West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Sunny Skies Shine As Spirit Soars Spirit at the Homecoming game soared as high as the brilliantly colored balloons released at the kickoff. Urged on by cheerleaders spiced with alumni returnees, the team valiantly sought to add a finishing touch to the exciting day. Unfortunately, as the balloons burst, so did the hopes of West fans when the Cowboys lost to Edison. 20-13. despite a well fought battle. Westites arrived at the transformed boys’ gym to begin the evening festivities. Couples danced to the sensational sounds of the “Dantes’’ beneath a pavillion of color. Barefoot senior attendant. Cindy Orenstein. gives a look of approval to her junior counterpart. Patty Carmody. Dynamically delivering dancetime music, are the locally known Dantes.’ Queen Gwenda Loken dances the momentous last dance with her escort, alumnus Greg Polski

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Gathered around an old inn table, weary Westites rest before starting out on their pilgrimage. West Recreates Chaucer’s Pilgrimage The skits when presented from first to last, were marvelous stories told by the cast. So went the forms of lines cleverly delivered by varied pilgrims, and created by energetic English classes for the Homecoming auditorium. The program was based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, featuring venturesome alumni who return to the shrine of the West High spirit. After each spun a tale more exciting than the last. Westites were left with a feeling of gaiety that followed them throughout the day's activities. The glowing attendants followed the band on their pilgrimage parade that finally drew to a close at the gates of the football field.

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Seniors Base Speeches On Communication Catchy campaign slogans on colorful buttons dominated student apparel throughout the 1968 election week. Bulletin boards displayed creative ingenuity which demonstrated the hard work exerted by the committees. The election speeches stressed concern for the vital necessity of communication within the senior class. Candidates Mark Horr. Bruce Ro-senfield. Virginia Ferm, Joe Pelto. Marty Mil-gram. Mary Steinberg. Larry Hum. and Kevin Locke presented their platforms October 10. during the campaign auditorium. Elected to office were President Mark Horr. Vice-President Joe Pelto. Secretary Mary Steinberg and Treasurer Kevin Locke. Newly elected Treasurer Kevin Locke strolls down the stairs confidently clutching his campaign speech. Looking ahead. President Mark Horr weighs the problems of student government in the senior class. Senior backers warm-up with a Hum” to arouse support for their candidate during elections. 22