West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS — Seated: Willis Sherman. President; Mary Schomburg, Vice-President. Standing: Cathy Pewters, Secretary: Bruce Langford, Treasurer. Seniors i960 A spirited campaign ended in the election of senior officers: President, Willis Sherman; Vice-President, Mary Schom-burg; Secretary, Cathy Pewters; and Treasurer, Bruce Langford. In a new method of election, a general slate was selected for all offices, rather than specific positions. The officers were then elected in the above order by a majority vote. There were two successive voting sessions on election day. During the fall semester representatives from each advisory were elected to the Senior Board. This group, led by the senior class officers and Mr. Eric Lindberg, class adviser, planned the senior class activities for the year. Page 18

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One of the most memorable events in any person’s life is his senior year in high school. We seniors here at West are no exception. From the lively and jubilant dances to the long hours of concentrated study, we have filled one year of life with a variety of human experiences. What we must realize is that education is a ceaseless process and that we should continually develop an awareness and sensitivity to our surroundings. This means that graduation is more of a starting point than a finish line. As far as our individual futures are concerned we arc limited mainly by our own lack of ambition, insight, and personal drive. Senior Class President, 1960 SENIORS

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Seniors Provide Able Leadership The two main student government organizations of West, the Student Council and Senior Board, had as their principle concerns the organization and promotion of extracurricular and senior projects. These activities involved work with many groups of students, the administration, the faculty, and the PTA. The Student Council officers were seniors with broad experience in school affairs, all having had previous membership in the council. They provided leadership for the council, which planned and carried out both new and traditional activities. The Senior Board, completely reorganized this year, spent considerable time and energy working with the senior officers to plan class projects. By having room 313 as their permanent homeroom, they were able to work as a group and also report to their former advisories, encouraging full participation and democratic representation. Graduation, Class Day, Baccalaureate, the Prom and the after-graduation boat ride were planned by the Senior Board. To finance part of these activities, the class sponsored three successful money raising projects — the class play, a paper sale, and the Cooking School. This year, for the first time, the senior activities expenses were listed, a budget set up, and the costs prorated. Through the fine cooperation of all class members, these two organizations were able to work effectively, setting a pattern which will remain an example of responsibility and good leadership. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS — Seated: Sue Dunbar, Vice-President; Jack Wartnick, President. Standing: York Onnen, Treasurer; Bonnie Rorowski, Secretary. SENIOR BOARD — Row 1: Mr. Lindberg, Willis Sherman. Sandy Schumacher, Sue Jensen. Mary Martcnson, Pat Kraemcr, Sherry Carlstrom, (Jinny Funk. Row 2: Cathy Pewters, Mary Schomburg, Bruce Langford, Karen Wallen, Calc Siruthers, Brian England, Mark Anderson. Bill Portcous. Dan Barbcrrcc. Page 19