys were very ably handled this year by Coaches Gerber and Carlson who both should be commended for their fine Work and spirit. Both Mr. Gerber's varsity and Mr. Carlson's freshmen and sophomores rnade a very impressive record. Boys in practice 86 Get that ball Candid Shots Look out for fouls 87 Freshmen and Sophomore Cage-men Front Row: S, Polk, I. Hanson, M, Wanke, D. Wall, E. Ognesoif. Row 2: Coach Carlson, L. Sherman, W. Budziluin, H. Patten, D, Brown, D. Pasch. Row 3: B. Roehl, P.. Wieber, A. Holdman, F, Roemer, I.. Ziricshine, D. Foster, The Freshmen-Sophomore Team this year was exceptionally well bal- anced. lts performances throughout the season were ot a high caliber and won many games tor them. Among the outstanding players on the squad were Sylvester Polk, Marven Wanke, lohn Hansen, Elmer Ogeneott, Dick Easter, Larry Zinckheim, Ray Wilbur, Dick Holdrnan, Dick Wall and Forrest oemer. 88 Reel V. Portrait of Champions Front Row: D. Schutte, L. Bauman, K. Barnes, R. Sherbarth, l. Sroor. Row 2: B. Krause, L. Hoseid, Coach Gerber, E. Yochum, R. Simms. Row 3: A. Adams, E. lenkins, T. McCann, E. Kunish, I. Schuldt, C. Korpela. Displaying the same characteristic fire and power, City Champion this year's Gym Team was able to capture the champ- ionship crown for the tenth consecutive year. The team under the skillful direction of Coaches Gerber and Hansen was able to pile up 731.5 points, and place seven men among the first ten. Outstanding for his performances throughout the season was Keith Barnes, who was able to win the city championship with 93.5 points. Keith was closely shadowed by another brilliant performer, Le Boy Bau- man, with 9O.5 points. Our future with Le Boy returning next year indeed looks bright. Following in order and placing high in scoring were Bob Scherbarth, Don Shuette, Lloyd Hoseid and lim Sroor, a tie, and Bob Krause. Others who followed in total points were Ed Yochum and Bay Sims. West indeed should be proud of such a fine team, Coach Gerber and Keith Barnes. and Un GQUCIHY flfle record- 89 Champions in the Making Front Row: F. Bottoni, P. Bates, D. Kline, G. Stern, B. Leas. Row 2: E. Weber, H. Trimark I. Tonkiewicz, Coach Gerber, I. Waldman, I. Garto, R. O'l.easky. Row 3: H. Hoese, D. Leas Wm. Haliburton, foe Botic. Having won the crown for freshmen and sopho- more competition in the city meets for a period of seven years, our boys were forced to give it up by a fraction of one point. To the boys who participated in this meet, West takes off its hat in salute for such a gallant battle. Early in the season the team underwent a severe test through the loss of three of its best performers be- cause of ineligibilitv. Even with this disadvantage the boys came through well. Standing high in the meet in total points was Dick Cline with a score of 93.5 points, giving him second place in the city. Close on Dick's heels was Phil Bates with 9l points, and a tie for third place. With these boys returning next year, the future looks very bright indeed. 90 Hand Stand West's Own Supermen Triple Handstand Flank Vault Flyaway Long-horse Head Spring Cinder Men Front Row: E. Kunish, B. Zimmerman, K. Reimer, I, Biltz, T. Mueller, L. Rhodes, M. Boncher. Row 2: A. Sloan, D. Corning, B. Rieveld, H. Andres, C. Hickey, K. Barnes, D. Benson, D. Brandt. Row 3: C. Tavetill, E. Ienkins, C. Wikand, Coach Smith, C. Korpella, T. MaCann. Row 4: F. Brud fAsst. Mqrj, W. Holdman, D. Grucher, H. Raush, S. Gruichuh, I. Kipp, Spouty, D. Newcomb fmgrj. Reel VI. Portrait of Determination Track, for the last few years at West, has more or less been on a decline due to a lack of interest shown in it by the student body. This bad streak, I am glad to report, seems to have finally ended. Iwas surprised when for the first time in many years, a squad that contained four experienced lettermen, with an equally fine group of newcomers, reported to Mr. Smith, track coach. With the return of such performers as Art Laabs, and Dan Benson in the distances, Keith Barnes and Clarence Hickey in the hurdles, Coach Smith captured the respect of opposing teams. Among the newcomers showing great promise for the future as well as the present are Mark Boncher, Dick Corning, Art Sloan, Kenny Reimer, Bob Rietveld, Tom Mueller, Lyle Rhodes and Bolo Zimmerman. In Flight 92 At School Outstanding ! I want to introduce Keith Barnes, one of the finest athlete-students in the history of West Division. Besides taking an active part in football, gymnastics, and track he kept a high scholastic record. Not only was he on these teams but he was a leader on them all. He was highly respected on the gridiron, the city champion in gymnastics and a constant Winner in the track events. With such a fine record Keith was a natural for the award. The school is proud of him. On behalf of the faculty and his fellow students I want to congratu- late him. May he be as successful in the future as he has been here at West. In Track I In Football Stand by for Girls' Sports Champs of Volleyball Front Row: P. Bergeron, M, Hittman, B. Daniels, B. Driscoll, captain. Row 2: V. Gumina, B. Steiner, E. Nemeth. How 3: G. Hass, M. Urban. Badminton Champs Front Row: M. Naber, S. English. Row 2: A. Moresco, S. Newhauser. Bow 3: Greguska, V. Beel Vll Girls being in the news to- day, we bring you some brief flashes of the girls' athletics. There's the whistle and the game is over! Betty Driscoll's team narrowly nosed out Mary Naber's team by the final score of 7-6. The team of Anita Nares followed close behind, trailing by half a game, in third place. Beel Vlll Time! And the victors? Yes, this year's badminton competi- tion was especially keen. For a while, it looked as if Anne Moresco and Sally Newhauser would win, but Shirley English and Mary Naber recovered in time to come through and claim the dual badminton title without losing a game. Reel IX This year's G. A. A. board was especially active. Betty Driscoll fulfilled the duties as president be- yond reproach. Mary Naber, as vice- president, besides her own duties, took on those of Anita Nares, secretary and treasurer for one semester, and helped Miss Peters with the dues and records. Anita graduated in February, thus leaving the position unoccupied. Anne Moresco, as senior class director, proved to be very efficient. Bernice Greguska, Elaine Sutter, and Virginia Banes also helped to insure a success- ful year as junior, sophomore and freshman directors respectively. G.A.A. Board Gumina. Row 4i M. KukGIliCl1, M. FUSSO. Bow Front Row: B. Driscoll, Miss V. Peters, Mary Naber. How Z: A. 5K B. Driscoll, E. Nemefh- Moresco, B. Greguska, E. Sutter, V. Banes. Basketball Champs Reel X The game is just starting. There goes a nice pass by Pauline to Suzy, to Mary and it's good for 2 points. Yes, this game is played fast and furious. Mary Naber's team truly earned the championship this year. Third Award Winners Front Row: E. Nemeth, M. Naber, S. Newhauser How 2: E. Kehrmann, B. Greguska, E. Mussato Mary Naber, Anita Nares Second Award Winners Front Row: E. Fuller, A. Moresco, A. Newhauser. Row 2: E. Nemeth, M. Kukanich, M. Fusso, A. Thanos. 95 First Award Winners 5 t 4 Front Row: L. Blaskhe. Row 2: A. Goyich, E. Sutter, R. Boson, S. English, M. Pukach. Row 3: R. Baker, B. Daniels, M. Urban, V. Tshantie, L. Decker, A. Antokovic, A. Anderson, E Mussato Reel XI On we go with our Baseball Champs broadcast ot the Girls' Athletic As- 4 sociation. We now give you a quick flash ot the tirst award winners ot this year. The girls are sophomores and juniors, with one or two ex- ceptional treshies, and yes, even a senior has gained the first step in a high goal, the first award. The emblems are obtained atter acquiring E500 points tor taking part in the sports and services in -F MW the G. A. A. They are highly prized by the girls and are worn B Daniels, E. Schmolzer, I. Schwulst, E, Nemeth, B. Driscoll, V. h. only once or twice. Kenney. Absent: P. Bergeron, V. Gurnina, G. Delwort R l Xll The layers are all warming up. The umpire is getting into his guards tor pro- ee p tection against a wild ball. Looks like everything is set. Yes, here we go. Batter up. The first batter comes up to start the championship game between Driscoll and Moresco. The count is one and one--there's a hit! So sorry, it's a foul ball. Come on back. The pitchf ' ' ' l ' b l Nice starting! So on goes ' inding upl Here it comes' lt s a hit. It s a two agger er s w . . our game. It's the last halt oi the last inning now. The score is tied and so it remained to the end. Driscoll's team already ahead by one game won the championship. 96 I Ping Pong I B. Driscoll, V. Gurnina, A.rMoresco, L. Conner, M. Naber. Twenty-one and that's the game! A new champion is crowned. The race for tirst place was close this year but Mary Naber defeated Leatrice Connors to capture the G. A. A. table tennis title. Track Action 97 Jus I 1 come TO EURY CAESAR N01 CAESA WM, VU' ff Zgw f fQ 'N 5, I f, 2 0, ff f 1 Y ,I ., I .b 4, ,qv ' . fff A-. x V TO DRAISE,I-HM! ULU i SS Y W Q I-OXVV - I A Off? if ,215 Z WF f N J X f N f W f .570 lm! 2 , AndQ now your activities of the year witli lloppa Hedder as Commentator 5 I Sock and Buskin Front Row: L. Foley, A. Anderson, D. Hahn, I. Reit, T. Sousa, A. Nolop, I. Rurnpt, A. Salamone, L. Giblin. Row 2: G. Smith, C. Spitz, I. Sucharsky, S. Bohnen, O. Gardner, V. Hickey, R. Shectman, E. Engsvick. Row 3: P. Umnus, D. Callan, R. Palmer, E. Weise, E. Harnmon, I, Giblin, V. Steusse, L. Lanning. Row 4: L. Wingate, M. Wingate, I. Knauer, M. Little, G. Zellmar, G. Yernesek, C. Schmerda, S. Ioice. Row 5: R. Schultz, K. Iorgenson, M. Cutler, E. Buetschle, G. Kernan, G. Quesnell, I. Creighton, V. Boll, B. Lecker, I. Albert, Row 5: R. Brautigarn, I. Sinitz, L. Palmer, M. Kaplan, H. Rediske, G. Schultz, D. Kelnhoier, D. Duncan, F. Alex. Hello everybody! First on the program I want to tell a little about our Sock and Buskin club. The last strains ot the overture die away. Among the echoes, there's a cue tor tirst cur- tain: the curtains part, and here's another Sock and Buskin play. Whether it was with crying or rolling in the aisles, you can be sure ot two and one-halt hours ot solid entertainment. Much sweat, tears, and heartaches go into each play. The actors work hour after hour, day atter day, week atter week, moulding and smoothing it into a thing that lives and breathes. ln spite ot all the hard work, don't think tor a moment that they don't love every minute oi it! While the annual play in the tall oi the year is the big thing with Sock and Buskin, they also present several one act plays from time to time. With the coming oi graduation, Sock and Buskin will soon have its ranks diminished considerably. Dick Brautigam, Ken Iorgensen, Milton Kaplan, Ierry Quesnell and Ioyce Such- arsky, old timers all, will be leaving. We all know that next year there will be new stars, new plays, and with them new entertainment. lUU Pride cmd Prejudice The Christmas Play Now what? H. E. C. Front Row: R. Moe, C. Kopriva, F. Werhun, S. Ewing L. Bartos, R, Blakeley, E. Keller. Row 2: E. Moe V. Galowka, E. Beck, H. Denkinger, S. Erclrnan, I. Marlowe, D. Pierce, I. MacDonald. Row 3: H. Pregler, P. Ronda, A. Iudd, R. Carlin, B. Blunt, M. Peters, I. Krueger, F. Leib, D. Valcq. How 4: K. Neuclek E. Kenney. How 5: M. McGee, M. Prell, M. Evans, I. Gottuch, G. Leib, M. Tobin, A. Glatz, Schlanert A. Swartz. Row 6: E. Pfaft, B. Farmer, C. Demme, K. Bender, V. Kenny, V. Kenny, A. Volkmann, R Schweichler, G. Stettler, G. Schneiger. f I Now I give the microphone over to an able H. E. C. girl. Our club holds two meetings a month, one business and the other social. The social meetings are varied. Style shows, teas, tairs, and white elephant sales show the skill of the members in providing original and unusual programs. Among the high lights on our social calendar are the Christmas party tor little children, mothers' tea, picnic and the honor banquet. Only members who have earned enough points and have not missed more than two meetings can attend this banquet. H.E.C. is the club that keeps the trophy case clean, works tor the Red Cross, and gives full cooperation in all community projects. Yes, we have a fine club. Front Row: I. Iung, E. Kunesh, D. Schuette, C. Strum Row 2: C. Klein, D. Lange, E. Ienkins, I. Pugh. Row 3 H. Schreier, I. Norwood, I. Peters, P. Geigner, D. Rogers Row 4: R. Peticolas, F. Sagstetter, L. Stoll, W. Rodewald, R. Christenson. 10 2 Ushers Club Thank you. Now l want to talk about a club which helps to make those Sock and Buskin plays l was talking about a little while ago and many other school events a successfthat is the Ushers' Club. l think that no club does as much for the school with as little compensation ancl honor as this one! l want to thank them on behalf ot the entire school right now. Projectionists l-lere is another club which de- serves thanks from all of us. The boys gladly give up their tree hours and time after school so that West may have classroom movies. Let us all be gratetul to them. Front How: R. Gall, R. Rumm, E. Reidy, N. Kohn, I. Tomkiewicz. Row 3: G. Oliveq, R. Rode-wald, I. Scott, ----ff-Z, E. Worgull, Row 2: R. Arlt, R. Zellmer, R. Pfannerstill. I. Meuer, A. Sternlieb. G. Mason. Welles Club Here comes a girl from Welles Club to the mike to tell about her club. Elashfa man has been reported at a meeting ot Welles Club. Yes, that was the meeting Richard I. Leahy, Seaman Second Class, told the girls about the WAVES. The girls were very interested-in the WAVES, of course! This year Welles Club has been busy traveling by means of Mr. Sheafter's slides, learn- ing correct etiquette, working on Red Cross afghans, and doing the many other services that are part ot the Girl Reserves. No matter what the modern trend, Welles Club has kept her old traditions and songs. Welles Club girls will always remember the traditional candle ceremonies and sing- ing the Girl Reserve favorite song, Follow the Gleamf' Front Row: B. Vidarcshat, D. Neuens, M. Zjaba, P. Steffens, C. Iune, D. Biorass, I. Grassiclc, G. Priebe, B. Appel. Row 2: M. Schatt, V. Matansi, K. Mathas, M. Teshandorf, C. Mathas, G. Rassmussen, G. Martin, L. Burgoyne, G. Eisenberg. Row 3: L. Demlow, S. English, E. Martin, D. DeLong, L. Cinatl, L. Blaschka, C. Spereclc, P. Klee, P. Umness, D. Secors. Row 4: M. l-lipke, M. Kallas, R. Schaft, Q. Fullhart, B. Wallen, G. Biedenbender, M. Stensgard, B. Eiedenbender, A. Kluetke. Row 5: V. Tschantre, L. Iohnson, R. Busher, B. Merath, M. E. Wittenberg, I. Faber, B. Christenson, C. Parker, M. Hoffman. Row 5: B. Bauer, B. Lang, R. Bunlce, M. I. Leland, C. Ratclitte, L. Frantz I. Gauchel, A. Iohnson, C. Kueter, I. Huiras, R. Bunlce. 103 Science Club Front How: M. O'Neill, l. Salter, l. Lundquist, F. Toporski. How 2: E. Martin, M. Butler, E. Bluem- ner, E. Summers, C. Sperbeck. Row 3: R. Engel, E. Burns, S. English, P. Dybalski, E. Iune. Flow 4: D. Ellison, B. Rathbum, l. Huiras, R. Bunke, S. Schmidt. Row 5: D. Resbow, l. Wall- schlaeger, H. Schwarz, I. O'Con- nor, R. Lloyd. Now for a brief look at Science Club. lt's been said that West's Science Club is growing and going to beat sixty. The mem- bership has more than doubled this year, and the people who occasionally hear the an- nouncements over the speaker system are realizing that the Club is one ot West's busiest. Adding to its prestige is its recent membership in the Science Clubs ot America. Lectures, tours, and movies have been coming tast and furiously. Among the good deeds done were the numerous and generous Christmas boxes and scrapbooks made by the members tor service men. Norris Club Front Row: G. Lebitzke, H. Van Roo, R. Rodewald, G. Herberer, D. Leas, H. Miller. Row 2: I. Kovacik, R. Deppiesse, R. Rumm, R. Goll, R. l-laymier, R. Arlt. Row 3: H. Rumm, D. Schuette, I. Norwood, l. Walston, --1---, V. Bohachifl, l. Van, C. Klein. Row 4: R. Peticolas, F. Sag- stettler, L. Stoll, W. Rodewald, W. Schultz, R. Christenson, l. Stein. Attention high school boys! 4 Your reporter in a recent survey ol youth activities has discovered that high on the list ot boys' clubs is the National l-li-Y Fellowship. This group, intended tor high school boys, advocates all the things necessary to help the youth ot America to mature into fine citizens of tomorrow. Your school branch, Norris l-li-Y, is at the present time under the ex- cellent council and guidance of Harley Van Akkeren oi the Milwaukee Y statt. He is to be congratulated on the splendid way in which he leads this group. Fun nights, swimming, basketball, and volleyball at the Y , serious discussions and many other types ot meetings are held. l urge every boy who is looking tor lots ot fun along with some tine training to join our Norris l-li-Y. 104 Latin Club Front Row: I. Sulpher, M. O'Neil, E. Zunker, M. Mines, A. Opgenorth, B. Viederschai, L. Demlow, M. Hullen. Row 2: S. Hoeries, E. Bluemner, E. Summers, R, Schectman, G. La Russa, A. La Russa, I. Zeidler, S. Wilson, E. Stark. Row 3: T. Sousa, A. Opine, I. Rogers, E. Burns, S. Curtiss, T. Ploeger, D. Perry, M. Butler, E. Tune. Row 4: B. Kennedy, C. McKinnon, D. Lake, G. Mathison, G. Bandell, P. Sheeran, B, Ramthun, G. Busacker, E. Farina, S. Schnudt. And now a transcribed announcement from Latin Club. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Latin Club is on the air celebrating its eighteenth year at West. The plays 'Socrates and Xanthippe', 'The Broken Vase, 'Medea Goes Shopping, 'lphigenia at Tauris' gave us glimpses ot ancient days. The Saturnalia, when slaves were the equal ot their masters, brought us a touch ot ancient revelry. A movie ot the trip ot Odysseus corn- pleted our glimpses into the past. Then the club went modern for the tirst time in its history. Members ot the music club graciously entertained us and we visited radio City, a strange trip indeed tor ancient Romans. Historical Society Quietly, inconspicuouslv, they go about their important work. this se- lect group oi students who make up Wests Historical Society. Any day of the week one can tind the mem- bers ot the club busy in room l25 during sixth hour or after school -4 typing, tiling, or clipping newspaper articles that contain pertinent ma- terial. Directing the varied activities ot the club, which meets once a month, is Miss Adele Lange, English teacher. The group lists among its projects the keeping of alumni tiles and ath- letic, Honor Society, and faculty records. The big social event ot each year is the club's annual tormal spring party. Truly this is one ot the most active and important groups in West. Front Row: F, Michucla, H. Van Roo, R. Lee, R. Bunke. Row 2 S. Nichols, V. Hickey, R. Shectrnan, E. Stark. Row 3: K. Ploetz G. Hass, B. Mueller. Row 4: M, Hullin, R. Heuberger, B. Dom rose, F. Perleberg, I. Hurley. 105 Comet Newspaper Editors: Betty Doiniose, Gloria Eisenberg. Let's look in at that little office hid in a corner on the first floor, the Cornet office. They may think We don't know about their private room in the torrn ot a closet at the back ot the ottice. Thats where Betty Domrose and her compatriots ao tor their heart-to-heart chats. lt's also the place Where these people ao when they want to be alone. COh, it only those Walls could talkll And what would the Comet Oitice be without its daily intellectual debates, or the aitted choral accomplishments ot the editors? But although these students do have fun, their work is not neglected. The paper has not missed a Wednesday ot its comina-out. The co-editors Betty Donirose and Gloria Eisenberg and their statt have worked hard and lona to make the Comet what it is. Editor next year: Nancy Vanvas. Copy Readers and Headline Writers.' fclockwisel F, Perle- berq, M. Cutler, E. Eziasvick, l. Grassick, B, Mueller, R. Kelley, F. Zinck. 106 Reporters: Cclockwisel Ft. Christensen R. Sltectman, H, Van Roo, F. Neuher M. Arnol, R, Brautigan, K. Ploetz, E Braem, B. Dorn, I. Kaas, I. Allen. Editors: Row I: N, Vanvgs, S. White R. Heuberger, P. Erickson. Row 2: G. Zellnier, I. Iung. Row 3: H. Daley, B. Stern, R. Metzger, G. Hale. . . . I'1l switch controls to the Comet Newspaper ' office where I have secretly hidden a micro- l phone. ' Daley! Now where is that news editor? I don't think we'll loe underset, do you? More likely we'll be overset. Oh, here you are Daley. Now look, here's a story that rnust be written and it's too late for it to be assigned to anyone else but you. 'Oh, say, I torgot, be sure the lights are oft and l did lock that door, didn't l?' 'Yes, Miss Cloud. Goodnightl' 'Oh say, Nancy, you're going to the print shop tomorrow, aren't you? All right. Goodnight' 'Goodnight Miss Cloud.' . . . well, that's only a scene of or typical after-school session at the Comet office. I hope that by switching to the Cornet ottice I have shown a little ot the work that goes into our newspaper. I How 1: C. Culles, I. Sucnarsky, E. Kinney. Row 2: D. P. Werhun, M. Sosnicki, H. Day, I. Kovacik, I. Soika, S. Bohnen, indreas, E, Fliesen. G. Brunwald, B. Grunslin, E, Krutz, L, Lynn, I. Olson, M, Naber. 107 Comet Annual Howard Miller, Editor A member of the annual staff has something to say. After listening to so much of the annual's comments, l have not the least doubt that you are wondering who the idiots are who compiled this publication, and where the crime was committed. The annual's abode this year was moved to 217. Here in their happy little hole Cand we do mean littlel they worked and slept. The majority oi you do not actually realize the tremendous amount ot work connected with printing an an- nual. The atmosphere around 2l7 is always one oi hurry and scurryp all are busy. You remember the confu- sion in the Girls' Gym as photo-lights were blasting on and oit. These days will be long remembered by the stait. The planning oi pictures and the time and place ot their taking is just one ot the big jobs that must be done. Due credit must be given to those who worked hard to see that the annual was published as early as possible f in the Geraldine Leib and Milton Kaplan, Associate Editors month oi Iuly. We ot the Comet wish to take this opportunity to broadcast our thanks to all ot you who have helped us in mak- ing the annual what it is. Seated: M. Wingate, l. Rodgers, D. Sheehan. Standing: l. Stein. BOARD OF EDITORS Seated: I. Zaffiro, boys' sports: E. Ful- ler, girls' sports: I. Lundquist, proof- readerg M. Naber, assistant girls' sports: N. Pulos, clubs. Standing: K. Eqqert photography. BUSINESS STAFF M. Naber, I. Sucharsky, typistsy G Hass, assistant business manaqerg N Pulos, D. Campbell, E. Schilfske, adver tisinq. Hannah Iueschl-ze Busmess Manager Cafe Workers Row l: T. Zervic, li. Weber, R, Mueller, R. Zinke, L. Schipper, V. Kenny, M. Steilo. How 2: P. Krofto, O. Gord- ner, I. Tomkiewicz, A. Newhcruser, A. Mores- Co, F. Breed, M, Sey- pulski, E. Frcrsheski. Row 3: C. I-lelgert, H. Zjrbel, E. Keller, M. Briske, C. Ve-rlinde, B. Newhouser, A. De Shon, R. luesohke, l. Brown, C. De Both. Row 4: F. Weber, E. lueschke, L. Lynn, C. Koprivo, M. Kulconich, A. Pernrich, E. Ne-meth, P. Reichle, L. Steib, M. I-lullin. Public Address Kenneth lorqensen, announcer, Martin Kroch, ond luck Stein, teclrnicicrrrs. Library Workers Row I: A. lohnson, I. Winkler R. Bunke. Row 2: A, Thonos L. Loesch, S. Morton, P. Trier Cadet Captains Front Row: l, lehnson, Hellman, T. Sousa. Row 2: E. Horne, M. Wingate, lchnscn, S. Bohnen, Key Room Assistant and Stage Crew Front: G. Kuter. Mzcldle: l. Burden, H. Wirtli. Bark: l. Anger. Office Workers Front HOW: B. Hill nieier, M, Wingate, M Maly, A. Buth. How 2 V. Hickey, B. Koehn, S Nichols, G. Bartas, V Dotzauer. How 3: K Kropriva, B. Kuiahl, l Grieger, G. Millenia, E Kehrmann. Music Club Front Row: E. Buetschli, V. Lang, B. Hoffman, B. Van Gumpel, R. Cook, A. Zelinsky. Row 2: G. Ta- tarsky, D. Raison, D. Volk, R. Palmer, l. Hildebrand, L.Demlow. Row 3: A. M. lohnson, G. Rucktenwald, P. McCall, C. Kuter, W. Shadoff, I, Hildebrand, K. Stone. Row 4: C. Hickey, L, Palmer, W. Edwards., H.Van Roo, H. Dilon, L. McBride, P. Karides. Row 5: P. Schae-fer,, B. Schultz, G. Rudolph, C. Landish, S. Cerlinq, H. Ruman, L. Storll, B. Preiss. And now back at the mike my script tells me that our music department is next, with the Music Club first. As the need for bolstering morale becomes greater day by day, it is necessary that we find means and methods with which to achieve this end. Music Club is one of the young and fast growing clubs at West. lt is playing an important role in the act of bolstering morale and is doing its part on the home front. At the same time, members learn to listen and to appreciate good music. One of the special events of the year was the combined election and surprise birth- day party for the former president, Peter Karides, who was re-elected on his birthday for a second term. A capable and worthy president, Peter left for the army on May 25th. Front Row: .L Burke, l. Wesltley, H. Herro, L. Mack, S. White, M. Hen- derson, M. Nudek. Row 2: A. Sternlieb, N. Granopou- lis, G. Eisenberg, H. Hough, R. Hagenseck, W. Rust, R. lueschke, L. Tap- linsky. Row 3: B. Schroe- der, E. Kack, V. Stevens, l. Olson, D. Biller, D. Bas- so, L. Loeck, P. Weiss. Row 4: H. Zerble, B. Holz- man, S. Erickson, I, Creigh- tOn, l. Fult, R. Baker, I. Dameske, E. Reischel. Row 5: L. Larson, l. Larson, B. Domrose, P. Seffers, G. Pullhart, M. Grundman, M. Thaney, E. Verette. Row 5: P, Karides Cpresidenti, I. Stauss, I. McQueen, B. Goessel, E. Vielgut, M. Salomany, L. Frantz, E. Mae, E. Winert. ? ' N 112 Choir Front Row: I. Rumpf, G. Topetzes, I. Stauss, L. Lanning, C. Kuter, R, Caplan, V. Sondich, D. Koellen, A, Ray, H. Rediske, I. Dutiec, H. Ritter, I. Kallce. Row 2: R. Cooke, I. Tornkiewicz, I. Reese, M. Lemberger, E. May, V, Koepsel, B. Krider, R. Rumm, L. Loesch, B. Christiansen, R. Deppiesse, L. McCann, G. Makel, R. lsackson, H. Nagel, S. Sternlieb, I. Larson. Row 3: I. Walston, V. Stenz, E. Weinert, E. Verette, D. Stecyk, D. Sternig, L. Benson, D. Basso, V. Tatrow, O. Gardner, C. Peterson, D. Renken, I. Patnode, E. Robinson, R. Chaneske, W. Rust, G. Lathrop, V. House. ROW 4: M. Reber, S. Rinder, N, Sweeney, D. Dugas, B. Vielgert, A. Porath, L, Frantz, I. Brown, E. Gueske, R. Fults, T. Stevenson, A. Hatch, E. Eiberg, R. Goll, D. Guehrer, W. Rizzardi, C. DeBoth, F. Breed, D. Dullas, T. Timmins, B. Edwards. Row 5: S. Cerling, B. Hoffman, C. Hotter, A. Cutter, R. Ouinlan, I. Anderson, S. Erick- son, I. Brinn, E. Pederson, P. Patten, D. Donahue, G. Newhauser, K. Stone, I. Heuser, C. Samuelson, K. Iorgensen, R. Breed, I. Van, M. Bauer. Row 6: R. Preiss, P. Karides, M. Weis, R. Carlin, D. Campbell, M. Cloud, R. Zauner, M. Hale, I. Olson, W. Mueller, W. Schultz, W. Rodewald. Junior Band and Orchestra Ladies and gentlemen, remember the beautiful choir that produced such enchanting sounds at the annual Ianuary concert of 1943? It seems to be the most hard-working choir we have had in years. Besides singing for shifts of the school at Christmas, they sang for us again last spring. Our choir's ambition has developed to such an extent that individual sections came after school to rehearse their parts days before the programs. The secret of their success lies in their capable conductor, Mr. Gola Cottelt. Tons of roses to you, Mr. Cottelt, and to a swell choir our school is really proud ot. Front Row: I, Erdmann, V. Chapman, I, Martin, B. Ries, A. Pappas, I. Reif, A. Anderson, M. Balistreri, L, Thomas, G. Ouesnell, D. Prirnasing. Row 2: R. Froemming, E. Schroeder, R. Cullen, S. Steinmetz, C. Topetzes, G. Priebe, V, Iohnson, B. Koehn, K. Worm, M. Timmins, A. Westenberger. Row 3: C. Sturm, A. Salamone, M. Weis, I. Brady, I. Brice, E. Kehrmann, M. Enright, L. Dotsch, L. Rahoy, N. Pulos, C. Reda, L. Krbez. Row 4: A. Mohr, A. Antolk- ovic, B. Fobian, P. Krause, G. Buech, I. Albert, M, Brueckner, I. Frantz, M. Gerhardt, I. Stauss, G, Rucktenwalcl, D. Wolf. Row 5: I. Zaffiro, L. McBride, L. Kosmo, P. Dowhy, I. Hronis, I. Wickersham, R. Richards, W. Connelly P. Caravello, L. Hoseid, R. Conway. How 6: Mr. Cofielt, W. Daniels, W. Edwards, G. Donatz, R. Preiss, P Schaeffer, I. Trad, T. Mueller, C. Vernon, R. Richards, K. Iorgensen, 113 Row l: P. Karides, G. Haas, D. Perry, M. Fisch. Row 2: l. Ploeqer, G. Kuhn, S. Traxler, F. Toporsky, P. Kroita, P. Hough. Row 3: N, Novotny, I. Brady, I. Brown, H. Dillon, V. lohnson, L. Oldenburg, A. Neumeyer, l. Hildebrand. Row 4: C. Sturm, B. Goessel, F. De-au Champ, E. Single, I. Grundman. Row 5: S. Erick- son, G. Turrell, I. Heimlich, E. Rainier, I. Allen. Th S Swing along with the Band and the Swing Band. Maybe the Drill Team will lead us. Hoppa Hedder thinks with great pleasure-and dont all ot us? f ot the times when we swina alona in step with our band or watched them perform on the iootball field. Swing Band Calling Peter Korides and his Swina Band tor many happy occasions. Can these boys play! Front Row: G. Tatarsky, A. Sternleib, A. Saqunsky, C. Skurr, L. Frank. Row 2: P. Karides, C. Landisch. Row 3: B. Van Gumph, C. Hickey, M. Weis, B. Leas, R. Riph, K. Stone, K. lorqenson. Row 4: L. Thomas, I. Allen, R. Preiss. ll4 Band lt's been cr pleasure to announce their concerts because everyone who went enjoyed them. Have you ever seen Earl Rainier, the director, cheer the band marchers in Mil- waukee parades? That's quite a sight. Front Row: D. liaison, I. Mc- Queen, F. Biller, A. Mohr. Row 2: I. Krueger, M. Guetzlafi R. Hagensick, A. Mack, G. Erick- son. Row 3: E. Makinen, I. Hildebrand, C. Denuyl, G. Ta- tarsky, I. Creighton, P. Dybal- ski, A. Sagunski, C. Skwor. Row 4: D. Ludetke, L. McBride, T. Rausch, P. McCall, R. Schu- neman, R. Marsh, R. Yule, K. Stone, R. Ripp, B. Leas, A. Laahs. How 5: W. Daniels, P. McGrath, R. Browning, R. Rode- wald, W. Ulhrich. Drill Team Look at that Victory V that the Drill Tearn has made. And that's not all they can do. They're pretty handy with their hatons. When the band plays and the Drill Team stepsf well that's quite a thrill. Drum Majorettes: K. Goss, T, Eisenbach, A. Pardun. Drill Team, clockwise I. Brady, G. Kuhn, I. McQueen, G. Hass, S. Traxler, F. Toporski, L. Oldenberg G. Erickson, L. Podgurski, N. Navotney, S. Erickson, I. Creighton, M. Grundman D. Perry, D. Raiscn, K. Nadonley, A. Newmeyer. ll5 Senior Grchestra Front Row: C. Hickey, R. Fox, T. Iessup, C. Polzer, B. Pfeifle, Mr. Bahr, E. Fischer, E. Single, R. Bipp, I. Sinitz, R. Preiss. Row 2: G. Hass, T. Osthotf, C. Kehr, A. Mack, G. Eisenber, E. Engsvick, N. Gianopoulos, D. Delong, R. Holzman, I. Krueger, D. Perry, L. Terzes. Row 3: A. Mohr, G. Kuhn, S. White, I. Grundman, M. Weis, N. Liatsis, C. Sturm, B. Goessel, B. Houdek, D. Biller, E. Koch, A. Opine, L. Nawn, A. Saqunsky. Row 4: B. Lecker, F. Biller, M. Grundman, B. Domrose, F. Toporski, E. Horne, O. Raison, G. Tatarsky, I. Keller, G. Turrell, P. OeauChamp, B. Peterson, P. Weber. Row 5: G. Schultz, H. Rumm, R. Schneider, M. Wingate, L. Finney, G. Erickson, A. lohnson, G. Rucktenwald, R. Heuberger, P. Busch, B. Leas, E. Weber, E. Watnos, G. Mueller. Row 6: K. Bender, P. Karides, S. Erickson, I. Creighton, E. Reich, S. Gouli, G. Yernisek, l. Allen, L. Lynn, C. Landisch, M. Recht, I. McQueen, S. Frank, M. Guetzlaff, E. Vielgert. Before I sign off for today l would like to tell you a little about one of the most active of the school's musical organizations, the senior orchestra. West this year is fortunate in being one of the few city high schools to retain full instrumentation in spite of losses to the armed forces and industry. Appearing in frothy formal dresses or Sunday suits members of the orchestra bow to the public once a year at the Winter concert held each lanuary. Providing between-acts music at the all-school play and performing before the school in the Main each semester are among standing projects of the orchestra. Besides the group plays at all commencement exercises, and in the spring makes a tour of nearby elementary schools, giving a concert at each. String sections of the orchestra rehearse together three days a week. Every Tuesdays and Thursdays wood-winds, brasses and percussion players troop into rooms six to complete the group. On those days members of the eighth hour cafeteria as- sembly tap their feet to the catchy rhythms of the Pan-American music the orchestra fea- tures this year. This is Hoppa Hedder wishing good working days to some of you, good school days to more of you, and good luck to all of you. ll6 Performance Candid Capers Q mei' 117 WJ' 11 EV wb W' 5 M , mf' Q 5 5 . 1 Cl wif ,jf X' H ,WI ., 'X 1 E DP- M! X . , f ' 1:1 ,QM x U1 3 'Z QS f Q f' ' , I 4 I: Jffi , ! ES X X Q qv H as g SIG-NAL Conps ' I '1 We are fortunate being able to present a few of our friends who ioiqned the service during the year Snaps of Our Boys Top Row: George Te-rzis, U. S, Army: Roberi Russell, U. S. Armyg Thomas De Lakis, U. S, Army. Steve Rogan, U. S. Navy: Harald Dickman, U, S. Armyg William Casper, U. S. Army. l2U Bottom Row Snaps of Our Boys I., . Top How: Iohn Raush, U. S. Navy: Georqe Sanders, U. S, Army: Warren Miller, U. S. Navy. Boiiom How: Iohn Maynard, U. S. Marinesp Iohn Lodde, U. S. Army: George Adams, U. S. Navy. 121 I A Hmruv NArroN I l I IS A FIGHTING NATION! i lt Drink Borclen's Milk i Q'l'he ,N i IF lT'S BORDEN'S. lT'S 3 Times ca Day! i I ' GRIDLEY ' i I I DIVISION I TO BE GOOD! QUALITY FOOD SUPPLIES for... i Schools i i K Hospitals i 1 , l Hotels l I I i Instltutlons i i Restaurants X I Clubs i I T SENIORSI Visit the New Home of the BUSINESS INSTITUTE Air conditioning, fluorescent lighting, acoustical ceil- ings, specially designed desks and chairs-everything that is new and practical, everything that is conducive to more efficient teaching and more enjoyable study- ing-has been incorporated in our new building. SUMMER TERM begins Tuesday, July 6th lnformation Bulletin FALL TERM Sent on Request begins Tuesday, Sept. 7tl1 l JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COURSE-16 MONTHS EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL COURSE-f10-12 MONTHS ' ho nd n Q 1With Gregg S rtha or te o ypyb JUNIOR ACCOUNTING COURSEf10 TO 12 MONTHS GENERAL OFFICE COURSE49 MONTHS OFFICE MACHINES COURSE-8 MONTHS STENOGRAPHIC FINISHING COURSE-5 MONTHS F o U N D E D 1 N 1 8 s 5 T M I Business Institute Plankinton Ave. uf Wells St. DAIV 5200 0' R' PW' Ccmpany INIILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 122 THE COVER F OR THE 1943 COMET was made by SOLVING WAR PROBlEMS! For AMERICA: Anti-aircraft guns, steam turbines, turbo-superchargers - these are some of Allis-Chalmers' many war products. For INDUSTRY: Po r-making machines, power-using machines for every manufac- I ' - t - 1600 All' -Ch I I FARMERS. A11' -ch 1 . U ' . 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State ALL FAMILY SERVICES Northwestern Laundry C0 Fine Laundering on LACE CURTAINS - FEATHER PILLOWS WASHABLE RUGS AND BLANKETS 2401-2403 W. NORTH AVE. Telephones: KI1bourn 5635-Kllbourn 5636 Well, folks, here I am again, your Comet announcer. The companies whose transcriptions you have just heard have helped to make this broadcast possible. For this we wish to thank them sincerely. However this is not enough. We hope that you listeners will patronize these sponsors. We would like to thank our guest stars, Wallie Wesl- side, Aunt Addie, Will Sturn, and Hoppa Hedder for giving their valuable time to make this program a success. Now, I wish to say, that's all for today. 126 ',.:,j: ,Q J ,. 'X X , . ,f - 4. rw'-,1 rf: m-5xX.fmny. '. Mimkawksi. is E .. , M A, 'z :I Wy fffyw iiffgw f WQMWW ff LW lk! '7 ff , VW fffw My fi L 1 1 ' f 4 Y , If ' MW 1? ff 1 ' u I ,Q K 1 Af, nf 3 'W ffnd WJ X D'432 iwffq3i2Q'!?ffM M WW W , f67W55M