West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1942 volume:

The 1942 ANNUAL WEST HIGH SCHOOL Rockford Ill K-Xo— ■s T %K J yf bxte cd. Kc. oOi k,U- cL-OfelL 5 ( J , t Richard Shattuc jfllt Elisabeth Barkey-Associate Editor Frank Rowley - Business Manager Paul Traum-Advertising Manager Harry Richards- Circulation Manager Miss Katharine H.Obye-Adviser [j Eaiaation In her eighteen years as publications adviser in Rockford, Miss Katharine H. Obye has done a notable job in sponsoring the Rockford Senior high school publications and more recently the West High school publications. Throughout the years the Annual has been awarded All-American rating fourteen times by the National Scholastic and six times by the Columbia Press Associations. These honors have been the result of Miss Obye's excellent advice and supervision. Those who have worked with her know her competence and suitability for her work. Miss Obye has won respect and admiration from the many persons with whom she comes in contact. Besides her work in publications, she has been President of the Rockford Teacher's Club four years. State Secretary of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for four years also, and has spoken at both national press and educational conferences. Her tireless enthusiasm as she has worked to make the Publications an integral part of school life and her participation in numerous activities outside of school have proved Miss Obye’s interest in higher educational standards for school, community, state, and nation. For all of these reasons the staff has the honor of dedicating to Miss Obye this second edition of the West High School Annual. d West High is on the air. This year the Annual staff presents to you. West High students, faculty, and friends, the 1942 Annual, your key to hours of enjoyment. The central theme of this year's book is Radio , with your Annual serving as your television radio set. Comparing the operation of the school to a radio station, the staff has developed this theme and hopes to show the distinct likenesses between the two. As every radio station has its program director, so every school has its principal, whose duties are much the same in planning the programs and activities. As every radio station has its analysts so does West High have its teachers, who guide and direct the students throughout their school career. You. the readers, who compare to radio's vast audience, play a most important part. It is you who make the news to be written about, and it is for you that the news is written. The various musical organizations at West High, along with many other extra-curricular activities, can be compared very appropriately to the talent division of a broadcasting station. From these organizations come your weekly paper, the Owl; music for the football and basketball games; your class plays; and various concerts throughout the year. All these go to fill your leisure hours with pleasure and profit. Just as your radio station has its commercials, so must your Annual have sponsors, which help make this book possible. The 19 2 Annual endeavors to show this close relationship between the school and a radio station and hopes, readers, that you will settle back in your easy chairs, set your dial at 1942, and see the program Station WEST has prepared for you. West High from the air . . . taken from southerly direction . . . south icing in foreground surrounded by wide Open spaces. Fro the norther point of vantage the building appears thus . . . gymnasium, industrial building . . . front cam pus in foreground. Study of south end of the building which houses Auditorium and Little Theater . . . rounded corner lends modernistic atmosphere. North out of building houses gymnasium, swimming pool, and offices of athletic directors . . . main entrance of West High seen at far south. Sdmcr H. Berg M.A. Ernest Estwing Lawrence A. Johnson Tauge G. Lindquist Thomas L. Nolan Superintendent of Schools Member Member Member Member George Olin Peter Pcrrcconc Carson H. Porter Adolph H. Seise Member Member Member Member “(American Challenge '’ The second and fourth Monday of every month finds the Board of Education assembled in the Administration Building to discuss the various problems of Rockford public schools. During the school year of 1941-42, all clforts have been exerted to remedy the inadequate income of the educational fund. During the month of July, 1911. the Board of Education decided to run the Rockford public schools in the fall as long as the money on hand lasted. Plans were then made to keep the schools in session for ten weeks. On November 7, 1941. the schools were officially closed to take care of the deficit of about $155,000 in the educational fund. Mayor C. Henry Bloom appointed a committee of forty-four citizens in October in an attempt to solve the school’s financial situation. This committee, known as the Citizens’ Schools Committee, was composed of a cross section of Rockford townspeople. After the committee was organized, Mr. O. M. Spaid. Rev. Paul A. Washburn, and Mr. Philip N. Peterson were appointed as heads of committees to determine a solution. Chairmen of the Board of Education's varied committees are shown discussing, before the regular hoard meeting, their reports with Mr. Whitehead. Seated (left to right) arc Mrs. Bates, Educational Committee Chairman, Mr. Whitehead, President of the Board of Education, and Mr. Estwing, Chairman of the Purchasing Committee. Standing are Mr. Seise, (left), Einancial Committee Chairman, and Mr. Lindquist (right) Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. 12 Harry R. Shaw Vera F. Walling Stanley Anderson M.I). Charles H. Davis Loren L. Whitehead Member Chief Clerk Physician Attorney President Hugh I). Tolmie AstridW. Gustafson B.S. Myrtle M. Irons M.A. Mrs. Marion L. Bates Director of Buildings. Supervisor of Music Supervisor of Art Secretary “3}emocracy, jUarcheJ Upon completion of a study of the financial problem of the schools, the committee recommended to the board that a referendum lx held to increase the educational rate. 'Ilic Board of Education decided to hold a referendum on December 16 to increase the educational rate fifty cents. The referendum was passed by a vote of more than 2 to L and the Rockford public schools were again opened on January 5, 1912. The business of the Board of Education is carried on with the aid of four committees. Mrs. Marion L. Bates is chairman of the Educational Committee and is assisted by George Olin and Lawrence A. Johnson. The Building and Grounds Committee has as its chairman Taugc S. Lindquist and Harry R. Shaw and Thomas L. Nolan as members. The members of the Business and Finance Committee arc Adolph H. Seise, Chairman, Ernest Estwing and Lawrence A. Johnson. The Purchasing Committee consists of Chairman Ernest Estwing. Carson H. Porter and Peter Perreconc. Mr. Berg, Superintendent of Rockford Public schools is shown conferring with a group of supervisors and directors. Pictured from left to right arc Mr. Berg. Mr. William R. Gardner, M.A.. Director of Attendance Department. Mr. Clarence E. Sullivan, Board of Education Printer, Miss Lucy E. Normile, Director of Cafeterias. These people have charge of their respective departments in all of the Rockford public schools. Miss Walling (extreme right) is Chief Clerk of the Board of Education. 13 tProgram director Those responsible for planning, selecting, ami preparing the content of our 1942 Yearbook have used Radio as a general theme. Radio terms are aptly applied to the sections of our 1942 annual. Representing the Faculty as Analysts; the Seniors. Juniors, and Sophomores as the Audience; the Clubs as Forums; the Art, Athletic, Dramatic, Forensic. Honor, Music, and Publication Activities as Talent; and the Advertising section as Sponsors; the West Senior High School educational program is given a fitting Radio interpretation. 'Iliis general theme Radio” may well lie carried one step further. The Senior high school program director or principal and the Radio program director have a few similar responsibilities. Both must plan programs which appeal to the interests or meet the apparent needs of their respective audiences. Both must present programs which produce results satisfactory to the sponsors either as parents and patrons or advertisers. Both must select talent on the basis of the ability of the talent to appeal to the interests and meet the apparent needs of their respective audiences to satisfy their respective sponsors. Both must continuously and consistently evaluate their respective programs and make such changes and adjustments as prove desirable and possible. Both must use to the greatest possible extent the cooperative assistance of their talent, their audiences, and their sponsors in planning, presenting, evaluating, and revising their respective programs. The Senior high school program director must, with the assistance of the faculty, the student body, and the parents or patrons, plan and arrange the educational program in such a manner as to promote the greatest possible individual growth of the individual members of the student body. Desirable skills, interests, attitudes, and understandings must be the basis for the selection of the classroom and extra-classroom activities and the methods and procedures adopted and used. The manner in which our graduates and former students meet their respective responsibilities to their families, their employers, their fellow citizens, and to their city, state, and nation will determine the effectiveness and the efficiency of our Senior high school program. James H. Blue, m.a. Principal For bis kind cooperation and understanding in all the work of the publications as well as for the preparation of this page, we extend our sincere thanks to Air Blue.- The Annua! Staff. If 15 In his dual capacity of assistant principal and dean of boys, Mr. I.undahl performs a long and varied list of daily duties. He assists in all advisory matters concerning the boys of West High by consultation with class counselors, the boys, and their parents. Among Mr. Lundahl's many other duties are the supervising of hall locker assignments, the distributing of book cards, checking attendance, preparing of the class schedule and adjusting the size of class groups. He also advises the Student Council and superintends the printing. As business manager of athletics he is a member of the Athletic Board of Control. The assistant principal acts as a chaperone at most of the social functions connected with the school. In his teaching career Mr. I.undahl especially enjoyed coaching experience at Rockford High and he places acting as coach of the 1930 Big 7” championship football team foremost in thrilling events. Aside from his duties at West High, Mr. I.undahl acts as secretary of the Rockford Kiwanis dub. Beginning as secretary to the superintendent of Rockford Schools and the principal of the high school. Miss Florence Foster served as registrar at Rockford Senior High ami West High for forty-five years. Her name has become almost synonymous with that of Rockford High school, not only because of her long term in office but also for the pleasant manner with which she performed all of her duties. I always felt that my efforts were appreciated by the principal. teachers, and student body and this made my work a pleasure” Miss Foster stated. She also believes that the present student body of West High School is on the whole more serious and capable than former groups of students at Rockford High in days past. Miss Foster regrets losing touch with all of the students who enter from year to year. Since her retirement on Novcmkr 7, 1941, Miss Foster has spent much of her time in St. Petersburg, Florida. 16 MISS HAZEI. C,. PUTNAM. B.A. Dean of Girls MRS. EVELYN G. JOHNSON Registrar “JbirectorJ yy “directors) As dean of girls, Miss Putnam is concerned mainly with problems which center about the social activities of the school, and the general welfare of the girls in West High. In addition to conferences with the girls, their parents, and the nurse about studies, health, and relative matters. Miss Putnam keeps a calendar of all social functions sponsored within the school. She is also chairman of the Organization Board which adjusts dates of club meetings, the points system, anti other activities. Miss Putnam chaperones many o! the social events personally and approves all other lists of chaperones submitted by the clubs. She is sponsor of the West High chapter of the National Honor Society and teaches three Latin classes. In school Miss Putnam who enjoyed studying Latin and history was impressed by a teacher who required definite achievement in classwork but amused his students by playing the violin during class. A trait that she admires in the character of her associates is consistency. M rs. Evelyn G. Johnson served as registrar at West High from the retirement of Miss Florence Foster on November 7 until March 7 when she was married to Mr. Stuart Johnson. Prior to her appointment as registrar Mrs. Johnson had been bookkeeper at the old Rockford high school and at West High. Among her duties as registrar were the enrolment of all students, keeping permanent accounts of their scholastic records, and transfering their records to other high schools and colleges as well as supervision of all office work. Mrs. Johnson's quiet and unflustered manner of dealing with all problems which interrupted her routine work won the admiration of her associates. A Rockford high school alumna, Mrs. Johnson particularly enjoyed mathematics and literature as studies. The reading of popular fiction is one of her favorite pastimes. A trip to the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies was a memorable experience for Mrs. Johnson. She was much impressed by the modern architecture of West High, but acquired a dislike for its slippery floors. 17 Combined faculty and student committees have been detailed to promote campaign to aid in defense effort . . . Margaret Shcldcn, Miss Wray, Miss Ralston, and John Ross of the Health Committee confer on plans for campaign (above left) . . . Janet Hogan, Miss Fisher, Miss Boyd, and Suzanne Sanders plan activities of International Committee during Pan-American week. “cAnaiy,3t3 77 is Defense stamps are sold in cafeteria by Mary Lou Kerfin while Shirley Johns, Miss Kirby, and Mr. Shumate check sales report (lower left) ... Miss Johnson, Rod Cross chairman, demonstrates splint making to Hill Trefz, Mr. Maitland, and Anna Laacker . . . (bottom) heads of other faculty committees for defense, include Mr. Trautmann, Miss Currier, Miss Brown, Mr. Weber, and Miss Pearson. 19 Mary H. Brown B.S. Social Studies Head June E. Bornor B.C.S. Eugenia C. Boyd B.E. Orchestra Director Commercial II. Kciih Cady M.A. Science Helen F. Barlass B.A. Mathematics Cilcn L. Batcsole M.A. Mathematics Elsie Beativ M.A. George A. Berg B.E. Charles A. Beyer English Industrial Arts Physical Education Department Head “School Tiime 77 Miss Barlass enjoys teaching the subject of Geometry—regards Raymond Gram Swing as a favorite new’s commentator. Mr. Batesole admires honesty and industry in a student's traits—enjoys teaching Solid Geometry and Trigonometry—thinks Einstein and Pythagoras most famous mathematicians. Miss Beatty admires the works of the poet, John Masefield—listens to Information Please on the radio. Mr. Berg's favorite book is Shirer's Berlin Diary” -— tries to pattern his life after the world's greatest teacher. Mr. Bornor does not like a student who attempts to play a violin with a book in his lap — admires Nelson Eddy. Mr. Beyer, athletic director, thinks correcting physical defects a vital part of physical education today — considers Joe Louis world s greatest athlete. Miss Boyd prefers teaching typing and lsookkceping believes dependability and intelligence important for successful business career. Miss Brown is pleased with a student who li3S the ability to get things done in an efficient manner enjoys traveling. Mr. Cady dislikes amateur programs — would always like to live in Rockford — considers Louis Pasteur most important scientist in the world. Several members of the Commercial Department are shown hard at work over machines which they learn to operate in Bookkeeping classes. At these machines which are Monroe Calculators and adding machines are Lorraine Gatz. Frances Carafotias. and Jerry Sinnett. Bill Glenny, Clarence Lace, and Nancy Lindstrom offer suggestions and instructions to the operators. Jean Campbell M.A. Mary I. Carlson M.A. Theodora Coxon M.A. Thomas F. Crull B.A. Mildred Currier M A Science English English Science Physical Education ’ Mary I.. Davis B.E. Robert J. Dennis M.A. Floy E. Dentlcr, Ph.B. Librarian Social Studies Art “Question J4our’’ Miss Campbell thinks an ideal student is cooperative and honest in meeting requirements — enjoys traveling likes biological sciences. Maurice Evans delights Miss Carlson in Shakespearean roles such as that of Hamlet— Information Please is a favorite radio program. In Mrs. Coxon's opinion reliability, pood sportsmanship. and fairness in group work make an ideal student — values preatly her spare time. Thc will to succeed” is an outstandinp characteristic of the ideal student, in Mr. Crull’s opinion—likes fishinp and boatinp. To Miss Currier formal health traininp is a vital part of education — repards Helen Jacobs and Moe” Berg preatest athletcs. Miss Davis likes a student who shows honesty and dependability — since she enjoys reading all books, she has no favorite one. Mr. Dennis thinks a United States of Europe as practical as keep-inp whole menagerie in one cage—admires Nathan Forrest. To Miss Dentlcr the American Skyscraper represents the most famous piece of art — likes color combination aqua and gold. A few students in Mr. Crull's Physics I class were photographed as they performed two experiments. The members of the group are (left to right) Willard Smith, George Rumsey, Barney Alfano, Robert Schandelmeir, and Lawrence Thomas. W illard and George arc testing laws pertaining to centrifugal force by use of the centrifugal rotator while Barney, Robert, and Lawrence attest the resistance of air to electrical transmission. 21 I.oiS H. Dillcy M.A. Anna I;. Dricbusch M.A. Alien T. Elmquist M.M. Isabel Fisher B.A. Ruth S. Foster B.S. English Department Head Foreign Language Band Director Foreign Language Head English Pearl L. Geddcs M.A. Mildred Greenlee M.A. Samuel A.Guzzardo M.A. Amy Hollcm M.A. F.nglish Social Studies Social Studies English “yiieet T)lie tolled Miss Dilley's favorite literary character is Maggie Tullivcr in Mill on the Floss rainy Saturdays stand out as pet aversion. Miss Dricbusch would enjoy traveling in Germany and Italy—would like to meet Leonide Massine, director and leading dancer of the Ballet Russc. Mr. Elmcjuist's pet aversion is high school students thumbing a ride for only a few blocks -considers Toscanini greatest symphony conductor. Miss Fisher enjoys traveling in Mexico chose Spanish because she thought it was the easiest language, but she was soon disillusioned. Mi$s Foster dislikes snobbery—as a modern author she considers A. J. Cronin outstanding. Miss Geddcs' favorite author is Willa Cather—Maurice Evans and Helen Hayes rank high with her as actors. Miss Greenlee admires Abraham Lincoln Magnificent Obsession chosen as a favorite book — favors a vacation in the Northwest thinks a United States of Europe unlikely. Mr. Guzzardo admires a student's sincerity and willingness to try enjoys playing tennis—would like teaching sociology favors the book You Can't Do Business With Hitler. To Miss Hollcm, Katherine Cornell stands out as an outstanding actress — as a famous playwright she chose George Bernard Shaw. A group of girls in Miss Johnson’s Home Nursing class is demonstrating the procedure involved in bathing a baby. They are (left to right): Sara Gapace, Marilyn Ghent, Betty Spafford. Polly Williamson, Gloria Thorpe, and Bernice Brace. The pan at the left holds part of the equipment necessary for giving the bath. Bathing the baby properly is only one phase of Home Nursing which is important. BBHWWiww W- Serena I). Ilolmin B.S. Horne Economic! Tom C. I lorrall B.S. Science ). Ann Hughes M.S. Hilda Humphreys M M. Camilla Science. Phjs. FJ. Music Home Economies Head Eli ahcthM.KicffcrM.A. Commercial Irene A. Kirby B.E. Commercial Carl II Arti e Dorothy A. Knill M.A. Social Stud id nJ we r M an Miss Holmin likes to teach girls to make clothes and to dress attractively — handles costuming for the school plays — designed red formal for June Mad’ Mf. Horrall would like to live in the North in the winter — likes to teach Natural Sciences — Boake Carter ranks high as a news commentator — enjoys the Southwest. Mrs. Hughes would like to teach bacteriology and parasitology — enjoys the pleasure of true friendship — dislikes dishonesty and jealousy — likes to hear any and all news commentators. Miss Humphreys likes all phases of her job — admires honesty, cheerfulness and cooperation in a student — likes to cook and play golf during vacation. Miss Johnson enjoys teaching clothing, nccdlecraft, and Every Day Living for Girls — a favorite vacationland is Florida — has no particular pet aversion. Miss Kieffcr prefers to teach shorthand and typing dislikes gum chewing in class — thinks more stress should be placed on a pleasing personality for business success. Miss Kirby feels that good judgment and dependability are important for success in business — dislikes snakes — was Green Bay Packers win a national championship. Mr. Klampe prefers teaching woodworking or drafting is helping to design and build an amphibian tank — says Industrial Arts help train men for defense employment. Miss Knill. junior counselor, believes that Hawaii is an ideal vacation land — would like to live in Phoenix — chooses Gunther's book Inside Latin America” as her favorite. Several students from Miss Dentler’s Art class designed the decorations for a dinner given in honor of Miss Isabelle Duffcy, English teacher, and Miss Florence Foster, registrar, upon their retirement. Shown at their work are Camilla Ingrassia, Don McCracken, who carves a pumpkin. Dorothy Stcneck, Pat Filer, Dorothy Hendricks, anti Ted Hubbard, who is supplying the students with necessary materials for their work. 23 “J idtening Subjects of importance in world affairs of today arc discussed in Miss Scandroli’s debate class. Jeanette Caldwell, Pauline Burkhart, Robert Anderson, Jacqueline Major, and Janet Wes-terman listen as Richard Roc gives his opinion on compulsory military training. The class members are taking notes on Richard's discussion, and when he concludes his task, they will offer rebuttal arguments on the same topic. Between the halves of the East-West game combined bands under the direction of Mr. Allen Elmquist presented a sketch of various stages in American history. Beginning with the Indians and Pilgrims, the bands then formed a huge liberty bell shown in this picture. The bell was rung by means of a crepe paper clapper by the drum major and sounded from a chime in the stands. Onc of the most attractive features of the English department is the High School Book League. It is through this club that students may obta’n some of the world's best sellers at the price of twenty-five cents for four copies with the fifth as a dividend. Receiving their newly arrived books from Miss Elsie Beatty are Kendall Bates. Janette Caldwell, Rol erta Bertram, and Gloria Barnum. A few members of the girl's gym classes spend their two hours per week playing either badminton or table tennis in the girl's auxiliary gymnasium. These girls were snapped just as Marie O'Cionnor lifted her racket to hit the shuttlecock over the net to Lois Korff and Helen Knodle. Marie's partner is Jeanne St. Pierre. Watching the serve and keeping score arc LaDora Grcar and Marilyn Paul. Pol t ” A background of pictures taken during the first world war helped these six students in Miss Mary brown's U. S. History classes realize the importance of some of the equipment. Gordon Early and Frank Ladik wear and exhibit several articles which arc actual specimens from the last war. The students examining the equipment are Marian Eskelson, Betty Kelley, Dale Damon, and Barbara Ralston. As October marks the annual drive of the Commuity Chest fund in Rockford. Miss Edith Whiting’s Sociology classes presented a program concerning the fund at a meeting of the 8-5-3 Club. Chad Brooks (standing) related the history of the fund, Joan Ralston explained Day Nursery, and Clifford Wylie discussed Goodwill Industries. Sarah Ca-pace, Phyllis Lupc, and Florence Shaver also spoke. Bill Trefz, chairman, introduced these speakers. Ceramics and sculptoring are two of the activities in which Miss Dcntlcr's advanced art classes participate. I.ois Fibrow and Evelyn Schwanke are shown working with small pieces of statuary while Alan Bergstrom. Oral Coxhead, Norman Hollenbeck, and Gayle Olson perfect pottery which is to lx baked in the new kiln in the art department. Other pieces of art work may lx seen on the surrounding tables. Learning to harmonize well is the main object of Miss Humphrey’s Harmony I Class. Original music is written and sung also. Joyce Schmcling is showing to the class a musical score composed by the Harmony group while Bud Dennis reads the music to her. Other members of the class are Stuart Rasmussen, Rac Gale, Beryl Gustafson. Wilbur Cleveland, Nancy Williams, Bill Harman, and Francis Anderson. “T5ke World Harry W. Kroll M.S. Harry Employment Director Industrial Maxine R. Oilman Social Studies English B.A. Howard Q. Miller M.A. Katharine H. Ohyc Ph.B. Social Studies English Col. E. L. Pell Marion Pierce Military Science Physical Education Mr. Kroll's favorite book is My Friendly Contemporaries by Hamlin Garland — considers Golden Rule-important for getting along in the world. Thc ability to assume responsibility after elementary instructions indicates an ideal student to Mr. Maitland —enjoys reading the American Magazine. Miss Mikkelsen admires Sidney Carton, Dickens' famous character dislikes people who are too outspoken considers Bernard Shaw her favorite playwright. A student's interest and willingness to try impress Mr. Miller feels that increasing prices are of great concern. A favorite with Miss Obyc is radio program, Of Men and Books — dislikes smugness Bette Davis ranks high in her opinion. Miss Oilman admires everyone who makes the world a better place in which to live — desires to live anywhere there are trees. Miss Pearson, dramatic coach, dislikes smart alecks William Shakespeare remains her favorite playwright. Colonel Pell believes that the only solution to securing an armed force is the draft considers Alexander the Great, the best military strategist. Miss Pierce considers good health vital to everyone — considers Katherine Rawls the world's greatest athlete. Miss Whiting's Sociology class -.pent several days exhibiting their hobby collections. The students shown in the picture arc (left to right) Marian Eskelsen, Bill McMillan. Donald Rickard, Kent Mobcrg, Leslie Blake. Glenn Coxhead, and Emery Palmer. Seated are Sylvia Krcutcr. Carl Patcrnostro, and Dorothy Seirup. Among the displays shown on the table arc a collection of coins, stamps, soap, and arrowheads. 26 A7v 7 Charles M. Prate Margaret Ralston B.S. Cloyd O. Robeson B.S. Alfred I). Sabin M.A. Lena Scandroli M.A. Industrial Arts Home Economics Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Foreign Language Christine Sheet B.A. Clarence E. Shumate B.S. Robert B. Shumway B.A. Katherine Slatle M.A. Mathematics Commercial Industrial Department Mathematics Department lle-id Head “ T)ime T)o Remember Mr. Pratt believes training young and old for defense work is important task of today — follows the philosophy live and let livc Miss Ralston's favorite vacation trips arc through the mountains admires the student who can think for himself — thinks the war makes us appreciate life morc. Mr. Robeson considers industrial arts training an important factor in National Defense — tries to have no enemic$. Mr. Sabin is impressed by the beauty and vastness of America granted leave of absence because of illness. Miss Scandroli loves to work with young people -considers friendliness and cooperation a part of the ideal student. Miss Sheet is pleased by an accurate student who has initiative and enthusiasm listens to commentator H. V. Kaltcnborn on the radio. Mr. Shumate considers honesty, industry, and initiative effective in business most thrilled by his first new car. Mr. Shumway enjoys his infrequent vacations — Boake Carter, favorite commentator— live while you go along is his philosophy. Miss Slade admires sincerity and independence in a student — favorite news commentator is Clifton Utley— favorite mathematician is David Eugene Smith. In order to have a minor in Mathematics many students take courses in Algebra and Geometry. Shown here is Miss Sheetz's class in Geometry II. Several of the students attempt to solve problems at the blackboard. Among those who work diligently at their desks are loan llamcr, Carolyn Hand, and Margaret Rasmussen, busily plying their compasses and protracters in an effort to prove the problems. 27 Sgt. Isaac I). Smith HarrisonTrautmannB.A. Bertha J. Vincent M.A. Ethel Vincent M.A. Eugene E. Vogt B.E. Military Science Commercial Dept. Head English Mathematics Industrial Arts Alice E. Walker M.A. Social Studies Fred Ci. Weber M.A. Maud E. Weinschenk, M.A. Science Department Head English Gabriel Wcrtch B.E Industrial Arts Nothing (But Ohe C ruth yy Sergeant Smith believes teaching discipline and citizenship to young boys of America is most needed today -urges Keep U.S A. Frce”. Mr. Trautmanns most thrilling experience was a trip to the Nation's Capital -believes in a thorough preparation for chosen field.•••The war has tended to make Mrs. Vincent think of how many things humanity docs not know likes to read books on philosophy — admires open-mindedness in students. ♦♦To Miss Vincent, senior counselor, honesty, cheerfulness, and stick-to-itivcness make an ideal student—enjoys traveling- Berlin Diary her favorite book.♦♦♦Mr. Vogt believes that friends should be sincere — left to instruct at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in January. Miss Walker enjoys vacationing in Wisconsin — is content to live in Rockford thinks a United States of Europe an excellent idea. Mr. Weber would like to live in California — pet aversion is the craze for greater speed — Drew Pearson is favorite commentator. ♦ Miss Weinschenk enjoys teaching Creative Writing since it enables her to work with the pupils — likes trips into forests. Mr. Wcrtsch s choice of reading matter is Elbert Hubbard's Little Journeys says Industrial Department is providing workers for defense industries. Working diligently on st rap books of South American countries these students were found in Miss Fisher's Spanish III class. Peggy Battling points out something of interest in her notebook to Janet Hogan while Eugenie Wright takes a picture from Carl Gustafson to paste into her scrapbook on Argentina. Phyllis Pickering concentrates on an article about South America while Art Mason reads over her shoulder. 28 Chas. I .Whiicnack M.A. Soti.il Studies Oliver Schade Employment Director Edith Whiling B.A. Milo E. Willson B.A. JTj!jc[1 Soci.il Studies Pbytit.il EdMcalmyt-r ,-y' M.S. Eleanor R. Carlson artort fM nnCy rrff nr ('le'rk ' ■' W. Wyeth M.A. Sotial Studies nogrjpber Arlene Wcsscls I jhr.try Clerk citation ZJo J earning Mr. Whitenack’s ideal student is co-operative and mentally alert — enjoys teaching United States History and Government — likes contemporary lxx k, Inside Latin America. Miss Whiting desires to live-in the mountains of Montana hopes a United States of Europe will he perfected. Mr. Willson, varsity football coach, derived much enjoyment in coaching — thinks cooperation and effort make an ideal student. Miss Wray regrets that she is not in active service relieving suffering — enjoys trips to scenic spots with congenial friends. Mr. Wyeth likes the change in atmosphere a vacation provides- is ready to he called for active war service. Berlin Diary” by W. I.. Shircr is Mr. Schade’s favorite book—considers helping others essential to good living—prefers drafting to other branches of Industrial Art$. Miss Carlson enjoys most the clerical work that she does for athletics—believes reliability to be important in making an ideal student. Miss Denney’s favorite book is Keys of the Kingdom by Cronin enjoys her work with permanent records most Miss Wcsscls’ ideal student is one who is honest, reliable and cooperative favorite contemporary book is Ethel Vance’s Escape. In October die Winnebago County Tuberculosis Association sponsored the annual skin tesis available free of charge lo ail students. Sophomores were particularly urged to take the test while juniors and seniors with former negative reactions also took the test if they wished. l)r. Stanley Anderson, school physician, is shown giving the tests. Mrs. Ethel Olson, nurse, and Jane Holt, student assistant, prepare the scrum. “3n{)Ormation Listening to Mr. Blue, right, explain the building, equipment, and school regulations, arc nine teachers who became new members of the West Senior High school faculty at the beginning of last September. They are left to right: Mr. Robert Dennis, Miss Elizabeth Kicf-fer, Mrs. Ann Hughes, Mr. Sam Guzzardo, Miss Margaret Mikkelson, Mr. Keith Cady, Mrs. Louise Carlin, Mr. John Wyeth, and Miss Eugenia Boyd. Whcn Miss Pearl Ritchie, Miss Etta Brown, and Mr. John Haight retired last June, they were honored at a farewell banquet given by their fellow teachers. The social committee members of the faculty made all the arrangements for the very successful banquet which was held in our school cafeteria.♦♦•Seated (left to right), are the Misses Ruth Foster, Elizabeth Pearson. Lena Scandroli, and Margaret Mikkelson, guests at Miss Amy Hollcm's home at a luncheon given by the English department of West High for the English faculty of East High honoring Miss Isabelle Duffey, a retired West High English teacher. At a luncheon in the West High cafeteria last June, the faculty honored three retiring members, Mr. John Haight (second from left) Miss Etta Brown (third from the left), and Miss Pearl Ritchie (center). Both Miss Brown and Miss Ritchie were presented with silver platters and Mr. Haight with a traveling kit. cPlea3e yy Given in honor of the retirement of Mr. Haight, who had been a teacher in the Rockford high schools for the last thirty-five years, was a steak fry at the home of Mr. Harrison Trautmann on Haisted Road. Miss Pearl Ritchie, who also retired, is frying her steak at the right. Among the guests at the Honorary Musical Society's annual Banquet were the members of the Radio Committee of the Rockford Teachers' club. This committee is headed by Miss Mary Carlson (right). Miss I.avinia Swartz, (at the head of table) a director of the WBBM program activities, later addressed the group. Mr. Haight, (left) teacher and band emeritus director; Miss brown, sophomore counselor; and Miss Ritchie, (right) commercial instructor, retired from the West High faculty last spring. At a farewell party held in their honor, Miss Holmin, acting as social chairman for the fellow teachers, and Mr. blue extend their best wishes. When Miss Isabelle DufTey (left), who was a West High English teacher retired last year, she was entertained at a luncheon given by the English department. Among the guests were (left to right) the Misses Mellie John. Edna Young-quist. Lois Dilley, Mrs. Theodora Coxon, Miss Hazel Koch, Miss Katharine Obye, and Miss Anne Hunter. 31 To promote Senior activities student committees arc chosen ... at upper left Vcrnic Lindstrom, Hill Trefz, Jean Pic ken, and Irene Peterson plan senior prom decorations arranged by Home Room 304 ... (above) Warren Glcnny and La Dora Greer, senior members of the hard-working stage crew work on a set... Crew handled stage settings for all school productions. ience 3 2 Helen Liucius, Hetty Stanley and Della Pi rages, properties committee members, check supplies for senior play When Knighthood Was in Flower ... Chairmen for senior prom include George Bradley, Mara jean Pcdlow, Richard McGinnis, and Gordon Smith (far right) . . . First semester officers: Vernic Lindstrom, vice-president; Richard McGinnis, president; Peggy Bart ling, treasurer; Bill Trefz, secretary; with Miss Vincent, senior adviser. “cAudience ” 33 A group of the graduating seniors, looking very studious in their grey caps and gowns, were photographed as they stood together in the main hall looking through a copy of the 19-11 West High Annual. Included in the group are Helen Roland, Harriet Walker, Paul I.omhardo, Dorothy Jacob, and Eleanor Jones (reading from left to right). Commencement exercises last June were held in the Coronado Theater at ten o’clock in the morning, and the speaker for the occasion was Dr. Irving Maurer, the late president of Beloit College. In the above picture Jane Stanbery, class treasurer, has just handed a diploma to the principal, Mr. Blue, while Sally Carter, senior secretary, looks on. Mr. Loren Whitehead is helping Mr. Blue. The junior class had charge of stage decorations: bouquets of white peonies and red carnations and ferns. Unlimited A big event in the life of all graduating seniors is the day that caps and gowns are issued. Seen to the left are Leon Rosenswcig (left), Marjorie Cominer, and William Early, getting used to their caps and gowns which they wore during school. 31 Jvorizond Speeches by the faculty and students ended the program for the senior luncheon. Student speakers were representatives from the eight 12A home rooms. Shown standing at the speaker’s table (lower left) (left to right) Miss Vincent, Senior adviser, Richard McGinnis, class president, Joe Cardinc, Marajean Pedlow, Pete Stravos, Betty Spafford. Mr. Blue, Principal, Chad Brooks, toastmaster, Florence Shaver, Alan Wallbank, Jim Retsinas, Marion Swanstrom, and Miss Knill, junior counselor. Shown seated at one of the luncheon tables arc (lower right) Miss Pearson (left) Jack Eliot. Jack Mueller, Betty I .on Doyle. Virginia Polstra, and Sarah Capace. The event climaxing the graduating seniors' activities before June commencement was their farewell luncheon which was held in the West High cafeteria on Wednesday. February 11. A committee for the luncheon supervised by Miss Vincent was in charge of (upper picture, left to right) Richard Buchanan, Joan Ralston, music committee, Kent Mobcrg, chairman of decorations committee, Beth Corbridgc, William Trcfz, chairman of general committee, Genevieve Wallin, Jim Johnson, and Kenneth White. Music throughout the luncheon was supplied by Nancy Williams, cello, Bob Nelson, violin, and Stanton Hyer, organ. The program opened with the entire luncheon group joining in community sing-ing. 35 T)lie Cla33 BETTY EARLINE BANKS Social Art 3. ( To meet Franklin D. Rooseselt it Hetty's ambition—hat enjoyed thoilhand coutttt while in high ((bool — col-leclt dinner menut anti dame program I. ELISABETH MARY BARKEY ABI. 3. 3; Publication 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 4 Liz believes in Looking on the bright tide of life — enioyt working on public a-lioni — favorite sports-(atter. Hob TJton — would like to meet Dorothy Thomptou. MARGARET ANN BAKT1 INC. GAA 2: Student Council 3. 4; 8-3-3. 3. 4; Class Treasurer 4 Peg eolledt glass animat!, and Pirate He Quiet sigmas her hobby—oily hair, her pet peeve — admires people uith good imaginationt. CARI. ELDON BARGER Band 2, 3. 4 : Contmer-cia 4; Music Appreciation 3. 4 Harge hat been a member of the uhooTt (terman Hand — col-ledl pennantt from different (itiet—would Hit 10 Hit in Hollywood — favorite tport, football. MIRIAM EVELYN BARSTOW Skid hobet to be a stenographer after graduation—enjoys the twimming pool — think) Di(k fergent, topi — belies et Tulton I. uk, r. mot! out-Itandiug commentator —listens faithfully to task Hen ns. ROBERT BEALES Harpo hopeI to live in California or Sew York — eoutidert Conan Doyle’s Slier-lost llolmet faiorile book — mot! popular oc be tit a. Alvin Ray's —favorite sport, football. LUCILLE PHYLLIS ABENE Live and let live it Lucille’s Philosophy of life — admiret impartiality _ in leaden — favorite announeer, Harry I'onzel — enjoyt ping pong—would like to live in Kentucky. LEONARD LEO ADKICNOLA Pewee’t pet peeve it to be pushed in the halls—names Captain Hlood hit favorite book—enjoys Kay Ky-ter—likes football and basketball. MELVIN ALLEN BACKER Mel plans to attend University of Alabama — hobby is reading playt — would like to meet Hob Hope, hit favorite radio come-dian for favorite radio program. JOHN ANTHONY AI.IS fobnny Irat the unusual (ombination of a dog and (at as pelt — much enjoyed e,rebel-Ira, Kay Kyter—favorite sport, basketball— want) to live iu Florida. ELIZABETH JEAN ARNOLD 8-3-3. 2. 4; Glee 3; A Cap,Telia 4 Hetty lean hat enjoyed all her mu tie (outset—(olleelt clrina can at a hobby—like! Ted Husing at announcer— One Mju'i Family a radio favorite. ALICE BETHANA BAILS ABL 3. 4; Social Arte 3. 4; Glee 3. 4 Alice plant a nutting career—hat liked stud) • ing (,erman — favorite sport, teuuit — laugh and the world laughs with you , her golden rule erf life. DOROTHY BI RTIIA ANDERSON GAA 2. 3. 4 Dotty admiret personality and frieudli-nett in a leather — hat MOM a major award in CAA — prize) a doll made by an old Indian frieud. JACQUELINE ROSE ARNOLD Student Council 2. 3; President 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; ROTC Sponsor 4 Coif is faekie't favorite occupation—plans to become a medical librarian after studying at DePauw Unisersity —likes the March of Time at a radio program. DOROTHY MAE BALL Tri-Y 2; Curtain 3; Home Room Secretary 2 Dotty collecit records and sketches at a bobby — scants to become a fashion designer — favorite subject, literature — would like to meet Bette Dai it. 36 o 1942 MARGARET ANN BENJAMIN A Cappella Choir 3; Tri-Y 4; Commcrcia I Benji wants to go to business college—be-lie ret A Cappella choir has given her a greater appreciation of mutic —enjoyt lenuil ami ice staling. PATRICIA JANE HI RTSCII Tri-Y 2 ; Student Council 2. Home Room Vice-President 4 Pat belie i et lie should eat, sleep, and be merry — larorile book, (rone With the Wind”—enjoys Wayne King—favorite tport as spectator, football. DEWITT WILLIAM BENNETT Publications 3. I; Hi-Y 3. I: Quill Scroll 3. •I Benny it definitely joiinalislically minded —intends going to V. ol Texas O Missouri— thinks the most important thing school hat done for him it to meet people. BITTY LOU BIGAI.OW Glee 2, 3. 4; Commcrcia 2. 3. -f Bet it an enthusiast of bicycling — belies es 1 you laugh, the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone — enjoys Cite Club u-ork-outs. WANDA MAXINE BLACK Commcrcia 3. 4; Social Arts 3. Treasurer -I; Tri-Y 4 Wan eujoys play-iug basketball—wants to go to hutinesi school to learn the use of comptometers — is an Art Kassel and Henry Aldrich fan. SHIRLEY LOUISE BLOCK ABL 2. 3. I: Music Appreciation 2, 3, 4: Euclidian Circle I Sberkex believes What the world is for us depends on what ice are ourselves — thinks Old work taught her hou to carry retponsihililiet. JOSEPHINE Theresa BOCANELI.I Girls' Athletic Council 3: Home Room Secretary -I Josephine's favorite orchestra is Dick Jurgens — admires humor in a teacher — fat or-ile hook, The Good Barth — pet peese, high heels with anklets. JUNE MADEI.YN BOETTCHER GAA 2. 3. -I: Pan American 4; Honorary Musical Society I Butch wants to be a mutic teacher—likes roller skating and dancing — tt as thrilled u hen inducted into Honorary Musical Society— favorite subject literature. AVIS MAE BORN 8-5-3. 2; Commcrcia -1 Avis collects miniature dogs_ — golden rule of life is Live and let Us e — hoj es to meet Queen F.ltla-beth — hopes to he a stenographer after she graduates. WAVA PAULINE BOW TON A Cappclla Choir I Wava's hobby it playing the piano _— considers swimming poo! best of modern equipment — believes lift is uhat you make it — hopes to meet Helen Keller. BERNICE ETHEL BRACE Bernice plans to enter nurses' training alter graduation — las or-ile orchestra leader, Jimmy Dorsey—would like to live in California — eujoys the Christmas holidays. GEORGE RUSSELL BRADLEY Ili-Y 4: Orchestra Vice-President -I; Euclidian Circle 4 Rusty’s greatest thrill u as being appointed a lieutenant-likes ROTC because it makes a gentleman of one — eujoys the public address system. LORRAINE BRAZZEI I. Susie hopes to be a stenographer — fas or-lie radio program is Lux Radio Theater — eufoys sic naming — meeting Gene Autry would make her hap- fi - RICHARD CHAD BROOKS Owl 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 3. Chad greatly en ofs baseball — t could change places with Branch Rickey of Cardinals — football amt basketball make up inter c sling part of school life. TRACY GEORGE BOKST Band 2, 3. Vice-Pres.-stent 4; Home Room Vice-President 3, i Tracy had enjoyed Band most — hopes to make a career or music —likes the public address system — wishes to meet Bob Hope. Q S 4i VMNDKLI. BROOKS Forum 3: Home Room President 3. 4 To thineself be true is Windy’s golden suit — further edited ion, I inner lily of Chic ag' — inform-alily dud understanding are ebaraelerislies ibe senator” ddmires moil in leathers. RICHARD STUART BUCHANAN •5-3. 4; Glee 3. Treasurer 4; Curtain 4 Diet plans to f uilher his edttealion a! lie I oil Or Columbia — would like to change places will) Errol Flynn — hopes lo make home in stale of Washington. IACK AM.I N ilKOI’IIV Hand Treasurer 3. -I; ROTC Captain I: National Honor Society 4 lack would like to attend Weft Point after graduation — favorite commentator is William Shirer — believes in ' 'doing your best in everything you do. BKTTYI.OU MAE BUCHER liellylou plans lo become a mine after graduation — tikes tommy Dorsey’s orchestra — admires a teacher who can smile —favorite holiday is Christmas. dam: Frederick BRUCKNER Dale enjoys watching football or basketball games — physics has given him most pleasure — believes honesty is the best policy — wants to meet Kay Kyser. I Mil. SAI.VADOKI-. HUI A 1.0 Glee Club 4 ’'fluff's hobby is raising pigeons—hopes to have a musical ca-reer — enjoys having seen the East-West games — favorite radio program. Kay Kyser. I.ORRAINI RUTII BURDICK Commcrcia 4; 8-5-3. 4; Home Room Secretary Lorraine hopes to be a stenographer—would tike to meet the Duke of Windsor — has enjoyed her literature classes most — enjoys attending football games. RAYMOND FRANCIS CACCIATORE Kay plans to enter a machinist's peld of industry—would like to meet Jack Kenny — enjoys golfing — plans to go to Amour Tech after graduation. SARA ANN CAPACE 8-5-3. 4; Library Hoard 4 Afternoon of a f aun is Sara's favorite song—admires a teacher's ability to bring out the best in a pupil — Lowell Thomas. best liked commentator. VIRGINIA LOUISE BURRIS ABL 3. 4; Curtain 5, 4; Euclidian Circle 3. Treasurer 4 (tinny believes. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again —favorite sport, golf— ’Take it or leave it is favorite radio program. HETTY IANE HUSHAW Kelly u ould like to attend business school after graduation—likes the gym of new school —enjoys bottling, and collecting souvenirs. MARIAN CLARA CAMPOBI 1.1.0 8-5-3. 4; Library 2; Sect. 2 Marian would like to journey arouud the world — favorite hook. The Patriot — believes that student activities spirit could he imfn ond — receives much pleasure from Wayne King's music. FRANCES MARY CARAFOTIAS GAA 2. 3. 4; Glee 3. •I; Librarian 3. 4 Trances says love, honor and obey, and always hate fun. — collects trinkets, stamps and autographs — fat -oritC' musical selection is The Search by Tihich. JOI Al. CANNELLA } C plans to further education at Tui-versily of Minnesota — pel peeve, conceited girls — enjoys playing football — favorite musical selection is Green liyes IOI (,()!)! R I Y CARDINE Pan American 2 ; 8-5-3, 2; Basketball Manager An old pistol in hit gun collection is foe's proudest possession — pet peel e, gum chewing—admires a sense of humor in his teachers. CORRINE JUNE CAR I.BERG Social Arts 4; Home Room Secretary 4 Co:tine enjoys horse-racing and ndiug — would like to tire in Maryland — (dans entering art institute in Chicago — admires humor in a teacher. JOHN IIARII s CARI.BERG John helieies in the rule of Live and learn '— admires people with pleasing personality — favorite sports are baseball football, swimming, and fishiug. ROBERT PRESTON CARLSON Safety Council 2; Foot-tsall 2 After graduation Kob plans to attend business school — beliei es in making as many friends as possible — school has made him think more clearly for himself. Although West high school, which is only in its second year of use, is one of the finest schools in this part of the country, seniors have many suggestions which would tend to better school spirit and make the building more livable.” Suggestions which have been offered are . . . the old spirit which prevailed in the old Senior High . . . the honor point system improved . . . more school spirit in and outside of school . . . ultimation of school spirit in and outside of school . . . better care of school property . . . elevators for student use . . . a program which would make use of all modern facilities in the building . . . more dances and assemblies . . . transportation to out of town games” ... a baseball team from West high represented in the big Eight . . . more interest in the clubs and other organizations so closely connected with the school” . . . longer lunch hours . . . student murals on walls throughout the school to add color to the building . . . tennis courts and an athletic field” . . . an extra door entering the school from the auditorium . . . more true spirit and less violence . . . flowers planted in front of the school . . . mechanically folding bleachers in the gymnasium . . . some new records to play during lunch hour . . . a different study hall for the juniors . . . escalators instead of stairways . . . more stairways . . . a uniform system of homework in all the classes . . . big trees in the front yard and vines on the building ... more social activities . . . greater variety of subjects . In a fine, new school building, with modern facilities for education, it is difficult to choose one feature which is particularly enjoyable, but this year's seniors have answered with a variety of replies . . . the informal dances” . . . the public address system . . . the new swimming pool” . . . . . . the new machine shops” . . . the parking lor . . . the rifle range” . . . the parade and rally before the East-West games” . . . the assemblies” . . . the Little Theater . . . the seating arrangement in the choral loom . . . the Junior Class play” . . . the new classes . . . the honor assemblies . . . the cafeteria” . . . the combination lockers” . . . the modern equipment” . . . the Senior Class play of 'll . . . the fact that all the rooms have clocks in them . . . the spacious and well equipped gym. with its auxiliary gym rooms . . . the dances in the gym and cafeteria after games” . . . the long, light corridors” . . . finally having a study hall . . . the athletics . . . the lighting system in the swimming pool ... the ping pong and other sports offered in the auxiliary gyms”. Mr. Kroll. employment director, instructs Dorothy Bn!I (seated) in filling out employment application blanks as his office helpers. Ann f'risella and Mary Odbrski, took on. 39 T)he Cla33 TONY TOM CASTREK Believes in let music be youi guide — playing firsi orchestra solo tens most I hull ins experience — Benny Goodman and Ink-spots arc most admired musicians. RICHARD FRANCIS CAVE Diet's proudest trot-session ts an 'K sweater—favorite sport as a participant, football— fat or lie musical selection, Piano Concerto. CARM ELLA CATHERINE CATANESE 8 5 3. 3. •!: Conimcr cii 3. I •'or Whom The Hells Toll is Carmel-la’s fas orite book—belies es conceited people seill never make anything of themselves — enjoys horseback siding at faeorile sport. GAYLORD HA .EI.TON CIIFAV -R Club 3. • : Track 2. 3. 41 Football 2. 3 lias met many famous people including Tom .Mr , Roy Rogers. Gene Autry, and Harrs Carry — derived much enjoy merit from football aud track — enjoyed Gone With the Wind” as book and movie. JOANN IOSEPIIINI CHOJNICKI Social Art •(; Com nu-rcia A fosephine considers II. V. Kalteuboru the best radio announcer— ranking orchestra. Dick f urgent — would like to live in California— favorite sports, ice skating and stvimming. JOHN HERMAN CLARK Owl 3. I fohn ivould like to change places svith some member of the RAT’ — favorite musical selection Shu-besTs Serenade —collects pint, trinkets, and toy dogs. VIRGINIA ELAINE CARI.S S 5-3j 2. 3. • : Com mcrcia 3. -I; Puhlica liom 3. 4 (tinny has eujoyed her stenography courses — hating her first feature in the OWL teas s ery exciting — collects menus — favorite radio program, llenry Aldrich. in .m dm MORI CARPENTER l.aiin i. 4: Rand . 3. -I; Student Council 4 Don's golden rule for life it Trust thyself — fas orite sport, swimming —- he lies es band has been beneficial to him — enjoys the fellowship it gives him. ALPHONSE SAM ( ASSARO Football 3. 4 Fuzzy'’ plans to eu-ter the Visiter sit of Illinois_ after graduation —believes in making as many friends as possible — would like to live in California. WAYNE DONALD CARLSON Mono }. -I Going over the Smoky Mountains has been Udyne's_ most thrilling experience — hunting and fishing tops in spents tilth him — sc ould like to Us e in Clearwater, Florida. RII.I.Y EDW ARD CARTER A Capped la Choir 3. 4 Doc hopes his to-caliou uill be that ol telephone lineman — chooses daucing as hobby—fas orite sport, bowling — likes study of architecture. JOSEPHINE ANN CASTELI.ESE 8 5 3. 3. 4: Mono 3; Cnmmcrcia 3 Her golden rule is, .MjEc the best ref everything you do —can think of no improvements Heeded in West High — admires patience in teachers — Kay Kyser _ stands as tops in music. ARIS I I R CARMICHAEL. JR. Glee 2. 3: A Cappcll a Choir I Work hard, play hard, rest easy is Ar-isler's motto in life— sc ill continue _ studies .it I nr,-,In I uhtrsily, Missouri—prefers Chicago as the place to live. ROSE ANGELA CARUANA Social Art� 3: Com mcrcia 4 Dogs, tenuis, and Christmas rate at Rosie's best liked pet. sport and holiday — dislikes high heels with ankle socks _— believes California is place in uhicb she would most enjoy living. SAM CASTREE Orchestra 2. 3. 4 Home Room Proident 2 Sam hopes to see the students of West High improve their school spirit — _ proudest possession is his trumpet — it very content to live iu Rockford. •10 « 1942 VINCENT AUGUST COFFARO Student Council 3 Vine tut believes in getting maximum amount out of every-thing he does — enjoy i tfhool library —- will at I end University of Illinois to study journalism. VIVIAN LOUISE CONKLIN A potential nurse. Vie intends to tuler fobu Seily Hospital in Gcdvestou — likes to bear Bing Crosby croon —collects pictures of friends as bobby. BILL ALTMAN COOK Trail ,'ljlfri of tbe Middle Border” is Bill's favorite book— would like to Hi t in Oregon State — admires a sense of humor iu a teacher. BARBARA ELIZABETH CORBRIDGI Commcrcia 4: Curtain 4-. Tri-Y Treasurer -I Beth has the unusual hobby of collecting soap and holtl menus —beliei es student cooperation and aelii i-lies could he imfnot ed —Ilarry Vonietl, fat-orile radio announcer. ORAL MARCELLA COXHEAD Commcrcia I Oral enjoys arts of all kinds—plans to become a commercial artist — her aim Make the world a better place because you lii ed in it. COLLEEN FRANCES CRANDALL Commcrcia -I Colleen dtril ed much benefit from Commit-cia Cluo — enjoys collecting jewelry—after graduation hopes to become a secretary — enjoys basketball more than any other sport. PATRICIA ANN CRANDALL Comincrcia 3: Student Council 2 I’al believes iu the saying Fall, drink, and be merry for tomorrow ue die1'—hobby, collecting match books — roller skates in her spare time. WILLIAM DALE CROTZER Football 3 Bill admires impartiality in teachers—collects stamps as a bob-by—believes that national defense is America's greatest problem — favorite sportscaster is Bill Stern. CATHERINE ANN CURRY Social Art Vicc-Prcsi-dcm 3. -I Kay has enjoyed the iieu swimming pool very much — plans to become a nurse — collects dolls as hobby — Hie and let live her motto. IANI AIMA CUR’I IS K-5-3. -I: Commcrcia I; Latin I jane plans to continue educational Saint Mary's College — enjoys game of tennis— admires people who hate no enemies and are friendly to eiery-one. MAXINE MARGARET DAYTON Commcrcia -I Maxine plans to be-come a stenographer— would like to meet President Boost! eh — has enjoyed history classes — tennis and badminton are fat oiile sports. LOUISE ANTOINETTE DAL NOGARE GAA 2. 3. -I: Comincrcia 4; I Ionic Room Treasurer 3 In future yean feiry would like to find a tenuis court at West — pet petit is anklets with high heeled shoes —admires a teacher's impartiality. DOLORES CATHERINE DE GRANDIS Commcrcia 2 First comes work and then play is Dolores' motto — collects stamps as a hobby — plans to become a stenographer — likes to play tennis. JOHN CONSTANTINE DEMAKEAS S-5-J, 3j Football Home Room Sccrctar fohn plans to attend Black Mountain College after graduation— has enjoyed the home room period each day —likes Fred Wariiig's orchestra — favorite sport, basketball. CARL W ILLIAM DIMARS B.iikcrball 3: Football I; Home Room Vice-Prcidcnt 4 Carl collects small kuiies from the various cities he tisils—favorite sport is basketball — admires a person who is honest, unselfish. and friendly. -11 a RUTH LOUISE DENT inrum 2; ABI. 4; Home Room Sccrciary 3 School has I.nigh; Ruth tlx i.tine of study —collects rt oitit iti ,i hobby — bill enjoyed literature counts — itould like to met! the Duchess of Windsor. MARILYN LUU.LA DONALDSON Fan American 4; Tri-Y 2. 3; K-3-3. 3 _ Dot” beHci cs You're young only once — bobby, hiking pictures — (motile sport, bon ling—c notes the tibr.iry ,n feature she bat enjoyed most in high school. WARREN EUGENE DUCI.ON Latin 4; Orchestra Treasurer 4 Duke enioys physics and ROIC—bobby is just bating fun —plans to attend Uni-t ersity of Illinois—fat • orite sports, football and ice skating. MAXIM PHYLLIS ELLIS Curtain 3. I; Glee -I Ali v likes to study plants and animals — thinks Glenn Miller tops — Hob Hope too — names stemming fa: orite spoil — Hants to be a nurse. MARIAN I LIZ ABI III ESKELSON Social Art 4; Mono I Mimi helitt es that school has best taught hri how to concentrate —listens to Lux Radio Theater — plays table tennis — hobby is collecting perfume bottles. WAYNE LA VERNE FEIILER I Ionic Room Secretary : l rassurer i Wayne would like to change places with a North Woods' forest ranger — collects pennies as a hobby — is I ety pr. ml 10 he an American. SIIIRLEY ROSEMARY DETTMEN Collecting odd nick-nacks is Shirley’s hobby—would like to enter the field of dressmaking — likes Benny Goodman's orchestra —has enjoyed the Jeannes of the auditorium. HELEN JOYCE DOOLITTLE Helcu wants to hat e nurse’s training — golden title, To help others wb:u in need ' — enjoys collecting wooden shoes — be-liet es school has taught her to be more independent. JOY LUCILLE ICKLUND Commcrcia 3 The Golden Rule is the guiding light“ of Joy's life—to be a successful stenographer is her aim—pel peeve, people uho complain. EILEEN GERTRUDE ELSTON GAA 2. 3. 4; Hume Room Secretary 2. 3 Toady was thrilled when she received a medal in swimming— wants to meet Lionel Barrymore—enjoys listening to A Dale with Judy. I DW ARD JOHN FALGOUT Track 2. 3. 4: Forum •I : Hi-Y I I d hopes to enter the University of Illinois— uants to be an engineer—likes tenuis—believes athletics is most beneficial school organization. BETTY TODD FERGUSON Tri-Y 2 More school spirit is what Betty itould like to see in West high — enioys Del Courtney's orchestra — would like to live in California. DONALD CARL DIBI.ER Considers radio and electrical equipment most prized possession —will further education at a technical school or shop — favorite musical composition Piano Concerto in B Tlat Minor. BETTY LOU DOYLE Fan American 2; Home Koran Secretary 2: President 3 A red coral necklace is Belly's proudest possession — likes any of l.izl's rhapsodies —believes defense is the most important problem in America today. IACK WILLIAM ELLIOTT Jack admires the characteristic of broad mindness in a teacher — pet peeve, giggling flirts — it ould like to ice in Los Angeles. JOYCE ELIZABETH FRB 8-5-3. 3: Tri-Y 3; Cummercia 4 Joyce's plain include business coliege — thrilled by Last-West loot ball games — believes Don't lake life too seriously: you never gel out of it alive.” LOIS LORRAINE FIBROW Broncho-buster Lois says her most thrilling experience was riding a pig — uould like to live in 'Texas — I hanks git ing Day is favorite holiday. MARILYN ELIZABETH FAUL Sc Co 2; Commcrcia 4 Basketball and the swimming poo! appeal to Betty—' If your face is toward the sun. shadows fall behind is her motto—plans a nursing career. 42 Typical of all high school students, West's seniors collect everything from phonograph records to spoons, spend their spare time taking care of pets or relaxing with all kinds of sports, and arc apt to cherish an old broken down jalopy” above all their other possessions. However sensible or nonsensical the)' be. here are our seniors' quirks and habits . . . eating and sleeping ... playing golf ... dancing . . . collecting miniatures . . . reading” . . . collecting poems . . . going to movies . . . collecting glassware” . . . sewing . . . building model airplanes . . . swimming . . . collecting rocks . . . knitting . . . participating in dramatics . . . playing the drums . . . hiking . . . collecting glass dogs ... clipping sports pictures . . . collecting autographs” . .. collecting tropical fish . . . doing shorthand . . . playing baseball . . . saving dance programs” . . . collecting clippings and letters' . . . keeping a list of popular song hits . . . corresponding with boys and girls of other countriesOther souvenirs and momen-tos which they keep are . . . stamps” . . . pins” ... wooden shoes ... jewelry ... small cream pitchers and coffee pots . . . pink elephants ' . . . ' 'Please Be Quiet' signs ... key chains” ... perfume bottles . . . phone numbers . . . orchestra leaders' signatures ... coin collections” ... small knives from various cities . . . Indian relics . . . tie pins . . . china dolls”. Among their other hobbies arc . . . photography . . . creative writing . . . puppetry and amateur staging . . . operating a short wave radio . . . tanning furs ... constructing model railroads ... handicraft. Seniors' tastes in music range from classical and semi-classical selections to modern swing , but whatever the type they choose, it is evident that the)' appreciate music. Among their favorites are You and I . . . Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata” . . . l.iszt's Licbestraum . . . Tschaikowsky's Piano Concerto in B Flat Minor . . . Star Dust” . . . . . . Debussy’s Afternoon of a Faun . . . Apple Blossom l ime . . . Elmer’s Tune . . . All that Meat and No Potatoes” ... 1 Don't Want to Set the World on Fire . .. Tea for Two ... Basin Street Boogie Woogie ... Anchor’s A weigh” ... Shepherd's Serenade’ . . . Debussy's Clair do Lunc” or Moonlight” . . . All Through the Night . . . Tschaikowsky’s Fourth Symphony Begin the Beguine” . . . Yes Indeed” . . . Blue Champagne '... Yours ... When Day Is Done” ... Skater’s Waltz ... Because ... Old Man River . .. Moonlight Serenade ... Time Was’ Rose Marie . . . Aurora . . . I.istz's Second Hungarian Rhapsody . . . Anvil Chorus” . . . Janies Hancock records information on cards as Barbara Holly is being measured for a cap and gown by Virginia Morgan, who is measuring her height. 43 TJlie Cla 3 3 ANGELINA KOSI MAKII C.A IANO ABL 3. 4; Annu.il 3. 4 ; -5-3. 3. 4 Angelina would lit to set more inleretl in clubl and other tcbool organizationi — fat or-ile commentator it II. V. Kalteuborn — liktt Chrittmat holiday btil of all. W ILLIAM NEAL GIBLER Track 2. 3. 4: Foci ball 4i � li V 4 A ltr attending ibe I nil tilily of lllirioil. Hill hopes to become a commercial lalrtman— belieret l)ou Wilton lop tanking radio an-nounccr — tujoyt loot-ball and Had. MABLE GORDON GILLETT K-5-3, 4 ; Sc uilcnl Council 3 : T r i • V Treasurer 2 Alter graduation. Mable f l.im to attend Sen- ork School of Interior Dccoratiug — uould like to meet Christopher Motley — bat enjoyed the new swimming pool. MARYEI.YN FRANCKS (.III I S: cial Am 3. I Contidert patience moil admirable quality in leathert — Mary elyu't rule of lilt .Slate neu• Iriendt hut keep the old —enjoyt Pat O'Hrien on tereen and lloraee lleidl on radio. DOROTHY AfcLIFNE GILBERTSON Pearl Hint'I writing! make up DoS's readiug material!—enjoy i hone bait riding more than an other tport—rate t put airplane ride at motI thrilling experience. WILMER BILL GLENNY Hand 2. 3. President 4: A Cappella •I; Sssim-minf; 3. 4 Hill Hitt Cbritlmat belt became people are usually friendlier and happier — moil thrilling experience catching a barracuda off Cata-liua Island — favorite tport, swimming. JANET ANN! FITZGERALD 8-3-3. 3: Social Arcs I; Mono -I Janet't hobby it reading—name! library at feature enjoyed in tcbool—litleni to Lux Radio I healer—would like to meet Hr ton Welles. MARGERY ANNE FRANKLIN Curcain Treasurer 3. Secretary I; Glee i; 8-3-3. 4 According to Margt A winner never quilt, and a quitter never trim — uanit to tee more tcbool (lancet and attemhliet — her trip to New York's World's hair moil memorable. WILLIAM CHARLES FUR SETH Goll 3. I; FiMicball -I: Home Room Treasurer 4 Frog rain Hob Elton at topi in tportt announcing — plant to enter the peld of printing—Charlie McCarthy rankt at favorite radio program. DARRELL MAYNARD FORBES Swimming 3 ; R “ Club 3. � Darrell would like very much to change placet with a member of the Air Corpt — hit proudetl postettion it a rifle — fat orile tong I'ouighl We Love. YVONNE JEANNE FRANSEN 8-3-3. 2. 3; Tri-Y 2. 3: Pan American 4 Duut” would be thrilled to meet Fit a Maxwell —- intendi to studs at the University of Witcontin — enjoys listening to the Fitch Hand Wagon. SHIRLEY JEANNETTE GARDINER ABL 3. 4; Euclidian Circle 4; Social Arcs Presidenc 3. 4 Shirt Util at her motl thrilling experience entering Weil High the fir it time -would like to live in Raraboo. Witcontin — u ill continue education at He-loit. PHYLLIS FORS Owl 3. 4 Phyllil plant to attend Hutiuett College —bet peeit it pumpt tilth ant lets—favorite tport it baitelb.ill — hett liked hook done With the Wind. ANN TIIERESE FRISELLA Commercia 3. 4 Ann intendt to enter butinett college and be a iteuograpber — Fail-WetI garnet mo,i , u it. ing event in high nhool — fac orile or-c he t Ir a it Horace lleidt'i. ROGER GARST l cbacc 2. 3. 4; Euclidian Circle 4; Nacional Honor Society 3. 4 Roger would like to lire in a tuburb of Neu Y ork or Chicago — golden rule of life, work hard — tnjoyt teunit and tariout board garnet. 44 of 1942 WARREN SMITH G LENNY Arc Club I; Vice President 2: Forum 3. 4 Warren's moil prized possession ii a iel of oil painti — admires people who are frank hut tadful — would change placet with any millionaire. DARI. RICHARD GOLDEN Radio Club 2; Secretary-Treasurer 2 Dari uoutd like to allend the RCA institute— a portable radio is bis moil prized possession — someday hopes to lit e in S or them Wisconsin. EUGENE VERNE GOLDY Lire and learn declares Gene—wants to Late drum majorettes at West High — most thrilling experience, a Seu- ork tacalion — plans to become an accountant. RAYMOND CHRIS GRACEFFA Ills American citizenship is Ray's proudest possession — plans to go to business■ college after graduation— would like to change places with Michigan's Tom llarmon. RUTH GRADY Clothing is Gertie's best liked subject — plans to become a seamstress — wishes to meet Gene Autry — Wayne King, her fas-orile entertainment. MARY FRANCES GRAVELLE Mary was thrilled by the first hast West football game — u ould like to meet the Duchess of Windsor—plans to go to business school. VIRGINIA MAE GRAVIS (linger has enjoyed her bistort classes—as they taught her much about America — her hobby is collecting pictures and Utters — would tike to meet Gene Autry. LADORA FRANCES GRF.AR Curtain Club 3. 4; S-5-3. 3. 41 Art Club 2. 3 Heing chosen an ROTC sponsor rates as her most exciting etent —would like to meet President Roosetelt —-spends leisure time on photography and badminton. THOMAS WELDON GREEN ROTC 2. 3. Lieutenant -I; Ili-Y -I Tom wishes students would revis e democratic spirit of Central High — hobby, collecting clippings, and souvenirs of social events —spends much time with movie camera. JEAN LEE GREGORY A Cappclla Choir 4 feau collects records as a hobby—hopes to enter University of Illinois — would like to meet the actor Stirling Hayden—enjoys bowl-iug. HOWARD VERYL GRONLUND R” Club 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4 High school athletics taught Howard how to take it — plans to make present bobby, sports, life work — most exciting ei cut, first high school football game. NICK RICKARD GUAR I NO Publications 3, 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4 Will power aud determination are Sick's key word in life—considers Durwood Kirby outstanding announcer —admires person modest in dress, speech, and habits. JOSEPH JOHN GRIGALOUSKI President Rooset ell is the person whom foe would like most to meet — recreations are hunting, fishing, and swimming—will study mechanical engineering at University of Illinois. ARLINE I) GRUNER Tri-Y 2. 4: 8-5-3. 4; Curtain 4; Social Arts 3. 4; Pan American 2. 3. 4; Student Council 3. 4 Arline has enjoyed the stage facilities of the Little 'Theater —-hobby is creative writing — likes Jo hike — las orile radio program is Information Please. ANN MARGUERITE GI I.OTTA Ossl 4: French 3. 4; Home Room Secretary 2. 3 Treasurer 4 Trench Club taught Anne to speak the language more fluently — likes archery — would like to meet Mrs. Rooset eh—enjoys jewing and Utter writing. 45 a £ PHYLLIS JOAN GULOTTA Hi coming a senior has been Phil's big-grit thrill in high school—tikes ice-skating—wishes she might bate met Abraham Lincoln—plain to become a stenographer. KATIIRYN DOLOR IS II AMY Commcrcia 3. I: 8-5-3 2. 3. 4; Tri-Y 2. 3 Atl mires teachers with inlorm.il attitude — pel pee re. people wht eat pop-corn in theaters — recommend; Uroutt’t Wuthering Heights as interesting booh. IRIS MARIE HAMM HR Iris's golden nile is. He h mest and sweet for a day and foresee” —likes Bing Crosby— hobby,collecting match books and pis tores of acquaintances. VFRNETTK I AN I HANGAKTNER Tri-Y 2. 3: French 3. 4: 8-5-3. I I'ernelle u ould never put oil ‘till tomorrou u hat yon can do today —places Kentucky as idea! place in u hish to lice and work. DOROTHY MAE HUNS Mono Klub 3. 4: Pan-American 2. 3. 4 del the best out of life” is Oofs golden rule of life — favorite sports, swimming and tennis — proudest possessions are a dog and a bicycle. I I KA ( 1$ WARREN HOKRNECKK Rand 2. t. i Francis classes _ air-plaue tides as thrilling events—admires life of Theordore Kooseveh— hopes to become apprentice alter graduation — If oh Id sou, favorite announcer. HKRYL LA LENE GUSTAFSON A Captsclla 3.4: Home R mm Vice-President 3: Glee 2; President 3. 4 lieril wishes to live on Sew I ngland Coast — Piano Concerto in Is Flat”, favorite musical selection — golden rule, He a man if not a hero. CHARLES STEVENS IIALLKY Chuck belies es in more students taking part in school activities — admires a person with a sense of humor — derives much enjoyment from his ear. PEGGY ARLINE HAMMER Peggy's golden rule for life is to do thr best I can”—hobby is seising—-wishes to meet Henry Fonda—plans to be a nu sc after graduation. CAROL MAY HARTLEY A Capped a 3. 4; Social Arts 4 School has taught Caro how to assume responsibility—has enjoyed the swimming pool in the new building — would like to meet Cornelia Otis Skinner. DOROTHY ANN HlimiTS National Honor Society 3. 4; Tri-Y Treasurer 3: Home Room Secretary 3. President 4 Being selected member of All Stale chorus was Dot's most thrilling experience — is a sincere admirer of understanding in teachers— would enjoy living in Hawaii. ROBERT VINCENT HOGG Euclidean Vice-President 4: 8-5-3 3. President 4; National lienor Society 3. 4 Piggy's faiorile sport is golf—plans to cuter held of chemistry —wishes to meet Winston Churchill — He honest u it h yourself and others is his philosophy. CARL ROGER GUSTAFSON Pan American President 4: Library Hoard 3. 4: Home Room Vice-President 2. 3 (rustic misses the inconveniences of Central high — most thrilling event was attending National Pan-American League Convention — his favorite sport is howling. ALLEN LEE HAMER Plans to further education at At 'ration school — enjoyed book Through the Air to Alaska —prefers Tommy Dorsey's music — derived much good from ROTC. I AMES MARIAN HANCOCK Publications 3. 4; Euclidean 3. 4; National Athletic Scholarship Society 3. 4 Jim admires a teacher's ability to present lessons in an interesting manner—Presentation of tennis letter was biggest thrill—favorite orchestra. Wayne King. RUTHANN HEATH Student Council 3. 4; Mono 3. 4: Home Room Treasurer 2 Ruthann chooses to live in Africa—admires a person able to meet every situation — dislikes an intolerant Person—enjoys basketball. NEAL ARTHUR HILDEBRAND Home Room President 4 llis freedom is Neal’s proudest possession — admires a sense of humor in his teachers— believes that increased defense production is necessary. BETTY DOCIA HOLDER Hetty it ould tike to enter nurse’s training — enjoys listening to the Quiz Kids—would like to meet President Roosevelt—favorite or. ehestra is Guy Lombardo's. 46 To he a student” one must keep up with current affairs and events of his community and the world. Radio enables him to do this, and West high's seniors, as students, have their favorite commentators. announcers, and sportcasters. The commentators which they consider best are Walter Wincheli, H. V. Kaltenborn, Julian Bentley, Richard Eaton. Boake Carter, Clifton Utely. Fulton Lewis, Jr., I.owell Thomas, Raymond Gram Swing. As announcers they choose Don Wilson. Pierre Andre, Ben Grauer. Gabriel Mcatter, Harlow Wilcox. Harry Von Zell, l ord Bond. Bill Traum, Ken Carpenter. Quin Ryan. Their favorite sportscastcrs are Bob Elson, Grant land Rice, Hal Totten, Tom Manning, Clem McCarthy, Tod Hunter, and Ted Healey. Although many seniors replied, no one to the question With whom would you like to change-places? adding for a reason. I’m happy as I am, several of them did answer with the following names . . . President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, a gym teacher”, Edgar Hoover, a millionaire sportsman, Betty Grable, Errol Flynn, my father. Robert Taylor. Joe Louis, my cousin.” any member of the R.A.F. , Orson Welles. Bette Davis, Dinah Shore, Henry Morgenthau, a millionaire, for a week or two , Frank Leahy, coach, Stanley Hack, the president's wife, Joe Gordon, of the Yankees, an army officer”. Louise Rainer, Tom Harmon, Lana Turner, any successful journalist , In reply to the question, What famous person would you like to meet ?” however, there were many answers, both living personalities and persons of the past. They included Joseph Stalin, Dennis Morgan, Lionel Barrymore, Emily Post, Bob Hope, Mrs. Roosevelt, William Cullen Bryant, Adolf Hitler, Virgil Fox, a concert organist; Robert Hutchins, president of Chicago university, Charles Lindbergh, Lily Pons, Admiral Richard Byrd, Queen Elizabeth of England, Bing Crosby, Henry Ford, Wendell Wilkie, Errol Flynn, Will Rogers. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hedy Lamarr. Mickey Rooney, Herbert I loover. Cordell Hull, Kay Kyser. Harold Ickcs, Winston Churchill. Gene Tunney. Dorothy Thompson, Gene Autrey, H. G. Wells, Elizabeth Hawes, dress designer. Bette Davis, George Arliss, because of his great acting ability , Johnny Weismuller, Christopher Morlcy, Katherine Cornell, Joe Di Maggio, Stirling Hayden, Ted Williams. Helen Keller, General John G. Pershing, George Frazier, music critic, Sonja Henie, Oscar Levant, Tommy Harmon, Irving Berlin, Orson Welles, Pope Pius XII, and Cornelia Otis Skinner. Checking layouts is Elisabeth Barley, Associate Editor, as Richard Shat tuck, Annual Editor, and I:rank Rowley, Business Manager, check advertising income, Chad Brooks, Owl Editor, types a story. 47 7jke C GLORIA LOUISE IIUTCIIINS Tri-Y 2. 3. I; Home Room Secretary 3; Tfntunr I U. S. History it Hutch)'t favorite tub• jecl — bobby, collecting booh — bo pet to meet Robert llulcbiiii. Chic ago ('niter lily president — u ouhi like to be a stenographer. GLENDA MARGARET INGRAM Maggie admire I the undemanding qualities all leathers teem to bate — enjoys listening to Raymond dram String's newt broadtails — believes in treating others as you would be treated. JACK ELBERT INIIOFF Swimming 3. -I; R” Club 3. I; III-Y l lath'i' biggest thrill was winning _ sttond plate in the Mid-Western AAV Swimming meet—fai'Orltt lubjtttt are phytits and them-islry — enjoys Fibber MtCee’s radio program. STANTON ALLEN HYER Musk Appreciation 2. 3: President I; Glee 2. 3; Secretary I; Curtain 3. 4 Major's golden rule is Lire for today alone, Totnorow will take tare of itself — plant on going to Fordbam—bat enjoyed Honorary Mutital So-fitly. ROBERT PASCAL INGRASSIA Pan American 2. 3.4; R” Club 3. 4; Football Manager 3 Bob hopes to see grass on tfbool camp-in year—H. I'. Kallen-horn and Rat Flanigan are radio faroritet _— trill further schooling at Unit erily of Illinois. ROBERT GARRETT JANSEN Orchestra 3. 4; Euclidian Circle 4 Hob hopes to see graft on stbool campus nest year—II. V- Kail-inborn and Rat Flanigan are radio fat orites —will further schooling at ('niter lily erf Illinois. NORMAN HOLLENBECK 8-5-3. 3. 4; Annual 3.4 Sor man hoping to be a tommertral artist plans to attend Cbica- ; o hi Institute — be-in es that one should lie e for today — enjoys ite-skaliug and swimming. VIVIAN HOLMES Tri-Y 2: Home Room Secretary 2; Vice President 3 Margaret Mitchell's done With the Wind appeals to Viv at greatest book — first in sports. tennis — in rhythmic Hue, Dick I urge ns music — tikes home room system in school. SHIRLEY EVELYN HOWARD Glee 4 Shirley has enjoy ed most t otaI music tour set in high school —believes that every cloud has a silver lining — thinks the pub-lit address system outstanding feature of school. GEORGE MAURICE HOLLOWAY Band 2. 3. 4; Home Room Treasurer 2. 4; Gull 4 Rlales agrees that everyone should take ads antage of all opportunities when offered—respects instructor who will listen to students' viewpoint — most thrilling moments. playiug in Fast-West golf match. RUTH EVELYN IIOUGII Tri-Y 4 Ruth hopes to be a stenographer — enjoys the music during lunch hour—favorite orchestra. Horace• Heidi’s— hobby, makiug a scrapbook of the prestni war. DOROTHY JAM HOWELL A Cappclla Choir 3: Commcrcia -4; 8-5-3. 4 Dot believes if you smile, the world tr ill smile with you—plans to leach home economics — Fibber Mcdtt and Molly is fas orile radio program. BARBARA JEAN HOLLY ABL 3. 4; Euclidian Secretary 3; ROTC Sponsor 3 Barb admires If. I . Kallenborn — plans to he a teacher—believes her ideas won't work unless she does — enjoys listening to duy Lombardo's radio program. MARI EDITH HOWARD Tri-Y 2, 4; Commercial 4 ''fane F.y re ” is Mar it di I h's fas orile book—likes gat spirit of Christmas holidays —would like to live in Mexico — admires friendliness in teachers. ELAINE ESTHER HUMMEL Tri-Y Treasurer 2; Home Room President 2, Treasurer 3; Athletic Council 3 Flaiue aspires to a nursing career — lislr Christmas as fas orile holiday — admires no partiality policy in teachers — Cocker Spaniel is her favorite pel — considers swimming as most enjoyable sport. 48 NAOMI JEFFERSON GAA 2; Library Board 2 Learning to drift .r tar IrJl beeu Suomi's most thrilling experi-tnct — favorite hook. Bear! Bulk's The Good Earth” — pet penes are high heels and anklets. JERRY LU JOHNSON Publications 3. 4; Curtain 3; President 4; Tri-V President 4 Appearing in junior play uas ferry's most thrilling moment — likes English and (Iremistry — toll eels spoons as hobby—fai-orite announcer is llar-loic Wilcox. ROGER JOHNSON Koger has enjoyed his friends in the neu high school—his far-orite orchestra is Clyde McCoy's — has sports, especially track. as hobby. SHIRLEY DORITTK JOHNS Commcrcia 4: Home Room Treasurer 4 Shirley would like eery much to meet Emits Tost—has enjoyed shorthand and typing — likes hiking and roller skating — listens to Horace Heidi's orchestra. MARJORIE RUTH JOHNSON Glee 2 Marjorie belieies If at first you don't succeed. try. try agaiu — plans a nursing career — sports is her hobby— likes the new swimming pool. RICHARD LEROY JOHNSTON ROTC Lieutenant 4; Football 4; Home Kooin President 3. 4 Dick admires impartiality in a teacher—a Benny Goodman fan— likes all holidays because he can sit hack and take it easy.” JAMES EDW ARD JOHNSON Home Room President 2. 3. 4; Student Council 3; 8-5-3. 3 fim plant to attend the University of Illinois—pet peeve, conceited people — favorite sports, archery and golf — hobby, collecting letter openers. PHYLLIS ANNE JOHNSON Commcrcia 4 Bhyl appreciates West's well equipped science rooms — believes school has helped her to associate with all types of people— collects records in spare time. RAMONA MAXINE JUHLIN GAA 3. 4; Tri-Y 2 Monie believes GAA taught her to be a good sport — plans to be a stenographer — fas orite orchestra. Griff Williams—would like to meet Colonel IJndbergh. RAY FRANCIS JUIILIN Track 3. 4; Football 4 Kay admires a teacher with an interesting personality — enjoys playing toot ball and basketball — admires the spot t a aster. Bill Stern — listens to Art Kassel's orchestra. RAY ARTHUR KASPER Band 2. 3. 4; Vice President 4; Drum Major 3 Kay names hunting and fishing his favorite sports—conidets attempt to train a wild horse most exciting et ent —- dislikes people who make a pretense of friendship. JO ANN KASPER Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Student Council 2: 8-5-3. 3. 4 fo believes in using the Golden Kule at her philosophy of life — plans to study at Beloit College — hopes some day to live in Maine. W ARREN WILLIAM KEEGAN _ Bud would like to Use in California — favorite sport, bou Hng —teas thrilled when he rode on the .epbyr —is a Tommy Dorsey fan. BARBARA JANE KELLEY Tri-Y 4; 8-5-3. 4; Orchestra 3; Librarian 4 Barb's Golden Rule of life, Live and let live'—favorite hook it The Yearling” by Kao hugs—would like a aider choice of food in the cafeteria. BETTY JEANNE KELLEY 8-5-3. 3. 4; Curtain 3. 4; Pan American 3. 4 Belts finds it wise not to criticize people —listens to Dick ferg-in's music — enjoys horseback riding-favorite subject is Latin. 49 a ® % MARY LOU KERLIN Tfi-Y 2. 3; Curuin Club 3; Commercia -I Uilu tnjoytd trading Ordeal1' by Nevil Shule—lot ei Faster became it's the beginning of t( ling — plays had-minion — admires straightforwardness in a teacher. JOHN ELMO KLESLI John derived the most benefit from KOTC because it prepared him for future training — enjoys playing table tennis—is a Hob Hope's program fan. SYLVIA VIVIAN KREUTER ABI. -1; Home Room Vice President 2 Syl admires sincerity in a teacher — would like a different study hall for juniors —a Horace Heidi fan —favorite sport is ice staling. CLARENCE ELLIOTT LACE Commercia Club 4; Student Ticket Man-after 4 Clary's thrilling moment u as making an eagle during a golf game — (hrin Tucker is fa I orite orchestra —plans to attend business college — likes Sew York. MARY LOU LAROSA Glee Club 3. 4; 8-5-3. 3. 4; Social Art 3 Mary l.ou considers fairness as a teacher's most valuable trait — will study at Vogue School of Designing and Dressmaking —received award from (iovernor Horner. ROBERTA OLIVE LAWRENCE Glee Club 3. 4; A Cappella 3. 4; 8-5-3. 3 Hobby places inflation _ as America's most important current problem — respects broad-miuded. good-natured teachers — The Lost Chord rates best in music — chooses San Francisco as future home. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY Francis believes You're never too old to learn —Quin Ryan. Walter Winchell. and Hob FJson rale among Muggs’ radio favorites — most thrilling eveul, a Cubs game. GEORGE I.ITCH KNIGHT Honorary Musical Society 2. 3; Mono 2. 3: I lome Room Secretary 2. 3 George plaus to enter Notre Dame University after graduation — has enjoyed l alin Club—likes Fred Waring's orchestra — favorite subject has been German. MARGARET ANN KREICHHAUM A Cappella 3. 4; Social Arts 2. 3. 4; Tri-Y 3. 4 Krick would like to have elevators in West High — plans bring a nurse — golden rule of life. Smile and the world smiles with you. GERARD LAFOND Student Council 3. Treasurer 4 ferry collects key chains—would change places with Tyrone Power—enjoys Piano Concerto in li Flat Minor —uants a uniform system of homework. DOLORES IONA I.ATHOM Pan American 2. 3 Dolly would like to change places with Air . Roosevelt—wishes there were more stairways in school — admires a person with a winning personality. HELEN I.AUCIUS 8-5-3. 3: Owl 3. 4: ABI. 4 l.euie admires sparkling personalities — her rule of life is. build castles in the air. thru provide them uith firm foundations — _ pet peeve, short haircuts. BERNADINE CECILIA KISTING 'I'ri-Y 2; Commercia 3. 4; 8-5-3. 4 Hemic plans to enter business colleger-favorite orchestra it Lawrence Welk't—has had opportunity to meet Hob Hope, jane Withers. Ronald Regan. MARGARET CORINNE KREGER GAA 2. 3. 4 Sis hopes to see an improvement in cheering at football games — pel peeve, waiting _ for people why are invariably fate —uncertain about future lift. KARL FREDRICK KRUG Karl prefers Christmas Jo other holidays —- Pride and Prejudice is first ranking ’rook — ice and roller skating, favorite sports —wants to live near an ocean. ALBERT LA GAISSE Albert would like to live iu the state of California — enjoys the reverence and blissful c uielude” of Christmas — favorite book is Gone With the Wind. IOANN MARIE LATINO Owl t; S-f-J, 2; Social Arts 2, 3 fay is interested in nulling — believes variety is the spice of life —hobby, drawing cartoons — enjoys the music in the lunchroom at noou. DELBERT LEROY LAYNG Ili-Y. 4 Deb” admires a trustworthy and loyal friend above anyone else — would like to change places with Stan Hack — hobby, collecting glass horses. 50 The question What type of person do you admire? brought definite answers from the members of the senior class whose ideas of an admirable person covered a wide variety of qualities . . . one who is reliable , an ambitious person , one with personality”, and one who is friendly are some ot the replies. Others are the the strong, silent type , a broad minded person , one with a good imagination, a person who has ambition to advance at every opportunity . . . an adventuresome person . . . one who is sincere and dependable . . . one who is quiet and refined . . . one who can adapt himself to any kind of surroundings ... a person who is true and straight forward . . . one who is a leader but is not conceited . . . one who is able to see the bright side of life” ... the athletic type” . . . one who is well-liked . . . a person who is frank, yet tactful . . . one who has a vivid, interesting personality and who is understanding . . . a person with initiative” . . . a democratic person . . . a fun-loving person, one who is always full of pep and vitality . . . one who is modest. Faculty members, likewise, have high standards set for them by students who admire them for the fine qualities they possess. Among them are patience . . . confidence” . . . broad-mindedness . . . fairness . . . unselfishness . . . a good disposition . . . impartiality . . . good sportsmanship . . . originality . . . sense of humor . . . good teaching ability . . . the ability to make her subject interesting” . . . magnetism ... friendliness ... a great interest in her subject . . . ability to see the student's viewpoint” . . . personality . . . being an interesting speaker . . . the ability to understand students . . . kind heartedness” . . . the ability to make pupils work . . . tolerance one who gives her pupils little homework . . . ability to stay young. What subject have you most enjoyed in high school? was another question asked of members of this year’s graduating class, and included in their answers arc most of the subjects on West high school's curriculum . . . zoology . .. physics . . . chemistry . . . shorthand” . . . history . . . sociology . . . commercial law . . . Spanish ... Latin ... swimming” ... typing ... English . . . bookkeeping” . . . orchestra . . . R.O.T.C.” .. . architectural drawing” . . . mathematics” . . . auto shop” . . . machine shop . . . art ... speech ... government” ... German . . . clothing . . . boys’ social dancing” . . . foods . . . home economics . . . music . . . French . . . music appreciation . . . literature. The girls 'nominated for the D.A.R. trip, (left to right) Mary Odor ski. Jacqueline Arnold, finalist. Joan and Barbara Ralston, are congratulated by Airs. IF. H. Jennings, D.A.R. representative. 51 “OM Vke The seniors whose pictures appear on these pages polled highest in a service ballot voted on by juniors, seniors, and faculty members. Since the activities and services of these leaders are far too many and varied to relate, the staff has chosen to picture them in lighter and in some cases unrelated instances. Richard Shattuck (at upper left) coaches Bill Trefz in a game of chess, honored pastime of ancient and obscure origin. ♦♦•Both Richard McGinnis and Vernie Lind-strom have taken great interest in the ROTC and are shown at far left as they disassembled a rifle. Comfortably seated in an easy chair, Barbara Ralston (lower left) reads one of her currently favorite books. At upper right Elisabeth Barkey and Jacqueline Arnold were photogrphed as they did their stint of knitting for the armed forces. Joan Ralston sketches at far right. Jo has studied art in high school but pursues this hobby outside of class as wcll. Gordon I.ogan, intensely interested in football, maps out a new play in the picture at far right. Socially-minded Peggy Bartling chats by telephone with one of her many friends (right). 52 53 T)he C HAROI.I) FRANKLIN LEATHERBY J .in American 3; Hi. Y 4 Harold admires ibr tt a) in which at each-er cooperates with the studenti — enjoy fool-ball as a spectator — likes to participate iu track work. ROBERT VERNE LEIBFORTH Mono Klub t Boh derives a great deal of benefit from ROTC because it teaches hoys to he Men — his hobby is stamp collecting—fav orile announcer, Harry Von ell. PHYI.LIS ANN LEWIS I’hi 11 is has enjoy • d greatly the music during lunch hour—bobby, collecting birthday and Christmas cards— has liked typing courses in high school very much. MAURICE ALBERT i IGHTHART Morey would like to lire nr Colorado— dislikes people _ who change their minds— proudest possession, his car—considers national defense America's most important problem. HARRY FRANKLIN LIN'DROTII ROTC Lieutenant •(; Hi-Y I; Basketball-Track Manager 3. 4; Home Room Secretary 3. 4 Whiley's proudest possession is his ROTC cap—admires a teacher with a pleasing personality—would like to change places unh foe Gordon—alloys playing baseball. CARLKTON LINDBERG IX'atcguhg, a stream a mile below the Mile High Drive, is among (.arlelon's most thrilling memories — enjoys hearing Horace Heidi's orchestra — favorite sport, swimming. AW )s I K M -5-3. 2. 3. 4; ABL 4; Home Room Secretary 3. 4 To attend business college and study stenography are Teddy 's future plans — considers Don Wilson and II. V. Kallenborn outstanding in radio—pet peeve, grumpy people. CONRAD MILTON LINDQUIST Football 3: Pan American 2; Treasurer 1 Milton admires quiet, refined people —enjoys football and basketball — favorite musical u Us Hon is VMoonlight Serenade —beliei es one should take life easy. VERNIE GLEN LINDSTROM Golf 3: Class President 3: Vice President 4; National llonir Society Vice Presitlcnt 4 I'eruie would like to go to W'est Point— proudest possession, ROTC citizenship auards—favorite song, Time Was” — would like to trade places with an army pilot. BETTY LOUISE LINK Pan American 2; Mono 4 Dutch would he thrilled to change places with Belle Dai is —Hants to the iu Hawaii—enjoys listening to Beethovens Moonlight Sonata.” Bl.TTY JANE LITTLE lane plans to enter the nursing after graduation—lave,rite sport, baseball and basketball—trill further education at Rockford Hospital. GORDON ARTHUR LOGAN Football 2. 3. 4; Rifle Team 2. 3. 4; Vice President 3: Orchestra 2; Vice President 3: President 4 Daddy” collects records, also listens to Glenn Miller's orchestra—sticks to philosophy you're only young once — plans to attend University of Wisconsin after grad-ualion. KOBIRI CHARLES LUNDEEN Robert has enjoyed t es y much his : oology classes — likes Glenn Miller's orchestra, best —favorite radio program, Kay Kyser’s — enjoys playing basketball. MARJORIE LOIS LUNDBERG Lundy enjoys_ listening to the Quiz Kids and Kay Kyser—hopes to cuter the nursing field — would like to meet Robert Frost, the poet. PHYLLIS ROSALIE LUPO K-5-3. 4; GAA 4; Commercia Vice President 4 Phil’s most thrilling moment was attending the 1941 Junior Prom — believes that school has taught her to he independent — fat orile sport, bitytfe riding. u of 1942 THOMAS JOHN McCarthy Pan American 2; 8-5-3. 3: Student Council 3 Mac plant to attend Beloit College—fat or-ite announcer it Boh EltOM — would like to tee organised haiehall at U'eit High — likes football. basketball. and swimming. JOAN McF.ACHRAN 8-5-3. 3. 4 i Commercia 4 loan admiret teach-ert with a feme of humor—liket to atotciale with Irieudly. Contid-crate people — prefers living in any Hate hut California. WILLIAM DONALD McMILLIN Mickey't motto it Brae I ice makes petit ct — enjoyt playing the taxophone in bit Own orchestra—would like to lite in New York City. WILLIE MAE McDaniels Bill” hat decided, Idle it what you make it — bet peeve, wearing anklelt with high heels — prelect Sew York at a place to live. RICHARD EUGENE McGinnis Claw President I; ROTC Captain I; A Carpel la 2 ; President 4 Rifle t hooting and hunting are Dick's favorite sports—liket patience and understand-ing iu teachert—would like to lite in a pent houtt in New York City. EDWARD JAMES MAKULEC Hi-Y 4: Euclidian Circle 4; Student Council 2 lid he Hem in making the motl of every opportunity — plain to enter Army Air Corot — pin tit i. football, and reading appeal to him very much. ROBERT LELAND McDonald Home Room Vice-President -I .Mjc would like to tee hateball learnt in Big Vight Conference —favorite orchestra it Bred U aring't — biggest thrill was trip to Canada. DONALD KENNETH McMILLIN Traveling in Europe hat been Don't motl thrilling experience — Plant to attend Curtis-Wright I intitule in California after graduation—fa i or ite sport it twimmiug. El DORA VERONICA MARQUETTE Latin 3. 4: 8-5-3. 3. -I: Curtain 3. -I Frenehy plant to continue her education at St. Mary't of the U'oodt College — would like to make her home iu a tuhurb of St. Louit — eujoyt watching haiehall garnet. JOSEPH ALEC MARTELLARO Al bat found the ROTC moil beneficial to him—liket to play basketball — being a hrain turgeon it hit idea of a tuccettful career. MELVIN MARTIN Student Council 2; Home Room Treasurer i Matt would tuggetl feu er sero hours at an improvement iu school — collects phonograph rtcordt at a hobby — favorite tong, Time Wat.” DAVID WILLIAM MEIER Pan American 2. 4; Secretary 3 After graduation. Dai id plant to attend a Hate univertily and then to go to Pensacola —collectt old coint. pennies, and stamp! — favorite popular tong, Aurora . JEAN ANN MARTIN Tri-Y 2. 3; Social A:ts 4 After graduation, lean plant to attend a butniett college — fat-or ite popular orchetlra, Glenn Miller'l — helievet school has helped her make many loyal friends. DONALD I Kl ! l Kl( K MARTINSON ROTC Captain 4: Hi-Y 4; National Honor Society 3. 4 Don finch one must be dependent only on ouetelf to be tuccett-ful — eujoyt listening to Army Baud—u MM he thrilled to meet (icneral Pershing. BETTY ANN MILLER Social Arts 3 To become an ait tie warden it Belly't ambition — favorite book it W tethering Heights —liket Christ-mat holiday bell — would like to lite in Hauaii. 55 a (® ® GERALDINE MILLER French -f Geraldine [ lain to tiller Rockford College — would very much like to meet trying Berlin — favorite orchestra, Dirk Jurgen's — enjoys roller skMing. DOROTHY MAI-MOIST l)oi ebonies basketball as her farorite sport — Slotrpy-Joe suealers are her pel peeves — Charles l.y-out anil Hob I'll on are Jatorile radio announcers. JOAN MARILYN MORTON 8-5-3. 3. • ; French 3. Secretary • ; Com-mercia 4 Jo plans to become a physical education teacher — will allend University of Illinois —considers 8-5-3 dub best as it helped make friends. MARION NALI Commcrcia Secretary 3 Skeen belie vet ”ij sou smile, the u oriel smiles _ with you — hobby is collecting photographs — considers Don Wilson outstanding radio announcer. WILLIAM ALAN NICHOLAS 8-5-3. -I: Stage Crew 3: Home Room President 2 Nick's ambition is to become an accountant —be plans to enter Beloit College — follows the rule Always be neat — enjoys Dick Jurgens. DORIS ROSE OAKLEY Doris's proudest Possessions are her heirlooms — hobby, collecting photographs — enjoys watching exciting games of football —would not want to change places tilth anyone. MALLORY MICH All. MITCHELL Swimming 2. 3: Captain 4: ”R” Club 2. 3. 4; Pan American 2. 3; I lomc Room President 3 Mike admires honest people who _ can make quick decisions —plans to attend lie-lost College — favorite sportscaster. Bob Bison — best liked song Deep Bur pie. FORREST MOORE 8-5-3. 4 Have fun when young Forrie adtises —his proudest possession, a Model A Ford —wants to live in northern Wisconsin — enjoys baseball and football games. JOHN EDWARD MUELLER 8-5-3. 4 Jack's favorite musical composition is Basin Street Boogie —admires a dean, intelligent and friendly person — golden rule of life have fun now . ROBERT JOHN NELSON Honorary Musical Society 3. 4: 8-5-3. 3: Orchestra Concert Master i After attending Uni-versity of Illinois Bumps will lake up a dentistry Career — being selected a member of All State Orchestra was most thrilling moment — hobby, C'lllecling pennants. IUI.A DAISY NORFLEET GAA. 2. 3 Spends much spare time on sports — ranking first as spectator, tenuis, as participant. basketball — considers slaying out of war our most important problem of today. MARY LOUISE ODORSKI GAA -I; Captain 3: ROTC Sponsor: National I lonor Society 3. I Mary plans to become a secretary — Hauls to meet President Roosevelt — likes swimming, and golf — enjoys Del Courtney's orchestra and Lux Radio T,healer. ALMOKi: KENT MOBERG R Club 3. -I: Class Vice-President 3: National Athletic Scholarship Society 4 Kent enjoys tennis as hobby — ould like to meet Big Bill Til-den” — Swede dislikes gaudy jewelry on girls — hopes to live on southern toil. VIRGINIA EI.OISE MORGAN ROTC Sponsor 3: A Cappeda 3; Glee 2. 4 Berlin Diary is (tinny's fat orite book —has met Secretary of Interior lekes — plans to attend University of Wisconsin — does not like people who tease her. GEORGE OSBORNE NAGUS ROTC Lieutenant 4: Home Room Vice-President 2. 3: President 4 Swede would enjoy being a soldier of fortune — found history helpful iu teaching him about court-triesi — plans to study at University of Texas. THOMAS VINCENT NEVIN 8-5-3. 4; Mono 2; Hi-Y 2 Tom believes that the things most easily gained usually have the least value — enjoys playing golf — would like to meet Franklin D. Roosevelt. MARIE LEONTINE O'CONNER Glee 2. 3. 4; Commcrcia •(; 8-5-3. 4 The first day of high school and becoming a senior have been Marie's most exciting experiences—enjoys English courses in_ school — enjoys bowling and dancing. CHARLES AUGUSTUS OLLMAN Football Manager -I; Commcrcia Treasurer 3. 4; I lomc Room Treasurer 2, 3 After attending Beloit College. Bud plans to become a chemist —favorite radio program, I Love a Mystery — shorts of all kind, his nobby. 56 Members of West senior high school's graduating class of 1942 are making preparations to take their place in the commercial and industrial life of their community, and with an eye to the future, fifty-eight per cent of the students of the senior class have indicated their plans to continue their education in colleges, universities, technical and special training schools. Among the institutions which they have chosen to enter are Northwestern University, University of Alabama, Dc Pauw University, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin. Louisiana State University. Rockford College, Cornell College, Texas University. Iowa State College, University of Illinois, University of California in Los Angeles, University of Iowa, University of Notre Dame, University of Chicago. Beloit College, University of Minnesota. Armour Institute of Technology, University of North Dakota, Blackburn College. St. Mary’s College, Purdue University, University of South Carolina. Columbia University, Northern Illinois State Teachers' College at Dc Kalb, Stanford University, Smith University, Valparaiso University, University of Indiana, Knox College, Grinnell College. Marquette University. West Point. Curtiss Wright Technical Institute, Brown's business college, Vogue School of Design, Chicago Art Institute, and various technical schools, including comptometer schools, aviation schools, government training schools, and nurses' training schools. In looking back over three years of high school with its many activities, its contacts with other people of varied ideas and beliefs, and its opportunities for education, seniors of this year find that they have derived many benefits from their years spent in school. It has given me a broader outlook on life and taught me that there is still more to learn, ' replies one student, and other answers are has taught me to work for what I wish to earn,” has shown me how to cooperate better with other people and to be a good citizen, has made me interested in more things” has given me a wider scope of learning both in the social and mental aspect. has enabled inc to speak in front of an audience, has taught me to think things out,” has shown me the value of study,” has made me realize the importance of extra-curricular activities as a supplement to class room work,” has helped me to get along with others,” has taught me discipline, and to obey orders.” has given me common sense, has taught me to lx- independent,” has enabled me to express my ideas freely before a group.' Shota: confining in Miss Vincent's office with Mr. James B. Cage, Secretary for Sen Students of Beloit College, are (left to right) Vernette Han-gartner and Marion Swanslro n. 57 ZJlie C BENNY JOHN PARROVECHIO Henny hopes to list in California some day — names baseball his fat orile sport — thinks M est High steeds more school spirit — enjoys (ilenu Millet's orchestra. CARLO PATERNOSTRO Pehn's fat orile radio announcer is (,a-brie llealler — admires humorous, carefree people — believes America's greatest problem is to prepare for a coming depression. MAR A IF AN MAURINE PKDLOYV I’uhliciiinnt 3. -I; ROTC Sponsor •� ; National Honor Society 3. I Ped's hobby is collecting salt and pepper shakers — tikes teachers who have a sense of humor — would like to see more school spirit in West High. IRENE ALBERTA PETERSON Pete dislikes people uho cheu gum — admires a teacher who shows au interest in her pupils as individ-unis — favorite musical selection, You and I . I.AW RENCE PERRETT Football 4; Track -I lauiie would like to see me,re school spirit in supporting athletics — favorite radio an-nouncer is lieu Cirauer — considers the coming depression America's greatest problem. ROBERT JAMES PHILLIPS tt-3-J, -I; Commcrcia I Hob's hobby is collecting stamps—would like to live in California—pet pees c. sill) acting girls — admires athletic type of person. GALE AUSTIN OLSON Swimming Manager 3. ■i; R Club 3. I; Home Room Secretary 2 Duke ' will further hit education at Harrison Commercial Art School of Chicago — admires teacher uilh a seuse of humor — proudest possession, a car. JOSEPH LONGWEI.L OLSON H-5-3. 2. 3. • : Forum 3. 4; IIi• Y President 4; foe once met prank lluck, the famous explorer — admires au unbiased viewpoint in his teachers — would like to live any where along the Pacific coast. VICTOR DELBF.RT Ol VI Forum 2, 3. 4: Debate 3. 4; ROTC Lieutenant -I Vic plans to attend the University of llli-ne,is — favorite is A Tale of Two Cities — I hoten to broadcast for American School of the Air.” BURDETTE GLENN DOROTHY SOPHIE OLTIIOFF OLZANOWSKI Swimming Team 4 Hurdelte't Golden Pule of life is to gel up early in the morning — Lost llorite, n is faiorile book — admires honesty in a teacher. Commcrcia 4 Ozz ’ plans to go to business college — a Laurence Well fan —would like to meet the Duke and Duchess of Windsor — enjoys 0. S. History. HENRY OUTZEN Hank enjoys _ the modern gym facilities in high school—wishes to meet President Roosevelt — faiorile sport, basketball — is a mode! airplane enthusiast. PATRICIA ANN OWENS Home Room President Treasurer 4; ABL Secretary 4; Commcrcia 3. Treasurer 4 Pat enjoys football as a spectator and swimming as a participant — faiorile musical selection ”Tales from the Vienna Woods — admires sincerity in friends. EMERY FREDRICK PALMER F.mers's faiorile book is Jim Davis — likes Christmas holiday because there is happiness throughout the world — has met most of' country 's famous string instrumentalists. JOYCE At DREE PARKS Parks will attend college after graduation — would like to change places with Hetty Grable — uses the golden rule as her philosophy of life. 58 of 1942 JEAN CATHERINE PICKIN' ABL 4; National Hon or Society 3. 4 Iran’s favorite Popular song i Star Dust’’ —would like to live in Florida—admit a fair-mil in a leather—favorite t Ports, football and golf. JOYCE ANNETTE PLUMMER Curtain 4; Vice-Presi dent 3: Tri-Y I. 3, I; 8 5 3. 2. 3. 4 Joy's pet peeve is high school girls irear-inf pigtails — enjoys a friendly. spontaneous Personality—wishes to the in Alaska—favorite sport, sirimmrng. JOHN McNAIR PICKEN Football 3. : Tuck 2. 3. 4; R Club Treasurer 4 To he successful, John believes one should have a winning Personality and ambition—favorite sport, football — would like to see more school spirit—favorite radio announcer, Hob lilson. BERNICE I.UCILLE POLLARD I Ionic Ro::m V ice-Presidcnt 3. 4; So i al Aft I Ankle socks with high heeled shoes is Be nice's pel Peeve — roller skating heads the list of sports in which she participates — favorite musical selection. IJebeslraum”. DELLA MARIE PIRAGES Home Room Secretary 3; 8 5 3. 4; Cotnmcr cia 3. 4 Love thy neighbor as thyself” is Della's rule of life—pet peeve, high school girls nearing pigtails — Piano Concerto is her far or-ite musical selection. VIRGINIA MAY POLSTRA GAA 3. 4; Commercial 4; Mono 4 Ginger plans to enter nurses training— Lawrence it'elk is fat • orite orchestra — considers Christmas best liked holiday—is content to live in the Middle West. HILL CLIFTON PROTHERO 8-5 3. 3. 4; Curtain 3. i; Hi-Y 3; Set ret try . Bill would like more informality in school — during spate time, collects rocks—far orite musical selection, Ate Maria — admires an honest person. BARBARA JEAN RALSTON Latin President 3. 4; ABI. President 4: National Honor Society 3. 4; Annual 4 Barb will study at Smith College—has visions of being a miter —would be thrilled to meet P. G. Wodehouse — has enjoyed history classes. JOAN I LIZABETH RALSTON GAA 3. 4; Latin 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4 o admires people o are sincere aud trustworthy — pel peeve, two-faced peo-fde—her fas orite musical selection is Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody— favorite sport, golf. KATHRYN LOIS RAMBERG ABL J, 4; Commcrcia President 4; Curtain Treasurer 4 Kay's philosophy is, Don’t spend your lime gelling even with your enemies, get ahead of them —favorite recrealiou. suirn-miug — spare lime spent collecting rocks and minerals, MARIAN SARAH REIMAN 8 5 3. 3. 4; GAA 3. 4; Curtain 3 Marian plans to go to the I niversity of Wisconsin alter graduation—favorite sports are golf and swimming —u outd like to live in Washington, D. C. JAMES PETER BUSINAS 8 5 3. 3. 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 4 Jim’s most thrilling experience uas his induction into National Honor Society — has enjoyed the auditorium aud little theater—hobby is collecting classical records. STUART EDWARD RASMUSSEN Football 2. 3. 4; R ' ( lub 3. i: A Cappclla President 3 Slu suggests an improvement in school spirit—believes in taking life calmly — dislikes show-oils—teould not change (daces with any one. ROGER RENO Forum President 4: Euclidian Circle 4: Treasurer 3: National Honor Society 3. 4; Roger found his first elate an exciting event iu his career—hopes to meet Harold likes — enjoys listening to the Charlie McCarthy program. HELEN ALICE REVELL Glee l Helen plans to attend Madison College to study commercial art— has eujoyed features at new auditorium — school has shou u her how to keep smiling. yj Q ® % GILBERT WAYNE RICKEKT Football 2, 3, 4; K“ lub 3. President 4; 1 Ionic Room President 4 Hubblef bat derived much pleasure from the many friends he has made — hopes become a photographer or architect — desires to meet Franklin D. R rosevelt. JOAN MARIK ROLANDO Social Arts -I Johanna patterns her life after the Golden Hide — enjoyed the J'tirades before the last-Wesl games — will study for a nursing career after graduation. FRANK LOMOND ROWLEY Publication Circulation Manager 3. Business Manager I; National Honor Society 3. I Frank believes that one gets out of life fust u hat he puts into it — has enjoyed public-addicts system in school—hobby, stamp-i ollecling. THOMAS BARRY RYAN llarry believes there could be an improte-men! in the school spirit — rule of life, Uve and let live — favorite song. Hlue Danube Walt:, CHERYL VIRGINIA SAEGER Cheryl's Pet peeve it anklets it ills high heels —would like to live in Florida — plans to further her education at Hock ford Hospital — favorite spoil, tenuis. CAROL ELAINE SARVER 8-5-3. 4: Social Arts •i; Gtcc 3. -I Minnie's hobby is collecting cream pitchers and coffee pots — would like very much to live in II 'ashinglon I). C. — fat orite winter sport, ice skating. MARGURET RIPPLE Owl 4 Fudge plans to become a nurse — would like to live in Denver—has a strange combination of a cat and bird as her pets — favorite orchestra, .Mrr-edith Willson's. JOAN LUCILLE ROOT ABI. 4; Tri-Y 2, 3. I; 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4 Jo's vocation u ill be office work — ranks Lawrence W elk’s as favorite orchestra — hobby, collecting miniature dogs — names Spanish her favorite subject. LORETTA LOUISE RUEFER Social Arts •i Loretta plans to enter nurse's training after graduation—has enjoyed science classesi_-— hobby, collecting pins — favorite radio pro-gram is Lux Radio theater. JIM BOYLES ST. JOHN 8-5-3. -I: Forum -I; Debate -I Jim bar found Government a most enjoy-ale subject — plans to study economic law at University of Illinois— would like to meet Genera! Chiang Kai Click. CLAl.DE LAIRD SALISBURY Daubers 2. 3: 8-5-3. 3. I; Glee 3 Sully” will further his education at the Art Institute of Chicago— would enjoy lit ing in the Cat skill Mountains —favorite musical selection. Moonlight Sonata” by Hecthoven. ROY INGVOLD SATRE Pan American 3: Euclidian 4 Skcct: rates women's hats as his pet peeve — would like to live in South America — hobby, collecting matchbox enters — favorite sport, tennis. BETTY JANE ROGERS Music Appreciation Secretary 2. 3; A Cap-pella 2. 3. 4 Hut eh” hopes to attend the F.astmau school of Music — most exciting et ent has been in attending proms — Freddy Al.rr-tin conducts her favorite popular orchestra. ANTHONY GENO ROSSI Gene's philosophy is sweep your own front porch before you sweep other's — admires teacher's ability to set an example for students — duck hunting on Mississippi stands out as thrilling event. GEORGE BOYLE KUMSEY 8-5-3. 2.3.4; Forum 4; Latin 3 Today is yours George believes — admires a person who can fit himself to any circumstance — favorite musical selection, Tea For Two JEANNE ANGELA ST. PIERRE Mono 3: Home Room Vice-President 4 Jeanne believes the financial status of the I 'uiled Stales is a very important problem today — favorite popular song is Stardust —likes California. JUNE COLLEEN SANDERS Orchestra 2. 3. 4; ABI. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4 Hutch enjoys listening to II. V. Ka!ten-born — favorite musical, I'alse Trisle hopes to litr in Vir- Sinia—best-liked sport, askelball. GEORGE LEONARD SCIIMAUSS Quincy likes any leather who gives him an easy lest — would happily change places with Clark Gable — favorite radio an-nouncer, Mr. Hlue — best liked sport, foot- ball. 60 West high students would scatter to all parts of the United States as well as far away places if they could have their choice of any place in the world to live. Some of the selections which show a great deal of imagination are . . . Persia . . . the state of Washington” .. . Old Mexico” ... Alaska ... Colorado” ... Washington, D. C.” ... Northern Wisconsin ... Rockford” ... Florida” ... anywhere along the Pacific Ocean ... St. Louis, Missouri . . . Northern Peninsula of Michigan . . . Peru or Rio de Janeiro” ... Pasedcna. California” Texas” . . . in a Southern mansion . . . India . . . near Veronica Lake . .. Canada” . . . Chattanooga, Tennessee” . . . in a New York penthouse” . . . in the South . . . Long Beach. California . ... Maine” . . . San Antonio, Texas . . . . . . Chicago . . . some small town in Iowa . . . in the land of sunshine . . . San Diego, California” . . . Boston, Massachusetts . . . Samoa ... the New England coast ... Hollywood” ... paradise” . . . Cheyenne, Wyoming” . . . Switzerland . . . Honolulu . . . anyplace but Rockford” ... in the Rocky Mountains ... Ohio ... Milwaukee” . . . England . . . Arizona . . Connecticut . . . the Catskill Mountains . . . North Dakota” . . . down in South America” . . . As seniors, members of the class ’42 have three years filled with all the many and varied activities of school, both at the Central high and at the West high school, to look back on, and from these have chosen what they believe to l c the most exciting event of their high school careers. Among the answers are . . . appearing in the Junior play, What A Life1 ... the first time I played the new Hammond organ in the auditorium . . . playing in the La Salle-Peru football game . . . the first day of the fall semester, and being a senior . . . just being in school . .. receiving my letter” . .. attending the proms . . . becoming an R.O.T.C. Nponsor” . . . swimming for the first time in the new pool . . . when I received my first A” . . . receiving R.O.T.C. appointments . . . it hasn't happened yet . . . getting out of school November 7” ... winning a medal in the swimming meet . . . being elected to National Honor Society . . . attending the East-West game” . . . being sent down-state as a member of the all-state orchestra” ... attending the publications banquet ... the firs: concert I took part in ... the opening night of the junior play . . . the football parade and rally before the East-West game ... winning an R O T.C. inspection . Miss Denller displays to (left to right) Claude Salisbury, Joyce Plummer, and Evelyn Schwanke the painting presented to her by the Rockford Art Association for obtaining the most new junior members. 7j,he ClaAA FLORENCE IIIKAROE K SI I AVER ABL 3. I: Commercia 3, -I; National Honor Society I; Flossie plant to enter business college — collects tout enirs of Jane• et and parties — admirer originality cheer-tnlness, and a reuse of humor iu her leacben. DICK SINNETT Dick liket a perron who it not afraid to express himself — would like to Hr e on the Atlantic Coast — favorite sports, boxing and swimming. MARY EUNICE SIMRIL ''Moonlight Sonata raukt high in Mary's faiorile songs — admires the snare, iute-lectual, democratic person — is ould like to lire iu Colorado — enjoys swimming and basketball. WARREN EDWARD SKEELS Rill Team 2. 3_. 4: Band 2, 3; National Honor Society 3. 4 W'arreti will enroll in University of Minnesota — admires a sense of _ humor in teachers—is proud of hit 19ft Dodge—likes sincerity in people. EDW ARD JOSEPH SKKIDI.A Mono 3. 4; dee 3. -1 Duke” admires teachers who hate pits — faiorile sport, football—u oulil like to hi i in the South — tip From Slarery , his faiorile hook. RAYMOND HOW ARD SLOCUM Kay belie res honesty is the best policy — hit pet peere, people who show off—proudest possessions are his shotgun and bow and arrous. JOYCE VIRGINIA SCUM FLING ABL 3. 4: Honorary M utica I Society Secretary 3. President 4; liar pie considers her harp her proudest possession — believes saboteurs the biggest problem ue hate to contend u illi today — after graduation will attend lit I oil College. SALVADOR JOSEPH SCIOKTINO _ Sal rad or is sure that au idle brain is the drill's workshop — considers Dou Wilson an outstanding radio announcer—his proudest possession, a typewriter. DOROTHY MARIE SKIRUP Mono 2; Social Art 4 Don't do tomorrow it ! at can be done today is Dot's philosophy of life—would like very much to bare longer lunch hours — h ‘pet to Hi e in Florida. OSCAR WOLFE SCIIRK Kl R Mi-Y Football 3. 4; Home Room President 4 Ruster” plans to attend the C niter sit y of Illinois — golden rule is do the best you can —enjoys both watching and participating iu archery. ALFRED BECK SCOTT Football Manager 4: Home Room Vice-Pre -idem 3. 4 Scotty plans to attend Armour Institute of Technology — favorite sport is football —pet peeve, a person without a sense of humor. DELORES IRENE SEITER Glee 4; Music Appreciation 2; Home Room Secretary 2 Dee admires a teacher who understands her pupils — doesn't want to change placet with anyone — desires more social activities with Hast High — hobby, collecting owls. EVELYN MARTHA SCIIW ANKE GAA 2. 3. 4: Tri-Y 2. 3. 4; Publications 2. 3. 4 Scorchy enjoys having a real study hall —reads and knits in her spare time — listens to Freddie Martin —will attend lleloil College. DICK LLOYD SCOTT Track 3. 4; Football 3. 4 Scotty thinks the addition of delators in echoed ii ould be helpful — admires paliiHI iu a teacher — wants to change places with Mickey Rooney. RICHARD LYLE SHATTUCK Publications 3. Annual Editor 4; Curtain 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4 Hud enjoys all music, hut especially Tsehaikowsky’t IHI2 Overture — hopes to settle down in the South Sea Islands — his proudest possession, a Quill and Scroll pin. 62 o 1942 SIIALER GORDON SMITH Bind 2. 3. 4; Euclidian Circle 3. Secretary 4; Tennis 3. 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Smilly u ould like lo live on a farm — col-Ittti tropical liih and stamps — admires a teacher who tun truth in un inltrtiling manner. JERRY WARREN SMITH Football 3. 4 terry appreciates loudspeakers moil of modern ithool equipment — reteii td muth enjoy men! from ROTC und football— � � � self-confidence ui moil imporlunl accomplish- mem achieved in high nbool. MARIAN OCT A VIA SMITH Glee 3. 4; Commcrcii 3. 4 Toodlt'i’ pel peeve is fully girli — enjoyi interring to sports-fuller Pul Flanagan — would like lo litr in California — fuvorile iporl, swimming. VIRGINIA SMITH Commcrcii 3 5 mil ip likti irnpas- liulilt in instr uttort — would enjoy being u Km leuther — be-in we muil maintain our freedom—con-liden Rible her proud-til pollution. WILLIAM SMITH liill be He ve I the greuleil problem of today it li e u ur — con-liden fur bit proudtil pontnion — would like to live in Wash-inglon. I). C. JAMES WATSON SNIVELY Trick Manager 2. 3: Bind 2. 3: Drum Main (; Ili-Y i “Judge” believti lurub hour should be lengthened — toilet h llumpi und poll turds —- ouui a turmoil hull from halite of Geliys-burg—uisbet to live in Switzerland. BETTE JANE SPAFFORD Spin oh 2. 3: Social Am 3; Home Room Treasurer 3 Spat) enjoyed reading Gone With the Wind”—her pel peeve, jraloui people — plum lo continue her educa-lion in a botpilal to be-tome u nurit. BETTY LOIS SI AN LEY Tri-Y 2. 3. 4; Publications 3. 4; ABL 3. 4 Stun follteli post-fardi from eafh stale —admirti understanding and friendliness in leathers — fuvorile tong. Shepherd's Serenade —witbet to live in the North Weil. PETER SAM STAVROS 8-5-3. 3: Commcrcia 3: Mono President 4 Fete will eonlinue bis edufalion at the inis mils of Illinois— enjoyi playing basketball—believti hob Id-ion it moil outstanding radio announcer. L if A7 yf LU BPT� IY 44 Daubers 2: Orchestra , y. 3. 4; ABL 3. 4 Dorothy plans lo eu-vir ter ail ithool after graduation—pel peeve, gum thewing — has met Alec Templeton and Frederick Tauber — Chrillmas and New Year are her favorite holiday I. GORDON JOHN STRINGER Band 2. 3. 4: Student Council 4; Hi-Y 4 Gordon plans to be-tome a melulurgitul engineer — favorite subject in ithool physic I—best liked orthei-Ira. Glenn Miller's — hobby, building model air plant I. MARION LOUISE SWANSTROM Debate 2. 3. 4: ABL 3. 4; 8-5-3. 2. 3: Waller Hampden 2. 3: Eorum 2. 3; Athletic Council 3. 4 Swanee won first prize in the sophomore oratorical contest — opening night of the junior play was her most thrilling moment — hobby ii tolletling jewelry. CLARA LOU STILES Orchestra 2. 3: Secretary 4:8 5-3. 3. 4: Tri-Y 2. 3. 4 Shorty admim a person who tan gel thug with others — withes to lit e either in Maryland or New Jersey — favorite an-nounter it Truman Bradley. MARY ELLEN STUTSMAN A Cappclla 3. 4: ABL 3. 4: Curtain 3. 4 Mary Fllen belies ei the world would be a belter plate if everyone were always smiling — admires people with agreeable, friendly personality — pet peel e. tone cited people — toll fits post cards as hobby. JOSEPHINE FRANCES SZUM INSKI GAA 3. 4; Commercial 4 Gone With the Wind is Jo's favorite book — believti in getting the most out of life — admires a sense of humor in teacher. 6 3 a ® 4i JOEANTHONY TARAMINO Tommy I) or tty is Joe's favorite ore be tint —admires character in .1 teacher — but a Jog for ,i tiel — Waller Wine hell it favorite Commentator. ROB HIT WATSON TAYLOR Curtain 2, 3: Home Il'Kim President 3: Honorary Musical S -ciety 2. 3. 4 Wall plant to make bobby, metallurgy, hit life work — will itujy aI Colorado School of Minet—trill I ben follow a career in South America. ELAINE MAY THRALL Tlaine COntidert Dick Jurgen't ore he lira topi —intendt to go to but • inett school after graduation — uithei to tpend more time on her favorite spoil, swimming. IOSEPHINE MARIE TURICIANO GAA 3. 4: Forum 4 Admires humor most in instructors — basketball topt in sports — to fusion education Joey will go to business school—has hopes ol living in India. AUGUSTINA ROBERTA TASSONI GAA 2. 3. I: Captain I; Student Council •!; Ccmmercia i I.el your conscience be your guide is Angie's golden rule—fai • orile sports are bowling and swimming — believes improvement could he made in school spirit. JOHN ANGELO TERRANOVA Xavier Cugal's orchestra is Terry's favorite — bis golden rule of life is Hear, see, and speak no evil” — has met Kay Noble —-enjoys baiter holidays. GENEVIEVE MAE TOMENELLIE GAA 2. 3. I: French 2. 3. I: Owl 3. I Generitre once re-ceived forty-six Inters from Canadian girls— plans to attend Rock-ford College — likes Christmas holiday be-cause l:ietyone is in best spirits.” ALBERT JOHN UR BOM _ ''Don't put off until tomorrow u hat you can do today” is Hull's'' rule of life— fat orile announcer. Hob HI son — would like to live in Wisconsin. BETTY JANE TAYLOR Home Room Vice-President 2 Hetty believes one should live and let live — most enjoyed subject, literature _— favorite sport, swimming — plans to attend a modeling school in Sew York. DICK ARTHUR THORNE Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Football 3. I To sindy chemical engineering is '' 'Tiny's' ‘ idea about future —admires teachers' ability to present work in interesting ways — believes that conceit brings defeat. BILL CARL I REFZ ROTC Major -I; National Honor Society 3. President •!; Student Council 2. 3. • : Class Secretary -I Do your best and you will never be defeated is Hill's philosophy — enjoyed especially work on Junior play — aspires to become chemist or engineer. MAURICE RALPH VAN LAN1NGHAM Visiting the Smoky Mountains was a very exciting experience for Van — favorite book is (her the Top — would like to live in California. LOLA CAROLYN VARBI.E Tri-Y 2. 3. I: S-5-3. I; Commercia 4 Lola plans to enter business ee llege — u ould like to see more school spiiit — pel peeve, long finger nails —wants to live in California. I KENNETH MILTON VAUGHN Basketball 2.3.d; Football 2; Pan American 3. 4 Kenny will attend Notre Dame — plaits to live in Alaska — proudest possession is golf dubs —- wishes there were mechanically folding bleachers in S) t- IOHN WILLIAM VERSTYNEN Swimming 3. 4: I lome Room Vice-President 2 John plans to attend Cut list Wright Technical School — would readily change places with Air. Douglas, president of the institute—his proudest possession. a drum set. I AMBI RT CHARLES VERSTYNEN Swimming 2. 3. •(; R Club 3. 4 Bert collects pennants of places he's seen — dislikes gossips —considers the problem of the little businessman important — wants to Hie in New Hampshire. PIERRE RAOUL VI NET Ili-Y I; ”R” Club 3. 4 Pete believes his military training will be beneficial when he joins _ the Marines — fat Orile orchestra is Kai Kiser's — would like to meet (iiue Tun-ney. RUTH ELIZABETH WADE I lome Room Secretary 3. I: H-5-3. 3. I: Curtain 3. 4 Ruth finds patience a very commendable characteristic in a teacher — considers Walter Winchell outstanding in radio—people who are behind time are her pet peeve. M Realizing that reading is profitable as well as fPeasant, seniors read during their out-of-school tours, as well as a regular part of their classroom study, and enjoy a variety of books by many authors. Some of their favorites are... Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte . . . The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck . . . The Marshal” by M. R. Andrews . . . Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell . . . Four Feathers by A. H. Mason . . . The Mortal Storm” by Phyllis Bottome ... Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington . . . 'Hie Octupus by Frank Norris . . . Lost Horizon” by James Hilton . . . Giants in the Earth by O. E. Rolvaag . . . The Road Back by E. M. Remarque . . . Ordeal” by N. S. Norway ... The Citadel” by A. J. Cronin . . . The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas . . . Gunga Din by Rudyard Kipling . . . Berlin Diary by William Shirer ... A Tale of Two C ities by Charles Dickens . . . Jim Davis by John Masefield . . . Over the Fop by A. G. Empey . . . Hie Yearling by Margaret Rawlings . . . Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier . . . Lord Jim” by Joseph Conrad ... A Lantern In Her Hand” by Bess Streeter Aldrich . . . All This, And Heaven Too by Rachel Field . . . 'Hie House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne . . . Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen . . . For Whom the Bells 'Foil” by Ernest Hemmingway . . . Beyond Sing the Woods by Gulranson. In answer to the question What is your golden rule’ of life? came many answers, interesting and varied, expressing the philosophy which each student attempts to follow in his daily life . . . Live and let live” . . . You're never too old to learn Life is what you make it . . . Make as many friends as possible . . . To thine own self lx- true” . . . Success will come to all who labor with mind and soul . . . You receive from life what you put into it . . . Live and learn . . . Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone . . . Live one day at a time and have no regrets . . . Make new friends but keep the old . . . Get and keep control of yourself ” . . . Love thy neighbor . . . Judge yourself before you judge others . . . Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today . . . Honesty is the best policy . . . Do your best and then don't worry about the result . . . Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we may die . . . Yesterday is gone; tomorrow may never come; today is ours” ... If at first you don't succeed, try. try, again . . . Try to make the best better. Checking it: the first two one hundred per cent senior home room dues is Peggy Bartintg, Senior class treasurer (seated). Ann Gulotta (left) and Shirley Johns, treasurers of the home rooms. are turning over final receipts. 65 7jhe ClaAA VIRGINIA MAY W I WER Mono Klub 2. 3: Com-inertia 3. 4 Virginia's hobby it colliding souvenirs of ( laces 11sited and people met — hopes for more informal school parties—icould like to than sc plates with Bell) (irable. ROBERT WEEKS Bob enjoyed particularly his first airplane tide — has met Tom Mix and Roy Rogers in person — Sunday drivers draw his sharp criticism. MARILYN WESSELS Commcrcia 4 Marilyn has derived a great deal of benefit from her work on the library board — her fat or lie _ popular orchestra is Guy lasmbar-do's—has enjoyed Stenography courses in school. W ALLACE JOHN JACK PALMER WADE WAFFLE Wallace believes his education most i al liable possession—hopes to lead uell balanced life — knows no one with whom be would change places. Football 2. 3; Home Room Secretary 3: Handball 3 jack's prescription for life is at present 'Vat, sleep, and be merry — enjoys hockey because of spills and speed — tanks Sunrise Serenade as fat-orite song. GENEVIEVE MAE WALLIN GAA 3. 4; Home Room President 2. 3 Gen uould like to Use in Chicago — thinks u e should Hal, drink, and be merry (or tomorrow we may die — is a swimming enthusiast. FRANCIS lilt.11 WARD 8-5-3. 4; Treasurer 3: Home Room President •I Toad believes he has been benefited by his military training — plans advertising career — would like to meet 'resident Roose-veil — enjoys bred Wariug's orchestra. ARI.INE WASILIS 8-5-3. 3. 4; Curtain 3. 4; Walter Hampden 2 At tine won a cup in a baby contest—enjoys golf and horse back riding — dislikes conceited people—considers Don Wilson best radio annouucer. IRENE FRANCES WAZYCHY Library 3. 4: Mono Klub 3. 4; Music Appreciation 4 Having to repeat something she hat said is Irene's pet peeve — collects book matches and miniature dogs — favorite musical composition. ”Inlet mezzo” admires unselfish people. BERNICE ALVA WEBSTER 8-5-3, 3; Commcrcia 4 Bernice likes to be a spectator at football games — admires a sense of humor in people—considers the defense program America’s most important activity today. PHYLLIS MAE WELCH Commcrcia 4: Social Arts 4 .4 watch that belonged to her mother is Phil's proudest possession — admires a person with a pleasing personality — favorite popular song is Ulmer's Tune. KARL WRIGIIT WHEAT 8-5-3. 3: Home Room Vice-President 4 Karl's favorite subject iu high school has been physics — has derived much benefit from ROTC. — favorite announcer is Quin Ryan. (y(y of 1942 KENNETH VICTOR WHITE 8-5-3. 3. • ; Football 3. •I; National Honor Society 3. 'I Kenuie will go to the University of low a — admires a sincere {tenon — uuuls to live m Milwaukee — considers Clifton Utley best commentator. ALICE CAROLYN WHITEHEAD ABI. 3, Vice-President •I; Honorary Musical Society 2 Alice fdans to enter a nuning career after studying at John Hop-kins Hospital — inconsiderate drivers are pet {reeve — favorite sport is tennis. MARSHALL WAYNE WILEY Debate 3. -I; Euclidian Circle 3. President 4; National Honor Society 3. I Riff's motto do your best and then not worry about the result — hopes for a nine-month school year —would change places with Albert Finslein. MILLICENT WHITE 8-3-3. 3: Commercia I Sounding the t on the word Illinois it Jimmy's pet peeve —proudest possession is a pair of roller shoe skates — favorite musical selection, Recause. CHARLES EDWIN WHITMAN Home Room Treasurer 2 Live and let Hie” is Chuck's motto — ping pong is hit favorite sport and Tommy Dorsey is favorite orchestra—he has met Wendell Willkie. BOB AARON WILLIAMS Orchestra 2. ■!; Treasurer 3. Hi-Y I; Home Room President 2, 3 Willie will study at the University of Wisconsin—is interested in field of chemistry—enjoys listening to good orchestra, but especially Griff Williams'. NANCY LEE WILLIAMS Forum 3. Secretary -I; ABL 3. 4; Orchestra Secretary 3 Nan desires 10 live in the Rocky Mountains — her proudest possessions, friends — plans to enter Rockford College — admires trait of understanding in teachers. ROBERT CIIAMPLIN WOODRUFF To make everyone happy it Woodie's life ideal — lists Roake Carter and Ted fluting as radio faiorites — America's future security is all important, he thinks. CLIFFORD WILLIAM WYLIE National Honor Society 3. -I: Pan American League 3. President I; Home Room Treasurer • Shier Shot derives his name from rifle team records — irked by persons stopping to talk on crowded stairways — prizes U. S. citizenship above all other possessions. MARY ALYCE WOLFRAM 8-5-3. 3. -i; Pan American 3. I; Tri-Y 3. I Pat believes tomorrow is another day — would like buses furnished for out-of-town_ games — enjoys singing of Dinah Shore — will attend Unit ersity of Wisconsin. EUGENIE LOUISE WRIGHT Arts 3; Tri-Y 3; Pan American I; Vice-President 3; Student Council 3 Genie will enter University of South Carolina — admires teachers with sense of humor — believes have fun while you're young, for yon may never be old. ALICE ELIZABETH YAGI.E Glee -I; Commercia 3. 4 A! believes in the motto. Live and let Use — collects spoons and post cards — admires ambitious persons— wants to live in Florida. 67 “Citizen of The publications assembly, one of the first of the year, presented Major Frank linsh, morale officer of Camp Grant, who spoke about the camp as a reception center. Frank Rowley, Owl and Annual business manager; Richard Shattuck, Annual Editor; and Chad Brooks, Owl Editor, who spoke concerning the Publications Drive, are shown conversing with him. (top) . Lane K. Newberry, an art director of an advertising agency, spoke to seniors about his painting representing the Mormon trek from the banks of the Mississippi, to the Great Salt Lake. Watching as he explains the significance of the above picture are Marajean Pedlow and Claude Salisbury, seniors interested especially in art. (center) Sevcral members of the Junior Class of 19-11 acted as ushers for the Baccalaureate services held in the West High auditorium last year. Among them were (left to right) Miss Knill, Junior Class advisor, Gloria Hutchins, Marion Swanstrom. Mary Odorski, Joan Ralston, Kent Moberg, Nancy Lindstrom, Virginia Morgan, Jean Pickcn, Jacqueline Arnold, and Barbara Ralston. (lower left) On April 23 of last year, the Junior amateur contest was held as an assembly program. Vernie Lindstrom, Junior class president, acted as master of ceremonies. The winners (left to right in front row) were Louis Dal Santo, first, and the Haymakers , a countrified swing band consisting of Bill McMillin and Tracy Borst, were second, (bottom) Tomorrow During a spec ial assembly in November, Walter Morgan, a page in the House of Representatives, told of his experiences in Congress. Since he has been an eye-witness for so many historic events, many of the students were anxious to meet him. Among these were (left to right) Gordon Early and Seniors Robert Hogg, and Marion Reiman. (top) In last year’s Junior Oratorical contest held in March, Roger Garst (second from left) is shown accepting a loving cup in recognition of his victory. Victor Olson (right) who came in second, received a book of his own choice. Miss Scan-droli (left) had charge of the contest, and Miss Knill (right) presented the awards, (center) Reverend H. P. White, who spoke in assembly during Church Fidelity week, is pictured with several members of the A Cappclla Choir, which presented two selections before his talk. These members are Wava Bowton, Stanton Hyer. organist, Richard McGinnis, Gene Knight, and Janet Smith. Joe Olson (left) and Bill Trefz, Hi-Y members are also pictured, (lower right) Secn receiving instructions from Kent Mobcrg for ushering at last year's Baccalaureate services arc (left to right, standing): Nelson. Hancock, Reno. Garst, Gronlund, Shattuck, Schricker, Hogg, I refz. Guarino. Rowley, and Olson. Those kneeling are Cassaro, Rudolph, Wiley, W. Brooks, C. Brooks, and McGinnis. These boys were chosen from the Junior class to act as ushers. 69 or 3ladhe3 Each year a comparative record is made of the scholastic standing of members of the graduating class, and the ten boys and girls ranking highest are given special recognition. The boy and girl chosen by the senior class to serve as speakers at commencement are elected from this group by the students. Jacqueline Arnold and Roger Reno were this year s speakers. On the opposite page arc the names of seniors who maintained at least a 8” average throughout their high school careers. Virginia Burris Pearl Picrcy Marajcan Pcdlow Barbara Ralston Jacqueline Arnold Joyce Schmeling Sylvia Krcutcr Hlisabcth Barkey Joan Ralston Richard Shaituck Wendell Brooks Roger Reno Roger Garst William Trefz Robert Hogg Edward Falgout Nick Cuiarino June Sanders Marshall Wiley Clifford Wylie- 70 J4onor (Roll Jacqueline Rose Arnold Marajean Pedlow Elisabeth Mary Barkey Jean Catherine Picken Richard C.haduick Brooks Pearl Piercy Wendell Brooks Barbara Jean Ralston John Allen Brophy Joan Elizabeth Ralston Virginia Louise Burris Roger Reno Edward John Ealgout James St. John Shirley Jeannette Gardiner Claude Laird Salisbury Roger Gars June Colleen Sanders Nick Guarino Joyce Virginia Schmeling Robert Vincent Hogg Richard Lyle Shat tuck Shirley Doret e Johns Gordon Shaler Smith Sylvia Vivian Kreuter Marion Octavia Smith Albert LaGaisse Mary Ellen Stutsman Nancy Ann Undstrow Genevieve Mae Tomenellie Vernie Glenn Lindstrom William Trefz Donald Frederick Martinson Kenneth Victor White Mary Louise Odorski Marshall Wayne Wiley Patricia Ann Owens Clifford William Wylie in scenes from June Mad Mr. Harris (Bill Knight) and Doctor Wood (Bob Schandelmcicr) lecture1' C huck ... Claire Kaplan (Milly l.ou) spies on Flora Stanbery (Julie Harris) and Owen Pollard (Menin) ... (lower right) Miss Dorothy Knill, junior counsellor, with dass officers; Gerald Raasch, president; Bob Toolcy, vice-president; Bill Gustafson, secretary; Polly Stone, treasurer. tence 7 ) The juniors presented their production June Mad in January . . . Shirley Reum (Penny Wood) exhibits red formal to Barbara Lyddon (Mrs. Wood) . . . Penny and Chuck (Reg Whitson) fence as Nitza Rctsinas, Kenneth Crandall. (Shirley and Ralph Wentworth), and Virginia Vestal (Eflie) admire . . . Gordon Early as Roger Van Vleck, Jack Pficffer as Mervin appeared also. udi tence yy 73 Barney Alfano Jeanette Allen Carl Anderson Harris Anderson Dorothy Anthony Dominic Arbisi Wayne Bachelor Darlin Bailey Lemuel Dartholomcc Mary Bartoli Robert Beattie Llcanor Bchler Rosemary Allen Antonia Alonzo Ida Anderson Richard Andringa Barbara At ten berg Jeanne Babbitt Anne Balcitis Julie Barber Murray Bate Carlton Bates Mary I.ou Bczdak Lois Black America is a great country for representation—in schools as well as in government. In electing class officers students choose someone in whom they see true merits, for those chosen give definite services. Students experience competition. They learn to let the majority rule the minority.”—I.ucy Goetz. 7-1 Today, more than ever before, education is of the utmost importance; we must look beyond these years of strife, for then education will be a backstop of democracy. Thus the person who shirks his education forgets his obligation to his country and himself as well.”—John Ross. I.avonne Joseph Bolte Bosi Alice Jean Rrccs Brt-hm I.uella Joe Brown Bruneni Barbara Bill Burrows Burt Benjamin Nora Calvin Carafotias Joyce Ruth Carlson Carlson Bernice Bouchard Warren Brandcr Virginia Brightup Joyce Brown Joe Bryan Pauline Burkhart Shirley Cain Jeanette Caldwell Patricia Carey Dorothy Carlen Joan Carlstcdt Marian Castrcc 75 Shirley Chalmers Virginia Claridgc Wilbur Cleveland Thomas Clift Adeline Conevcra Barbara Conklin Phyllis Corel Winona Corey Floriajane Crawford Martha Crawford William Cummings Dale Damon Roland (dark Elaine Cleary Darlene Coffen Howard Coffman Harry Cooper Bob Corhridgc Olive (xuta Kenneth Crandall Janice Culbertson Shirley Cummings Harriett Daniels Harrycttc Dannenhcrg In this critical period the demand for experienced soldiers is unquestionable; consequently, ROTC is more beneficial today than ever. Probably the war will still exist when the Junior boys will be eligible to serve their country. With this training their chance of advancement is greater.”—Gordon Early. 76 Most of the pupils in their junior year have not decided definitely their life work. Primarily, one should decide whether or not a college education may he obtained. In these times I think R.O.T.C. should be recommended as well as a full mathematics course.”—Charles Hen-driksen. June Davis Jean DeCori Stuart Dickerson John Di Mar io John Dixon Doris Doyle Helen Durbrow Edicha Dusher Bettijcan Eddy Catherine Eggleston Jerry l-iklund Yuma biker Marjorie Shirley 1)eetz 1 )eppen Loretta Lois Di Kaimondo Dirkson Donald Paul Dresser Drieshach (Jordon Kent Early Eby Patricia Evelyn liler Ekard Eldon Rill Elliott Elmer 77 Mary Richard Einminger Esmond Alice Charles Ferri Fillmore Evelyn Duane Foht Foster Charlotte Barbara Frink Fry Rite Gwen Gale Gallagher Irene Joyce Gary Gayle Jack Faith Richard Falconer Robert Finley Jill F lodcn Patricia Foster Jace |uline Frey Jeannette Fry Frank Gagliano Janet Garner J. T. Garner Dollia Ga inco Lydia George I believe extracurricular activities afford an opportunity to the student to cast a pattern or preview of himself and thus determine in what fields his interests lie. Our regular school curriculum prepares us for life while the extra-curricular activities help us to appreciate it.”- Janice Wolter. 78 An activity very beneficial to the members of the Junior class is the class play. This gives many students an opportunity to co-operate with their fellow classmen and make many new acquaintances. As a group they take pride in presenting the play for the enjoyment of others. —Marjorie Dcctz. Janet Gctts Elizabeth Ghent George Goomas Ava Gorst Jean Gridley Winona Gunther John Halsted Gordon Hammond Franklin I la .elo Louise 1 la clton Gloria Henderson Charles Hcnriksen Anthony Lucy Gianthrono Goetz John Eva Gregory Grenko Hill Sally Gustafson Hagerty Hill Frederick Harmon Harrison Mary Ruth Heavlin Hcislcr Allan Mary Hermanson llimert 79 1943 Lorraine 1 Iobbs Janet I lo.ua n Marilyn Hopkins Robert 1 lorner Marilynn Hudson Betty Huff Camilla Ingrassia John Jacob Gordon Johnson Grant Johnson 1 lelen Jones Marilyn Juhlin Edith Holmes William Holt Elizabeth Hough Audrey 1 louscknccht James lluggard Donald Hunt Barbara Johnson Glenn Johnson Jane Johnson Keith Johnson Jeanne Kalder Roscann Kastcnbaum I believe that the work spent on the 'Owl' will be most beneficial to me in later life. I have learned to meet people and to take a greater interest in what the}’ do. It has also given me a broader on look on school life. —Helen Durbrow. SO Publications advertising work lias placed me before prominent business men of Rockford. It has taught me that doing one job with full effort is worth much more than doing many jobs with a little effort for each. It has placed responsibility upon me.”—Paul Traum. Robert Kaufman Stephen Kerns Gene Knight William Knight Robert Kosnian Mary-Jane K ret singer Anna Laaker Jane I.ace Darlene Lawson Walter Layman Char is I.emhke Carolyn Lindbcrg Marion K indell Betty Kneiss Marilyn Kopf Lois KorfT Shirley Krcuter Charlotte Kronernyer Frank l.adik Betty Larson Barbara l.ce Dorothy Leech Stanley Linder Jack Lindstrom 81 “ Campud A gay time was had by all attendants of the Junior Prom. The green colored punch served for refreshment also assisted in commemorating the Irish feast Day. Among the students who are apparently enjoying the punch are: Roland Shumway, Polly Stone, Boh Cor-bridge and Editha Dusher. The green and white shamrock programs used for the Prom were in keeping with the Saint Patrick's Day decorations with which the gymnasium was gaily arrayed. Shown discussing these very attractive programs are (left to right) Edward Rodgers, Margaret Shelden, Marjorie Deetz, Gordon Early, Marcia Norton, and Gerald Raasch, the junior class president. The important event in an evening of fun and entertainment was the Junior Prom grand march which was led by Marcia Norton and Gerald Raasch, class president. Shown in the line of march seeming to have a delightful time, are (left to right) Kay Nicholson, Boh Perkins, Margaret Shelden, Edward Rogers, Marie O'Connor, Bill Knight, Editha Dusher, Boh Corbridge, Janice Wolter, Richard Shattuck, Polly Stone, Roland Shumway. Lois Bendes, Bill Gustafson, Marcia Norton, and Gerald Raasch. Lively spirits and smiles, prevalent among the dancers, combined with the vivid decorations, contributed toward making the Prom a success. 82 Laper3 The theme for this year’s Junior From was centered around St. Patrick’s Day which was only a few days before the dance. Members of the Junior class worked in Miss Knill's room each fifth and sixth hour for weeks before the twentieth of March, the day the dance was held. Pat Eilcr, seated at the left, who designed the linoleum block for the dance program, is shown discussing it with Nancy Ross while Pat Rosenburg and Camilla Ingrassia cut out shamrocks, pipes and hats which formed a fence around the orchestra. Also helping with the decorations for the dance were (left to right) Janice Wolter, F.ditha Dusher, Gerald Raasch, Lucy Goetz, chairman of the decorations committee, and Margaret Shcldcn. Janice. Gerald and Margaret are putting the finishing touches on the decorations for the wall, while Iiditha and Lucy cut out the dance programs. Green and white rows of crepe paper were put up alternately in the gym, forming a false ceiling. Phyllis Pickering, Jill Floden, Gordon Early, Julie Barber, and George Taylor arc shown putting up the decorations the afternoon before the dance. Behind the orchestra was a huge shamrock while on the walls were small green hats. Howie Wright’s orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. 83 Barbara Lyddon Jean MacDonald Shirley McCarthy Lawrence McClellan Philip McDonald Donald McFlheny Jacqueline Major Malcolm Martin Helen Mayberry Robert Medcrnach Bill Messer John M iccli Jessica MacGaffey Virgil McCallen Donald McCoy Betty McDonald Marian McEntcc Sam Maggio Robert Martin Robert Mason Jane Merritt Phyllis Merrill Sam Miller Robert Mills Now that I have completed eleven years of school, my Senior year promises to be eventful and exciting. There are numerous assemblies for Seniors which deal with problems to be faced after graduation. Throughout the year there arc-various committees on which I will enjoy serving.”—Flora Stanbery. 8-1 The course which I believe most beneficial to the high school Junior is a Math course. For the greatest benefit one should take eight semesters of Math. To many students this may seem like too much in one field, but it will repay them in higher wages and promotions.” Bob Severson. Raymond Molander Virginia Monks Stirling Murphy Margie Murray Nancy O'Brien James Oilarc Geraldine O'Merara Lois Oster Roy Page Barbara Pagcl Betty Pease Dick Peters Eleanor Martinson Carol Mund Geraldine Nclson Marcia Norton Barbara Ohlson Marion Olson Pat Packard Dorothy Padon Phyllis Pearce Marion Pearsall George Peplos Jack P ielfer 85 Florence Phelan Phyllis Pickering Gerald Raasch Dick Ranter Bernard Reese Shirley Reum Robert Reynolds Harry Richards Ruth Rielly 1 lelen Ritchie Maxine Roderick Edward Rodgers Owen Pollard Ruby Quist Parthena Ramsey Jeanne Ray Donald Reilly Nitza Ketsinas Virginia Richards Phyllis Riedisel Helen Jane Robertson Virgil Rodd Patricia Rosenberg Ramona Roscr In my opinion athletics has given me important training. In such outside activities one is able to meet more people and thus make more-friends. For after all. a friend is the first person to come in when the whole world has gone out . Folly Stone. 86 The amount of time athletics should occupy in a Junior program chiefly depends on how much time-one has to spend. If a boy has the time to go out for sports, he should put as much time as possible into athletics. The more time one spends in such extra curricular activities the better he is acquainted with the pub-iic.”—Joe Cuppini. Nancy Ross Betty Rudolph Josephine Sartino Priscilla Seal i sc Juanita Schwartz Betsy Scone Suzanne Shellcnbcrger Charles Shinn Isabelle Sirton Rac-Ann Sites Anthony Sparacino Anthony Sparacino Penny Safady Petty Sartino Bob Schandclmcier Dona Jean Schreiner Robert Severson Margaret Sheldcn Rowland Shumway Jerry Sinnett Rowland Smith Willard Smith Katherine Sparacino Lenora Spooner 87 FUN NEWS J EDUCATION I 19 4 3 Flora Stanhery Richard Stanton Shirley Stella Bob Stites Marshall Slone Polly Stone Walter Stutzcl Audrey Sundberg Fli abcih Suuic 1 )uanne Swanbcrg John Swann Margie Swift Maurice Swinson Lois Tappc C ieorge Taylor Ruth Thies Lawrence Thomas Robert Toolcy Charlotte Toomcy Paul Trau m Roberta Trisch Evelyn Van Steenburgh Marjorie Vaughn Virginia Vestal I believe the cafeteria offers most to the convenience of the students. When they are tired from a full mornings work, it is refreshing to go into the well-ordered cafeteria. As the food is served at cost, this service is also helpful to the student's budget.”— -Editha Dushcr. 88 At the present time the most valuable things in a high school education arc those things which will prepare us for the world of war and strife into which we will be graduated. Mathematics, science, and R.O.T.C. will all be helpful to us when our time comes.”—Jack Faith. Betty Vogen David Welsh Stella White Ilarry Williamson Janice Woltcr Howard Wysong Peggie Volk Harriett Wendell Milton Whitney Joan Willoughby Rosetta Woltcr Jayne Vahrmarkt Robert Weatherly Edward Westbrook Reginald Whitson Sallymay Wilson Marvjanc Wood Camilla Young Jean Weber Janet Wcsterman Stuart Williamson Betty Winchester Fritz Wright Kenneth Youngman Wanda Wcida Loretta White Dorothy Williamson Ruth Wolf I lelen Wysong Betty ipse 89 “Star3 of Members of the radio committee of the News-writing class secured as their speaker Mr. William R. Traum, sales promotion manager of WROK. In his topic Broadcasting the News , he explained to the class of attentive listeners how news was received and broadcast. The committee (upper left) composed of Peggy Volk, Paul Traum, and Jean Brehm look on as Mr. Traum explains various radio stunts. All members of the high school Newswriting classes submitted entries to the special Memorial Day edition sponsored by the Rockford newspapers. Their entries along with their news stories were printed in the Memorial Day editions of the Rockford Register Republic and Morning Star. Prizes were offered to those who received the most votes. Betty Jane Kretsinger (center left) was selected as winner in the girls’ division and was awarded a gold watch. Frank Ladik was presented a suede jacket as boys' division winner. J. T. Garner (lower picture, left) acted as master of ceremonies for the Sophomore amateur assembly. Many sophomores participated in the program in which winners were selected by the audience. These winners were (from left to right) Kenneth Crandall, who gave a humorous reading, Anita Lobdell, who played a piano solo, Frank Aliprandini first place winner, who played a selection on his accordion and Janice Wolter who also gave a piano selection. Shamrocks, in good Irish style, supplied the decoration for the Junior Prom. The huge Shamrock shown at the lower right was finally completed through the efforts of Bob Horner and Charles Hendrickson, both members of the sponsoring class. Glittering with silver dust and velvet green paper the shamrock made a very pleasing, impressive appearance. All decorations were white and green in commemoration of St. Patrick's Day. 90 V, omorrow It is customary that each newswriting class during the semester hear at least one speaker talk on some phase of newswriting. Mr. Chester E. Phillips (left), advertising manager for the Rockford Morning Star and Register Republic, was selected by the student committee on speakers to speak on the various types of advertising. Pictured are Harry Richards (left), Joyce Gale, and Claire Kaplan, the committee. Thc Sophomore party held last spring was a departure from the annual affairs of the Central high school as it was the first party of the underclassmen. Games such as ping-pong and badminton, and dancing, the music which was supplied by the nickelodeon, occupied the time of the party-goers. Among the dancers shown are J. T. Garner, chairman, and Sally Wilson (third couple left). 10 a special assembly held exclusively for subscribers to the publications. Joseph Ellis, a native of Bagdad, gave a lecture on the culture of Java. Singapore and nearby countries. Looking on as Mr. Ellis dressed Jessica McGaffey in the native garb, which generally consists of sorongs, are Bob Lcibforth and Duane Swanbcrg (left). Harry Richards and Frank Rowley (right). In token of their success in the sale of tickets for the Junior class play, Gordon Early and Editha Dusher receive recognition from Miss Knill. Junior counselor. (Jordon's sale exceeding all others in the field of 100 salesmen entitled him to the first prize of five dollars. Editha with a greater number of tickets to her credit did not accept a prize as she had had the advantage of selling in the corridors. 91 Russ Hoogcrhyde, archer, demonstrates (above) to ( harks Detlof, Bill Doran, and Lavcrne Ward after Sophomore assembly . . . Marion Eichman, first home room treasurer collecting complete dues, with Sue Elrich, George Easton, and Rogcne Fane making first payments . . . (right) Earl Stringer, Darlene Roberts, Dimmie Lathrop, Richard Dresser, and Tony Massctti plan Sophomore party. “cAudience ” 92 Sophomores entering in September elected Alan Lindstrom, president; Hill Jackson, vice-president; Mary Knight, secretary; and Sally Hobart, treasurer, who are shown at lower ri ht receiving congratulations from Miss Maxine Oilman, new sophomore adviser . . . shown at far left tallying votes in their election are Dorothy Lehman, Kendall Hates, George Koberg, Joan Liddell, and Charles ( rowley. ucAudience ” 93 KENDALL BATES: Taking part in Forum club and publications activities keeps Kendall (left) busy. PAUL BERG: Interested in debating and publications, Paul is also a member of the Orchestra. HARRY BRANCA: Marry is an ardent member of football and basketball teams. WALTER BRANTINGHAM: Walt , a skiing fan, is a member of the football s juad. Room 226 includes (left to right), DiMarzio, Di-Mario, Douglas, Bud Dresser, De-Makeas, DeCastris, Mrs. Coxon (teacher) ; Dalton, DiSanti. DiGiovanni, Duffus, DeMarco, DeCorte, Dickctt, Dailey, D’Angelo, D’Antone, DeCori, Stage, Dunstan, Dolxrl, Dickson, De-Witt, Bill Dresser, Dcoley, Detlof. Dulc, Dean, Doran, Deuel. ClaAA Pictured left are members of room 318, which includes (left to right) Jackno, Hendricks, Henderson. Hawn, Knodle, Harrison; Kwass, Haddad, Bertrand, Benjamin. Bates, Bartoli, Bakke; Hobart, Hohm, Hollenbeck, Hycr, InhofT, Inman, Knight, Kilsberg, Rallies, Jackson, Jurgens, Kendall, Miss Foster (teacher). The group of Sophomores (lower left) in home room 313, includes (left to right) Staublin, Sowles, Sou vest ke, Snyder; Johnson, Vausc, Didier, Tusso, Thornhloom, Taylor, Tarara; Carmichael, Vallce, Verstynen, Young, Williamson, Weller, Miss Sheet (teacher); Neff,Shackleford, Sisti. Raap, Carlson. Slive, Smith, Walker, Slick. 94 Members of riK� m 125 arc Chapman, (presiding) ; (left to right) Ciulla, Casico, Cate, Piercefield; J. Cicero; Chihocki, Christianson. Christopherson, Chriswell, Ciaccio; C. Cicero; Carmichael, Cerniglia, Clancy, Clikeman, Cob-lentz; Corey, Cotta, Cox, Crapisi, Crescenzo; Curtis, Cushman, Shore, Cook; Miss Brown (teacher), Conant, Coleman, Connell, Carman, Hyland. The members of home room 217 are (left to right) Bomgarden, Bonham, Bouchard, Bowers, Boyle, Brady; Brain, SutlifY, Branca, Branting-ham, Brcckenridge, Broge, Brown; Browne, Bucher, Burdick, Burke, Burr, Buttice; Cal lea. Miss Beatty (teacher); Cannella, Carlson, Johnson, NichofT, Smith, Blomberg. a q q ROBERT CLARK: Bob (left) performed on the football, basketball, and swimming teams. SHIRLEY COBB: Interested in sports, Shirley participates in the GAA tournaments. ♦♦CHARLES CROWLEY: Charles, his home room president, is a member of the football squad MARGARET DICKETT: Another GAA member, Margaret enjoys swimming in her spare timc. Shown at the right are members of home room 303, who are (left to right) Bendcs, Triolo, Bel lone. Allen, Adams, Alberts, Acardo; Bick-sler, Bacno, Bianchi, Bcrgstadt, Alfano, Alexander, Belknap, Banks; Bale. Banes, Bailey, Baker, Berg, Ahmcr, Blackwell. Bittner, Anderson, Allen. 95 SYLVIA DOUGLAS: GAA. Tri-Y, and Latin clubs occupy Sylvia (left). ♦♦GEORGE FORBES: George is a diver on the tank squad.♦♦♦RILEY FRANKLIN: Riley, a Latin club member, enjoys outdoor sports. ♦ ANGIE FUCA: A library worker, Angie participates in GAA. SALLY HOBART: Sally serves as sophomore class secretary and Student Council representative. Room 32 i includes (left to right) Neff. Lull-man, Moehle, Markin, May, Brearley; Mazzola, Michclon, Mulford, Palmer, Munson, Michaels, Marshall, Myles, Born; B. Olson, Palmer, Bowden. I.in-neman, Hathaway, Boiendcr, Mrs. Carlin (teacher) ; G. Olson, McCrudden, Luethje, Bergeron, Naill, Naviskis, Palombi, Miller. Bowles, Leber. Included in home room 215 arc (left to rijjht) Triolo, Ross, Dargel, Swanson, Stephenson, Smith; H. Stevens, Miss Kicffer (teacher); Stringer; R. Steward, Stenstrom, I). Steward; Spataro, Stroit, Straznickas, Stites; K. Stevens, Larson, St. Pierre, Stiegler, Tliorpe, Trefz, Thayer, Thornton, Swisher, Urbanski; V. Smith, IJn-macht, Staggs. In home room 225 arc (left to right) sophomores I.ai.oggia, Law, Johns, Jefferson, Janison, Jackson, Stultz, Kent; E. Jones, Kanodc, Jory; R. Jones, Isabelli, Knop, Knipprath, Klapp, Kin-son. Kuhn; Hotchkiss, Zumhagcn, Lee, Kurtz. Krause, I.athom, Miss Walker (teacher); Kelly, Johnson, Kobcrg, Knapp, Kindell. 9 6 Shown at the right arc members of home room 321, who are (left to right) I.ong, Marzo rati, Massi, Matranga, I-icari, Mershon, Messer legge, Meyers, Stanislaus, McDonough, Estell l.cnmhruni, Lewis, Messina, Link: Mr. White naek (teacher): Marino, Lindstrom, Marovich Margis, Lyon, Lomas, I.idcll, Mitchell. The group in home room 134, includes (left to right) Rasmussen, Pro, Puricclli, Quinlan; Pugh, Phillips, Prioletta, Roberts, Robinson, Pettis; Roshorough, Pizler, Rail ion. Kctsinas, Risley, Prentice. Reese: Miss Boyd (teacher); Brown, Peterson, Pyle, Ronk, Richardson, Ramhcrg, Peters, Roach. Rogers. Preston. Q D 41 41 CAMILLE INGRASSIA: Camille finds time for Latin and Curtain clubs, (left). WIL LIA M JACKSON: Bill is vice-president of the sophomore class. MARY KNIGHT: Sophomore class treasurer, Mary is also a GAA captain. GEORGE KO-BERG: An ROTC cadet, George is a French club member. CAROL LAWRENCE: A GAA worker, Carol chooses swimming as her favorite sport. Members of room 302 pictured are (left to right) Kurtz, Swans-bro, DiPuma, Cobb, Harris, Luca, I)i-Fcde; Chrisman, Eklund, Ashley, Ar-bisi, Claus, Anderson, Gingerich, Go-laxon. Gentry, Castelli, Cavataio, Mr. Crull (teacher) ; Carpenter, Fitzpatrick, hair head, Clark, Crowley. Dclany, France, Gritz, Golden. 97 JOANNE LIDDELL: An orchestra member, Joanne (left) plays the piano in her leisure time. ALAN LIND-STROM: Elected president of the sophomore class, Alan is also an ROTC cadet. SALLY MORGAN: Sccrc-tary of her home room, Sally participates in speech activities and GAA. DAVID MOWER: David is a member of the Orchestra and the swimming team. Room 129 lists as members (left to right) Roser, Sanders, Mr. Guzzardo (teacher) ; Seaman, Schmauss, Schlaf; A. Scott, Scarpitto, Perkins; Aue; C. Smith, Ruskavagc, Clark, Schmaling, Scheldrup, Leary; ' L. Scott, Scars, Shiglcy; E. Smith, Baumgarten, Schuldt, Shanhousc, Tudor A. Schiro. Cla33 These sophomores of Horne Room I OK shown in lire picture to the left are (left to right) ilaselton. Ilindc, Hough, Hammer, Harkrcader, Hallock, Hyzer, Hand, Hall, Henn; Henry, Herman, Hartman, Hoffman, White. Hough; Hemen-way, Helman, Hilt, Henricks, Ingrassia, Hamer. Members of home room 317 are shown in lower left picture. They are (left to right) Falty-sek. Fane, Farrell, Filer, Elliott, Ellis, Flrick, Enna, Forbes, Fabbiano; Evans, Eastman, Fck-man, Eichman, Eikstadt, Foltz; Wilkins, Falconer, Forbes, Farngey, Fiorini, Finley, Fleming, Felton; J. Fasula, Fiorenza, Saunders, I.. Fasula. 98 Another sophomore Home Room, 309, (upper right) includes (left to right) Karp, Wain-right, Ward, Wedge wood. Wolfram; White, Weeks, Warkcntien, Waisncr, Wagner; Mrs. Hughes, (teacher); Newton, Valentine, Williams,, Van Cura. Weinstein. Yockum, Weller, Whitman, Zimmer, Williford, Weaver, Wasncy, Walmslcy, Zaharanich, .irr, Wallack, Zwcep, Volsch. Members of room 130 (lower right) are (left to right) O'Brien, Odcgard, Ohlson, Parlcc: Pace, Pagel, Marjorie Palmer, Martha Palmer, Parlapiano, Olsen; Pasch, Parrovechio, Pedlow, Nelson. Perry, McWilliams, Nichels; Miss Whiting (teacher); Gave, Mulaie; B. Olson, Parrino, Montalbano, Mitkusevich, Mulford, Morgan. Owens, Lathrop, Budd, Mower; I). Olson. Q §) Q BARBARA MULFORD: Reading, dancing, and hiking delight Barbara, (left), a GAA member. M A RTH A PALMER: Hoping to become an artist, Martha enjoys drawing and painting. ••♦VIRGINIA QUINLAN: One of West's monitors, Ginny is a GAA member and sports fan. DARLENE ROBERTS: Darlene is a member of Tri-Y, 8-5-3 Club, and Orchestra. Room 2( 5 (lower right) includes, (left to right) Parrott, Rhcingans, Parlee, SandcII, Zammuto; Wilson, Seitz, Lange, Pitschke, Cad well, Profita, Roland; Miss Johnson (teacher); Roe, Beauchamp, Sanders, Witte, Salvi, Thomas, Petersen, Perry, Burd, Brown, Peplas, Cantini, Reed, Schmauss, Patterson. Endres, Robeson, Patcrik, Picci one, Campbell, Carey. 99 MARILYN ROSS: Naming tennis as her favorite sport, Marilyn (left) participates in GAA and Tri-Y. MARILYN UNMACHT: Marilyn finds that Tri-Y, GAA. and Latin Club occupy her leisure timc. MARJO-RIE WELLER: Her home room treasurer, Marjorie chooses tennis as her best-liked $port. IRENE WITTE: A Girls Glee Club singer and Pan-American League member, Irene likes to travel. Room 115 includes (left to right) Forsaith, Fricls, Genovese, Frisella, Gianoli. Galluzzo, bouts, Foster, Gennaro, Fuca, Gould, Glcnny, Giovingo, Fuca, Mr. Sabin (teacher) ; G. Franklin, R. Franklin, O'Donnell, I.ucek, Frances, Gable, Glasson, Fulkerson, Golden, Gaziano. cian 4 Sophomores brought their parents to school to an evening session last October so that they might meet their teachers. Here Jean Staublin shows the correct way to set a table while her Parents night provides an opportunity tor nomics department head, look on. Parents night provides an opportunity for the parents to meet the teachers and become familiar with their children's work. Bill Dclany (left), a physics student, is watching while Mr. Crull, center, explains the operation of an electric device to Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dclany. 100 In illrmnrtant On Saturday, October 11, hundreds of Rockford High School pupils were saddened by the tragic morning headlines. Among those involved in the fatal accident was Gloria Barnum, a West high sophomore. Gloria's enthusiastic interest in the team had led to her untimely death after the Aurora game. That Gloria was an alert, healthy, and active high school girl, a list of her interests would reveal. Such a list would, among others, include parties, sports, music, clothes, and studies. Those who knew Gloria best mentioned especially two of these: her desire to have many friends and her aim to excel in her school work. During her life, Gloria had realized both of these ambitions. Through her many contacts, she made a great number of friends, who spoke sincerely of her loyalty and generosity; through determination and application, she attained scholastic standings which placed her among those of superior rating. Can we not feel, then, that Gloria’s life, though short, was not only happy but also successful? (Tribute written by Miss Ruth Roster, Glorias home room teacher) «n oru m yy During Pan-American week the group of singers at left performed at assembly . . . Joe Bryan, Don Carpenter, and Barbara Ralston examine slides shown by Dr. Mary Brag-inton of Rockford College at joint Latin-French Club meeting . . . (bottom) Bill Trefz, Dorothy Williamson. Miss Putnam, and Richard Stanton, constitute Organization Board of Control. “3 orum yy 103 if At this meeting of the Social Arts Club the girls gave a Spring party. Colored balloons and streamers furnished the decorations. The theme of the party was Come To The Fair. Shirley (iardiner, (left) and Wanda Black serve refreshments while Margaret Kriechhaum, (left) Pearl Piercy, Joan Latino, Dorothy Peterson and Pat Foster enjoy them. “Over cAt y[our J4ou3e SOCIAL ARTS. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: the art of gaining poise and self-confidence in social behavior. ADVISER: Miss Camilla Johnson. MEETING PLACE: the Home Economics apartment on alternating Tuesday$. FOUNDERS: The club was originally founded several years ago at Rockford Senior High School and called the Scco Club, a combination of the words social and economics. Last year, however, the group was reorganized and named the Social Arts Club. PURPOSE: to help its members to develop poise and confidence in themselves; also to gain practice in correct behavior as guests and hostcsscs. REQUI REM ENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to have studied some home economics course in the school curriculum. TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES: presenting the faculty members of the home economics department with small gifts from time to time, usually examples of handicraft made at club meetings before a holiday; an annual sale of hot dogs prepared by the girls. SCHOOL SERVICE RENDERED: to aid in furnishing the home economics apartment along with various other classes of the department. ♦ FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Shirley Gardiner, president; Kay Curry, vice-president; Wanda Black, treasurer; Pat Foster, secretary. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the program committee with Margaret Kriechbaum acting as chairman, assisted by Jeanne Wetzel, Gloria Thorpe, and Jo Ann Latino. OUTSTANDING MEMBERS: Janet Smith, Janet Fitzgerald, JoAnn Rolando, Geraldine Nelson, Gloria Thorpe, Marilyn Ghent, Alice Bails. Ruth Wolf, Lois KorfT, Helen Knodlc, Helen Ritchie, and Betty Banes. 10 i “%Vhat Qoed On Mere?’’ MONO KLUB. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: taken from the word Monitor . ADVISOR: Mr. Harry Maitland. MEETING PLACE: Room 102 on alternating Tuesdays. FOUNDERS: Mr. John T. Haight, former band director of Rockford Senior High and NYA director at West High last year. PURPOSE: aims to give service to the school by promoting order in the halls and performing this duty in a courteous fashion. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to be a monitor and to maintain a C” average in studies. DUTIES: Monitors are posted at various stations in the halls, where they keep general order. This work is done during the monitor's study period, and his duty during that class hour is to sec that all students passing in the halls have green admits from their classroom teacher. Other disturbances which might occur in the corridors during class periods arc also curtailed by the monitor on duty. INTER-CLASS ACTIVITIES: Monitors are stationed at the south doors leading from the second floor to prevent students from using these doors as exits, thus avoiding congestion on the south stairway. NOON-HOUR DUTIES: General order in the cafeteria is checked by the fourth hour monitors as well as the keeping students from using the corridors on floors where classes are in session during that particular lunch period. OTHER ACTIVITIES: sale of West-Hi ' pencils at various times during the year; picnics for the members; candy sales and dances also spon-sored .•••FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Pete Stavros. president; Dorothy Hartley, vice-president; Joan Root, secretary; Barbara Johns, treasurer. ......... ....... ....... _ Ubforth. Nelson, Pontius, Erb. Chew, McCullough. Slick. Coblcntz, Pcplos. Carlbcrg. Wasncy, Quinlan. Ilumincl. Esmond. Monitors work hard enforcing the rules of the school, hut they too must abide by regulations. Joan Root is giving a list of rules to Jim Eckman. Barbara Johns, George Goomis, Hetty Link, and Edward Skridla arc a few of the monitors whose duty is to question students in the halls during class hours. 105 The Ways and Means committee of the Music Appreciation Club was selected to supervise dub finances. The chairman, Barbara Lee, is shown with other members of her committee who are Nancy Williams, Marjory Dcclz, Stanton flyer, Georgia Ketsinas, Dick Johnson, Janice Wolter and Bob Dennis. Front Row (seated, left): Coleman, Boettcher. Ketsinas. Second Row: Occur. Young, llallock. Wolter. “Qive ie y tu3ic” MUSIC APPRECIATION. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: the enjoyment of good music. ADVISER: Miss Hilda Humphreys. MEETING PEACE: the choral room on the second Tuesday of every month. FOUNDERS: a continuation of the Music Appreciation club of Rockford Senior high school, which existed there for many years. PURPOSE': to offer an opportunity to those interested in music, whether they be performers or not, to hear good types of mu$ic. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: an interest in the best in music and the willingness to appreciate it. SERVICE TO MEMBERS: the teaching of good concert behavior. PROGRAMS: Various artists of the city provide the entertainment. This year's guests included Mrs. James Welch, Miss Lucille Mathre, Mr. Armour Ahlstrand, The Alister String Trio, and Mrs. Elmer Xanten. Each year one program is presented by members of the Honorary Musical Society of West High. ACTIVITIES: numerous sales are sponsored to raise funds for the club since it is traditional for the group to give corsages or other tokens of appreciation to its guest artists. •••FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Stanton Hyer, president; Marjorie Dcctz, vice-president and program chairman; Nancy Williams, secretary; Janice Wolter. treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the ways and means committee consisting of Barbara Lee. chairman; Georgia Retsinas, Dick Johnson, Bob Dennis, and the officers. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Richard Shattuck, Victor Montalbano, Dorothy Williamson. Sallymae Wilson, Flora Stanbery, Bob Hallock, Bob Nelson, and Maggie-Alien. 106 UJ£a 7J. S. 3. 3rancac3e ” FRENCH CLUB. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: pertaining to the French language and its study. ADVISER: Miss Isabel Fisher. FOUNDERS: The club existed for many years at Rockford Senior high school under the name of Lc Ccrcle Fran-cais . The West High group was reorganized by Miss Fisher, head of the foreign language department, and called the French Club. PURPOSE: to supplement classroom study by learning of French customs and culture; to improve the spoken French by conversing informally in a sizable group of people. CLUB PIN: a small gold replica of the Eiffel Tower, a famous French structure erected in Paris, and around which the last French Exposition was centered. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to have studied French for at least one semester. PROGRAMS: an invitation meeting at which all new members were duly inducted; a talk by Miss Jane Sherwood of Rockford College; a taffy pull, and reports on well-known French artists and their masterpieces. Typical French games arc also played as well as Bingo, which is given the French atmosphere by being called vraiment (meaning really). ACTIVITIES: a taffy-apple sale last fall and an afternoon dance later in the year. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Lois Tappc, president; Genevieve Tominellie, vice-president and program chairman; Joan Morton, secretary; Betsy Scone, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the committee for the taffy pull with Anne Gulotta acting as chairman assisted by Camilla Ingrassia. OUTSTANDING MEMBERS: Dorothy Anthony, Evelyn Ekard. James Hancock, and Sallymae Wilson. Anderson, Mower. One of (he initiation stunts used by the French club this year required (hat several candidates remove their shoes. These shoes were then mixed up and the resulting predicament was as shown; Robert Wilkin, Dorothy Williamson, anti Pen Moore endeavor to lit the right shoes on Gerry Miller. Janice Wolter, and Pat Packard. 107 Ai a meeting the Pan-American League, the Spanish students sang Spanish tunes. Among the singers were the following: (left to right) Joyce Williams. Margery I ranklin, Margaret Allen. I 'elyn Van Steenhurgh, and Hill Jackson. Margaret Allen (center) also gave report on the government of Argentina, its people, and customs. front Row (left): Hudd. Ilcndercon. Kotenhcrj:. Ilariling. Ilocjn. Stanley. Gustafson. Williams. I’vkc. “Stand J$y.} c4meric a PAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: a club of all the Americas to better relationships among the republics of the western hemisphere. ADVISER: Miss Isabel Fisher. MEETING PLACE: Room 220 on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. I'OUNDERS: The club began five years ago at Rockford Senior high school under the sponsorship of its present adviser. PURPOSE: to acquaint the members with the Pan-American countries. CLUB PIN: outlines of North and South America joined together with a torch extending from the top. Its colors are blue and gold; its round shape suggesting unity. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: For the most part, the membership consists of students studying Spanish. The knowledge of Spanish. however, is not compulsory. DELEGATIONS SENT: to the state convention of Pan-American Leagues at Quicy. Illinois last year: Joan Root. Peggy Bartling. Owen Pollard. Phyllis Pickering. Carl Gustafson, Kenneth Vaughn. Arline Gruner, Andrew O Guin, David Meier, and Duane Foster; to the National Pan-American League convention at Akron. Ohio: loan Root, Carl Gustafson. Kenneth Crandal. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Carl Gustafson, president; Betty Stanley, vice-president; Janet Hogan, secretary; Peggy Bartling. treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMI’I I EE: group in charge of the taffy-apple sale, Sally Hagerty, chairman; program committee of which Betty Stanley is chairman. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Besides all those mentioned above. Eugenie Wright, June Boettcher, Clifford Wylie, Betsy Scone, Margery Franklin, Jane Merritt, and Evelyn Van Steenburgh. 108 “£atin Moods LATIN CLUB. Miss Ann Dricbusch, ADVISER. MEETING PLACE: Room 221 on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. HISTORY: originated by Mrs. Julia Shafer Chrystle, former head of the foreign language department at Rockford Senior high school, and transferred to West High in September, 19-10. PURPOSE: to create a greater interest in Latin as a language to be studied; aims to educate members and to serve the school. •••CLUB PIN: Although there has been no Latin club pin until the present time, work on the selection of the emblem began this year. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to have studied Latin and the desire to pursue it further.•••OUTSIDE CONNECT IONS: Members voted to join the Junior Classical Society of Illinois, headed by Monticello College at Alton, Illinois. T he society holds two annual meetings to which delegates may be sent. POINTS SYSTEM : points given to members serving as officers and working on con mittees. When members have earned ten points, they may order a club pin, the design of which was under consideration during the year. UNUSUAI. MEETINGS: movies taken in Italy and shown at a club meeting by a member, Richard Johnson; a field trip to Chicago, visiting such places of interest as the Field Museum, the Art Institute, or the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. I;IRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Barbara Ralston, president; Barbara Conklin, secretary and treasurer; Joe Bryan, program chairman. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Frank Gagliano, Jeanette Caldwell, and Don Carpenter. Fine Row (IcfQStump, Cate. Forsaith. Duffuv. Franklin, Andersen. Brcckctuidgc. Second Row: heney. Sfan lB ffifflonTTprcsiding); Ca B nTConklin. Mies Dri TTjglijiio. Wester man. Carpenter. The Latin Club presented a ‘TXuible or Nothing show at one of the club meetings in which members of the group participated. Frank Cagliano (left), served as timekeeper. Don Carpenter (seated) kept the score and paid the winners while Joe Bryan questioned Joan Flamer. 109 FifW Row: (lc(e (o right) Brown, Colcntjn, Knodlc. Korff. Unmacht, llough. Benjamin. Carlton, Gridlcy. “jQle ’l Meaning TRI-Y. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: the Y in Tri-Y refers to the YWCA or Young Women's Christian Association: the ”tri” signifies the unity of the sophomore, junior, and senior members. ADVISERS: Miss Barbara Murray, YWCA adviser; Miss Mary Schwartz, Girl Reserve secretary; Mrs. Bertha Vincent, a West High faculty member who sponsors the club's activities in connection with the school. MEETING PLACE: the YWCA building on South Madison Street every third Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. PURPOSE: aims for service, as the members constitute a junior group of the YWCA, aids the girls in realizing their ambitions by maintaining the ideals of Christian living. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to be a girl of high school age attending school in Rockford. SPECIAL AWARDS: a ring ceremony held in the spring when outstanding senior members who have completed three years of Tri-Y work are presented with a Girl Reserve ring. ACTIVITIES: numerous dances sponsored particularly after football and basketball games; joint banquets with the East Tri-Y and the Hi-Y arc also held as well as hayrides, slcighridcs, and informal parties. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Jerry Lu Johnson, president; Joyce Carlson, vice-president; Betty Messer, secretary; Jean Gridlcy, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the program committee consisting of Arlene Gruner, chairman; Luella Brown. Barbara Pagel, and Mary-edith Howard. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Muriel Sorby, Barbara Kelley, Betty Kelley, Joan Ralston, Shirley Gardiner, Wanda Black, Sylvia Douglas, Phyllis Russell, Phyllis Coleman, including the officers and committeemen. I I It) “(Road o Jfyfje’ WEST III-Y. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: appropriate contraction of West High School and Young Men's Christian Association. ADVISER: Mr. H. Keith Cady. MEETING PLACE: the Little Theater on alternate Thursday evenings. ••♦FOUNDERS: The Hi-Y is a junior organization within the YMCA which was founded in Albany, New York, in 1900. PURPOSE: to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. CLUB SLOGAN: Clean living, clean speech, clean scholarship.” CLUB PIN: triangular in shape: one side for mind, one for body, one for spirit; the white cross symbolic of their leader, Jesus Christ .•••MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: a written application signed by three teachers besides the home room teacher, and an interest in the betterment of self and school. FORMAL INDUCTION: Five robed members conduct a simple but serious ceremony centered about lighted candles and a huge Hi-Y emblem.♦♦♦UNUSUAL PROGRAMS: a fellowship night at which the boys played basketball and participated in other sports in the boys' gymnasium; a talk on Old Salem by Mr. Paul Conklin. County Superintendent of Schools. ACTIVITIES SPONSORED: Hi-Y-Tri-Y banquet, annual spring party.♦♦•FIRST SEMESTER COUNCIL OF FIVE: Joseph Olson, William Prothero. Benny Bennett, Gerald Raasch. and Paul Traum. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the council of five hold equal positions as the main active committee; Richard McGinnis, chairman of the induction ceremony. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Bill Trcfz. Richard McGinnis, Vcrnic Lindstrom, Joe Olson, Bill Prothero, and Benny Bennett. Second Row Prochcro. Benn l.iiiilrilrtpW rTiiurth Row : Fift now: Nelson. Garner. Hogg. cc, Marlinwni. Vi met. WWWTuTxVylie. Logan. 7-isth. Oifliro. Brophy. Smith. Sk eels. Sixth Row : Falgoul. Traum. Johnson. White. Stringer. I Iyer. Picken, Bradley, Brooks, Giblcr. Inholt. The lirst Hi-Y fellowship meeting of the year was held in the hoy's auxiliary gym. lingaged in a game of table tennis are (left) Tommy Green, Warren Skecls, (right) Kenneth White, anti (dud Brooks. Watching the game are Gordon Logan, Benny Bennett, J. T. Garner. James Snivcly. and Vcrnic I.indstrom. I 1 1 A Hallowe'en dramatization of Tam Lin , a play taken from an old Chinese ballad, was given by the members of the Curtain club. Playing the title role was Kill Cratty with Camilla Ingrassia enacting the part of Janet. Properties, costuming, and direction were taken tare of by the other members of the club. From Row: Betty Kelley. Ilibbit . Root. Bardina. Crear. Plummer. George Safidy ccond Row Olson. liRott pu . I. Johnson. Sliles pmou. Suffie, Pedlow Hurr iMUhw j Kgrjwia. Vj| Toit'ero. Rjmberg, Around m.11to. Fuca, (.r B CTicTTibauin, Ilorner, Olson. ucJootliylit CchoeJ CURTAIN. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: a dramatics club, hcncc a reference to the stage. ADVISERS: Miss Elizabeth Pearson and Miss Pearl Gcddcs. MEETING PLACE: Little Theater on the first and third Thursdays of the month. FOUNDERS: a carry-over of the Walter Hampden Club, a dramatics group at Rockford High School. PURPOSE!: Members are acquainted with the fine points of acting and then put these points into practice by presenting plays at the club meetings; also aims for service, education, and entertainment. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: an interest in dramatic activities such as acting, costuming, and directing. UNUSUAL PROGRAMS: A fifteen-minute radio script entitled The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and presented by club members over the loudspeaking system; a hallowe'en play called Tam I.in”, an old Chinese legend based on superstition and presented to the club at the last meeting in October. OTHER ACTIVITIES: a sale later in the year to secure funds. FIRST SE-METERS OFFICERS: Jerry Lu Johnson, president: Margery Franklin, vice-president; Nancy Williams, secretary; Kathryn Ramberg, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the program committee composed of Bill Glenny,chairman; Val DeMarco, Camilla Ingrassia, Mary Ellen Stutsman, and Bill Trcfz. This group arranges plays, selects participants, and types the necessary scripts. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: In addition to the officers and committee members, La Dora Grcar, Joanne Root. Bill Prothero, Joyce Plummer, Richard Shattuck, Dorothy Hibbitts, Barbara Ohlson, Dick Buchanan, Owen Pollard. Arlene Gruncr, Peggy Bartling, and Joe Olson. 112 '‘XVitli Tjhe Claiiici ABL. SIGNIFICANCE OI; NAME: Admiratriccs Dcs Belles Kelt res or Ad- mirers of Beautiful Literature. ADVISER: Miss Elsie Beatty. MEETING PLACE: Room 102 on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. FOUNDERS: Devel- oped in 1921 from a club originally interested in both athletics and literature when the literary group formed the ABL. PURPOSE.: Service, education, and entertainment. CLUB PIN: A shield bearing the letters ABL” and an open book which is a symbol of good literature ♦ ♦MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: An A or' B average in English throughout high school and recommendation by a teacher of English. FORMAL INTRODUCTION: at a banquet given by the old members at the beginning of each semester, all new members form a semi circle, carry lighted candles, and repeat the club pledge after the club president. SPECIAL AWARDS: A bronze plaque presented annually to an outstanding senior member of ABL who meets the qualifications of character, leadership, and service, si RVI( i s RENDERED TO SCHOOL: A yearly g.fi to the school, the 1941 token ha ing been the new plaque. ACTIVITIES SPONSORED: A taffy-apple sale held last fall and a semi-formal dance later in the ycar. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Barbara Ralston, president; Alice Whitehead, vice-president; Pat Owens, secretary; Marajcan Pcdlow, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: Florence Shaver, and Nancy Williams, program chairman. OUTSTANDING MEMBERS: In addition to officers and committeemen are Elisabeth Barkey, June Sanders, Dorothy Stcncck, Marion Swanstrom, Shirley Gardiner. Martha Jean Crawford, Betsy S ;one and LoisTappc. catty. Samlet . Ij l)u her. l pBPWirrTl.imK.rom. lord. Caldwcl) Shcldcn. FljKcfty. Anthony, Dcppcn (with candle). Whitehead (presiding). )utbru� , Lyddon. Seen here recommending book to some A.B.L. Club member is Miss Edith Van Duzer (center) with (left to right) Mary Ellen Stutsman, l.ucy Goetz, Sue Shcllenberger, Helen Laucius and Barbara Ralston. Books for Vacation Reading was the theme of Miss Van Duzer's talk, anti she mentioned many new books now found in the public library. 113 ■■ At each meeting the Forum club presents speakers who discuss an important question of the day. The topic under discussion at this meeting was Should Newspaper and Magazine Propaganda lie Curtailed? Edward Falgout acted as chairman. Barbara Conklin and Barbara Holly spoke on the affirmative while Kendall Bates and Paul Traum took the negative view. “ What’j jour Opinion?” FORUM. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: the holding of meetings for open discussion of problems. ADVISER: Miss Mary Carlson. Mr. Howard Miller. MEETING PLACE: Room 316 on every other Tuesday alternating with the ABL Club. FOUND-ERS: devolved from the Book Club of Rockford Senior high school. Under the direction of Miss Lois Dilley it was made into a general discussion group as the Book club overlapped somewhat with the ABL. PURPOSE: to train the club members in the technique of calm, dispassionate, discussion .•••REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: recommendation by an English or a Social Science teacher, an interest in current problems, and willingness to participate in the discussion of live issues. FORMAL INDUCTION: At the conclusion of the informal initiation ceremonies, new members take pledge to support the club activities. SPEClAL ACTIVITIES: a panel of five members sent to last year’s annual meeting of the Illinois Association of English teachers where they presented a typical discussion of a topic of literary interest. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Roger Reno, president; Bob Hogg, vice-president; Nancy Williams, secretary; Margaret Shelden, treas-urer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: program committee consisting of Lois Tappe and J. T. Garner, advised by Mr. Miller, which plans discussions and secures participants. OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBERS: Besides officers and committee members, Marshall Wiley, Harry Richards. Jim Hancock. Warren Glenny, Victor Olson. Paul Traum, Jeanette Caldwell. Barbara Conklin, and Barbara Holly. 11-1 a £xcur3ion3 3n yiiathematic yy EUCLIDIAN CIRCLE: SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: a namesake of Euclid, the famous Greek mathematician. ADVISER: Miss Katherine Slade. MEETING PLACE: Room 304 alternate Mondays at 3:40 P. M. FOUNDERS: Miss Slade, head of the Mathematics department, and students in February, 1941. PURPOSE: a better foundation in mathematics for its members as well as furnishing a social group. •••REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to have studied Algebra for one year with an average grade of C or better. UNUSUAL MEETINGS: the initiation of new members at the beginning of the year at which the candidates were put through rigid antics before being formally received; a tale on Bridges” by Bob Hogg, a member; a discussion of graphs by another member, Roger Garst. During the first semester Miss Slade served as program chairman, but a student chairman was elected for the second semester. A customary-activity at the close of each meeting is the assigning of a problem in some phase of mathematics to be solved before the next meeting. ACTIVITIES SPONSORED: a candy sale and an afternoon dance late in the year. FlRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Marshall Wiley, president; Gordon Smith, secretary; Virginia Burris, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the initiation committee fo the first semester activity with Gordon Smith acting as chairman assisted by Bob Hogg and Richard McGinnis. OUTSTANDING MEMBERS: Barbara Conklin, James Hancock, Betty McDonald, Bill Trefz. Roger Garst. Bob Janson, Vernie Lindstrom. Joe Bryan, and Rowland Smith. One of the newer clubs is the Euclidian Circle. At the initiation meetings new members who had been tied securely tried to loosen themselves. Edward Makulec and Bill Trefz seem to be tangled up. but Joan Carlstcdt and Betty MacDonald are succeeding in freeing themselves aided by-Marshall Wiley who stands behind encouraging the teams. 115 Carmen Orchard of Chili, a fellowship student ai Rockford College, addressed the 8-5 3 Club at one of their meetings this year. Her talk dealt with the customs and characteristics of the Chilean people. After the program Nancy Williams, Dorothy llibbitts. Hob Hogg, and Marian Reiman questioned Miss Orchard further concerning her native home. Front Row : (left) Nicholas, St. John. Johnston. Bradley. Smith. Hancock. Glcnny, Miss Whiting, Miss Oilman. Second Kumi Hmway. Root. Orcar D i tfm. Knight, Olson,iluUM Vu k. Stand- “ZJhe %Vorld ZJoday,” 8-5-3. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: 8-5-3 stands for the alphabetical posi- tions of the beginning letters of the words history, economics, and civics. ADVISERS: Miss Edith Whiting, and Miss Maxine OIlman. EOUNDERS: organized in 1922 by the faculty and students of the social science department of the Rockford High School. PURPOSE: aims for service to the school, also the education and entertainment of its membcr$. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: to be studying some social science subject in the regular school curriculum. FORMAL INDUCTION: An oath is administered by the club president to the new mcmbers. TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES: a Christmas party held for the members at which contributions arc made for a charity Christmas basket; to sponsor a mock election at school during a national election. UNUSUAL PROGRAMS: a Chilean girl from Rockford College spoke; a community chest program including human interest stories of various organizations. OTHER ACTIVITIES SPONSORED: an ice cream sale the first semester, an afternoon party during the second half of the year. EIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Bob Hogg, president: Gordon Early, vice-president; Jill I'loden, secretary; Joan Ralston, treasurer. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the program committee consisting of Marian Reiman, Dorothy Hibbitts, and Nancy Williams; refreshment chairman, Norman Hollenbeck. OUTSTANDING MEMBERS: In addition to the officers and committee members mentioned above, Dick McGinnis, Dick Shattuck, Lucy Goetz, Helen Durbrow. Barbara Holly, JoAnn Kasper, Bill Prothero, Jim Hancock, Warren Glcnny, and La Dora Grcar. 116 “Show Window COMMliRC'IA. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: pertaining to all commercial subjects and the activities connected with them. ADVISERS: Miss Irene Kirby and Miss Elizabeth Kieflfer. MEETING PLACE: Room 201 on alternate Monday nights. FOUNDERS: a continuation of the Commercia club of Rockford Senior high $chool. PURPOSE: to further interest in shorthand, typing, bookkeeping and retail selling; to bring students in the commercial department closer together in friendly meetings; to uphold the qualities for which the letters of the name stand: character, orderliness, manner, memory, reliability, cooperation, initiative, and accuracy. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to be enrolled in at least one commercial subject. CLUB PIN: a small black, white, and gold shield with the word commercial'' placed diagonally across its face. UNIJSUAL PROGRAMS: a talk by Mr. Harry Kroll, employment director, entitled Opportunities Derived from Commercial Classes ; a movie concerning the telephone, personal interviews with club members, a field trip to Chicago visiting places of commercial interest. OTHER ACTIVITIES: an afternoon party, a homemade candy sale, an ice cream sale to secure more funds. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS: Kathryn Ramberg, president; Phyllis I.upo, vice-president; Nancy O'Brien, secretary; Pat Owens, treasurer; Ann Frisella, program chairman. PERSONNEL OF AN ACTIVE COMMITTEE: the candy sale committee with Nancy I.indstrom acting as chairman assisted by Florence Shaver, Virginia Pol-stra, Betty Pease, Dorothy Padon, Flora Jane Crawford, Ruth Reilly, and Parthena Ramsey. Wolf, Pontius, Babbitt, Allen. Mbs Kicflcr. A film of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company titled The Voice of Mr. X was presented at a Commercia club meeting. A representative of the company, Mr. Charles J. Faye, is shown demonstarting the Voice Mirror Machine to Pete Stavros while Barbara Hensley, Lorraine Hobbs, Mary Lawrence, Josephine Castcllisi, and Carmella Cata-nese listen in . 117 Usher for ihe home basketball names arc members of die R Club who were active on the football team. Shown here giving instructions to the taff of ushers is Gilbert Rickcrt, club president. Among those being instructed arc James Hancock, Hill Messer, Alfonso Cassaro, Howard Gronlund, Vernon Inhoff, Bob Toolcy, Tom Clift, Harry Stephenson, Hill Gedko. Kenneth White. Gordon Logan, John Pickcn. and Hob Hogg. First Row lcft to right) : Hogg. White, Htgan, Pickcn. Johnson, Cave. Second Row : Hough. Gronlund. “Sportsmen J Jduddle ” R” CLUB. SIGNIFICANCE OF NAME: R taken from the letter award given to athletes. ADVISER: Mr. Milo Willson. MEETING PLACE: the Boys’ gym or thereabouts twice monthly.1 FOUNDERS: organized by Mr. Lundahl, Mr. Beyer. Mr. James Laude, and Mr. Clarence Muhl, all of whom were coaches in Rockford senior high school at the time. As the club grew under the direction of Mr. Lundahl, other schools in the conference realized the benefits of such a group and soon organized similar letter clubs. Thus the R” Club was the incentive for a number of organizations of this kind within the confcrcncc. PURPOSE: aims for service to the school entertainment for all boys participating in athletics who have been recipients of letters. An underlying but important duty of the club members is to encourage and help their fellow athletes. Before a boy is qualified to compete in any athletic contest, he must have had an eligibility card signed by his teachers indicating that his classwork is satisfactory. If a boy fails in a subject or in some other way becomes ineligible, it is the duty of the other members to help and encourage him until he finally succeeds REQU1REMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP: to have been awarded an athletic letter for football, basketball, tennis, swimming, golf, or track in the position of varsity or Sophomore player, manager, or cheerleader. These awards are made by the coaches during special assemblies at the close of the season for various sports. 1 IS “cAU-Star Varieties ” HICilll'.K GOAL: Although membership in the R Club itself is an honor, the highest recognition in the athletic field is election to the National Athletic Honor Society. Members of this organization arc chosen at the end of each semester. Those boys who were elected last year and have returned this year are Joe Cuppini, Jerry Eklund, William Messer, Kenneth White, Alphonso Cassaro, John Pickcn and Stuart Rasmussen, football players who were elected at the end of the first semester. Kent Mobcrg was elected in May, 19-10 for outstanding work in tennis; Jim Hancock and Gordon Smith, tennis, and Robert Hogg, golf, were inducted in 1941. •♦♦SCHOOL SERVICE RENDERED: Ushering at important events such as athletic contests and commencement. The boys endeavor to inspire the members of the student body to maintain high standards of sportsmanship in all of their activities. CLUB PINS: Hi is year a new pin was decided upon. The new emblem bears the school colors, red and black, a black R and the words West High. ‘RETURNING MEMBERS: Lcttermen of last year who returned to the club arc Tom Clift, Bill Messer, Bill Gcdko, Don Reilly, Gordon Logan, Gilbert Rickcrt, and Stuart Rasmussen. Don Hunt, Mallory Mitchell, Gordon Johnson. Kent Mo-berg, and Dominic Tarquini also returned to complete their second year of membership. Mitchell. Wcstf.il I. Coach WilUon (presiding). An annual activity of the R” Club is their semi-formal dance which was held this year on Saturday. January 3, in the cafeteria. On the general committee for the dance were John Pickcn, Howard Gronlund, Gordon Logan, ticket chairman; and Gilbert Rickcrt, club president, who arc shown as they worked out details for the affair. Decorations which were semi-patriotic furnished a setting for Bill Holder's orchestra. 119 Martha Palmer, Sylvia Douglas, Mr. Guzzardo, and Richard Stanton, (upper left) members ol the USO Victory Book Campaign committee are shown above as they packed the books received . . . Victor Olson, first place winner in the American Legion Speech contest is being congratulated by Betsy Scone, who also competed (upper right), 120 iT)alentn Jacqueline Arnold sells defense stamps to Charlotte Frink. Bill Trcl’z. and Dick Thorne . . . (lower right) Mr. Eugene Hubbcll, and Mr. Arthur Brand demonstrate signalling equipment to Phillip Smith, Paul Driesbach, and Bob Horner . . . Athletic Board of Control (bottom) includes Editha Dusher, Mr. Batesole, Mr. Wyeth. Mr. Beyer, Mr. Blue, Gordon Smith, Gordon Logan, John Picken, and Mr. Lundahl. “Z) a lent 121 The operetta given in lV-fl by the combined singing groups was The Chimes of Normandy directed by Miss Hilda Humphreys. In the leading roles were Marion Quiz-ley as Germaine, (second row, left), Stuart Rasmussen as Count Henri, Janice Woltcr as Serpolctte, and Richard Shat tuck as Grenichcux. A part of the chorus is shown in the first row as they appeared in costume at the performance. First row: Franklin. Allen. Sjfady. George. Kopf. Cock, williams Crear. Kllis. HaiN. Cui KcvcII, Yjglc. Higalow. I.cc. lloJl£fi|)Mlfl|flliV'illcc. __ . _ cTTTc. — :n, Beauchamp, S i« .xu:nu row . _ „cy, Will I i Puma. Sunicn hird row : O'Connor, ■toga re. Ki ___ «4� . piano; .Miss llumphi li nnson, r. Rctsinas. u vi a lux o[ the yilaJterJ ’ The ability to sing in true pitch, to sight read music, and a sincere interest in music are the specific requirements for membership in the Girls Glee club which is directed by Miss Hilda Humphreys. Each applicant must appear for a try-out before the director at which time her voice is classified as to the part she will sing. The purpose of the club is in conjunction with the requirements for membership as it offers an opportunity for girls to study and sing choral music and to learn to blend their voices as well as develop their individual vocal talent. A gold scroll of music with the letters WHS meaning West High School on black enamel is the pin worn by members of this group which meets the sixth hour on Mondays and Wednesdays in the choral room. A selected group of these girls meets sixth hour on Friday with chosen mem-lxrrs of the Boys Glee club to form the Mixed Glee club. Available for school performances. the girls sing at baccalaureate services in June and also participate in the annual spring music festival. During the Vuletide season the group takes part in Christmas assemblies and pass through the corridors singing familiar carols. Considered as its most outstanding program of the year, the Girls Glee club joins the Boys Glee in presenting the annual operetta. The first semester officers were Janice Woltcr, president; Georgia Rctsinas, vice-president; and Suzanne Kwass, secretary and treasurer. Among the outstanding members of the club arc Nitza Rctsinas, Rae Gale, Carol Sarver, Beryl Gustafson, Jerry Lu Johnson. Virginia Morgan, and Frances Carafotias. 122 en J Voices in Song, ” The founder of the Boys Glee club, Miss Floreficc Ely, discovering that boys enjoyed singing male choral music, formed the first such group in 1921. The original club of Central high was divided last year into the Hast and West high clubs. The club, as its name implies, means singing for pleasure , and its purpose is for singing the best choral literature. Meetings are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the choral room sixth hour. The boys are usually available for public performance besides taking part in such activities as church programs and school affairs. Rcquircmcnts for membership in the group include a good voice, ability to stay on pitch, a reasonable amount of musical reading ability, a genuine desire to sing, a willingness to serve. The most important activity undertaken during the year by the club is their participation in the operetta. In this year's operetta Daniel Boone leading parts were taken by Lem Bartholemec who played the leading role, Jim Slick, Bill Glcnny, Robert Deuel, Rogers Finley, Stuart Rassmusscn, Bob McDonald and Dick Thorne. TTie club is also active in the annual May music festival and baccalaureate service. The clubs pin carrying out the musical theme is in the shape of a lyre on which area few musical notes. The name Boys' Glee is engraved in the center. Semestcr officers include Richard Shattuck, president; Stanton Hyer, vice-president; and Richard Buchanan, secretary-treasurer. Miss Hilda Humphreys the present director of the chorus considers Stanton Hyer the accompanist for the club. Dick Thorne. Thomas DiPuma, and Jim Slick as well as the officers arc outstanding members of the club. After membership in the club the boys are eligible for tryouts in competition for places in the A Capped la Choir. (directing). The Modern Madrigal Singers, a new musical group copied after the sixteenth century groups which gathered to sing for their own pleasure, are shown as they appear at their performances. Included in the picture are Georgia Rctsinas. Nancy Gallagher, Gwetl Gallagher, Virginia Morgan. Janice Wolter, Joan Willoughby, and June Boettcher. accompanist. Boy members of the group are Stuart Rassmusscn, Bill Glcnny, Richard McGinnis, Richard Shattuck, Lemuel Bartholomew and Gene Knight. 123 a J3and To further the musical education of the hoys and to serve the school and community musically is the purpose of the West High band directed by Mr. Allen Hlmcjuist. To fulfill these aims the boys make an average of forty performances a year including Armistice Day and Navy Day parades, school assemblies, and their annual spring concert given by the combined bast and West bands. In order to become a member of this organization a boy must possess certain musical ability plus a proper social attitude. Personnel of the band includes: (first row) Hruncni, Smith, Martinson, Carpenter; (second row) rillmore. Roc, Rhcingans, Dctlof. I.ueihje; (third row) Wilkins. Grietz, Delany, Curtis, Prioletta, Spa taro. Miller, Field; (back row) Burst, Holloway, Jacob, Snively, Toolcy, (ilenny. 121 Parade ” On the calendar of social activities for the band members are a semi-formal dance, a banquet for past and present members, and. accompanied by their fathers, a week-end camping trip at Lake Ripley, Wisconsin. The band is encouraged and sometimes aided in additional equipment by the Hand Dads Association. The band's officers for the first semester were Hill Glenny, president; Tracy Hrost. vice-president; Jerry Eklund, secretary; Jack Hrophy, treasurer; Hob Perkins, manager; and James Snively, drum major. Outstanding meml ers are Gerald Raasch, Carl Bar-ger, and Joe Bruncni. Others participating in the band are (front row—left to right) Peters, Thomas, Faith, Brophy; (second row) Hunt, Roe, Castclli, Montalbano, Reese, Perkins, Eklund; (third row) Clark, Clift, Barger, Blomberg, Paterik, Goldv, Swann. Lilljc, Raasch; (back row) Foster, Mr. Flmquist, Markin, Kelly, Perrett, and Bartholomew. 125 u Concert The ability to play a musical instrument for both solo and group is the main requirement for membership in the West High Orchestra, directed by Mr. June Bor-nor. The responsibility of the section leadership is awarded to the most capable musicians. Upon graduation members are presented with gold medals in recognition of three-year service. To give every musician an opportunity to gain orchestral experience as well as to cultivate the ability of each individual to play the best in musical literature is the purpose of the orchestra. Members of (be orchestra include: (from row) R. Nelson, R. Williams, Wood, Smith, Hendricks. Lee; (second row) Hrightup, (airbridge; N. Williams, Stiles, Hand. Knight, Shumway; (third row) Early, Capace. Black, Kelly: (fourth row) Steneck, Carlson, Nelson, Jones, Railton, Berg. Sanders, Garner, Haddad, Long, Swanbcrg; (fifth row) Kasper, Jansen. Hyzcr, I.al.oggia, Kelley, l.idell, Molander, Falconer. Hby. 126 J4our ” The orchestra presents an annual spring concert combined with the hast High Orchestra as well as an assembly, accompaniment for the operetta, music during the class plays, and performances at the Northwestern Division of the State Teacher’s Association. Another annual event, the orchestra banquet and dance, is usually a costume party, last year's being a pirate affair. The officers for the first semester were Gordon Logan, president; George Bradley, vice-president; Clara Lou Stiles, secretary; and Warren Duclon, treasurer, J. T. Garner and Barbara Kelley served as librarians. Additional members of the orchestra are (first row) Ramherg, I.eggc, Hartman, Anderson; (second row) Bradley, Duclon, Smith, Bcndes, Woltcrs, Young, Houseknecht: (third row) Giam-bruno, Caldwell, Coretz, Ramherg; (fourth row) Johnson, I.ogan, Gennaro, Roberts, Kronnc-meyer, Hyland. Mulford, Sowles, Kilsberg; (fifth row) Mr. Bornor, Schmcling, Whitson, Bryan, Mower, Kent, Clark, Castree, Gable, Spooner, Thorne. L 127 Each vcar several members of the West high musical groups arc chosen to represent the school in the All-State Chorus, at Urbana, made up of outstanding members of choral groups throughout Illinois. Shown here are this year's representatives, Janet Smith. Dorothy Hibbits, Gene Knight, Richard Shattuck, and Lemuel Bartholomew, with Miss Humphreys, who accompanied them to the University of Illinois. First Row: l.awrcncc. Rctsinas, Willoughby. Stuttman. Hibbits. Deco. Senders. Kichxrdt. B. Fry. Miss Humphreys. : Tessmer, Arnold M flCiicr. Hartley, Coleman, lay, Huseh HMfl PB VniUcnT Krcithb. B BPWN TKniglit. Dricsbith, J.irtcr. ImWrBjrtholomcc. MacDonald, WJInim. Cleveland. Tudor. “IsVordd and Aiudic’ Originally meaning in a small chapel and therefore being composed entirely for church services, the word A Cappclla has come to stand for any singing without accompaniment. It now includes folk and secular songs. At present, meeting each day in the choral room with Miss Humphreys as director, the club originally was founded at Central high. A new type of induction, used this semester for the first time, was the formal candlelight service, which followed a pot-luck supper. Activitie$ during the year include the annual concert and participation in the May music festival, the baccalaureate program, the National Honor Society induction, presentation of selections at churches and other public gatherings. Outstanding programs given during the year were the vesper service at the Court Street Methodist church, the annual concert, and a combined East-West choir which gave a program for the Mendelssohn dub. The club emblem, which typifies the club's purpose to sing the best of unaccompanied choral literature, is a scroll of music inscribed with the club's initials and with a W guards. Mcmbcrs of A Cappclla must first have proved themselves proficient in other branches of the departments. After tryouts, they may be accepted by the choir. First semester officers for the club were: Richard McGinnis, president; Stuart Rassmussen. vice-president; Janet Smith, secretary, MarjorieDeetz, treasurer; and Jeanette Fry, librarian. Outstanding members of the club besides the officers arc June Boettcher, the accompanist, Lem Bartholomee, Wilbur Cleveland, Gwen Gallagher, Beryl Gustafson, Bill Harman, Dorothy Hibbits, Gene Knight, Nancy Gallagher. Georgia Retsinas, Joan Willoughby, Suzanne Sanders, Bill Glenny, and Carol Hartley. 128 ucAt four Service ” To give students an opportunity to aid the administration in the conduct of the school is the purpose of the West High student council, the representatives of which are elected by their home room members. At the council meetings, which are held in the Little Theater on the first and last Friday mornings of every month at 8:30. The members discuss the various problems which arise in managing school affairs. Each representative presents this problem to his homeroom where it is discussed freely, and then he reports the discussion at the following student council gathering. Here the opinions of the student body aid in the solution of the problem. The faculty is represented by Mr. Lundahl, assistant principal who acts as adviser of the group. •♦♦Sponsoring the annual Christmas basket program is considered by the group as its most important service during the year. This program, conducted by council members in their respective home rooms, includes the collection of the student’s donations and the preparation for distribution of the baskets to needy families of Rockford. This service organization also collects other charity donations, such as Red Cross and various war relief funds. Supervising the fall parade and rally which precedes the East-West football game is also among the student council's activities. SociaI affairs, too, are on the calendar of events for the student council as last year they sponsored two afternoon parties, one being a mixer, and the other a dance. The officers for this year were Jacqueline Arnold, president; Bill Gustafson, vice-president; Lucy Goetz, secretary, and Gerard Lafond, treasurer. First How: Jones. Clark, Bohlcndcr. Bcllonc, j.og.in. Alis, Pollard. Fasula, Taylor, Van Cura. Kaasch. train, J. Rctsina tHc. Dctlff, Castrce. .Marino _U i|j cr, Crcccnaro. String Wylie. Sia McDonald, Or jBPi WrTr. Munson, Burr Beauchamp, Duslu-r. Ifogan. Standing at left: LafonJi Arnold. Gustafson. Goctar. Mr. I.undahl (adviser). Miss Camilla Johnson is shown here discussing wi.h Hill (iustafson, Jacqueline Arnold, and Lucy (ioetz, members of the Student Council executive committee, plans for a Junior Red Cross drive at West High. A total of one hundred and eighty dollars was collected during the drive. In addition a Red Cross First Aid course has been introduced into the senior boys and girls gym classes. 129 130 PUBLICATIONS ... (fladio J cdlly To publish news concerning school and its varied activities is the purpose of the Owl which derives its name from that wise bird which takes in every thing. To please a thousand subscribers every week is no little assignment and requires the workers to possess a willingness to work plus the ability and interest in journalism. Owl shaped pins are presented to the active workers. Those staff members who arc outstanding scholastically as well are inducted into the Quill and Scroll society at the annual banquet. Accompanied by Miss Katharine Obye. the faculty adviser for publications, members of the staff this year attended the University of Illinois conference and also the big tight press conference held at hast Aurora High School. Pictured at the upper left is Mara-jean Pedlow, a feature writer who is preparing copy while Benny Bennett. sports editor, and Chad Brooks, editor of the Owl, prepare the layout for the printer. Certain events of minor importance as news stories may he converted into feature stories. These may be of various types and subjects such as human interest stories, humorous articles, or interviews. Often research work is required when writing a story of this type as it adds to the interest. Pictured at center left arc Margaret Sheldon and Evelyn Schwankc, feature story writers for the Owl, who arc searching for feature material. Each reporter is assigned by the editor a certain beat to cover each week. Prom these news sources he gathers the material for the next issue. This must be written and copy-read. When the galley proofs return from the printer the stories must again be corrected and the layout made. I.ucy Goetz, reporter, is shown preparing copy for the Owl as Helen Durbrow, also a reporter, types an assignment. The Owl is financed partially by advertising which must be solicited and written by staff members. Copies of each issue arc sent to the advertisers anti statements must also be made out and mailed. Kendall Bates, Paul Traum, advertising manager, Jerry Sinnctt. and Betty Lois Stanley, members of the advertising staff arc shown as they made the advertising layout for an issue of the Owl. As a subscription promoter, the publications occasionally put on a special assembly for which subscribers arc given huest tickets. The speaker at one of these assemblies was Mr. Joseph Ellis, a world traveler. Art Mason and Virginia Carlson. Owl repoitcrs-are pictured at bottom left as they examined a picture taken of this event. •♦•Making a bow every Friday morning is the circulation staff whose duty it is to fold the papers on Thursday evening and to furnish each subscriber with a copy of the Owl. Pictured at the bottom right are frank Rowley, business manager, who moved to Joliet in February, Helen Lau-cius, Harry Richards, circulation Manager, Genevieve Tomcncllie and Phyllis Fors. Frank is passing out the senior service ballots which were distributed that morning. 131 132 PUBLICATIONS ... J adio J cAlly Progressing through the year with school life the Annual records permanently all phases of school activities. Pictured therein are classroom work, club meetings, extra-curricular activities maintained by the school, and the achievements of its students. In step with the times it has developed since 1892 from a small paper pamphlet to a full sized bcok. Long hours of work are required of the writing staff to prepart the photographs, copy, and dummy pages for printing while the business staff must labor in financing the book through student sales and in soliciting advertising. Work on the Annual is begun early in the first semester and continues uninterrupted until the distribution of the book late in the spring. The executive staff of the present Annual, shown at the upper left as they examined a dummy page, includes James Hancock, senior section editor; Norman Hollenbeck, junior section editor; Richard Shattuck, Annual editor, and Elisabeth Barkey, Associate editor. The activity section includes pictures and write-ups of the extra activities offered by the school. These outside activities provide an opportunity for students to further their various interests such as music, journalism, and debate. Shown at the center left are Peggy Battling, department editor, who is preparing a picture write-up as Jerry I.u Johnson checks the corresponding photographs to identifications and subject mat-ter. Many students are required to work in the various departments of the Annual. Circulation, bookkeeping, and typing are only a few of the tasks to be done daily. Each write-up must be typed in preparation for the printer while pictures are checked before they go to the engravers. Ruth Wolf is pictured (above right) as she counted the number of subscribers while Shirley C ain as Annual typist, was trying another write-up. ♦♦♦Each picture must be checked for imperfections, individuals must be identified, and the pictures assorted according to the subject matter. Writeups also require corrections. Errors in punctuation, and spelling must lx- rectified as well as the verification of facts which includes exact dates, names, and places. The writeups arc then checked with the corresponding picture before their preparation for the printer. Angelina Gaziano, Roberta Lawrence, Jacqueline Arnold, and Barbara Ralston arc pictured at lower left as they attended to these various tasks. ♦♦Pictured at the bottom left are Vernic Lindstrom, military section editor, and Gordon Smith, head of the tennis division, who are identifying picture while Paul Berg, sophomore editor, assorts photographs for his section. The writeups for each activity in school is under the direction of a student interested in the same subject. Nick Guarino, who helped with school life section, Joan Ralston, director for GAA material, anti Bill Glenny, who wrote up the swimming activities arc shown at the bottom right as they examined a picture prepared for the engraver. 135 Opening «hc Big Highc debate conference at West high school was the East-West debate held on February 3. The members of the West high negative team. Marion Swan-strom and Roger Garst, are shown as they compared notes in preparation for the arguments with hast high. Over three hundred students and teachers were present for this debate which was won by the West high team. Left to tight: Wiley, Garst. Swanstrotn, Miss Sc.uulroli. Reno. “(Round 7jable ” Resolved: that all able bodied male citizens should be required to serve one year of compulsory military training before attaining the present draft age was the subject debated by teams throughout the country this year. Eight students arc usually taken to each tournament in which an average of fifteen schools participated. In January the teams traveled to Mendota. Beloit, and DeKalb where practice tournaments were held. The Beloit debaters met the West high team in a return meet here. At these events in which the debaters were rated by their opponents, the West high affirmative team netted a total of two fair ratings, three good, two excellent, and one superior. The negative team received two fair ratings, four good, and two excellent The West affirmative team, composed of Marshall Wiley and Roger Garst, met the East negative team, which won the contest, at East high late in January. Early in February, however. West high avenged their defeat when the negative team, consisting of Marion Swanstrom and Roger Garst, debated the East affirmative team at West high. In the Big Eight debate conference which was held in February at Freeport, West high placed sixth. In the Big Eight original and extemporaneous speech contest held at Elgin on February 20. Victor Olson placed third and Roger Garst fourth giving the team a total of seven points which tied for second place as the winning team netted only six points. Victor Olson of West high placed in the American Legion county oratorical contest, in which competitors from East. Bishop Mul-doon, and West high school were entered. Betsy Scone of West high also competed in this contest which was held in January. Roger Reno participated in the practice tournaments as a member of the first team but was not a debater in the conference debates. 131 “Speech Clinic” Also under the guidance of Miss Lena S:androIi, the debate coach of West high, is the second team which this year was composed of Paul Berg. Jacqueline Major, Bill Wais-ner, Joe Martcllari, and Richard Roe. These students spend several hours each day searching for data on the chosen subject in preparation for their arguments. Often this material is valuable enough to be passed on to members of the first team. In return the first team offers their points to the other debaters who build them up in their respective speeches. Each debater delivers his prepared argument before Miss Scandroli who suggests the necessary corrections in the speech itself and in the delivery. A triangular debate was held at West high in January in which the second teams of East, West, and Freeport high school participated. Tournaments, such as this prepare these debaters for the following year as the first team of the next year will be selected from the secondary debaters of the present term. During this year the teams have participated in approximately sixty-two debates. The members of the teams do not limit themselves to debate activities alone. For example, Marion Swanstrom, a member of the West negative team, and Roger Garst, who debates on both negative and affirmative teams, entered the Elgin Speech Tournament in the original oratory division and the extemporaneous speaking contest respectively. Roger was also winner of last year's Junior oratorical contest in which Marion was also a contestant. Philip Nicolosi, a member of last year's first team placed first in the Senior Oratorical Contest. Entering the oratorical declamation contest of the Elgin Speech Tournament was Paul Berg, a member of the second team. Left C right: Wiley. Hcrg. Major. Mis Scandroli. Marion Sssanstrom, St. John. Martcllaro, Wcster-inan. Vai� ner. Reno, Roc. Garst. In January live West high students traveled to Flgin, Illinois to compete in the Flgin Speech Tournament. Twenty-two Illinois and Indiana schools were entered in this tournament in which West high school placed fifth. Pictured at the left arc the participants from West high: Victor Olson and Marion Swanstrom, original orators; Paul Berg, oratorical declamation; Roger Garst, extemporaneous speaking; and Pat Rosenberg, humorous reading. 135 uT)ime ZJo SItine yy One of the main aims of the ROTC is to instruct in the correct fundamentals of rifle markmanship. 'I1k- corps takes from its ranks those cadets who have a normal physique, average intelligence, good eyesight, the willingness to follow instructions exactly, the ability to relax physically, and determination. Range practice with practical application of all knowledge gained in preparatory training develops the cadets in this important art. The West High rifle team (upper left) looks on as their coach, Sergeant Smith, designated the fine points of rifle marksmanship, 'lop row: (left to right) Duclon, Hermanson, Wilkins, V. Lindstrom, Faith, McGinnis, Blomberg, I.ogan, Leibforth, Medcrnach. Front row: Sgt. Smith, Skeels, Ward, Trcfz. Gcnnaro, A. Lindstrom, and G. Smith. An important event on the ROTC calendar is Federal Inspection. Pictured are Richard Eich-man, left, battalion commander. Colonel Pell, Lieutenant Colonel Raymond T. Edwards, inspecting officer, and Sergeant Smith who reviewed the battalion in study and drill. Mr. I.undahl, assisted by Cadet Captains McGinnis and V. Lindstrom, and Lieutenant Ward, is pictured instructing the ROTC ushers in handling crowds with tact and courtesy at the football games. The ushers are (front row) Mali ulec, Bates, Smith, Kobcrg, Farell, H. Brown, and A. Lindstrom. Back row: Bale, Lindroth, Taylor, Peplos, Nicholas, Baker, Wallack, and Ahmcr. 136 “Call Co a4rm3 Now. more than ever before, do armies need disciplined individual soldiers who will react properly to situations and orders. Three days of every school week, young men in ROTC are being trained to give America's fast growing war forces the finest future leadership material in the world. They acquire the mental alertness, tactical skill, and physical stamina necessary to prepare any youth for future life. Wearing their newly instituted garrison caps are the commissioned officers for the fall semester; (top row) cadet lieutenants Lindroth, V. Olson. Nagus, Johnston. Logan. Vinct, Ward, and Scott. I'ront Row: Sergeant Smith. Lieutenant J. Olson, Cadet Captains Lindstrom and McGinnis, Major Trefz, Captain Martinson. Lieutenants Bradley and Green, and Captain Adjutant Brophy. An important event of the ROTC year is the annual federal inspection to determine the ratings of the sixth corps area schools. Last year’s inspection occurred at Huffman Park. Among the cadets taking part arc shown, executing close order drill. Bill Seitz (left), Lindsay Towns, and George Taylor (extreme right). Representing the major and captains are the fall semester sponsors: Mara jean Pedlow, adjutant: Jacqueline Arnold, Battalion: Mary Odorski, Company I): Marjorie Dectt, Company I ; Flora Stanbcry, Company H. These girls arc present at important ROTC events. 137 “ March o[ T ime The West High Cadet Corps has adopted an emblem of red, yellow, and black that is worn on the left sleeve of the uniform. To distinguish it from East high school, the letters WEST arc printed between the wings of the eagle. The semi-annual competitive drill is a very important event to ROTC cadets. At this time the companies, platoons, and individual cadets compete with one another for honors. During the Spring Competitive drill. Company E was judged best company, the first platoon of Company E won best platoon, and Karl Bictau was selected as best captain. In this picture, a platoon of Company D, commanded by Lieutenant George Bradley, is completing the drill. The winning platoon at the Spring Competitive drill was the first platoon of Company F. In the picture the honor platoon is shown during the drill. Among the cadets that comprise this platoon are Lawrence Doherty, Philip Smith, Paul Driesbach, Fred Larson, Virgil McCallen, Art Mason, and Karl Wheat. 138 “Padding Parade” The commissioned officers for the Spring Semester announced by Colonel Pell as follows: (front row left to right) Lieutenant William Ward, Personnel Adjutant; Lieutenant George Nagus, Captain Vcrnic Lind-strom, Captain Donald Martinson, Major Robert Hogg, Captain Richard McGinnis, Lieutenant George Bradley, Lieutenant Joe Olson, and Captain Adjutant, Harry Lindroth. (Second row, left to right) Lieutenant Victor Olson, Lieutenant Gordon Early, Lieutenant George Taylor, Lieutenant Richard Shattuck, Lieutenant Richard Johnston, Lieutenant Edward Westbrook, Lieutenant Warren Skeels, Range Officer; Lieutenant Warren Dudon, Lieutenant James Hancock, Records Officer; and Lieutenant William Knight. These officers were selected because of their leadership and ability to instruct underclassmen in the close and extended order drill. Each semester the captains ami major choose sponsors to represent them at special ROTC events. The girls selected as sponsors for the spring semester (lower left) Jane Curtis, Company C: Jane l.acc. Company A; Pat Owens, Battalion Sponsor; Marcia Norton, Adjutant Sponsor: and Gretchen Philips, G For each Competitive Drill, three officers from the Reserve Corps are asked to he the judges. In lower right picture. Major Gordon Hammond, Rockford, Sergeant Smith, and two other, out of town judges, arc adding up points preparatory to announcing winners. 139 Shown above arc (left) Coach John Wyeth, Milo Willson, varsity football coach, and (rijjht) Willson. These three men worked constantly throu High football teams. High's sophomore football team, (center) Dennis, who acted as assistant coach to Coach out the entire season to develop two superior West “3ootball 7 ajAeJ ” Pictured (left to rij'ht, standing) arc Prank Rumore, Raymond Juhlin. Lawrence Parrot. Hd Rodgers. Don Hunt, Bob Tooley, Bill Purseth, Jerry Eklund, Ed Volsch, Richard Johnson, Jack Paith, Bruce Livingston, Anthony Sparacino, Tony Giambruno, Walter Westfall, Bill Giblcr, Lindsey Towns, George Taylor, Jack Waffle, and Alfred Scott, manager. Kneeling are Coach Willson. Howard Gronlund, Stuart Rasmussen. Guy Massetti, Gilbert Rickert, Gordon Logan. Charles Watson, John Picken. Edward Williford. Dominic Tarquini, Bill Gedko, John McCrud-den, and Assistant Coach Dennis. Pront row arc Don Reilly, Carl DcMars, Kent Mobcrg, Bill Messer, Alfonso Cassarro, Joe Cuppini, Eldon Elliott. Ken White, Gordon Johnson, Bill Gustafson, Dan Salvi. 1-10 Varsity Schedule and Scores Rockford Opponents September 19 Moline 6 0 September 26 Freeport 0 6 October 3 Joliet 7 12 October 10 West Aurora 13 0 October 17 Gary. Indiana 6 6 October 24 Hast Rockford 32 0 October 31 Elgin Canceled November 7 East Aurora 18 0 Sophomore Schedule and Scores Rockford Opponents September 19 Winnebago 6 13 September 26 Freeport 6 0 October 3 Joliet 7 6 October 10 West Aurora 7 14 Octol er 24 East Rockford 0 19 October 31 Elgin Canceled November 7 East Aurora 0 IS “SportJ J eiume Livingston, White, Rickcrt, Cassarro, and Williford, pictured directly below, were among the conferences heaviest and toughest tackles. °McCruddcn, halfback. Gedko, fullback, Cuppini, center, and Gronlund, halfback are shown in the lower picture, ready for action. These players were active in most of the games and displayed a fine lighting spirit throughout the season. 141 Five of West High’s hardest hitting players arc pictured above in characteristic poses. They are left to right Giambruno, guard, l)e Mars, halfback, Massetti, end. Gustafson, quarterback, and Westfall, center. Given many opportunities to play against tough teams, the players showed their ability by developing into real hindrances to the opposing team. Hu 0 -ysr (X. --- “Alan to Alan Sport3 One of the outstanding features of West’s 19-11 football season was the second East-West grid combat. The two teams met on the grounds of Beyer stadium, and, in the game that followed. West overcame East with the startling lopsided score of 32-0. This immediately brought to mind the previous year’s East-West game in which East was the victor, defeating West by a score of 6-2. Especially active in last year's games were Moberg, end; Johnson, quarterback; Picken, guard; I.ogan, guard; and Reilly, fullback; who arc shown below. Picken and I.ogan, both members of last year's team too, were selected co-captains at the end of the season by their team mates. 142 a Commentator J 3orum yy The West high football team, scheduled to play nine games, was held to seven due to the cancellation of two conference games. The first, with Elgin, was cancelled because of rain and the second, scheduled with La Salle, Peru, had to be cancelled because of the enforced economic vacation. The game, scheduled for November t-4 was called off on account of school's closing November 7; and, because of this lack of completion of the schedule, Rockford was declared out ol the conference running. The first game of the season with Moline revealed the spectacular running of John McCrudlcn and ended with a Rockford victory of 6-0. At Freeport, Rockford led by the hard charging of Gordon Logan, was defeated 6-0 by a very long pass from Pinnow to Belle. In the game with Joliet, Gedko showed tremendous power in line plunges, but, even after outplaying the opposing team. Rockford was defeated by score of 12-7. Coach Willson, seeing a need for more speed and longer runs tried a single wing back formation, and it was this new plan that defeated West Aurora, leading contender for the Big Eight crown, by a score of 1 3-0. The next game with Emerson high of Gary, Indiana, boasting one of the most powerful teams in nearby slates, started the first interstate competition. The hard playing of ends Tarquini and Massctti stood out in this game, which West held to a 6-6 tie. Remembering last year's defeat by East high, this year's team went out and took the city title from East by a victor)- of 32-0. 'Hie defensive and offensive playing of tackles Rickert and Williford gave the opposition much trouble in gaining on line plays. The next, and last, game of the season was with East Aurora and definitely proved the effectiveness of Coach Willson's new formations and plays with a 18-0 victory for West. The game, played in a mixture of cold wind, rain and mud, proved to be a fitting close to West's 19-11 football season, a season filled with upsets, sensational plays, disappointments, and an uncompleted schedule, leaving Rockford out of the conference running. Elliot, tackle, Messer, tackle, Watson, center. Tarquini, halfback, and Red Rasmussen, quarterback, were amonj; Coach Willson's most valuable men. All but Eliot were veterans from last year and played to the besi of their ability. Hough, halfback: Gianoli. Quarterback: Inhoff. 143 West high's sophomore squad, coached hv John Wyeth, who succeeded Coach Sam Tracy upon his resignation, played a season full of grid upsets and interruptions. This year the team played a total of six games, winning two. Volsch, end; Campbell, tackle; Slick, fullback: Branting-ham, fullback; and Lucthjc, end, are pictured above, ready for action. Pictured below is the 1941 sophomore football squad. Left to right, top row. arc Jack Dooley, manager; Ed Volsch. Dick Dresser, Wendell Golden. AI Sehalf, Jack Lucthjc, Gene Long, Chuck Crowley, Don Seaman, Bill Campbell, and Coach Wyeth. Second row, Bob Cotta, Sam Bcllonc, Jim Gianoli. Harry Branca, Jim Slick, Boh Clark, Jasper Fiorcnza, Dale Bowers, Harry Stephenson, manager. Third row, left to right, Page Reece, manager, Bob Dean, Jim Rosenthal, Walt Brantingham, Vernon Inhoff, John Hough, Bob Carmichael. Coach Wyeth, new sophomore football coach, came to Rockford from Pcctone, Illinois, where he coached basketball and football for two years. 144 Varsity Standing in Conference (not official) Joliet Won-I.ost 50 Per Cent 1.000 Scores 149 Opponents 113 Elgin 4-1 .800 116 152 Freeport 3-1 .750 158 109 V. Rockford 2-3 .667 86 87 E. Rockford 1-2 .333 90 92 E. Aurora 1-4 .200 151 169 W. Aurora 1-4 .200 150 173 I.a Salle Peru 0-4 .000 101 146 Sophomore Standing in Conference (not official) Freeport Won-Lost 4-0 Per Cent 1.000 Scores 106 Opponents 77 W. Aurora 4-1 .800 143 120 La Salle Peru 2-2 .500 108 100 Elgin 2-3 .400 140 114 E. Aurora 2-3 .400 136 150 Joliet 2-3 .400 120 139 V. Rockford 1-2 .333 60 86 H. Rockford 0-3 .000 60 87 Parade ’ Dresser and Bowers, ends; Seaman, center; and Crowley and Fiorenza, tackles; pictured below, were invaluable players to Coach Wyeth. Given many opportunities to show their abilities, the boys boosted both the morale and the scores. Shown in the bottom picture are Long, tackle; Schuldt, guard; Branca, end; Carmichael, halfback; and Bcllone, quarterback. 145 In the action shot (top row, left) Dan Salvi goes in for a West High two-pointer. Coacli John Wyeth, (top center) was beckoned by Uncle Sam to stand by, ready to don a service uniform. Wyeth, coach of sophomore football, also, who came to Rockford with six sears of coaching experience behind him. built up a fairly successful basketball squad. Top right photo gives a nice view of Vaughn skirting around left end. Returning lcttcrman Dan Salvi (bottom center) hopes to improve his one hand push shot, which he uses to great advantage in his guard position. Because of his consistency in accurate ball handling and his brilliant defensive work. Joe Cuppini, (bottom left) proved himself invaluable to the squad's attack. I-oss of Guy Moose Massetti. (bottom right) in any game always slowed up West's attack. “ Scidketball J4ig.hlig.litd ’ The 1942 varsity cagcrs, coached by their new mentor, John Wyeth, a graduate of Eastern State Teachers College, started off on the right foot this season, winning the first two conference games. Despite their two-month lay-off, the varsity scored two early upsets over conference foes. West Aurora. 32-30, and La Sallc-Pcru, 34-31. ITe Rabs then dropped a thriller to Joliet, 26-20 and took a tough one on the chin as Freeport squeezed out a 40-37 win. Traveling to Oak Park the next night. West encountered a lanky team of fast break artists who swept through a 45-28 non-conference victory. 146 “Sports Ldition On February 6, (he Varsity cagcmcn scored a 43-41 upset over the league-leading Elgin five, Clashing with East Rockford, the West-siders look a 34 IS half-time lead, but met a tough defense in the List half. Loss of three players weakened West, leaving them on the short end of a 55-13 decision. At Li Suite Peru, the Rabs held the Cavaliers in the last stanza to force them into an overtime perioil in which the Red and Blacks emerged victors, 35-30. West then held in check the determined hast Aurora five, by holding them for a 10-37 win. Returning cagcman John McCruddcn (cop row, left) a most promising athlete, excelled in sinking shoes from all angles to rank third in conference scoring. Graduating senior Kenny Vaughn, (center) a high scoring guard, turned in excellent performances game after game. McCruddcn and Vaughn, elected at the end of the season hy their fellow squad members as co-captains, proved to Ik two of Coach Wyeth’s most vaiuah e players. Although about the smallest player in conference competition, Don Dresser, (top row, right) employed cleverness and skill to become a menace to all opponents. In the bottom row (left) shot, Mac lets go another bucket. The camera freezes J k Cuppini’s beautiful rebound, (bottom, right). In the squad picture below arc (left to ri ht, fourth row) Lin-droth, manager, Johnson. Alis, Tarquini, Vince, Bradley, manager; (third row) Clark, DiMar io, Massetti, Bagdonas; (second row) Salvi, Vaughn, McCruddcn, Cuppini; (tint row) l.undeen, Bagdon, Dresser. 147 Upper left anion photo shows Carlson of Fast and Massetti of West in the jump at the Fast-West game. Holding the hall with which his fighting capers defeated Freeport, Coach Wyeth (upper center) recalls, to his two squad managers, George Hradlcv and Harry l.imlroth, the victory which gave West third place in the conference. In the action shot (upper right) it's McC'rudden dribbling in for a shot. Although kept out of action the First few games because of a had ankle, Frank Hagdon (bottom row, left) star of last year's Sophomore team, proved to he valuable to the Rabs. Not eligible until mid-semester, Frank Chico” Vinci, (center) showed up very nicely with his ball handling ability in his concluding year at West High. Seeing little action at first, senior Robert Red I.undeen (bottom right) helped pull a tilt out of the hot coals and won a job as a dependable first-class reserve. “3ntereiting eigkbor3 ’ The following night the Rabs piled up a 23 17 half-time lead over the Freeport conference champions, hut in the middle of the fourth quarter, the lead started jockeying back and forth; however, West, had the final word over a last minute basket and a free throw for a 39 38 victory. Traveling next to Sterling, the fellows came from behind in the last quarter, to score another win, 41-37. Harlem was West’s next victim with a 48-26 count to the varsity’s lighting live. In the regionals at Freeport, Orangeville was drawn as West’s opening for tournament play. u Victory, Parade ” At the end of the game the score stood -19-15. The Rabs then dropped in 43 points to Lena's 20 in their second tournament game. This left West Rockford and Freeport the remaining teams in the Freeport regionals. The Pretzels, who were out to avenge the setback handed them two weeks before, turned on the steam, that was to net them third in the State prep basketball championship play, to produce a 54-32 triumph. West concluded their season against Fast high in the sectionals at East, with a 51-41 defeat. m John DiMar io (top row. left) who has a full season left, gave the Rabs extra power with his valuable shooting and noteworthy defensive work. l!or his set up shots and wise judgment in ball handling. DiMar io was well-liked. Returning letterman Dominic Tar-quini, (center) a valuable asset with his sharp eye and coolness, fought hard every second of every minute he played. Tark has a half year of Varsity basketball left. Completing his final year at West High. John Alis. (right) gave his all for West, turning in bcautift l performances at the center post. A swisher by Massctti is pictured in the actioiy x(l ' tom row. left). Depicting their aim at all times. Alis, Vinci, Vaughn Salvi, and Tarquini (left to right, center) form the popular V for shot, (lower right) Cuppini climbs into the air for a pot shot. ;hn .updqen,cC ■ Mytof In the act ion uppim w. 149 in (he above anion hoi (left) Volsch sinks a swishcr. In (he upper middle picture are (left (o right) (he reserves: (lir ( row) B. Dresser, Straznikas, Hough; (second row) Boyle, manager: Drantingham. Vine!, manager: Arman , Ik attic, manager; (third row) Sjuminski, Henriksen, Stringer, Cotta. The Sophomore managers, an important part of the team in boosting morale and spirit, are shown discussing a forthcoming game (upper right). They arc (left to right) Bt b Beattie. Pierre Vinet, and Walter Boyle. High scoring Dale Bowers (bottom left) proved vital to the Kahlct Attack with his excellent shooting ability and speed. Ed Volsch, (center) alternate center and forward, used his height to best advantage, pouring in valuable buckets when most needed. For his notworthy shooting. Tony Massed! (bottom right) merited (he admiration of the fans and his fellow teammates. Dale Bowers and Ed Volsch, two of Coach Milo Willson’s most valuable forwards, were elected co-captains by their fellow team members at the end of the basketball season. “Sporting Spotlite The Sophomores were not so fortunate as the Varsity in their first conference panics. In the second year of lightweight competition in the Big Eight, the Sophs, lacking experience and practice, lost contests at West Aurora, 29-16 and to LaSallePcru 34-19- The Rahlets broke into the victor)' column w ith a 25-2 win over Joliet. At Freeport, the minors dropped a lose thriller to the league leaders, 32-31. The team hit a snag at Oak Park the next night as the Parkers outpointed the Rockfordcttes, 27-2-1. 150 u Sport -o- gram ) During the second East-West game, each team had an equal lease on the lead. West, however, put in a last minute bucket for an overtime period, outpointing East for a 31-24. The minors after taking one from Elgin, 36-29, dropped a decision to the La Salle cagcrs, 34 22. With a good crop of reliable reserves from the Junior highs, the Rablcts were easily able to sweep through four victories, entering the season with wins over East Aurora, 51-13, Freeport 32-11, Sterling 38 18, and Harlem 42-17. (lathering as much experience as he could before the mid-season graduations. Bill Jackson, (top row, left) regretted leaving the squad. Harry Branca, (center) who was usually in the midst of scrambles on the hardwood proved to be of high caliber with his shooting ability and good defensive work. Mid-semester Jack I.uethje, (right) was always ready to capably relieve Volsch of his duties at center. Dick Dresser (bottom row, left) gained much valuable experience in his initial season at West through his noteworthy passing a mid-sea son graduate from Roosevelt, Jack Beatson (right) bolstered the Sophs with his sharp eye and cool playing. The regulars in the bottom center picture are (left to right, first row) Bowers, Volsch, Massctti; (second row) 1). Dresser, Mariani, Conley: (third row) Beatson, Branca, Coach Wilson, Jackson. Kinafdo. Coming over from Washington, Benny Rinaldo (left in lower right picture) employed cleverness and experience to great advantage. Frank Mariani, who entered mid-year, was a great asset to the team. 151 uT)url J lewA ” (Upper lc(l) Wayne Olio, Wen, sprints for finish line. (Upper right) Dominic Di.'l.ir io jumps a low hurdle, (center) Mr. Milton Vaughn, official, assigns hurdlers their running positions. (Lower left) Torn Clift goes up and over to complete a successful pole vault. During the 19-11 season West Rockford track team completed the year with a record of four victories and three seconds out of ten meets. For the fifth consecutive year Rockford won the District Meet. This feat automatically qualified them for the State Meet. West Rockford terminated a string of ten consecutive victories by finishing third in the Conference Track and Field Meet. 15: “J ace J eAu in yy Upper right) Conference Quarter-mile begin . (Upper left) Bob Hoar. West, commence pole vault. (Center) Mr. I.undahl. (extreme right) and Lowell Spurgeon, (center right) act ax official . (Lower right) John Di.Maraio execute the hot put. Among the track events of West that are placed in the victory column arc the defeats of our crosstown rivals. East High, and Freeport. West High School, led by Captain Wayne Otto, defeated Freeport by a score of 83-30. The team successfully completed the year by trouncing East High opponents, 88-25. 153 (Top right) Dave Welsh exits from pool after a short workout. (Top left) Co-captains Jack InholT (left) and Lambert Verst ynen, seniors, are shown poised for a start. Both swimmers are experts in their class. (Above) George Forbes, swimming the butterfly breast stroke, takes his workout. Members of the life-saving class. Melvin Martin and Dave Mower, demonstrate artificial respiration while Bill Gustafson and Bob Clark look on. The season's scores we e: West 7, Joliet 26; West 30, LaSalle-Pcru 15; West 3 I, Fast il ; West •18, Janesville 35; (triangular meet) West 18, Oak Park 53, Fast 19; West 39, LaSalle-Peru 36; West 16, New Trier 59; West 22. Maine Township 53; (conference meet) West 22, LaSalle-Peru 32, East Rockford 28, Joliet 22; West 36, Fast 39. Sports m me 151 “Sports Review yy (Top left) Harry Clark and John Gregory arc demonstrating the life-saving chin carry. ( I'op right) John Brearley and Werner Rapp take start for a fast race. (Above) Dave Bonham takes to the air with a swan dive. Coach Charles A. Beyer's tank squad of 1941-42 were (left to right, back row) Coach Beyer, John Ross, student manager and 1942 Pentathlon winner; Verstynen, free styler; Rapp, back stroker; Gustafson, free styler; Gregory, 200-yard free styler; George Easton, free styler; (center row) Bonham, diver; Clyde Carpenter, back stroker; Inholf, free styler; Martin, free styler; Richard Johnson, free styler; (front row) Welsh, 200-yard free styler; Brearley, backstrokcr; Mower, free styler; Clark, free styler; Bob Clark, free styler. 155 Kciurning this year to bolster the West high golf squad is John Gregory (above left) winner of a minor letter last ycar. °°Wcsi lost a sure winner in Gordon Hammond, Jr. as he is now attending school in Columbus, Georgia. Individual winner of the Northern district championship and pace maker on West's State champion golf team, Gordon lost only-one point last season.0 0At center (above) Jerry Bowman, Fast captain, and Mac Kelley of Fast speculate on a play. At the Fast-West meet two Fast players and Hay Nihan of West pause to tally their scorcs.000(Uppcr right) Hay Nihan and Jack Powell of West look on as Jerry Bowman putts. “3or Jlen Only ” Winning six out of seven meets last season, the West high golf team kept up the phenomenal record of hat ing won -1} out of 45 meets since 1935. The team placed high in the State tournament held at the North Municipal Golf Links, Peoria, with Captain Boh Rosccrance (above center) placing first, after shooting a sub par 35 to win a nine hole play olf from Herb Chambers of Bloomington. West high’s golf team also copped the district golf crown for the seventh consecutive year in which Gordon Hammond, )r., won top honors and Rosecrance took second. On June 11, West’s State championship golf team traveled to Baraboo, Wisconsin to play the Wisconsin state golf champs. Each team compiled six points, leaving the Badger and Sucker states on equal terms in state golf honors. The ratings of the golf team were irregular throughout the year except lor Rosccrance, Harry Forbes, Benny Yastrab, Ray Nihan, and Hammond, who held down the first five, in the order named, throughout the year. 156 “j fet jNewi ” Coached by Milo Willson, the tennis team came out on top in the 19-11 season, winning four meets, losing two, tieing one, placing second in the district meet held here May 3, and losing by one point to West Aurora in the Big Eight meet held there. Captain Don Carter ended his high school career by winning the Big I-ight and district singles titles, and came through the season without losing a match. Kent Moberg, Burnie Bailey, and Dick Cutting were the other graduating members of the tennis team, all of them helping with both the singles and doubles matches. Gordon Smith (lower left) and Jim Hancock (upper right), the returning lettermen, with Benny Bennett (upper left) and Bob Fairhead formed the nucleus of this year's team, bolstered by some of last year's sophomores. Last year matches were won from Beloit. Fast, Rochelle, and Woodstock 6-2, 4-2. 4-2, 6-1 respectively; matches lost were Fast, 5-1, Beloit. 5-4, and Woodstock tied, 3-3. This season Rockford was host to the Big Fight and District meets. John Wyeth, the 1942 tennis coach, is shown (lower center) demonstrating the proper grip of a tennis racket to Edward Rodgers, Bob Perkins, and Sam Maggio. three candidates for the team. Kent Moberg and Gordon Smith of West are shown (upper center) 157 Sophomore members of ihc (.iris Athletic Association who meet on Wednesday after school enjoyed their basketball season as can be seen by these two representatives (upper left) Mary Knight, shooting, and Janet Cadwell, who is aptly guarding her.° Thc girls who are voted by their fellow GAA members to act as their captain for the semester are outstanding in leadership and willing to carry added responsibility. This year’s captains who have been capable and dependable arc (standing) Sanders, Tassoni, l-'loden, Vause; (kneeling) Knight. Ross, and (seated) I e Cori. A scene where a jump ball is caught in action at a sophomore GAA basketball game includes: (left to right) Cadwell, Forsaith (jumping) and student assistant Carlson acting as referee. Basketball, volleyball, and baseball arc the games played in GAA. I;rom left to right (below) an expert at basketball and an enthusiast in all sports, Genevieve Wallin, a player in many tournament games, has been a responsible girl with an unusually fine attitude. Iivelyn Schwanke, another senior, was always on the job and showed over the years, definite improvement in swimming. A junior with eight semesters of work to her credit already, Pat Roscnburg is a good worker, and a capable swimmer and diver. Elected as sports captain by her fellow seniors for the first semester, Augustina Tassoni has participated in both Sports and Swimming. Joan Ralston, who joined the club in her junior year, and participated in Sports and Swimming for five semesters, was elected to several tournament teams during that time. 15S “3n3ide o[ Sport3 ” I lie inter-class tournaments are the crux of each game's season. Snapped by the cameraman in this picture (lower left) at the sophomore-junior volleyball battle are Polly Stone (foreground) and Elizabeth Carr keeping alert watch to prevent the sophomores from scoring. ln the photograph (center below) are seen some of the juniors who have been outstanding in GAA and have already completed several semesters of work in both Swimming and Sports. Those standing are Olson, Himert, Altenburg, Gazzino, and Behier; kneeling are Bailey, Trisch, Coretz. and Flood. Brightup and Lenius are seated. Another tournament volleyball game (lower right) finds the seniors, Tracy and Ororski awaiting the return of the ball by sophomores Moehle. Luhman, DiPuma, and Allen. From left to right (below) Ruth Carlson, a very active member of GAA is an industrious student assistant, and has ten semesters of credit. A quiet and loyal member of GAA, Genevieve Tomenclli, because of her excellent attitude, was one of the few girls to receive her major letter after only four semesters of work. ° Polly Stone, sophomore swimming captain, set the record last year by swimming one hundred and twenty-two lengths during the scmeSter. °ParticuIarly outstanding in sports, Marilyn Hudson has been elected to represent her class in all basketball, volleyball, and baseball tournament teams. Another recipient of a major letter award, Marion Reiman, who has been enrolled in both Sports end Swimming, also played on various tournament teams. 159 As fellow teammates hoped for the best, (upper left) the cameraman caught Pulkcn-burg hading with I.uhman doing an able job as catcher and Dickett and l)i Punva fielding. ooof the sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the second-year class has the largest enrollment; consequently, it is difficult to single out a few girls for unusual perseverance, good sportsmanship and dependability. In the picture (center above) are girls who have been recommended, including Michclon, Mulford, Munson, Moehle, (standing); Gentry, Hawn; S. Knight, Cobb (kneeling); and Michels and Peterson (seated).0 0 A thrilling moment in any baseman's life is a close play such as pictured (upper right). Sophomore Moehle rounded home plate to be tagged by Sowles, catcher, as Dickctt waits her turn to bat and Ashley fields. “Sportman J J4our Left to right (Mow) Julie Barber has been a valuable member of the swimming team in her class as well as a conscientious sports enthusiast. Another prominent swimmer and outstanding player in tournaments is Jill I'lodcn, who has been a dependable person in all activities. Olivc Cotta, with a high record in required swimming, has loyally attended GAA for eight semesters and played on a tournament volleyball team. ' lie girl deserving credit for color day sales is Gloria Iliorpe, (right) who has some days sold three times as many as the others. She has her major letter for eight semesters in GAA. Josephine Szumin-ski who lias been on several tournament teams can be commended for her sparkling enthusiasm in these games, 160 “Prep Short A Miss Currier, adviser of all the GAA groups al o supervises the sale of school colors. Every girl does her part in making the colors and selling them on the morning of an important game. Elizabeth Carr (seated .eft) and Doris Doyle arc at work on the colors. ♦♦Being a student assistant takes many hours of extra work during vacant periods and after school. Center above are Elston and Cadwell (kneeling) 1'oht, Carlson, and Mortensen all of whom have taken the added responsibility of students who act as assistants to Miss Currier. ♦♦Martha Palmer has her colors pinned on her by Jo Liddell as Carol Lawrence holds her bunch of colors ready to sell to any other prospective buyers. Left to right (below) Mary Jane Tracy has earned her major letter by attending GAA seven semesters, participating in both Swimming and Sporis.000Thc third member of her family to be in GAA, Harrycttc Danncnburg is one of the girl who has been considered eligible for the senior bracelet earned after twelve semesters of credit.000Joyce Abramson who also is the third of her family to be active in GAA and has won recognition among tlte junior$. 00Persistency lias become connected with Komana Julilin's name as she has quietly done all that was expected of her and conscientiously earned her letter.°00A Sports captain during one semester and a si ier of the first GAA student assistant, Mary Odorski is the fourth girl in her family to be active in this organization. 161 Monday is swimming night for all, from sophomores to seniors, when dives are practiced, lengths are swum and a general good time is had by all. In a frolic with a hall are (upper left) Lange, Preston, Palmer. Hawn, (.'arr, anti Elrick.° Swimmcrs, (center) who have done conspicuous work and chalked up a maximum of points in swimming meets in their junior year are (standing) Gayle, Crawford, Phillips, (kneeling) Brchm, I)e Cori, (seated) Davis, Foht, and Ross. Pat Kosenburg (left above) was caught midway in a swan dive as the photographer’s camera clicked this picture. Most of the girls have found their GAA swimming night an opportunity for improving their diving techniques and various swimming strokes. u£eI J J4ave 3un Prom left to right (below) Elizabeth Ghent has earned her major letter quietly and diligently, by doing persistent work particularly in swimming. With eleven semesters of work Prances Carafotias was graduated in February after receiving her major letter and playing in several tournament games. A junior, who is on the way to becoming an outstanding senior in GAA, Phyllis Pickering has displayed a responsible attitude and good work in swimming. Louise Dal Nogarc . also a February graduate, who received her major award for ten semesters in GAA frequently played in tournament gamc$. An allround athletic girl. Eileen Elston has been an excellent student assistant in swimming and showed remarkable capability teaching the beginners. A swimmer of noteworthy qualities, Eileen will receive a senior bracelet for her twelve semesters of credit in Sports and Swimming. 162 “Spying On In the picture (at lower left) arc Schwanke, Gayle and Gridley giving swimmers Olson, Bailey and Peterson a helping hand out of the pool. Sophomorcs who have two more years ahead of them to continue their very excellent record have posed for the center picture Mow. I hey are Rossi, Knodle, Marku-sen. Earngey and LidcII (standing) ; Weller and Di Marzio (kneeling); and I'aimer, Lawrence and Quinlan (seated). In this picture the camera caught (left above) Piston, Rosenhurg, Perkins, Rossi, Di Marzio, and Cadwell diving one after the other into the water. Miss Pierce, swimming instructor, is present at all these meetings ready to give suggestions for improvement. (Below lcft) Nora Carafoiias who has shown a responsible altitude in hoih Sports end Swimming, has been particularly commendable in the latter. A junior now she will continue her work next ycar.° Mfccr live semesters in GAA Betty Little has shown herself to he a persistent worker and a competent swimmcr.lW A sister of a former student assistant, and a member of most of the sports teams, Camilla Yount: has proved a good attitude brings results.l 0 , valuable girl in swimming meets. Hetty Larson who has added many points to her team's score, has been elected to play in tournament games. Corrinne Krcger, a member of GAA for three years, has played on several Sports teams and has been an entry in various swimming meets. It) 3 uJiighe3t J4onor 77 One of the outstanding assemblies of the year is the induction of new members into the National Honor Society. Having just finished their processional the candidates are shown awaiting their induction into the society. 'Hie emblem of the society, a burning torch, is visible at the rear of the stage with the words Noblesse Oblige or those with advantages have an obligation. The letters C-S-L-S stand for the qualifications of membership character, scholarship, leadership, and service. At the left are Attorney Hycr, a speaker, and Principal James Blue. Speakers at the National Honor Society induction assemblies were Attorneys Stanton Hyer and Albert Early. Attorney Hycr, pictured at the left, has just been introduced by Mr. Blue and is about to begin his address. 'Hie purpose of the speaker is to interpret the practical meaning of the qualifications of the society, the advantages anti disadvantages of being a member, and what the members, as leaders, owe to their community. The number of members elected to the society each year depends on the size of the class. Fifteen percent of the 12A s, ten percent of the 12B’s, and five percent of the 11 A s are elected. The upper third of each class is eligible. They are elected to membership by the faculty and students. Leading the procession last May was Wendell Veach, president of the society. Following him are James Lawrence and Jeanne Lowe. Inducted into the society ;i« the 1911, ceremonies were (standing) Marian Sw.imtrom, secretary; Vcrnic l.indsfrcni. vice-president; Hill Trefz, president; Barbara Ralston. Mary Odorski. Joan Ralston, l).:n Martinson. Marshall Wiley. Roger Reno. Roger Gant. Robert Ilogg, Chad Brooks. Richard Shattuck. Warren Skeels; tseated) Elisabeth Barkcy. Frank Rowley, Jean I’ickcn. Jacqueline Arnold. Edward Fallout, Nancy Williams, Dorothy llibbitts. Kenneth White, June Sanders. Marajean Pcdlow. Miss Putnam, (left) is the adviser of the West High chapter. 161 “SonoLog,ue ” Parents anti teachers of the Honorary Musical Society were invited to attend the annual Spring recital held at the home of Miss Amy Hollem. Genevieve Skinner is shown (right) giving a vocal number. At left Betty Joy Kelly, Robert Nelson, Genevieve Skinner, Stanton I Iyer, anti Jan-cc Funnel I t hat before the recital. Roe, iates, anti Schmeling are among the group hown below as they paused on the stair-vay in Miss Hollcm's home. Below and left arc shown this year's nembers: Wolter, Stanbery, Roe. Nelson, iheltlrup. Taylor, Hobart, Brightup. liver. Bryan, Schmeling, Boettcher. Betides, )cetz, Retsinas, Shumway, Black. Antler-on. Sanders, Allen, and Neilson. 16$ “bright J4orizon ” 'Hie National Athletic Scholarship Society of Secondary Schools was created lor the following purposes: fostering high scholarship among hoy athletes, stimulating a desire for balance training, elevating the ideas of sportsmanship, and developing more outstanding leaders. A hoy elected to membership in the society is chosen under the supervision of Mr. Blue, principal, and all final recommendations come from him. Gordon Smith, tennis; Joe Cuppini, football, and Robert Hogg, golf, are examining a hook which explains the rules of the organization (top left). 'Hie mcmlxTs of the society shown at left are Alphonso Gtssaro, William Messer, and Stuart Rasmussen, all of whom received letters for football. Below, Jerry Hklund, football. examine the club pin as James Hancock, tennis; Gordon Logan, football, and John Pickcn, football; observe symbols on the pin. This society, a national organization, has an emblem which is uniform throughout the United States. Eligibility to membership is limited to boys who have earned at least one athletic letter and whose average in their school work for three consecutive semesters is equal to or higher than the general average of the school. Boys elected are required to be good school citizens as well as true sportsmen. At lefe Mr. Blue, who sponsors the- West I fifth chapter of the National Athletic Honor Society, and Edujrd I,a Forge. football, arc shown as they examined pictures of Charles Watson and Kenneth White, football players sslio completed their West High school work in February. Names of candidates ate submitted by Sir. Blue to the National committee who approve all nominations to the society. Membership in the society is entirely honorary as the only annual activity is the induction of new members. 166 Shown seated at the speaker's table are William Knight, Jr., Paul Traum, Miss Mignon Erickson, East High Publications adviser; Miss Ohvc, Richard Shattuck, Mr. Watson, who is the editor of Publisher's Auxiliary”; Elisabeth Barkey, and Chad Brooks. Mr. Elmo Scott Watson, speaker at the Publications Banquet on April IS, confers with Richard Shattuck, toastmaster for the occasion (upper left). Chad Brooks and Elisabeth Barkey receive pins from Miss Obyc (lower right). “Jiigh liglttJ77 Shown at the 1942 Quill anti Scroll (bottom left) Frank Rowley, Chad Brooks, Miss Katharine Obyc, and Richard Shattuck, members inducted formerly; Mr. Blue, who received honorary membership; Lucy Goetz. 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Friends' Autographs Teachers' Autographs Official Photographer to the 1942 Yearbook Photograph Studio Second floor 175 a M artial The second annual Military Ball sponsored by the West high battalion of the ROTC occurred this year on November 7, a date which also marked the closing of school for the economy vacation. Decorations or red, white, and blue balloons and streamers were hung from the balcony of the gymnasium. Placards bearing slogans for defense and victory adorned the wall. Warren Glenny won the door prize, five dollars in cash. Shown at upper left dancing are Marion Reiman and Colonel Pell, Barbara Holly and Karl Wheat. Marian Pearsall and Jerry Sin-nett, Mary Lawrence and Jack Tolmie, Mary Jane Tracy and Harry Williamson, Charles Shinn and Donna Newell, Janice Wolter and Richard Buchanan, Pat Pinklcy and Art Alla-ben, and Dorothy Gilmore and Dale Sawdey. At center left Pat Pinklcy, Charles Shinn, Pat Packard and Eugene Shattuck are shown as they exchanged a dance. The grand march, the highlight of the evening, was led by Cadet Major Trefz and his sponsor, Jacqueline Arnold, followed by the captains and their sponsors. Members of the East RO'I’C battalion, as well as East High School students, were invited to attend the party. The East officers led the grand march with the West high officers. Shown at lower left as they paused at the counter where soft drinks were dispensed by Carl Gustafson and I.indsay Towns, arc Second Lieutenant Warren Layng and Shirley Nelson of East. Behind them are Pat Harding anti Cadet Major William Skorburg, also of East, while Second Lieutenant Bill Ward of West waits his turn. 176 _4ioment3 ” In a scene which required an accompaniment of knitting, members of the cast are shown as they appeared at rehearsal (lower left). Standing are (left to right) Marilyn Kopf. Nitza Retsinas, Jacqueline Beauchamp, Shirley Reum. Irene Peterson, Jessica Mac-GafTcy, Suzanne Kwass, Dorothy Williamson. Mary Jane Tracy, Marie O'Connor, anti Janice Wolter. Seated are Barbary Lee, Jerry l.u Johnson. Caro! Sarver. and Margie Swift. Committee Chairmen for the operetta were named by Miss Humphreys as follows: Miss Katherine Slade, business manager; Miss Irene Kirby, ticket sales; Miss Christine Shectz, reservations for tickets; Miss Katharine Obye, publicity; Mrs. Anne Hughes. Makeup; Miss Lena Schandroli, Mr. Gabriel Wertsch. properties; Mr. Clarence Shumate, stage set; Mr. Harrison Trautmann, ushers. The operetta presented this year by the combined Glee Clubs of West high was Daniel Boone” by Geoffrey Morgan, under the direction of Miss Humphreys. The presentation was staged on March 24 and 25 in the West High Auditorium. Miss Elizabeth Pearson, dramatics coach, directed the members of the cast who had speaking parts. Lending an atmosphere of the frontier was the fact that, with the exception of a few, costumes for the production were made by the participants themselves. At lower right in a scene from the operetta are Stuart Rass-mussen in the role of Flanders Calloway; Lemuel Bartholomee who had the lead of Daniel Boone; Suzanne Sanders, as Ta-bitha McSplinter, a New England spinster; Joan Willoughby as the youngest Calloway daughter, and Marjorie Dectz, who played the part of Jemima Boone. At bottom right Marjorie and Stuart are seen in another scene from the production. Other members of the cast were Beryl Gustafson, as Mrs. Calloway, a pioneer mother; Virginia Morgan, as Mrs. Boone; Jim Slick in the comedy role of Ezekiel Pogue. Also in the cast were Jerry Lu Johnson, as Betsy, the eldest daughter; Bill Glenny as Samuel Henderson; Robert Deuel as Richard Calloway; Rogers Finley as John Holder; Bob McDonald as Cornstalk, Chief of the Shawnees, and Richard Thorne, as Squire Boone. 177 SKANDIA are company S-32g Seventh Street MAIN 576 Quality Merchandise to 1942 FOREST CITY KniTTIIlG compmiY AMERICAN BEAUTY MUSIC HOUSE 403 Seventh St. Rockford GUST E. SWANSON. President The Complete Music Store RADIOS • BAND INSTRUMENTS • SHEET MUSIC RECORDS • ACCORDIONS • GUITARS • VIOLINS The Best Equipped Repair Department for Radios and Instruments in Northern Illinois WILL YOU enTGR? . . . Business firms have an open-door policy — toward the trained job applicant. We have a Welcome” invitation for all who seek business success — by seeking training, first. Our Business Training Courses lead graduates directly “In” to the preferred class of positions. Enter! ... at this recognized Business School. 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War Satings Stamps and Bonds are a good buy. Stamps come in as small denominations as ten and twenty-five cents, that can easily be bought with the change you receive from your purchases. It won't lake long to fill a book if you purchase a stamp a day! Trade your stamps in for a bond. A twenty-five dollar bond now costs eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents. At the end of ten years trade it in for its face value. Buy a stamp a day and a bond a month! VICTORY MEANS DEMOCRACY Victory stands for the survival of democracy and liberty. Insure yourself of our fundamental rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness by buying stamps and bonds. i c t o r y STAND SOLIDLY BEHIND OUR MEN Spring it here end tummer it just eround the corner. Thit meent to ell of you thet it won't be long before the long tummer vecetion errivet; end for meny of you cither college or e cereor it eheed of you efter thet. Whetever you fece. remomber thet thit yeer ell of ut fece one thing together: our enemy. Old end young, rich end poor, we ere ell one egeintt him. end we mutt dofeet him. One wey you young poople cen do thit it to join thoie of ut who ere either too old for ectivc duty, or working in defente induttriot. end buy ell the Wer Savings Stamps you cen efford. Thit tummer will give you an opportunity to eern tome money for thit purpote. Some of your friendt ere no doubt already cnlittod in one of the brenehei of our fighting tervicet. You wouldn't like to let thorn down, would you? Yet they can't fight without equipment, and they can't get enough equipment unlctt you end I end ell of the rett of ut buy ttamps end bonds end lend the Government tho money for that equipment. Some of you. I know, have already iterted to do your there: tome hevo done more then that. But don't ttop. Koop up the good work. Make the mott of thit tummer't opportunities. Make the boyt who ero fighting the herd way reelite thet although we are not facing the enemy directly we're itending solidly behind our men, end working at herd at we cen to mako their tetk a little eetior. C. HENRY BLOOM Mayor of Rockford This Page Is DIDIER FLORIST 532 W. Stato St. EKLUND BROS. CAFE 61 Seventh Stroot M. F. AMBROSIUS. CLOTHIERS S07 West Stato Stroot Sponsored By the Following Merchants BURR SPORTING GOODS 204 South Main Stroot C. E. ANDERSON ELECTRIC CO. 415 Sovonth Stroot TRUESDELL'S Ice Cream Candy Shop 1427 North Main Stroot MID-CITY STATIONERS 415 East State Street CRANE COMPANY 800 South Main Stroet CITIES SERVICE OIL CO. 2434 North Main St. 181 Cooper's Cleaning Works 2 926-28 W. State Street Telephone Forest 61 ■ x y W. B. DORAN MEN'S STORE 109 N. Main Street In Class A' ECHO TIC-TOC Coffee Olives Tea Preserves Rockford Whoesale Grocery Co. Sand iviches Short Orders Sunday Dinners 2501 W. State St. Rockford, Illinois Root Beer Ice Cream PRESCRIPTIONS Whitman's Chocolates Johnson's Fresh Salted Nuts SICK ROOM SUNDRIES Gift Wrappings Sheaffer Pen Pencil Sets S ID A R T Z PHARfllACY R. E. Cotta, R. Ph. 2429 WEST STATE STREET 182 wm Craftsmanship is tin result of ability, experience and facilities. The photograph and cil ravines in this yearbook bespeak our ability. Over 40 years of co-operating in the preparation of school yearbooks attest our experience. The largest, completely equipped engraving plant in the state (outside of Chicago) is evidence of our facilities. ROCKFORD I LLUSTRflTinO 183 NELSON KNITTING COMPANY For More Than 60 Years Cotton Work Socks and Sweat Socks ROCKFORD TYPESETTING CO. INCORPORATED 1920 C. P. WoLFi-NSPKRGi-R, President James F. Watson, Sec'y-Treas. 130 North First Street Telephone Main 23(3 BLUEBIRD DIAMONDS arc perfect front S42.50 up CARL E. LINDQUIST jeweler 1137 BROADWAY ECON O-COL STOKER DIVISION OF COTTA TRANSMISSION CORP. N. R. NELSON. Distributor KOnocou ICOAL'SUftNCKJ Phone Main 1810 for Free Heat Survey Cvor 2100 Econ-O-Cols are now slashing fuel costs in Rockford homes, schools, apartments, office and commercial buildings. Rockford Enterprises INCORPORATED CORONADO PALACE MIDWAY TIMES AUBURN 184 ALERT SERVICE Prepare for Business in GALLAGHER'S ROCKFORD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 310 Mulberry Street Main 3044 PGTG THG HflTTGR Cleaners and Hatters 130 N. Wyman Main 1432 LORENE ROGERS Teacher of Singing SUMMER SCHOOL—June 8—July 20 Thi- art of singing in all branches with special classes for grade and high school students. Miss Rogers has recently returned from Europe where she received many years of training and teach i ng expcricnce. Interviews by Appointment Only Main 3800 110 S. Madison St. 185 u (Radio Decorations suggestive of May scenery graced the hoys’ gymnasium for the May Party of 1941. The principal figure, the May queen, was chosen from the entire group of graduating senior girls. West High’s complete student body picked ten of their favorites by ballot, and the final decision was made by the party-goers who expressed their choice by writing the name of the prospective cjueen on their admission tickets. The May Party is climaxed by the crowning of May Queen, chosen by the student body. Betty Kreuter, 1941 queen (upper picture, left) is shown being crowned by her predecessor Barbara Hale. Also taking part are Sandy Countryman, crown bearer, Betty Joy Kelley and Marion Quixlcy, attendants and Ann McDermaid, flower girl. This procession walked up to the special throne erected for the ceremony in the gym where the crowning took place. Grace Mccnan, Esther Sumner, Joan Perkins, Pat Wing, Sally Carter, Jane Stanbcry. Jeanne Lowe, and Alida Carmichael shown in the center picture were attendants and Gcorgianna Carmichael was the herald who headed the procession. With a May Party we always associate a Maypole dance since without it the party cannot be complete. Sixteen maypole dancers were chosen from the many nominees of the student body for May Queen. The dancers were, left front row, Gloria Hopper, Harri-ette Ryan, Patricia Armour, Marjorie Com-mer. Prances Fanara, Adelyn Thompson; back row. Leatrice Witcher, Patty Schmitz, Harriett Johns. Betty Sirton. Barbara Mac-Marron, Vergcne Kirby. June De Carlo, Connie White, Shirley Spackman, and Margaret Towns. 186 New6reel Senior activities become more numerous as the school year draws to a close, and almost any student can find something interesting in which to participate. Although these arc strictly senior activities, much outside interest goes with them. Two of these which are within a short while of each other are the Senior play, which last year was Pride anti Prejudice by Jane Austen, and the May Party, where the May Queen is crowned. The Senior Class Play is one of the big events of the year, and is always very popular. 'Ilte play, directed by Miss Pearson, had two casts, one for each night that it is presented. The play chosen by last year’s senior class was a story of a middle class family living in the eighteenth century. Pictured taking part in the dress rehearsal arc, (from left to right) Wendell Vcach as Mr. Darcy, Joan Perkins as Elizabeth Bcnnct, Jim Shcldcn as Mr. Bingley, and Jane Stanbery as Jane Bcn-net. These four were the principals in the Saturday night cast. The plot is centered around Mrs. Bcnnct’s elforts to have her three daughters marry well. How this was brought about, really in spite of her elforts. makes a very entertaining play. The play was put on in the West High auditorium on May 16 and 17. Another activity of interest to seniors and one that causes a great deal of excitement is the election of the May Queen. Girls are nominated in home rooms; and of the ten receiving greatest number of votes three arc named candidates. Those attending the May Party may vote for one girl. Shown at bottom right after the crowning ceremony is last year’s queen, Betty Kreutcr, who is walking out through the arches held by her attendants. Those who can be seen in the picture arc Grace Mecnan. Esther Sumner, and Alida Carmichael. The students danced in the gym. the scene of the coronation, before and after the crowning of the queen. Also taking place after the queen was crowned was the May pole dance in which sixteen girls who had been nominated for May Queen took part. They carried brightly colored streamers anti danced around the pole until all the streamers were intertwined. Visitors who came to view the ceremony arc shown seated in the balcony. 187 ROCKFORD REAL ESTATE BOARD ACTIVE MEMBERS HARRY K. BAKER 411 W. State St. W. H. BARNES 601-602 Rkfd. Nat l Bank Bldg. WHEELER J. BELLAMY 605 Gat-Elec. Bldg. E. R. BENGSTON 305 Reliance Bldg. L. A. BOWMAN 406 Seventh St. HUGH T. BROWN 615 Fisher Avenue H. J. BURCHFIELD 1511 Latham St. FRITZ CARLSON 701 Talcott Bldg. HARRY CARLSON 701 Talcott Bldg. WM. M. CARRICO 606 Rkfd. Newt Tower H. J. COLLINS 605-06 Gat-Elec. Bldg. DONALD C. CORNELIUS 116 South Church St. FRANK A. CULHANE 312 W. Jofforson Street MRS. G. M. FISKE 409 Trutt Bldg. WM. F. FRANZEN 129 N. Main Street PAUL G. FRICKE 1608 12th Avenue THEODORE GLADISH 202 Blackhawk Bldg. WALLACE H. HALSTED 518 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. MARTIN H. HAWKINSON 134 N. Wyman St. HOWARD H. HICKS 509 Talcott Bldg. B. D. HOGFELDT 115 7th Street ARTHUR L. JOHNSON 622 E. Jeffenon St. EMIL R. JOHNSON 419 S. 5th St. FRANCIS S. KEYE 325 E. State St. 1942 CONSULT A REALTOR A REALTOR is a member of the Rockford Real Estate Board, the Illinois Association of Real Estate Boards, and the National Association of Real Estate Boards, and — is licensed by the Department of Registration and Education of the State of Illinois. — has passed a rigid entrance examination on real estate practices and ethics. — charges no fees in advance. — his commission rates are published by the board. — makes no sensational promises, as his statements are backed by INFORMATION, not emotion. — frowns on lotteries and other forms of gambling which inject the element of chance into property transactions. HONORARY MEMBERS ARTHUR E. ANDERSON 512 Rkfd. Nat'l Bk. Bldg. JOHN A. BOWMAN Court House NELLIE L. JACKSON 421 E. State St. J. B. WHITEHEAD 504 Talcott Bldg. V. D. LOBDELL 418 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. J. F. WEINGARTNER 315 Rkfd. Nat'l Bk. Bldg. ACTIVE MEMBERS CHAS. H. KNAPP 601-02 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. CARL A. LAGERSTROM 207 7th Street PAUL LOBDELL 418 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. V. D. LOBDELL 418 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. W. W. LOBDELL 418 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. CLARENDON MOWER 721 Gat-Elec. Bldg. JOSEPH OLSON 1117 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. W. W. PARSON 307 E. State St. BLANCHE PARDRIDGE 701 Forest City Bank Bldg. HEARL PEEPLES 116 S. Church St. RALPH M. PICKEN 904 Rkfd. Nat'l Bank Bldg. E. M. REVELL 402 Forett City Bldg. SIG. H. ROSANDER 607 City Hall Bldg. PAUL C. ROSENQUIST 506 Trust Bldg. G. T. ROSS 709 Forest City Bldg. JASPER ST. ANGEL 1010 S. Main St. H. W. SCHABACKER 506 Trust Bldg. r. d. scon 524 Indian Terrace C. F. WEINGARTNER 315 Rkfd. Nat'l Bk. Bldg. WESLEY K. WETTERGREN 703 City Hall Bldg. LOREN L. WHITEHEAD 504 Talcott Bldg. GUY E. WILLIAMS 505 Forost City Bldg. L. J. WOOD 524 Indian Terraco 188 CANDY IS DELICIOUS FOOD Enjoy Some Every Day Emil Kellner and Company DISTRIBUTORS OF FINE CONFECTIONS V —' ROCKFORD ALPHA FLORAL CO. 127 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois A. S. Nagui. Prop. PHONE MAIN 2431 Hickey's Sweet and Gift Shop A Member Telegraph Florists Delivery Association 1406 N. Main St. Say it uith blowers” Main 7708 NORTH TOWN A Friend 1 FUEL CO. building Material and Fuel N. 2nd at High Bridge Telephone Main 390 Parkside 16 1015 West State Street 189 “ J eviewing, In preparation for the East-West football game a parade was held under the direction of the Student Council. All home rooms were invited to participate in this parade by decorating a car or making a float of some kind. A prize was offered to the most original and the most beautiful entries submitted. Students were all asked to take part in the parade and rally that followed. The parade consisted of cars decorated by the various home rooms who each took their place in the parade. Shown in the upper picture (left) is the entry from Mrs. Louise Carlin s sophomore home room. It is typical of the many cars that entered the parade and tlie-contest. Original ideas predicting the outcome of the most important game of the year predominated all others. West High students were in high spirits as they took part in these activities preliminary to the game. The cameraman caught a crowd of hopeful fans (center picture, left) with colors and banners cheering for their team. following the parade to fairgrounds Park was the rally which climaxed the evening's program. The Hoard of Education truck (lower left) served as the speaker's platform. Mr. Willson, the heavyweight football coach, is giving the attentive students a pep talk, asking them to get behind the team and help bring a victory. Also pictured on the truck are members of the school band and Jacqueline Arnold, president of the Student Council. 190 Stand” The East-West football game is one of the most spectacular events of the season. Every student is eager to attend the game and will await with anxiety its uncertain outcome. A rally and parade are preliminary activities preceding the game, and they aid in putting everyone in the best of spirits. Getting behind the team by yelling cheers with the cheerleaders is almost as important as actually winning the game. West High cheerleaders are very active especially when it comes to cheering for the team and leading the student body in yells to spur the team to victory. This year's cheerleaders are shown below the stands at the East. West game as they led the students in the old locomotive cheer. The squad consists of Nancy Gallagher (lower left) Kenneth Crandall, Ruth Carlson, Sam Miller, Pat Packard, and Malcolm Martin. The)' led a variety of cheers at frequent intervals throughout the entire game. Cheerleaders were chosen from volunteers who were interested in giving their time to practice and being present to lead the spectators at all games and athletic contests who in turn give the team an incentive to win the game. Of this year’s cheerleaders, three were veterans from the squad of last year. Sam Miller, Malcolm Martin, and Kenneth Crandall participated in these activities last year while the girl cheerleaders began their careers in the fall and continued throughout this year. The award for the most beautiful car in the pre-rally parade was presented by the judges to the entry from Miss Carlson s home room. Members of the home room contributed their time to decorating the car in an earnest effort to bring back the prize. Some of them shown with the winning car are Florence Shaver, (right) Forest Moore, and Dorothy Anderson, who seemed very much pleased with the decision of the judges. An amusing entry was submitted by Mr. Samuel Guzzardos sophomore home room. Charlie McCarthy was the theme of their float. ‘I heir car is pictured at the lower right as it appeared in the line of parade in the downtown area on its way to Fairgrounds Park where the rally was staged and awards were made by the judges. 191 NATIOnflL LOCK CO. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS B. F. McClelland Co. ” A Policy for livery Hazard” We Sell Every Form of Insurance including Fidelity and Surety Bonds Call Us for Quotations 616-17 Gas-Electric Building Main 1417 DOES YOUR CHILD Have Trouble with His Studies? DEFECTIVE VISION MAY BE THE CAUSE DR. C. W. DUNCAN OPTOMETRIST DR. S. ARNOLD SWENSON ASSOCIATE 305 Mulberry St. Main 714 Hunter G. Cutting Co. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS Watchmakers and Hu gravers Main 2048 705 Rockford Trust Building FOR EXCELLENT FOOD and POPULAR PRICES visit The E W Cafe 611 West State Street WILSON-HALL COMPANY PRINTERS and LITHOGRAPHERS 327 West Jefferson Street Phone Main 2380 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 192 H.-D'aulic Shapcr-Plancrs 66 «o 14-4 stroke lengths. Mumr-UAiiiim Uty-dMuilic ROCKFORD MACHINE TOOL CO. ___ R 0 C K F 0 R 0 , ILLINOIS , U. 5. A. _ Outstanding for Schools and Industry Uty-duudLe, Shapers Shop training courses in Rockford’s splendid high schools give future engineers and machinists practical experience with high grade commercial equipment. Included are Rockford-built Hy-Draulic Shapers; selected because they have proved outstanding in leading trade and technical schools as well as throughout the metal working industries. Offering unique advantages of hydraulic actuation which distinguish all Hy-Draulic Reciprocating Machine Tools, Hy-Draulic Shapers provide exceptional means for instruction in modern machining methods . . . for demonstrating the application of hydraulic drives and feeds to machine tools, for teaching operation of the most modern machines in this classification. They are notably accurate, simple to run, safeguarded. durable. Their advanced design and high quality insure many years of effective, low-cost service. It's final exam” for the group of standard Hy-Draulic Shapers shown a( right . .. check and double-check to certify their distinctive Hy-Draulic speed, power and precision. 12” High Speed Hy-Draulic Shaper. The fastest shaper built. 36 Opensidc Hy-Draulic Shaper. Best for the big shaper jobs. Also used in schools to teach the principles of planer operation. Other Uty-duudic Machine Tools Hy-Draulic Slotter 20 rating: 36 stroke. Hy-Draulic Planers: Double-Housing and Opcnside Types in several sires. The heavier Hy-Draulic Machine Tools, shown below, also are leaders in their respective fields. Larger size emphasizes performance values inherent in hydraulic drives and hydraulic feeds — tremendous power, finer work, long life, easy operation, all-around economies. 195 The presentation of honor awards to Seniors has always made an impressing assembly. Literary recognition by the ABL Club for the most outstanding senior girl and the ROTC honor award for boys constitute a few of the most important. The Honorary Musical Society also offers a distinguished position to deserving students possessing musical talent. It is the aim of every musically inclined student to gain membership in this organization. The annual banquet of the Honorary Musical Society is one of the most important activities of the society each year. To this banquet, the society members' parents and music teachers are invited. Betty Joy Kelly (center picture), (left), Mrs. James Welsh, Robert Nelson, Mrs. Frank Stanbery, and Janice Wolter are a few of the guests and students who attended this banquet which was held in the school cafeteria last May. Senior girls chosen by a faculty committee as most outstanding in scholarship, service, and character were Joy Kelly (top photo, left center) and Margaret Bates (right center). Adelyn Thompson (right) President of ABI. Club and Miss Beatty (left) the club adviser made the presentation to these two ABI. girls in an honor assembly last June. Robert Rogan (lower photo) managing editor of the Rockford Register-Republic presented an ROTC honor award, offered by the Rockford papers, to J. T. Garner, Sophomore (left), Vernie Lindstrom, Junior, and Jim Shclden (right) Senior. These medals of recognition were given on the basis of military skill, bearing, neatness, and scholarly ability. 191 Parade yy Hath year an assembly is presented Memorial Day to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in former wars. List year the speaker for the occasion was Attorney Roy Brown who gave a talk appropriate to the occasion. Mr. George Summers, the only living veteran of the Civil War in Rockford, was the guest of honor at the assembly. This picture (bottom right) taken immediately after the program, shows Mr. Summers shaking hands with Attorney Brown while Mr. Blue, the principal looks on. Another honor conferred on outstanding senior and 11 A s is membership in the National Honor Society. Candidates with required scholastic averages are nominated for character, leadership, and service by the teachers and the student body. Shown here in the first of two assemblies arc Mr. Blue, who at the moment was presiding, and the speaker, Mr. Stanton A. Hycr. In the background are the newly inducted members, some of whom arc Jacqueline Arnold, Elisabeth Barkey, Edward I'algout, Roger Garst, Dorothy Hibbits, Robert Hogg, Vernie Lindstrom, Donald Martinson. Mary Odorski, Chad Brooks, Jack Brophy, Nick Guarino, Marajean Bed low, Barbara Ralston. Joan Ralston, and James Retsinas. In the bckground is the symbol of the society, the flaming torch, which represents the light of learning. The American I.egion award is given each year to the boy who excels the most in scholarship and athletics. At the old Central High School, the name of the outstanding boy was engraved on a loving cup, but since the new schools were formed a new system has liccn inaugurated. The name now is engraved on a plaque which stands together with the ABL plaque in the main entrance. The recipient of the honor last year was Bob Gustafson, who is shown with Mr. Ralph Cotta and Post Commander Eugene Welch. Mr. Cotta designed the plaque and Post Commander Welch presented the award. 195 j , u 7 M Ask those we Serve” Rockford Lumber Fuel Company Telephone Main 67 201 East State Street D. J. STEWART COMPANY Ladies' Wearing Apparel CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN AND GIRLS ACCESSORIES AND NOTIONS LINENS AND YARD GOODS FURNITURE. RUGS. DRAPERIES MEN'S FURNISHINGS Quality Merchandise at Reasonable Prices Same name, same address, same family for longer than any establishment in Rockford SOPER’S ♦ Flowers John R. Porter Co. DRUGGISTS State and Main Sts. Prescription Specialists for Main 339 221 N. Main St. 83 Years COMPTOMETER SCHOOL The only authorized comptometer school in Rockford operated under the supervision of the manufacturers of the machine. All students receive personal instruction. Free employment service to all graduates. A short intensive business course. Day and Night Classes ENROLL NOW! 602 Brown Bldg. Main 3085 Best Wishes of . . . CLEANERS INC. Where Quality and Service Is a Habit CLEANERS • DYERS • HATTERY SHOE REBUILDERS Main Office and Plant 1109-1115 N. Second St. Phone Main 1274 ANGER'S Jewelry and Gift Shop 118 West State Street Rockford, Illinois Ht r to - 19 of 1942 EKSTROm-CflRLSOn CO. Machine Tool Builders Since 1904 1439 Railroad Ave. Rockford, 111. For Service Call Main 4092 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIES INC. 1509-19 Railroad Ave. Rockford Contractors • Industrial Supplies Healing Plumbing Air Conditioning Automatic Sprinklers Electric Wiring Motor Rewinding Powor Equipment Shoot Motal Work NIGHT CALLS Forest 2016 Forest 6194 Forest 1223 Compliments of Cities Service Oil Co. Service Stations CARMICHAEL'S Ice Cream 1026 S. Main St. Phone Main 442 Wholesale and Retail For Your Best Friend . . . QtAry . a . a cuxJJ. Zjk- . o. wj jz oj crLjtirv ■ . ROCKFORD COLLEGE SUMMER SESSION June 15 — 1 94 2 — August 7 For Men and Women in the Rockford Area who wish to begin their college work while living at home. 8 SEMESTER CREDITS FOR FULL-TIME WORK Courses planned to meet needs of 1942 high school graduates who want to begin their college work this summer. For further information, uritc or telephone PROFFSSOR LORENA CHURCH, Director of Summer Session, ROCKFORD COLLEGE 197 ICECREAM S A FOOD. NOT A FAD' i Use ROCKCOTG pflim On Your Next Paint job Rockford Paint Mfg. Co. 201 N. Madison Street Phone Forest 5307 The Cover for the 1942 WHS Annual is a MOLLOY MADE COVER S. K. Smith Company 2857 North Western Ave. Chicago LA FORIYES BEAUTY SALON Specialize in individual hair styles 118 W. State Forest 96 NOBBY, The Perfect Cola SQUIRT grapefruit juice Brach’s and Johnston's Pine Candies GOOD NEWS ' Beverages Wilson Bottling Co. Main 1815 518 15th Avenue THRIFT PRINTING § PUBLISHING CO. 1230 BROADWAY • TEL. MAIN 5 2 4 2 bcuxe a iob to-do-! SAM M. HOFF MAN 423 S. WYMAN ST. • TEL. MAIN 2849 ★ MODERN TYPE SERVICE Cooperators with Wet! High in the publication of this Annual. 199 t A LLjfiN CR CKERY 1 rSTORE OUR BOY IS WORTH IT e Hint A Life Insurance Policy It will help him to make a good start. Our plan for boys will appeal to him . . . and to you. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company $. L. UFOND, Mgr. 816 Gas-Electric Bldg. Main 1147 Forest 959 North Third Street ire in Service : smflnn CLeaneRS New When We’re Thru 2415 Latham Street 200