West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Paul Flynn, John Hassman, and John Goodman fleft to rightj met opponents head-on as mainstays in the Fal cons' forward wall during the gridiron season. Sophomore g'spies gladly exhibited their dancing form and technique for the not-too-hidden record turnout made the party a fine success. Came ra. A

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Sophomore Party Had Spy Them The Falcon linksters finished third in the fifth Quad-City golf meet Monday, September 26, in East Moline, placing them behind first place Moline and second place Central in the final fall season standings. Sophomore spies came in from the cold to attend The Sophomore from W. E. S. T., Tuesday, Sep- tember 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. in the cafeteria. The underclassmen's party echoed recent espionage movie themes and featured musical and comedy en- tertainment. One hundred thrity-eight students achieving aca- demic distinction for the 1966 spring semester were presented in the Honor Awards Assembly Wednesday, September 28. Six seniors, Bill Evans, Jim Kibbie, Lon Mathias, Dick Reading, Pat Robb, and Jane Willard, were announced as semiiinalists in the Na- tional Merit Scholarship competition. More than 14,000 semifinalists were selected on the basis of the Mary Straight Cleftj and Ginger Geske blended their voices while . . . test which was administered nationwide in 17,500 schools. Also honored at this time were ten seniors who received Letters of Commendation in the con- test. Shaving cream squirted menacingly in initiation stunts at the Tri-Y picnic held Wednesday, Septem- ber 28, in Fejervary Park. Sophomore girls who heeded the warning to Wear swimming caps were grateful after the messy initiation proceedings. Under Coach Bob Liddy, West met former assistant coach Don Fisher's grid squad when the Falcons en- countered the Dubuque Rams Friday, September 30, at Brady Street Stadium. The final victory score of 19-0, achieved through the hard running of halfback Dan Jens, the passing ability of quarterback Phil Smoker, and the good blocking of the Falcon line, was supplemented by a 51-6 win for the underclass- men. . . . Cindy Ohlsen displayed her talent on the drums for W. E. S. T.

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Capacity Crowd Saw Wes1 Using his knowledge of dramatic interpretation to its fullest, speaker J. B. Flesner spoke emphatically on the importance of communication at the senior assembly. J. B. Flesner's interpretation of a small boy,s description of the moo-cow-moo brought smirks to the faces of his au- dience when he presented his program The Wonderful World of Words at the senior assembly Thursday, October 6. A former teacher and student of drama and psychology, Fles- ner discussed the selections, ranging from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, more vividly utiliz- ing his dramatic talents. For many West fans, the clash between the Falcons and Blue Devils was viewed stand- ing up, surrounded by a near- capacity crowd. Arch-rival Central gained possession of the ball late in the fourth quar- ter which led them to a come- from-behind victory of 13-7 in the game Friday, October 7. The sophs fell to Central in a defeat of 38-0, giving the Imps the city sophomore title. MA The expense of a college education was a timely topic, and it was discussed specifically at the college information night for West High students and parents. Counselors introduced college require- ments at the meeting, October 5, including the unavoidable sub- ject of How much money? and informed those attending of future trends and available scholarships, answering any individual questions.