West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Anr .v - v 3uite 16 Officers II A .K1. BKAN (Vlcc-Prt-ildtnl) HAi.ni chkm;iiton (PrenWcnt) KUTII RANDAL1. (St-crHary) LBK MeLBLLAN (Treaanrfr) For four years now we seniors have tried to carve the name, June class of 1916, deep into the walls of the West High hall of fame. We have tried to do our best, not only in our school work, for that was taken as a matter of course, but also in athletics and school activities. Although our scholarship has not been so very close to the ninety-eight mark, it has been very consistent all through the four years, it has been steady, and that is what counts—whether it is done in school or out, steady work will succeed. The plans and constitution of the student council were also originated by a member of our class. The student council is the longest step that West has taken toward self-government. We have faithfully helped in all the school activities. We have put out the best Hesperian in years. Our athletes have starred on all the school teams. We want to thank the many members of the faculty for all they have done to help us, for without their help we could not have made the student council such a success or put on such an elaborate play. The class itself has co-operated with the executive committee in making everything a success and has shown great enthusiasm and class spirit in many ways. I also want to thank the committee for all of their assistance and interest in all class affairs, and it has been through their help and the hearty co-operation of the class that our four years have been a success. Ralph Creighton. is 17 we 12

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 RESPERIAts; 'Uanuar? ’17 Officers MARGARET HARRIS (Secretary) KDMUNI) BATKS (rrexldent) LEIONNE SCOFIELD D WALT ANKENY (Vice President) (Treamirer) The Senior Class executive committee consisted of: MARION APPLEARD. SUSAN GREGG, HAROLD WESTERMAN, BERNICE BERRY, RUDYARD DAVIS. We are now seniors. We have just passed the last milestone which leads to the final goal and graduation. What is high school but a large gymnasium for the exercise and development of our minds and ideals? The questions are, What have we accomplished during our three years of training here, and what are we to gain this last term? We started together as freshmen and ran along easily, taking the “exams” and tests like hurdles. Each new term gave us increased vigor, and we kept on in pleasant anticipation of what was to follow. As sophomores, a few of our members dropped out and new ones took their places. We were compelled to increase our speed slightly on account of longer lessons and more complex subjects. As Juniors, we found our stride and settled down to steady going. The class and school spirit have been remarkable, and we have so far responded to the call of our school events and activities with an unusual amount of energy. We are now on the last stretch and we think that with what we have done in the past, and with what we intend to do this term, we shall graduate as one of West’s foremost classes. ' Edmund E. Bates. 1714 21

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 IllSFiESPERIAMI Executive (Committee of dime 16. FIX KKNTK WAHXOTK E8TBLLE POPP CHAS. PATTBR80N OI.IVB LYMAN PRESTON HOLLIDAY SECRETARY'S REPORT. The June Senior Class met on October 14. 1915, to organize and elect its officers for the following year. Ralph Creighton was elected president, with Hazel Bean as vice president. Ruth Randall was chosen secretary and Lee Mc-Lellan treasurer. The Executive Board was composed of: Florence Warnock, Estelle Popp. Olive Lyman, Preston Holliday and Charles Patterson. The class was remarkably successful in everything it undertook during its last year. The sleigh ride was the first entertainment given by the seniors; then followed the never-to-be-forgotten roller skating party, with the fine refreshments afterwards in the lunch room. The dance at the Central High gymnasium was a great success. The class has eagerly supported every worthy organization and movement in the school and has shown the true West High” spirit. The senior play, Master Skylark.” was the last and most important function given by the class. The success of that difficult undertaking was without doubt the greatest of any play at West. Ruth Randall, Secretary. 23