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

Page 29 text:

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

Page 28 text:

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

Page 30 text:

AN INTERVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY HIM ABOUT Tripping down the hall is a brisk young lady. l must speak to this bright young lass. Rem Wzllker is my name, sir,U she says in reply to my question. In the course of our charming little talk, this amazing bit of information came out: 'lThe Student Council has taken over the task of extending West's social program and of enacting such legislation as will make our everyday life at school more enjoyable, both for students and faculty. CAmazingl Social program? School made enjoyable? lVIy, Myll Among our achievements this year was a Christmas party presided over by Santa Claus and a Christmas tree. Clndeedl How rarelj mfhis was followed in the spring by a Saint Patrick's Day party which featured square dancing. QWhat joylj Also this year the council oflicers were elected for the first time by the entire student bodyf, fSplendidlj lt is hoped that, as time goes on, the Student Council will be able to assume more and more of the responsibility for making a fine schoolf' CNoble indeedll And so, leaving this fine specimen of young womanhood, I am uplifted in mind and soul.