West High School - Rodeo Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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A great future IS 1n store for the graduating class of Januarv 1947 Ambition iesourceful ness honesty intelligence and versatlllty are the characteristic traits of this 1mmortal and irre press1ble never to be forgotten class Since this unusual class carries so manv re markable traits I will endeavor to convey to you w1th the aid of youi constructive imaginations the futuristic achievements and accomplishments of mv classmates First we find those three great politicians Hubert Heard James Milne and Donnv Pappy Schoner who are candidates for office in that gieat election of 1958 The competition is mostly Heard Milne versus Schoner since the deciding question of this election 1S Should we ma1nta1n true 1313562 faire or should the government monopolize and galn full control of that great corporation of American Garbage Collecting? We shall now leave the grave problems facing our country and turn to the brlghter side of life by next v1sual1z1ng some of Wests most famous champ1ons in the athlet1c world Hobert Davis who won fame for his great tennis contests in gift to women some keen competition when they meet 1n the Olympics to decide who is the great est tennis player that is Keeping to this sub1ect let us now focus our attention on that undefeated unbeatable woman heavyweight boxing champion of the world Helen Michalsky She IS now traveling around the world challenging to box any woman OI wrestle any man Accompanying Russian on her tour 1S her trainer and best friend Pat Swearmgen Unable to keep awav from our alma mater Janis Ryan and Jerry Schneier have returned to West to accept some teaching positions Janis who completed her cadet teaching in math under Mr Robert Tucker has now taken over Room 1000 Jerrv the new music director found little need of improvement in either the band or or chestra In fact there is only a slight difference in the size of the band which now consists of 200 pieces Berny Gertz that mellow voiced protege of Coleman Scott has risen to great heights in radio Not only does he advertise the benefits of Harold Everts reducing creams but every day at 5 oclock he sings Super Suds over all the NBC networks Gertrude Umansky 1S now head fashion de signer for Paramount Studios on Manchester Road But this isnt where Gittys talents end for her famous smile can be seen shining forth from magazine covers all over the World Yes West knows how to choose them A woman s club for the large per cent of the girls who have turned domestic on us and have taken that last desperate step towards matr1mony has been organized Usually seen here weekly aie Phyllis Preto Maxine Yee Betty Jane Lucas Donna Monroe Bette Ware Sarah Jane Rooke and Emmogene Odom At the Five Po1nts Palace a large red and green neon sign is advertising a new hit show starring Marv Parasson the nightingale of West Akron in her first movie since her return from Europe where she has been studying music Also continuing her singing career IS Ehzabeth Rich ardson Serving Uncle Sam in the United States Army forsees a great future 1n this branch of the serv ice and so far has receix ed every decoration and honor pOSS1blQ except the good conduct medal Rejomlng the Navy in order to take a vacation lrom th1s strenuous nerxe wracking c1x1l1an life Tonv Catalano IS now serving in the air corps Harrv Miller has finallv released his great secret in his latest best seller The Art of Re laxing From West there IS maybe one in 50 years who really hits high society but be1ng of a very surpassing nature our class has contributed a so c1al1te 47 years early Playbov Nick Waslvko is s1mplv visiting all the n1ght spots in New York and keeping those on the spot reporters Imogene Selman and Tony Carretta busy covering all of his social affairs With this last 1mag1nat1ve portraval I shall bring this prophecy to an end hoping I have given you a good 1dea of what the best from West will be doing approximately ten years from today ANNA MAE NELSON . . , , , 7 ' ' 7 7 ' GL 77 U I . I . l , - 7 , 7 I su ' ' - - ' a ' a , , - - .... ' Y , 7 ' 44 ya , 7 ' 7 .V ' , V A . . ' . ' V' I ' ' ' ' 1 1 9 . . . . , , , 7 . . - . . H . . , ' ' ' 77 . , . . ' 1 Y . '. . , - Europe, is going to give Irving Portman, Godls is our very own Sgt. Clarence Dorsey. Clarence 7 - . v . A . . - . . 7 . -A . My , . . . u . I . 7 7 Ak . I 'I . . I . - 1 LA is . . ' .f D' C , 1 ' ' . 44 - A. I. gl . y, ' 77 L , . Q . , , U L. L V , T ' . Q . Z . . . . . 7 ' , , . . . . D , . . . U . - - F - ' ,7 7 ' T . 4 ' ' - . . . , I 7 l . . I I . - I . - - 9 I . I-f ' . 7 ' ' I , . , . . I . ' , , ' .

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EMMAGENE ODOM Brain Surgeon Big-hearted, studious and friendly, 'tButterball enjoys hamburgs, fish, Freddy Slack, the Lariat and Rodeo. Usually seen with Maxine Yee, Betty Lucas and Imogene Selman. Activities: Booster Club 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Service Center 3. THOMAS PAPPAS Psychologist Pappy is lazy, bashful, cheerful and friendly. Pals around with Dick Schaffer and Don Schofield. People who laugh at his truck irk him but he goes for redheads and '46 Lincoln Zephyrs. Activities: Booster Club 2, 3, 4. MARY PARASSON Opera Singer B.T.O.'s bother Beetsa. She is petite, very friendly, sincere, and likes music. Karla Paul and Phyllis are her constant companions. She likes singing and Pete. Activities: Cheerleader 2, 3: Senior Glee Club 4: Sophomore Glee Club 2, 3: Booster Club 2, 3, 4: Y-Teen 2, 3. IRVING A. PORTMAN Lawyer or Accountant Phil Dunn, the Gertzes and the A.Z.A.'s take up a lot of 'tIrv's time. He's sure of himself, sarcastic, friendly and likeable. Doesn't like corny jokes but goes for tennis, women and the O.S.U. Activities: Red Cross 2: Tennis Team 3, 4: Lariat Business Staff 2: Junior Glee Club 2. PHYLLIS PRETO To Marry Paul 'iPhyl is witty, loyal and reckless. She's seen with Bette Ware, Sarah Jane, and Betty Lucas. Goes for hamburgs, Paul and her ring but frowns on boring dates. Activities: Booster Club 2, 3, 4: Junior Girl Reserves 2: Junior Glee Club 1, 2. SARAH JANE ROOKE To TTG.Uel Avocadoes, convertibles, sharp clothes and Jack appeal to HDoody.'l She's amorous, flirtatious and fem- inine. Doody chums with Bette Ware, Donna and Janis and hopes to go to Bethany some day. Activities: Junior Glee Club 1: Junior Red Cross 2, 3: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Y-Teen 4: Tawasi Service Group 2, 3, 4. Frederick O. Christian Margaret Sue Getz Charles A, Goepfert Harvey Robert Israel Herbert M. Mermelstein No pictures were submitted by the following pers Bernard Potter Sherwin Rebecli Elizabeth Richardson Richard I.. Roll Stewart F. Piotfer JANIS RYAN Jan, intelligent. thoughtful, en- ergetic and innocent, can usually be found with Donna, Gertrude, Phyllis, Anna Mae, and Dick or working at the office. Pet Peeve: Fried egg plant. Activities: Red Cross 1, 2: Honor Society 4: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: W Club 2, 3, 4: Tawasi Service Group 2, 3, 4: Tutor 1, RICHARD SCHAFER Millionaire without Working 'tDick dislikes girls who smoke and females who talk about other boys. Seen with Pappso, Dumbo. Penrod and Suto. Also pals around with the North Hill gang. He likes girls, doughnuts, milkshakes and good jokes. Hels friendly, helpful and lazy. Activities: Booster Club 2, 3. PATRICIA MAE SWEARINGEN Marry Jerry Pat is cute, quiet, and a hard worker. Waits for letters from Jerry, and admires the Marines. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: HW Club 2: Bowling Club 2. BETTE WARE Heidelberg College Bright, neat and pretty is Blue Eyes? Reminds you of nice clothes, Dean Prugh, Vaughn Monroe and the other three. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Choral Club 2, 3, 4: Na- tional Honor Society 4: Vice Presi- dent of 12B Class: Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4: Service Group 2, 3, 4. BOOKER T. WHITAKER To Play in a Big Time Band Booker is easy going but argu- mentative, enjoys sports and music. Pals with Pet Peeve: Nosey people. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2. Walt Forney. MAXINE YEE Secretary Being late for school is Macie's pet peeve. She is gentle, sweet and bashful. She enjoys Henny, Betty Jane, Carlena, New York, sisters and music. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teen 1, 2. 3, 4: Bowling Club 4. Mildred V. Rushin Imogene Selman Louis Suto Rosalie Suttles Edward Eugene Yehl

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President JOSEPH PETER MALICK Trumpetcr and Bandleader Pedro, popular, generous, ag- gressive, rhythmic and smooth, re- minds you of Pablo, Jack, Jim, the Full House Club, music, dependable writing, driving and cheeseburgers. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Honor Society 4: Quill and Scroll 4, Senior Choral Club 2: Student Council 4, Hi-Y 23 Band and Or- chestra 4g Lariat Staff 3, 43 Class President 4. Secretary DORA WOOD Go to New York Bubushka, sincere, exact, de- pendable, practical and cheery, can be seen with Bonnie, Shirley, Do- lores, Estelle and Jean. She likes dancing, eating and Ronnie, but d?9SI'l'll appreciate sophisticated peo- p e. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 43 Clerk 4: Tawasi Service Group 3, 4: Secretary of 12A Class. ANNOUNCEMENT Phyllis McQuiggan. chairman Juanita Bland Eugene Pamer William Beyer Sam Nukes MEMORIAL Robert Hawkins, chairman Janet Patterson Joan Charlton William Sandmann Best Liked Girl Best Liked 'Boy Most Talented Girl Most Talented Boy Most Studious Girl Most Studious Boy Most Bashful Girl Most Bashful Boy Best Looking Girl Best Looking Boy Best Natured Girl Best Natured Boy Best Dressed Girl Best Dressed Boy Girl Most Likely to Succeed Boy Most Likely to Succeed Class Politician .nw 1 N--, , .C , e,rl .ig ,, l P ae . hw Y X A HM ' ,Z Z. X .IUNE CLASS OFFICERS CLASS COLORS Purple and White COMMITTEES DRESS Paul Conn, chairman Janet Rice Betty Gauder Morris Neiman BANNER AND BOW Beulah Hall, chairman Eunice Boone Lois Jean Strickland BACCALAUREATE Ruth Wells Richard Gravesmill Vice-President JANICE FOLEY New York Shoe Buyer Foley, fun-loving, amiable, loyal' natural, and earnest, pals vvith Wal- lace, Filley, Coke, Louie, mrlfe Gang and the rest of the 12A S. Prefers driving the Jeep, eating' boogie, and the gang. V Pet Peeve: My kid sister. Activities: Booster Club 1, 2. 3, 42 Senior Choral Club 1, 2, 3, 42 Share' Aid Service Group 2, 3, 41 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 3, 4, Cor- ridor Guard 4: Lariat 2: Red Cross 2. Treasurer ANN DABNEY To Improve the World Ann, sedate, moody, and sensitive, likes C. H. B., P. C. F., P. K. C., na- ture, new cars, dancing, weekends, and music. Pet Peeve: People who never take a hint. Activities: Senior Choral Club 43 Share-Aid Service Group 3, 49 Y' Teens 1, 2, 3, 4g Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Honor Society 4: Red Cross 2: Corridor Guard 3, 4. SENIOR WEEK Jerry Dales, chairman Charles Parker Pat Wallace Edna Gluck Jim Cox BANQUET AND PROM Delores Kohsiek, chairman Eileen Weinert Al Lehman George Galehouse Bobbie Fitch CLASS BALLOT Janice Foley Joe Malick Joan Charlton Paul Rempes Janet Patterson Ernest Ahwajee Juanita Bland Coke Dales Rosalie Copping Paul Conn Janice Foley Ralph Weaver Eileen Arnold Al Lehman Doris Vermillion Dick Gravesmill Carl Hooper Wittiest Girl Wittiest Boy Most Talkative Girl Most Talkative Boy Class Flicker, Girl Class Flicker, Boy Most Winning Smile, Most Winning Smile, Most Pep, Girl Most Pep, Boy Class Wolf Class Wolfess Best Dancer, Girl Best Dancer. Boy Laziest Girl Laziest Boy Smoothest Line Girl Boy Pat Wallace Jack Fleiter Mary Kollas Jack Fleiter Viola Sansonetti Jack Fleiter Jean Garrigan Don Lowers Pat Wallace Dick Bucey Mike Finelli Joan Charlton Dot Sergent Al Lehman Pat Wallace Floyd George Al Lehman