West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Dressed in Dogpatch modes. Lydia Scroggins and Marty As girls drag their beaus to the altar. Rocky Holt and Janice Carlson take time out to appreciate hillbilly hilarities. Moshou debut as Marryin’ Sam and Daisy Mae. Dolled Up Daisy Maes Pay Penny Per Pound Delightful Dogpatch days invaded West as a lively auditorium launched Sadie Hawkins. November 17. 1967. Merry-makm' Moderator Mark Schoenbaum described apparel worn by Dogpatch candidates for Marryin’ Sam and Daisy Mae. The two most fashionable critters proved to be Mugsy Holt, a small-timer from Dogpatch who made big. and sharp-shootin Moshou. At the Y-Teens' sponsored dance, girls parted with precious pennies as boys weighed in at one cent per pound. Dashingly dressed couples mosied into the colorful lunchroom at 8:00 p.m. spruced up for unholy matrimony. Underneath clotheslines decked with hillbilly attire. Dogpatchers grooved to the foot-stompin’ sound of the Poor Richards. During intermission. while partners relaxed and swigged Mountain Dew. swingin' shipoopee dancers whooped it up. accentuating the hillbilly atmosphere. Chaperone Dr. Solhaug looks skeptically at Helena Posey as she maneuvers the scale to save money. 21

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Senior Board Revises Election Format Girl candidates for president? For the first time in West's history, girls had the opportunity to run for any senior class office. Maintaining a 3.0 average was the only prerequisite. Once defeated, a candidate was eliminated from further competition. The Senior Board, responsible for these revisions of West High policy, concluded that the method used previously was outdated. Posters, buttons, skits and speeches informed students of the candidates' qualifications. The senior class chose from the following candidates: President. Tim Brady. Lenni Erickson and Marnie Bolstad: Vice President. Linda Selcer. Barb Brin and Barb Schwartz: Secretary. Kathy Jacobson. Sue Junkin; Treasurer. Leigh Morse. Dick Brumbaugh. Students anxiously awaited the outcome of the election, announced fifth hour. The new senior class cabinet was: President-Tim Brady. Vice President-Barb Brin. Secretary-Sue Junkin. Treaurer-Dick Brumbaugh. Trying to convince students of his merits for president, candidate Tim Brady urges the voters to choose wisely. Above: Angels crown secretarial candidate Kathy Jacobson with fine qualities. At right: Willing to accept responsibility. Dick Brumbaugh addresses the audience.

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Seniors Perform Modern Adaptation Of Transforming the setting from an Austrian scene to a Minnesota ski lodge. West’s senior class unveiled “The Merry Widow in Winter-land.” Lyrics, melody and dialogue were altered to portray modern society. The story began as troubled widow Adele Taylor arrived at a plush ski chalet. Fortune seeking bachelors pursued her. Entering unexpectedly. Prince Nikalas declared himself a competitor for Adele’s love. The love triangle grew more complex as the story progressed. To arouse interest in the play, many entrances and exits were made from the back of the auditorium using ramps connected to the stage. The Girls’ Ensemble throwing snowballs and Can-Can Girls flirting with gentlemen spectators. excited crowd participation. Borrowing the Guthrie method of changing sets, the technical crew disassembled scenery in view of the audience. To insure good coverage, complimentary tickets were sent to radio stations, columnists and other media. An article in George Grim’s column furnished welcome publicity. Dressed in ski attire, eccentric Mrs Van Orden describes the chalet to companion Clarissa Preston In the lively melody. Ladies. debonair playboys Bertie. Monty. Niky and Jett wholeheartedly praise the opposite sex. 22