West High School - Senior Occident Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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 • ---- ii asffljfos '-Aciieux CLASS HISTORY CENIORS: How impossible it seems that such a title would sometime be ours, on that day in January, 1920 when we made our appearance in West High. We were no exception to the semi-annual force of youngsters who appeared, hut in a short time we became very much at home, learning to con- trol our blushes at the statues, and that the elevator was simply a celebrated myth. I he organization of our class and election of officers whirled us into the social life of the school. The Freshman Reception was held, to which we con- ducted our parents and proved ourselves worthy of them and of West High, by acting quite as circumstances demanded. Soon after a (Jet-Acquainted Parry was carried across successfully, as the girls took advantage of it being leap year and invited the very bashful masculine members of the class. I he Sophomore Year brought a full measure of sophistication to us and also a large addition to our class, namely Jefferson Junior High students. These were the first students from this school to enter West High. A second Get- Acquainted Party proved most successful as everyone co-operated to welcome the new members. On St Patrick’s Day our first real party was held, to which came both the boys and girls. Kven at this early age, our budding dramatic genius was displaj'ed ia the id ay presented. I he memory of how the hero, dis- guised as Hady went ttj and the result, made that party famous. A picni r outh parkf gfjffffPttt l aff air ami mm.nur. “ijr ear was a Hallow ’ able ‘'Hot Dawgs I »e crowuj ig event oT A large number turned out and in evening of I All too soon, we found ourselves proudly cl Spring Frolic full of rhe e i thii eeti Party, sent everyone borne happy. ming the title “Juniors” Our and our happv spirits, started d ad- F» c tMcnty-oae

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 HONOR ROLL Louise Gelli Custodian of Ciris' 'lag Pace twenty January 1924 5i: tieUX

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j es ,y{(l'ieux visor who was to journey near but yet so far to Madison, was given at South Park. Our originality of idea asserted itself, and a Country Fair on Hallowe’en resulted. A mysterious “lady” appeared who kept “her identity unknown all evening, and won the prize. A circus parade was a big feature in the enter- tainment, and the Elephant Jumbo performed unique stunts. However, in all our good times we did not forget the school and so our class and that of June. '24 presented a most difficult play “The Copperhead Exceptional acting was done by the characters in this touching play and its clever reproduction was certainly a credit to West High School. Who can for- get the Junior and Senior dances, held at our most friendly neighbor school, Madison Junior? Many came to enjoy an evening of dancing in the gym, which was disguised to represent a veritable rainbow. The Senior Play was somewhat different from the usual, as two short light plays were given in place of one. “Two Crooks and a Lady” gave everyone a delicious thrilly feeling and “Spreading the News” an Irish Play was filled with the wit and humor, char- acteristic of that celebrated race. January '24 sent many of her members to shine in the athletic world. “Bump” Howard in basketball that most beloved of games, “Chuck Shoe- maker m baseball—and as for other popular activities such as radio—well, everyone knows Gilbert Hathaway is the Radio Club. But I cannot relate any more of the dazzling history of this super-class, or my readers will find little time to read the rest of this book. I bus we reach the end. Our class bids good-bye to dear old West High as each member leaves to follow one of the many paths leading to further fame and fortune. Hail to our Alma Mater! May her untarnished memory always live with us and always spur us on to accomplish great things in fi fure days. Margaret Bush him Louise Gelli P«c twenty-two January i