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

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THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT IS NOT NEGLECTED BY THE VISITOR After finding the science department as of old, my heart is uplifted and I eagerly start in search of the history room, 211. Upon entering, I immediately see that it has remained the same, even to pictures on the wall. Yes, there it is by the door, the winning debating society picture. I can't help but admire their intelligent appear- ance. I see that the students are still using the same maps as were used when I Was here. I remember that tear in the world map. I must say the school does need new maps. By the looks of that thick United States His- tory book, things have been happening in the United States since I read my history. It must be very hard to keep up with this changing World. As far as I can see, the only thing new here is the text book. The books are stored in the same bookcaseg the desks are the same, and the same globe is hanging from the ceiling. I am told that there is a Historical Society. This appeals to me and I head in the direction of 125 to find out more about it. WILLIAM SMITH Arfiff RAY MCCRORY Hustlfr RAWLINS COKE Candy Man PETER BERGLAND Humanitarian MARGARET NELSON Vogue HAROLD ROUNDS Blushing Punstfr 24

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'lThose are solid geometry models, and very good ones at thatf, was the reply. 'AlVIodelsl Bly, my. They play with toys now in high school? Kindergarten stuff. Pash! VVhy VVhen I- Oh no! These models are an excellent way of learning geometry. l'Hmphl I learned geometry by memor- izing it. They're making it easier every year. Bah! Very disgusted I decide to return again to the science department. Well now isn't this nice! Young people learning in a club! Science Club, I am told it,s called. What a happy serious group of young ladies and gentlemen discussing these fascinating and stimulating scientific mat- ters. This is indeed a great pleasure. Science Club Front Rofw: R. Fischer, J. VVilliams, S. Fredrickson, R. Bakemeyer, VV. Knack. Rofw 2.' J. Beach, A. Wlirtle, B. Thompson, G. Cook, V. Graf, B. Steele. Ro-w 3: H. Tower, L. Damron, B. Follstad, Smith, R. lluenow, B. Fran- zen, H. Rege. Rofw 42 j. Albino, D. Reed, I.. Browning, J. Kratolinl, j. Greenlee, F. Christianson, L. Aultmann. Physics Front Roi-wr R. Braun, R. Zauner, J. Ireland. Bark Rofw: D. Biller, M. Mertes, A. Pirhofer, VV. Schmidt, C. Peterson, R. Holzman, D. Lilley, D. Coyle, J. Toth, L. Smith, F. Ben- IICIY. Chemistry Front Tulzlfi E. Ireland, R. Poujaske, j Glatting, R. XVittnelwel, 'I'. Duncan. Back Tablzn' G. Brnmen, Bleecker, K Goodwin, K. Wolfman, J. Riha,

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Historical Society It is here that I am terribly flattered to find that young people are keeping us old folks alive. Clippings of all types per- taining to anyone and anything connected with VVest, I see in the files. My how these club members Work. My eyes open wide when I behold notebook upon note- book of newspaper articles. Here is a file for pictures alone, and here again I see all the old Comet Annuals. I Front Rofw: J. Carlson, A. Scott, P. Thoeny, M. Anderson. Rofw 2: A. Herro, B. Mueller, D. Valcq, E. Stark. Rufw 3: P. McGough, K. Ploetz, A. Hale, J. Eggert, L. Fuss. When I was in school, the boys talked about their games of HShinny or K'lVIumbly Peg . Now it's politics. Girls belonged to clubs with names like The Fannie Annie Club or Betty's Busy Beesl' and learned to sew a fine seam. Now these young people belong to such clubs as International Amity Among Nations and they discuss weighty World problems. I am told that this year the talks were mainly about Russia-the people, govern- ment, and land. Just think, such activities have occupied their time for each of the three years the club has been in existence. However, they tell me that when they have the world situation well in hand, they find time for pleasure. I. A. A. N. Front Rofwf R. Smith, F. Christensen, M. Nesbitt, W. Burzelic, E. Ireland. Rofw 2: J. Schuppe, R. Schulz, J. Bisbee, D. johnson. 25