West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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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.

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“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.

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“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