West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Executive Committee ELSIE KNUDTSON DELIGHT ALLEN EDWIN KRAFFT CLARIBEL EUSTIS EDMUND TAYLOR Although the members of the January, 1918, class did not organize until the second term of the Junior year, they were not lacking in school spirit after their organization. Their activities were many and successful, especially during the last term. In the early fall a wiener roast at Minnetonka was much enjoyed by all; it was followed by dancing at the home of Irene and Edwin Krafft. The next event was a dance in the gymnasium, with a large attendance. The biggest undertaking was the class play. “Green Stockings. which was remarkably well produced under the direction of Mrs. Blanpied. The baccalaureate address was delivered by Dr. Burns of the Hennepin M. E. Church, the Sunday before Commencement, in the church auditorium. As the climax of the high school career, the graduation exercises were held and the coveted diplomas were presented Thursday evening, January 24th; the essays and other numbers on the program were well received by a large audience of parents and friends. The final get-together was the informal dance immediately after commencement. It was with great regret that the members of the class separated, some to enlist, some to continue their education, and all to find a place of usefulness. VIVIAN LIENHARD. Secretary. 20

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Class of January 1918 VIVIAN LIEN HARD ELLIOTT DE FOREST JEANNETTE BERNARD WOLFSON WILLOUGHBY It has long been the custom for a class to give its last word to the school in the Hesperian. Sometimes this last word is more of a proud recital of the achievements of the class, rather than a farewell. This year any boastful account of the deeds of the class of January. 1918, would be unnecessary and out of place. From the sections devoted to classes, athletics and organizations, the curious may learn of our record. Satisfied as we may be with the part we have taken in school life, at this time we put more emphasis on another incomplete record. We are more interested in what our class has done and will do to win this war. Time alone will prove our ability in this direction. What the school has done for us is another thing. Even in the short time since we graduated, we have come to realize the grip that the West spirit has on us. So when an alumnus tells you how much he misses the old school, you may be sure that he is not saying it because everybody says that sort of thing. He means it. In the same way, we do not say that we are sorry to leave West as a mere form necessary in a farewell. We mean that we feel genuine regret at leaving the school that taught us to believe that West Wins. ELLIOTT DE FOREST. 19

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Our Blacklist Most popular boy De Forest Roos E. Taylor Most popular girl Willoughby Williams W arren Best looking boy W oil son Krafft Taylor Best looking girl Eustis Moody Allen Most conceited Hudson Xfarshman Naas Biggest sponger Risk Sternberg Becker Best sport Roos Williams Sternberg Noisiest Roos Becker E. Taylor Nerviest Hudson Risk Sternberg Most bashful Brown Harris Mandeville Most graceful Roos Knudtson Leinhard Most modest Nehelthau Morley Leinhard Best fusser Hudson E. Taylor Sternberg Biggest flirt Warren H udson E. Taylor Longest winded Marshman Hudson Roos Most talented Putnam De Forest Willoughby Cutest Warren Knudtson Roos Best dancer Elmquist Roos Naas Most frivolous Naas Knudtson Warren Laziest Risk Roos Becker Most studious De Forest L Krafft Swenson Nicest girl Willoughby Krafft Williams Nicest boy Krafft Street W olfson Favorite spot Lunchroom Shcbals Favorite occupation Fussing Loafing Favorite ambition Graduate Make Money 21