West High School - Warrior Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1943 volume:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vol. ID Published By Editor LolsTappe Associate? Editor Harry Dichards Associate Editor Paul Berg Business Manager Kendall Bates Circulation Manager Geraldine Nelson Adviser Miss Katharine H. Obye WEST HIGH SCHOOL Rockford, Illinois ★ FOREWORD ★ ★ ★ ★ In the sky today are thousands of pilots, bombardiers, and navigators in fighter planes, trainers and bombers. Their business aloft is not only to defeat an enemy but also to preserve a way of life, to lay the foundation for a better world. The victory which will come from the bravery and gallantry of these men will result in a world limitless with opportunity for rich and poor, young and old, alike. There is no doubt that today, 1943. is the Magic Age of Flight. Realizing this fact the Annual Staff has attempted to give a glimpse of this Age of Flight in the Annual of this year. Developing our theme around the four stages of an Air Corps cadet’s training, Rlementary, Basic, Advanced, and Graduate, we have tried to show the similarities of this training to a three-year high school course. West High School, in the following pages, has been transformed to West High Field and the students to cadets. Arthur V. Lundahl, M.A. Assistant Principal DEDICATION ★ 'I’hc 1943 Annual Staff, in dedicating their yearbook to the school’s Co-Pilot Mr. Arthur Lundahl. is proud of this opportunity to express to him the admiration and respect of students, faculty, and alumni. In his host of duties as Assistant Principal and Dean of Boys, Mr. Lundahl has shown a never failing cheerfulness and a sense of humor that has endeared him to everyone at West High. Although the demands on his time are heavy he is never too busy to assist the students in any extra-curricular activity, or in a true friendly spirit to help them to solve their personal problems. In the counsel which he willingly gives to all, Mr. Lundahl unconsciously teaches the sense of fairness and square play that is so characteristic of himself. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★ At West High the Little Theater door represents the gateway to mystery, romance, and adventure. The students pass through this door to enter a world of make believe. Standing before this magic portal are student actors, Stanley Linder, Val DeMarco, Shirley Reum, and Reg Whitson. 6 ★ ★★★★★★★ These doors lead into the Auditorium where all school organizations present the fruits of their labors. Typical representatives ol such organizations (shown below) are Virginia Brightup, Orchestra; Robert Tooiey, Athletics; Janet Hogan. Clubs; Tony Castclli, Band: Ellen Mortensen, GAA; Alan Lindstrom, ROTC. 7 t ★ ★★★★★★ ★ The main door is an essential one at West High as busy students hurry through in quest of Culture. Knowledge, and Wisdom. Shown below are typical senior students Joe Bosi, Sally Hagerty, Virginia Monks, Bill Murray, Nancy O'Brien, and Richard Stanton. 8 ★ ★★★★★★★ The gymnasium door is a very important one in the school tor it leads to many exciting athletic contests during the year. Shown below are John McCruddcn, Don Dresser. Frank Bagdon. Joe Cuppini. Dave Welsh, and Bill Gedko. R club memlscrs representing all fields of sport in West High. 9 ★ ★★★★★★★ Displayed in the school auditorium are two service Hags purchased by the Student Council and financed by the students. Owen Pollard, Jean DiCori, and Eugene O’Meara arc-shown admiring the one hundred stars representing former West High students now in the armed forces. 10 ★ ★★★★★★★ Mr. Arthur Lundahl, of the Student Council, and the club officers Jacqueline Beauchamp, Lucy Goetz, Janet Hogan, and George Taylor are examining the second flag. Each gold star represents a former Rockford High School student who has made the supreme sacrifice. 11 Mr. Harr)- R. Shaw, Chairman Mr. Ernest Estwing, Chairman Mr. Charles E. Roe. Chairman Buildings and Grounds Purchasing Business and Pi nance GENERAL STAFF Eunctionini; through four committees of Board members and a number of administrative employees the Board of Education, which meets twice monthly, directs the activities of Rockford's public school system. The educational, building and grounds, business and finance, and the purchasing committee each consider matters within their Held and present to the Board as a whole their recommendations. Acting as the Board's executive officer, the Superintendent of Schools advises the Board and carries out for it the management of the public educational system. Heading the office staff, the Chief Clerk serves as the Board's accountant and assists the Superintendent in the Board of Education offices. The Director of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for the maintenance of all school property. Within the last three years he has become the custodian of three and a quarter million dollars invested by the Board for better education in three new buildings, including West High. Handling legal affairs for the Board the School Attorney is a regular employee who gives advice on technical matters. Protecting the health of the pupils of the city schools is the School Physician. By various examinations, attendance at athletic contests, and health campaigns the school doctor seeks to make a strong and healthy student body. In the last year, in addition to an innoculation campaign which has been carried on. examinations have been given to all physical education and ROTC high srh; ol students and students of the first anti sixth grades. The Supervisors of Music and Art direct these departments of education in the entire school system. Keynoting the Music Supervisor's program during the year has been service to the community, sch«x l, and individual. Patriotic songs and community singing have been stressed. Practical application to the war effort has been the Art Supervisor's theme for the year with students creating for the Services and the Red Cross. Poster work and constructive art has been emphasized in line with the war effort. Miss Astrid W. Gustafson, B.S. Supervisor of Music Mr. Hugh 1). Tolmie Director of Buildings Miss Edith M. Knox. M.A. Supervisor of Art Mr. Charles H. Davis School Attorney Dr. Clifford W. Eredberg School Physician Miss Vera E. Walling Chief Clerk 12 Mr. Loren I.. Whitehead President Mrs. Marion L. Bates Secretary - Chair man, lidncation Committee Mr. Selmer H. Bert; M.A. Superintendent of Schools HIGH COMMAND Directing the activities of Rockford's public school system, the Board of Education has met the challenge of the war to education during the past year. Throughout the curriculum of all the schools, the pressure of the eventful times has been felt as can be noted in the pages of the Annual. The Board itself has made necessary adjustments for the teachers, students, community, and the war effort. With teachers' and other employees’ committees working with the Board, a new permanent salary schedule for all school employees providing for increases averaging twelve per cent and other compensation adjustments has been established. Because of the sharp rise in living costs, an emergency salary adjustment in the form of a bonus was distributed to teachers this spring. To aid parents who arc-working and to provide a fuller training for children, kindergartens were established for the 1943-44 school year. In cooperation with the city's merchants the Board closed school doors two days early for the Christmas vacation to give the stores the assistance of many teachers and students employed for the holiday season rush. Cooperating with the Office of Defense Transportation to free buses for war workers and thereby aiding the strained transportation facilities of the city, a staggering of school hours for the senior highs was ordered by the Board. By direction of the Board the Superintendent of Schools carried out three rationing registrations at the request of the government. Grade schools were recessed for four days in May of 1942 for the Ration Book I signup. In November, 1942, schools were used after school hours for the gasoline registration and in February of 1943 the elementary and junior high schools were closed for the Ration Book II registration. Two draft registrations have also been handled in the school system. Through the cooperation of the teachers, many giving time after school hours, ami the Board of Education, Rockford's public educational system has served the country by doing double duty. Mr. George C. Olin Member Mr. Frank DiGiovanni Member Mr. Lawrence A. Johnson Member Mr. Thomas I.. Nolan Member Mr. S. Peter Ekstrom Member Mrs. Ruth M. Eriberg Member 13 James E. Blue, M.A. Principal I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our Principal is the First Pilot of West High School. The First Pilot is Captain of his ship and in full command. Although in constant radio communication with dispatchers, he alone must assume full responsibility for all final decisions. To his technical ability and judgment, the air line trusts its priceless human cargo and expensive plane. Hut no air line gambles as to the men it uses and puts in such responsible positions; it demands and gets the highest standards of personal and professional perfection attainable. As First Pilot of West High School. Mr. Blue is responsible for the efficiency’of all activities carried on in the school. With the assistance and cooperation of the department heads, he puts into operation the courses of study, methods of instruction, and standards of achievement. Working through the counselors and with the counselors, he supervises and directs the planning of pupil programs of studies. Through the department heads and counselors, he seeks to encourage and assist classroom and homeroom teachers in making the West High School educational program as efficient and as effective as possible. In addition, during the past year, it has been necessary for Mr. Blue to work personally with boys and girls who arc adjusting their programs due to the war program. Hence the First Pilot must work with and through the department heads, the counselors, the classroom, and the homeroom teachers and the pupils themselves in order to develop the best educational program. Mr. Blue, who came to Rockford Senior High School in 1929, has not only consistently upheld and maintained the highest scholastic standards in secondary education in Rockford ; but also has developed an espirit dc corps” among the faculty members and a student morale whose excellence is second to none. 15 ★ ★★★★★★ NERVE CENTER Margaret Denney (shown at left) a graduate of Rockford Senior High, has been the Registrar at West High since March 7, I9f2. West High’s registrar. Miss Denney, keeps the flying records” of all students from the moment they arrive at West to the receipt of their wings. In charge of the office staff. Miss Denney finds her work on the permanent records of the students most pleasant. Miss Lindstrom, who keeps the books in the finance branch” enjoys the check writing involved in her job. Miss Carlson enjoys her work with the daily roster” report. Tending the switchboard in West’s nerve center . Miss Odorsky likes handling the athletic eligibility cards, Assisting the librarian, Miss Wessels finds interest in her task of cataloging all new books. 16 ★ ★★★★★★★ CONTROL TOWER Concerned with the interests of the girls of West High and the numerous other duties of the dean of girls, Miss Putnam's activities range from sewing ill-timed rips to teaching Latin. 'Ilrese two enterprises supplement her task of advising the girls concerning their school problems, conferring with parents, and checking the girls’ attendance. In addition to keeping a calendar of all social functions in the school. Miss Putnam is chairman of the Organization Board which records student activity honor points and also adviser of the West High chapter of the National Honor Society. As dean Miss Putnam finds the continuous variety of situations and problems she must cope- with is the most enjoyable part of her work. 17 The destiny of any nation, at any given time, depends on the opinions of the young men under fire and twenty'' ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Elementary training is the first step on the road to becoming a flying officer in the service of Uncle Sam. The purpose of this elementary training is to prepare the men for regular flight training. During twelve weeks spent at a Pre-Flight school, the cadets achieve top physical condition, learn discipline, drilling, and spend several hours a day studying advanced mathematics and physics. In their first training at West High Field fledglings as Sophomores are taught the value of promptness, discipline and team work. They learn manners, customs, and the tradition behind the training field. The personnel of the field soon has them classified into the various study groups selected by each trainee or chosen for him by a counselor. As they advance in their study the dodos , now known as Juniors, are given numerous I. Q. and other tests to ascertain their future possibilities. Not only academic subjects arc emphasized. but the ability to think straight, to make decisions quickly, and to express their ideas clearly and concisely. The instructors start immediately to plant in their minds the foundation of all the rules that gov-ern any plane they will ever fly. Glenn Gridley Army Air Corps West High Graduate— 1942 Sophomore (feilurcri fir� t report inn loo per cent dues (upper left) arc (scaled left to right) Georgia Hunt. Ann VC cingartncr; (stand-ing Robert VC'ilcox. Marguerite Rivera, and l.ugcnc Gustafson; (invert) Jack llenrickvon, prevident of the vophomore class.•••Members of 319. vophomore home room that kept a 100 per cent defence vtamp vale (upper center) include (veated left to right) K. Nolan. Mortal-bano. Moon. Nepean. North. Mott. James Nelvon. J. Morton. X'orlleet. K. Moore; (middle row) J. Nolan. Veit. Moyer. Morve. ( Nel. von. Mordt, S. Nelvon. Mundhenke, L. Morton. Washington. I). Nelvon. S. Moore. Mrv. Vincent (teacher); Motter. Northrup. Bishop. Morin, W. Moore. Moberg. Mulaie, Jean Nelvon. Mulford, Morrcal. S fphomorc officers (upper right) with Mivs Maxine Oilman, counselor; (seated) are Jack llenrickvon. president; (standing left to right) Peggy Rathkc. treasurer; Ivan Kramer, vice-president; Jo Anne Hall. iecrctary. The home room first in the vophomore division of the Junior Red Cross horse race wav 315 (lower left), which includes (seated left to right) Rinaldo, Sanders. Peacock, Nicholas. Mutimcr, Pcrronc. Palombi. Miners, Nelson; (middle row) Robinson. Hianchi, Sehilz, Phillips. Pattervtm, Rincdollar. Pyle. Rockwell, Miss Weinvchenk (teacher) ; Morgan. Pelgen. Povakus. Powers. Ray. Muliarchik. lienn, Knodle, Maaiola.•••Sophomore class dues were first completely paid by home room 128 (lower center) which includes (seated left to right) Putnam. Pipitonc. Rivera, Rathke. Porter. Pro. II. Read; (middle row) Pirrello, Price. Prentice. I). Read. Rau, Pohl, Mr. Sabin (teacher) ; Rasmussen, Quandt, Thompson, Raney. Ramsey. Smith. Ray.•••Shown at parents' night are (left) Shirley Moore. Mrs. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Wcingartncr, their daughter, Ann. and Miss Campbell (seated). Students pictured individually in the following pages are those elected by their fellow students as officers and those named by their teachers as having equalities of leadership. SDPHOMDRES ★ ★★★★★★★ 19 4 5 Helen Almond (112) Treasurer Jerry Anderson (112) President Sally Armour (112) Student Council Carolyn Bailey (112) Leadership Marjorie Barrie (201) Leadership Beverly Bennett (201) Student Council Wallace Bogen (316) Leadership Fay Bon i (316) Leadership William Briggs (316) Treasurer Betty Carmichael (316) Leadership Clyde Carpenter (316) Student Council Florence Castree(224) Leadership Marilyn Cate (134) Treasurer Phyllis Christanson (134) President Mary Compton (228) Treasurer Paul Corbridgc (228) Student Council Allyne Crabb (228) Leadership Richard Crosby (228) President Suzanne Cutler (221) Treasurer Marilyn Day (224) Leadership Roger Edwards (221) Student Council Gordon Eggcrs (221) President Sherman Elliott (207) President Carol Geddcs(228) Leadership ★ ★★★★★★★ 19 4 5 Joe Giblcr (224) President Cecelia Gioppo (207) Treasurer Leo Glenn (224) Leadership Marion Glenny (224) Student Council Donald Godfrey (231) President Janice Grans (231) Student Council Jean Hall (224) Leadership John Hampshire (231) Leadership Marie Hanson (231) Leadership Richard Hare (108) Student Council Philip Hobart (108) President Sally Hobson (108) Leadership Virginia Hogg (108) Leadership Mary Horner (108) Leadership Polly Hotchkiss (112) Leadership Phyllis Hulten (108) Leadership (icorgia Hunt (108) Treasurer Dale Jenkins (222) President Dudley Johnson (222) Leadership Mary Kcifcr (227) Leadership Virginia King (227) Leadership Ivan Kramer (227) President Donna Kranish (214) President Jeanne Larson (214) Leadership 23 Sophomore members of room 108 arc (scaled left to right) Hevrin, Holt, Iltcn. Hare, Hogg, Hobart, Hinchliff, Hunt, W. Holmes, Hogan; (middle row) R. Harris, K. Harris, Hollenbeck, Henn, Heinzeroth, M. Harris, Hines. Hartje, Heath, Hildebrand, J. Holmes, Mr. Robeson (teacher); Hobson, Homer, Hohm, Hudson, Hollar, Carter, Hcincmeycr, Hultcn, Hazel ton, Hermanson. Members of room 112 arc (left to right) Bale, R. Anderson, A. Arbisi, Acquilonc, Abru zo, J. Anderson, Armour, H. Almond, Atkins, Bainter, Hotchkiss; (middle row) C. Anderson, Abate, J. Alfano, Mallute, Ahl-Strom, Bailey. Angelinc, M. Alfano, Ag-new, Bakke, P. Arbisi. Mr. Beyer (teacher); Andree, Baldwin, Aalfs, Avery, P. Bailey, (iambino, Melvin, Baldinger, Abrahamson, N. Almond, Adrignola. Sophomore members of home room 114 arc (seated left to right) J. Wilson, Weaver, R. H. Wilcox, Wilt, Webster, Krantz, Wierson; (middle row) R. F. Wilcox, Watkins, Lob-mam, Zcnick, Morehart, Wheeless, Williamson, Wolfram, Mr. Willett (teacher); Welch, N. Wilson, Zahm, Warshawskv, Westbrook, .emansky, Weber, Whitehead, Wielsson. Members of home room 12f are (seated left to right) Henry, Dargel, Shellenbergcr, Wein-gartner, Yeager, Salisbury, Stcffa; (middle row) Vcsclv, Sugar, Smith, Sites, Willoughby, Severson, Shores, Stegall, Mrs. Kruse (teacher); Cioomas, Unangst, J. Watson, Wingct, Webster, Sisti, Vallortigara, Spengler, (jio-vingo, Szuminski. Sophomore members of home room 131 are (seatetl left to right) Russell, Shenberger, Seaman, Sherboudy, Sherard. Sally, Scone. Sadler, Schutt; (middle row) Rund, Seidel-mann, Seiler, Schreibcr, Sciortino, Segalla, Seeley, Roslx rough, Leary, Schleicher, Mr. Rose (teacher); Seitz, Shellenbergcr, Saunders, Sheldon, Sanded, Scchler, Ryan, Wax, Rossi, Senneff. 24 In home room 134 arc (seated left to right) Peek. Carlcy, Calgaro. Carman, Cate, Christensen. Camlin. Pate, Carlson, Campbell, (middle row) Case, Calvagna. Cady, Pettigrew. Casson, Cain. Hush. Bruno, Mr. Bey (teacher); Cannova, J. Case. Jennings. Calta-gerone, Champavne. Calamari, Cassaro. Bufa-lo, J. Carlson. R. Carlson. Included in home room 201 are (seated left to right) Bosi. Bargren, Berkley, Blakeley, Bennett. Barickman. Ridgeway, Borchard, Blackwell, Barher; (middle row) Stelter, Bowton, Bergeron. Kingshurn, Boken, Brown, Bortoli, Boyer, Miss Currier (teacher): Bin-gcr. Barrie. Brauer. Hayenga, Best, Brightup, Billig. Bonaguro. Black. In home room 207 are (seated left to right) Paines. Gardiner, Gallagher, Foht, Fry, Ella ott, Gioppo, Festal. Feierday, Even'll; (middle row) Foth, Ferraro, Ellis, Gayle, Giglio, Gerhardt, Gagliano, Frink, Fillmore, Finley, Harrison. Miss Holmin (teacher); Frye, Fink-heiner, Franklin. Oliver. Faith. Fowler, Fit , Gasharra, Freudenherg, Fullerton, Farnham. Included in room 208 are (seated left to right) Straher, Staver, Stanton, Shilling. I.u-crctia Smith. Shores. Sundhy, Stutsman, Stern. L. Smith: (middle row) Smyth. Ryan, C. Sherman, Simmons, Wcscott, Sloggett, Short, Shiglcy, Stcnwall, Sodaro, Mr. Barnes (teacher) : (j. Smith. Streih, I.. Sherman, Heiman, Stultz, Spillarc, Hickman, Spataro. Sophomore home room 214 includes (seated left to right) Lindstrom, I.loyd, I). Lawson, Kranish, A. Lee, Koclkcr, Livingston, I.intl-strand. I.opin. Kreuter; (middle row) I.eom-hruni, LaRosa, Iversen, A. Link, Langley, J. Link, Lamia, Lamb, Lenius, Lane, Lorrancc. Mrs. Shumate (teacher); Lints, Lopiccolo. Legel, Liebich, Liehling, Kopf, H. Lee, R. Lawson, Jeanne Larson, J. Larson. 25 ★ ★★★★★★★ 19 4 5 Robert Lawson (227) Treasurer Alan Lee (214) Leadership Marian Lillie (227) Student Council Jane Lyons (304) Leadership Stuart McConkic (304) Leadership Florence Meyers (224) Treasurer Lillian Mikkclson (304) Pres idem Rodney Moon (319) Student Council Janice Mott (319) Leadership Lois Mottcr (319) Leadership Maxine Mulford (319) Leadership Shirley Mundhenke (319) Leadership Maurice Muiimer (313) President James Nelson (319) Treasurer Frank North (319) President Eugene O’Meara (321) Student Council Arjane Palombi (313) Student Council Ruth Patterson (313) Leadership Virginia Peacock (313) Leadership I.orene Perrctt (321) Treasurer 26 ★ ★ ★★★★★ 19 4 5 Scbatain Pcrronc (315) Treasurer Edmund Porter (128) St ml cut Council Maurinc Quandt (128) Leadership Peggy Rathkc (128) President Wanda Ridgeway (201) Treasurer Margarita Rivera (128) Treasurer Doris Schilz (315) Leadership Hetty Schnu-iing (12-1) Leadership Anne Scone (131) 'Treasurer Hetty Shcllcnbergcr (12-1) Leadership Nancy Shcllcnbergcr (131) Leadership I.con Sherard (131) Student Council Lucretia Smith (208) President Rose Spartaro (208) Student Council Susan Tarara (223) Treasurer Marilyn Trcfz (223) President Donald Vaughn (223) Student Council Eugene Wallin (124) President Ann Weingartncr (124) Treasurer Peggy Wolfe (114) Leadership 21 Home room 221 includes (seated left to right) I. Dali Osto, Richard Dean. Cutler, Drieshach, Eggers, Edwards, Davey, Fritz; (middle row) Dickmann, R. Dean, Dowd, Du Hois. Fichhorn, J. Dall-Osto, Harris, I.loyd Davis, I.. Davis. Miss Driebusch (teacher); Dunlap. De Verdi. Di Tomassi, Bowers, Dc Witt, Eggleston, II. Davis, I.. Cuppini, A. Cuppini. Home room 222 includes (seated left to right) James, Reid Johnson, Kindell, Ingras-sia, Jenkins, D. Jacobs. Johns, Knciss, Jones, Jackson, (middle row) W. Johnson. Juliano, Knorr, Tcdrick, Knipprath, Kingsley. J. Jacobs, King, R. Johnson, Morey Johnson. Miss Scandroli (teacher); Kingsbury, J. Johnson, Jaggard, Keane, M. Johnson, Roger Johnson, I). Johnson. Juhlin, Jefferson, B. Johnson, Knutson. Members of home room 223 (seated left to right) are Szymanski, Tucker, Smith, Thorpe, Trefz, Tarara, Tortorici, Verstyncn, Wahler, Euckson; (middle row) Torrisi, Walsefield, Van Duyn, Van Laningham, Supry, Jennings. Veitch, Walker. Walton, Swanson, Vourlio-tis, Mrs. Schneider (teacher); Vanoski, To menelli, Thics, Ward, Sydow, Thompson, Swansbro, Wagner, Valentine. in home room 22-f are (seated left to right) Gambino, Glasson. (iibson, Meyers, Conley. Gilder, Castree, Fleagle. Glenny, Chandler; (middle row) Clevenger. Buzzell, Coomher, Gehring, Kisting, Glenn, Eckman, Gagliano, Concvera, JoAnne Hall. Mr. Miller (teacher) ; Haas, Cummings, J. Hall. Gridley, Chalmers. Christenson, Drier, Day, Frcwin. Members of home room 227 are (seated left to right) Major, Lillie, Margason, Law-son, Kramer, Korff, Marino, Hildreth, Loveland; (middle row) Adams, Marzorati, Me-Gaw, Kiefer, Klicker, MacDonald, Lambke, King. Metzger, Matranga, Maniscalchi. Miss Pearson (teacher); Marriett, Lind, Mackie, Harris, Mariani, France, Henrikscn, Lamber-ton, Margis, Johnson. SOPHOMORES 28 ★ ★ In home room 228 are (seated left to rij� ht) Cleary, Clouser, Compton, M. Crowley, Crosby, Crabb, Corbridge, C. Cook, Waldo: (middle row) Cicero, Cigretto, B. Cook, C. Crowley, C. Geddes, Bergstrom. Barthalomew, M. Clark, Colette, C. Cox, Miss Dilley (teacher); Conant, I). Cox, Colvin, Clarke, V. Clark, Crawford, Cicio, I.. Cooper, Cripe, I . Cooper, Molander. Sophomores shown in home room 231 arc (seated left to right) Hampshire, Nelson, Hal-sted, Gregory, Godfrey. Grans, Gustafson, Giovingo. Grcnko; (middle row) Hand. Fricke, Haggin, Hansen, Gunter, Goomas, Greco, Gunncrson, Miss Obye (teacher): Gor-zynski, Hanson, Gulotta, Guagliardo, Hacsc-meyer. Haddad, Guarino, Haegg, Voecks, Graceffa. Members of home room 3(H are (seated left to right) Maynard, Madison, McCrudden, McDadc, Marchione, McKntee, Mandell, H. McCracken, McAfee, Miller; (middle row) Winston Kiedesel, Whitson, Maculan, Lyons, McEachran, McFalls, l.yddon, Mellberg, Lu-dovici, W. Kiedesel, Miss Slade (teacher); l.und, V. McCracken, Marino, Marston, Me-Conkie, Maggio, Mangiaracina, l.orton. Me-C ready, Magin. Koom 316 includes (seated left to right) Anderson, Barnes, Briggs, Carmichael, Bu-singa, Bogen, Carpenter, Ancona, W. Brown; (middle row) Armato, Andree, Smith. B. Beatson, Bruneni, Johnson, Bcrgfelt, Gimp-hell, Robinson, Cancclose, Miss Carlson (teacher); Beitau, I). Brown, J. Beatson, Davis, Brace, Arnold, Ingrassia, Aschan, Amdur, Bonzi. Another sophomore home room, 321, shows (seated left to right) Ohlson, Wardecker, Pcr-rett, Parlee, O'Meara, O'Brien, T. Peterson: (middle row) Page, Phelan, Ott, P. Peterson, C. Peterson, W. Palmer, Weill, Mr. Whitc-nack (teacher); I). Palmer, Peplos, Olson, Parker, Petty, Goodoff, Paske, Ptccirilli, Patterson. 29 (Upper left) Pictured in a tense scene on the stairs in Baldpatc Inn, the setting of the Junior play, Seven Keys to Baldpate , are (left to right) Riley Franklin, Jack Anderson, Virginia Burr, Paul Berg, and George Koberg. 4 (Upper center) Three members of the decorating committee shown preparing the red and white halls used to decorate the ceiling of the gym at the Junior Prom arc Carol Lawrence, Bethel Anderson, and John Brearley.000 (Upper right) Junior class officers shown here with Miss Dorothy Knill, counselor, are (standing left to right) Patricia Henderson, treasurer, Charles Crowley, vice-president, Sally Hobart, secretary, and Robert Fairhead, president, seated with Miss Knill.00 (Lower left) Shown with Patricia Henderson (left). Junior class treasurer, are these home room treasurers who first reported 100 per cent home room dues payment including Marilyn Ross, 2IS. Lewis Hindc, IIS, and Jill Vause, 313.000(lower center) Decorating Christmas trees in the Junior study hall, an annual class project, was chine by (left to right) Carol Lawrence. Robert Fairhead, Paul Berg, Sally Hobart, Charles Crowley, ami Patricia Henderson.000(lowcr right) Pausing between dances at the Junior Prom (left to right) Janet Cadwell, Louis Hiiule, Virginia Burr, Riley Franklin, and Charlott Ramberg find the punch bowl another interesting feature of the evening. JUNIDRS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★ 'Truth is eternal and the son of heaven —Swift I.avoun Aaw CieraUI Alexander Frances Anderson Josephine Bacino David Barclay James Belknap Joseph Acardo Elliott Ahmer Barbara Alberts I.aVcrn Allen Margaret Allen Bethel Anderson Jack Anderson Mary Arhisi Colette Ashley Robert Bailey Robert Banes Lucille Banks Dorothy Barclay Kendall Bates Jacqueline Beauchamp Sam Bcllone I.ois Bendes Robert Benjamin 32 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Paul Berg Mary Black Lois Boknder Marcia Bowden Joyce Bradley John Brearley ■■■■■■ ★ Raymond Bergeron Doris Blackwell Jack Bonavia Dak- Bowers Janet Brain Suzanne Brcckenridge Donald Bergstadt Durrell Block David Bonham Paul Bowles Harry Branca Marjorie Broge A man's vanity tells him uhat is honor. —Land or Mary Bickslcr David Blomberg Ardis Born Walter Boyle Walter Brantingham Jean Brown 33 ★ ★★★★★★★ The truth is always the strongest argument.'’ - Sophocles H Albert Browne Dolores Bubser Gordon Bucher Annette Budd Janell Burdick Theodore Burns Virginia Burr Janet Cad well Lee Caldwell I.ynn Carman JoAnn Cate Mary Callc-a Oda Carmichael Jean Chihocki losephine Charles Joe Joseph Ciaccio Cicero Cicero Ciulla Barbara Canon Shirley Carmichael Doris Chrisman Beverly Carlson Joseph Cascio Virginia Christianson 31 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is bitter to be faithful than famous —Theodore Roosevelt Vivian Clancy Evelyn Claus Shirley Cobb Shirley Conan ( Louis Connell Robert Cotta Charles Crowley John Czyzewski Dona Dalton Valencia DeMarco Charles Detlof Lorraine DcWitt Tony )iGiovanni Annette Di Mario Ann DiMarzio Marion DoIh-I Jack Dooley Sylvia Douglas Phyllis Coleman Rose Crapisi William Delany Margaret Dickcci Genevieve DiPuma William Dresser 35 ★ ★★★★★★★ Loyally is the holies I good in the human heart. —Seneca Agnes Driscall Marion Eichman Vico Enna Kogcne Fane Dorothy Fricke Ralph Gable Isabelle Dunscan Jane Eamgcy George Easton Lorraine Eklund Beuy Ellis Sue El rick Jerry Evans Anthony Eabbiano Robert Fairhead Marlyn Fleming Virginia Forsailh Riley Franklin Dolores Friels Angelina Fuca Betty Fulkerson Mosc Gallu n Mary Gaxiano Jack Gennaro v ★ ★★★★★★★ It mailers no! what yon are thought to he, but what you are. —Publitins Syrus Myrtle Gentry Mariel Gertz James Gianoli Lena Gingerich William Glcnnv Phyllis Golaxon Marjorie Golden Wendell Golden Willard Gould Doris Grady Arlene Grimmitt Coleman Hall Robert Hal lock Joanne Hamer Rosemarie Hammer Craig Hamncr Melvin Hancock Carolyn Hand Pauline Harris Audrey Harrison Donald Harrison Betty Hartman LaVonnc 1 lawn Loren Hawn 37 ★ ★★★★★★ ★ Happiness is not the end of life: character is.’’ —Henry Ward Beecher Mary Hclman Betty Hennessey Joan HofTman John 1 lough Camille Ingrassia William Jackson Marilyn Hemenway Patricia Henderson Dorothy Hendricks Lewis Hindc Sally Hobart Wendell Hocking Catherine llohm Louise Hollenbeck William Hooker Robert Hough Frederick Hycr Priscilla Hyzcr Vernon Inhoff Barbara Inman Leona Jackson Barbara Johns Marcia Johns Carolyn Johnson 3S ★ ★★★★★★★ Sore and tbon .fbtill be served. —Emerson Marilyn Johnson James Jory Jean Kerr Betty Kirkham Betty Knodle Patti Norma Johnson Johnston Ruth Katherine Kallics Kanodc Helen Marion Resting Kilsberg Sara Mary Kissel Knight l.ois George Knop Koberg Edward Jones Floyd Karp Shirley K indell Shirley Knight Charles Kosman Robert Kuhn Su anne Kwass Howard I.afond William l.athom ★ ★★★★★★ ★ Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they arc open (upper left) 'Hie publications assembly sponsored by the combined Owl and ANNUAL stalTs each year is produced for the purpose of encouraging the student body to subscribe to the school newspaper and yearbook. Seen in the center of this assembly audience are Louis Hindc, Wendell Hacking, Joanne Hoffman, Milton Marovich, William Hooker. Keith Perry, Alan I.indstrom, Joanne Liddell, Agnes Klapp, Phyllis Knipprath, Lois Knop, and George Koberg. (left) After many months of work on the 1942 issue these ANNUAL staff members are unpacking the finished product and preparing them for distribution to about a thousand eager subscribers. Shown are Kendall Bates, sports editor and business manager for the 1943 ANNUAL, Norman Hollenbeck, editor of the senior section last year, and Paul Berg, an associate editor of the 1943 book. (circular) Two characters in the Junior class play, Seven Keys to Bald-pate , seen entering Baldpatc Inn arc David Leber and Joan Hamer who played the humorous caretakers of the mysterious inn on Baldpatc Mountain. The play was presented at afternoon and evening performances. The matinee performance, the first presented at West high, proved highly successful. (lower right) Junior girls who served at the Senior luncheon held on January 29 are (left to right) Jacqueline Beauchamp, Janet Gad well, Mary Knight, Beverly Carlson. Geraldine Roland, Shirley Knight, Suzanne Sanders, Sylvia Slive, Jill Vausc, and Patricia Henderson. The girls selected to serve by Miss Dorothy Knill, Junior class counselor, were under the supervision of Miss Lucy Normile, cafeteria director. 40 ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★ Minds ore like porocbntes. They only fund ion when they ore open.” (upper right) Ushers, selected from honor roll students, for the Junior class play, Seven Keys to Bald pate , included (standing left to right) Robert Hallock. LaVcrne Allen, Leonard Piccione, Patricia Henderson, Charles Crowley, William Hooker. Beverly Carlson, Dorothy Barclay, and Gerald Alexander. Seated are (left to right) David Barclay, Suzanne Sanders. Robert I'airhead, Joanne Perry, Janet Cad well, Jean Neff, and Alan Lindstrom. (circular) The villain shows his true colors in a climactic scene from the Junior class play. Robert Bailey, portraying one of the troublemakers, turns on Sally Hobart. his partner in the plots characterizing the melodrama, as Gordon Wcdgewood, also involved in their schemes sits gripping his chair. Dark sets, eavesdropping, and gunplay brought the plot to this thrilling climax. (lower right) Leading the grand march at the Junior Prom are (left to right) Janet Cad well, Robert Pairhead, Patricia Henderson. Charles Crowley, Sally Hobart, Robert Bailey, Carol Lawrence, and Jack Anderson. Dancing to the music of Jess Babbit, juniors, sophomores, and seniors attended the Valentine Junior Prom in semi-formal attire. Colored paper hearts with pencils through them representing arrows served as dance programs for the Junior party. (lower left) George Kobcrg (seated) nervously faces the accusations of Camille Ingras.sia (left) as Paul Berg, Virginia Burr, and Riley Franklin anxiously watch the villain in this scene from the Junior class play. Audiences at both performances enjoyed the melodramatic farce in which murders, comedy, and romance were all skillfully blended together plus the realism of setting and stormy sound effects of rustic Baldpate Inn. 4 J ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Truth by its own sinews shall firviail. —Dry,Jen Belly Law- Carol Lawrence David Leber Warren LcMastcr Carol Lewis Joseph Licari Joan Liddell Alan Lindstrom Margaret Lomas Jack Lueihjc Dorothy Luhman Alice Lynch Shirley Lyon Milton Marovich Betty Marzorati Lawrence McNeany Mary Mershon Betty Messer Joe Messina Henriyetia Michaels Donald Miller June Miikuscvick Vivian Mochlc l.ucillc Montalhano 42 ★ ★★★★★★★ 'There n no virtue so truly grail and godlike ns jus I ice. Joseph Addison Margaret Mulaie Barbara Mulford Beitv Mulford Beity I.. Munson Jane Myles Robert Naill Beebe Nelson George Ncihrey Mary Niehoff Barbara A. Olson Barbara J. Olson Blanche Olson Vivian Owens Hazel Palmer Martha Palmer Dorothy Pate l.aurella Pedlow James Pcplos Belly J. Munson Jean Neff Theresa Noble Gene Olson Antonette Parrino Jean Perkins 43 ★ ★★★★★★★ Let m remember that justice must be observed even to the lowest. —Cicero ? { Joanne Keith Virgina Gloria Perry Perry Perry Petersen James Peterson Doris Pettis Wayne Phillips Leonard Piccione Fremont Pierceficld Fred Pitschkc Harold Preston Isabel Preston (iloria Howard Barbara Virginia Pro Pugh Puricclli Quinlan Werner Raap Mary Railton Charlotte Ramberg Marguerite Rasmussen Page Georgia Jack Roberta Reese Retsinas Rhcingans Rislcy 44 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Darlene Roberts Marilyn Koss Suzanne Sanders Miriam Schmauss William Shanhouse Dona Sleetcr ★ l.iberiy, too. must be limited i:t order to be possessed.” —Burke Donald Roe Josephine Rossi Mary Schiro Marvin Schuldt Donn Share Janies Slick Geraldine Roland Katherine Salvi John Schmaling Lois Scott Evelyn Sharman Sylvia Slive Dorothy Roshorough Annabel le Sanders Joseph Schmauss Dorothy Sciter Louis Sisti Virginia Smith ■1 ★ ★★★★★★ ★ ” l man s conscience tells him u h.it is justice. —Land or Muriel Sorby Louise Slants John Stickler Earl Stringer Lucille Thomas Kathryn Stevens Mary Angelo Sowles Spa taro Jeanne Kileen Stauhlin Steffa Shirley Kay Stevens Steward Marilyn Louis Stites St. Pierre Janice Theresa Swansbro Tarara Lucille Robert Thornhloom Thornton Joe Spera Harry Stephenson Richard Steward Vito Straznickas Roger Tenney Clarence Trefz 46 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Justice Joes not descend from its pin uncle. —Dante Dominick Triolo Peter Triolo Marilyn Unmacht Raymond Urbom Marilyn Vallce Marilyn Vause Margaret Vcrstynen Peggie Volk Robert Wade Robert Wainwright Joseph Wallack Charles Walmsley Robert Weaver Geraldine Weinstein Marjorie Weller Stuart Weller Richard White Robert White Pauline Whitman Robert Wilkins Joyce Williams Dorothy Williamson Violet Williford Tom Wojohn Robert Wolfram Dale Worm Dorothy Wright Ruth Young Audrey Zimmer Audrey Zumhagen 47 One man with coinage makes a majority” Glen Doolittle Charles Halley Nary Marines Joseph Grove Mallory Mitchell NtU’)' Army ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ After they have completed the preliminaries, the cadets enter Basic Training where they apply what they have learned in Elementary Pre-Flight school. Instead of mathematics and physics, they study strategy and tactics, photography, navigation, aerology, and radio. It is here the cadets receive the thrill of actually beginning to fly Army or Navy ships. Half of each day is spent in studying in ground school and the other half in flight school. Airplanes arc not kept in the air by sheer force of the pilots will power. There are laws that govern the actions of airplanes just as they govern any phase of life, and before they can be trusted with costly equipment the crew must learn these laws. Cadets entering West High Field arc taught laws so important in either modern flying or modern life. Some of the most capable instructors are ready to give the vital information necessary for future flights.” Naturally, science and mathematics, as fundamental subjects in aviation, have taken predominance at West High Field. Others arc important in different ways: Industrial Arts teach trades vital to defense work; Physical Education and ROTC perform their valuable job of building healthy Isodies; Home Economics stress nutrition and good health; Social Science teaches ideals for which we arc fighting; Foreign Language-gives information about European and South American countries; Music and Art departments keep up morale by giving enjoyment to everyone; Commercial classes help furnish efficient office workers; English courses arc the tools for the comprehension and appreciation of all other subjects. Roger Arendsee Army Air Corps West High Graduate— 1941 Mr. Clyde Campbell, was the feature speaker at a dinner early in September, sponsored by West High School. He discussed aeronautics for representatives, (shown above), from various schools in the county.®® A group of teachers is shown here at a picnic at Sinnissippi park held in honor of West's new faculty members, Mr. Douglas Hey, Miss Geraldine Marquardt, Mr. James Rose and Mr. Ed Willett 0Scvcral of the guests who heard Mr. Campbell speak on aeronautics, arc shown (extreme right) waiting to be served their dinner in the cafeteria.° Miss Margaret Ralston is shown (below) pouring coffee for Mr. Robert Shumway at the picnic at Sinnissippi. During this occasion, Mr. Charles A. Beyer, chairman, and Miss Mary Hrown and Miss Mary Davis who assisted him, initiated the new members to West's (aculty. $gt. Isaac Smith is seen giving his small son. IXmald, a taste of the food at the picnic at Sinnissippi. while Mr. Gabriel W’ertsch looks on. 00After a routine English teachers meeting, a social gathering was held in Miss Katharine Obvc's backyard (extreme right). The occasion was planned h the social committee of the department. I ★ ★★★★★★ NSTRUCTORS Lois A. Dillcy, M.A. English Department 1I cad Pearl L. Geddcs, M.A. English Elsie Beatty, M.A. English Amy Hollcm. M.A. English Mary I. Carlson, M.A. Theodora Coxon. M.A. English English Ruth S. Foster, B.S. English Geraldine Marquardt, B. A. Katharine H. Obyc, Ph.B. English English Elizabeth Pearson, B.A. English Of the books which she has read recently, The Seventh Cross impressed Miss Dillcy because of the restraint with which the German writer, Anna Sighers, told the escape of Nazi prisoners. 0 !.©© to the MountainCanon's excellent pioneer story, was enjoyed by Miss Beatty as it shows people with a sane philosophy and a keen sense of humor. ••Miss Carlson also was delighted with The Seventh Cross since the author succeeds admirably, without the use of horror or melodrama.00An historical novel, The Day Must Daun , by Agnes Turnbull, pleased Mrs. Coxon because of the simple but detailed characterization of some Pennsylvania pioneers,0 1Because Canon's book Loot to the Mountain presented nothing of the false glamour of many pioneer stories, it was also enjoyed by Miss Foster.••Originalit)’ of the plan of the book as well as vividness and sparkle of style of Lives by Hendrik Willem van Loon made a lasting impression on Miss Gcddcs. An intimate study of the master organist and composer, Johann Sebastian Bach in Madeleine Goss’ Deep-Elouering Brook , charmed and stimulated Miss Hollem. Edited by Whit Burnett, This Is My Best is the choice of Miss Marquardt because it is a complete anthology of American author’s best works. Paul Revere anil the World lie Lived In , by Esther Forbes, gave me a greater appreciation not only of the rider immortalized by Henry Longfellow, but also of his contemporaries and his friends,” states Miss Obyc. 00Both They Were Expendable , by W. L. White, and Gaehio’s The Sun-Goose impressed Miss Pearson for entirely different and not comparable reasons. Several faculty members are shown here at the farewell party for Mr. Clarence Shumate before his induction into the army. Shown from left to right arc Miss Edith Whiting, Miss Christine Sheetz, Mr. James E. Blue, Mr. Harry Maitland, Mr. Shumate. Miss Elizabeth Pearson, ami Miss Irene Kirby. 52 ★ ★★★★★★★ INSTRUCTORS Bertha J. Vincent M.A. English Isabel Fisher B.A. Foreign Ecu gauge Head Lena Scandroli M.A. Foreign Language Mildred Currier M.A. Physical Education Charles A. Beyer B.A. Physical Education Department Head Maude E. W'cinsclunk M.A. English Anna E. Dricbuseh M.A. Foreign Language Floy E. Dentlcr Ph.B. Art Marion Pierce Physical Education Mary L. Davis M.A. Librarian A recent lx ok on Spain's background which Mrs. Vincent enjoyed reading, is In Place of Splendor by Constancia Dc La More. The Song of Bernadette by Franz Wer-fcl, has all that is required for a truly inspirational book, according to Miss Weinschcnk. A greater stress on the cultural aspects of countries whose language is studied.” Miss Fisher believes, will be the new trend in foreign language department.” Because of the program of post-war rehabilitation, Miss Driebusch expects a distinct revival of enthusiasm for languages, especially the Russian. Asiatic and Malay languages. Instead of stress on a language itself. Miss Scandroli believes that in the coming years people will study a language for its cultural vaIue. An important contribution rendered by art to this war is the use to which paper has been put, such as blue prints, maps, charts, and detailed drawings in defense plants,” states Miss Dentlcr. More attention to formal and health training is believed by Miss Currier to be the type of Physical Education in the coming years. A more intensified program of Physical Education and more health instruction arc some significant changes which Miss Pierce believes will develop in the next few years. According to Mr. Beyer, the war has taught the important lesson that a more rugged Physical Education program is necessary. He believes that after the war this intensified training will be continued. Miss Davis finds from her work at the U.S.O. that the boys enjoy reading the up to date and higher types of literature. 53 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ Literature is the daughter of heaven, descended upon earth to soften and charm all human ills—St. Pierre During the Composition and Literature Experimental course, the students are taken to the music and art departments to learn and see more vividly the correlation between art. music, history, and literature during the same-period. Students from Miss Obye's class (upper left) seen conversing with Miss Dentler, art instructor, concerning Indian tribes and their cultures are Valentino DcCastris, Betty Marzorati, Gordon Bucher, and Virginia Perry. Photographed as they were examining the contents of the book shelves in Mrs. Vincent’s room, arc a few Reading class students. In this class, the students arc taught the best ways to derive the most understanding from one's reading. Looking over their books are Donald Nelson, Joan Binger. and Donald Comstock. Dorothy Cox is giving some suggestions to Wanda Baken (right) for her manual work. One of the interesting activities which were conducted in Miss Scandroli's French classes this year was the presentation of chapters of a story which the students had been reading. Shown here are three students representing characters from Sans Famille”. The actors are Barbara Conklin (left), Edward Rodgers, and Janice Wolter who are supposedly warming their hands over a fire on a cold winter day. Discussion Methods, a new class in the English Department, presents to the student the best procedure of discussing in small groups as well as presenting good, informative class discussions. Several students from Miss Carlson's class (below) arc-shown using their knowledge to an advantage. They arc George Kobcrg. Joanne Hamer, Milton Marovich, Marguerite Rasmussen, and Virginia Quinlan. 54 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ Language is the amber in which a thousand precious thoughts have been safely imbedded and preserved ” —French One project in the Art Department this year is to make designs, which will be permanent structures, for the panels above the basin in the art room and the drinking fountain across the hail. Shown here (upper right) as they were working on the first phase of the project, which is being directed by Miss Dentlcr, arc Pat Packard (left), Janet Gctts, and Bruce Ward In the English Department, copies of the Reader's Digest arc distributed regularly to the classes to enable the students to improve their reading skills. In these magazines arc found reading tests which enable the student to find in what way he can best improve his reading. Looking over the tests are Robert Finley, Virginia Richards, Winona Core)-, Robert Hayes, anil Robert Mason. Several French students are seen here as they displayed advertisements from a Canadian newspaper written in French. If these French phrases were in English, they would all be very familiar to us, for they are pleas for the Canadians to buy Obligations de la Victoire or War Bonds and Stamps. French students shown here are Mary Horner, Marjorie Barrie, Suzanne Sanders, Helen Howell, and Evelyn Ekard. Pictured below are several students from Miss Pearson's Composition I class who are studying the Melting Pot unit. Harold Faith (left), Harold Fillmore, and Jacqueline Carlson (extreme right) arc studying the racial map of America. Marilyn ( ate is seen operating the phonograph which is playing Americans All; Immigrants AH as Mary Ellen Clark reads the story of the recording. 55 IkXmg ★ ★ ★ ★ I N S T R ■ ★ ★ ★ U C T Mary II. Brown B.S. Social SIndies Haiti O R Mildred Greenlee M.A. Social Studies Dorothy A. Knill M.A. Social Studies lone Kruse B.S. Social Studies Howard Q. Miller M.A. Social Studies Maxine R. Oilman B.A. Social Studies James E. Rose M.A. Social Studies Alice F. Walker M.A. Social Studies Charles E. Whitenack M.A. Social Studies Edith Whiting B.A. Social Studies Advanced position of women in industry, politics, and statesmanship is a social change which Miss Brown believes may be brought about in the coming years. 1 Miss Greenlee believes that a lower standard of living may be a result of the present war. Less racial discrimination, and greater cooperation of schools and business are social changes which will develop after this war Miss Knill thinks. Changes in labor and in the social classes and a greater consciousness on the part of the people for budgeting are some social changes expected by Mrs. Kruse. According to Mr. Miller, there will be in our country a leveling off of class barriers and distinctions, and a stronger position for labor after this war. Miss Oilman believes that the length and outcome of the war will be determining factors in the new world. Increased social legislation and a heavy taxing program that will probably not diminish in our time, arc believed by Mr. Rose to be among the post-war social changes. Miss Walker believes that if, after this war, labor feels that it is going to lose jobs and property, this country will go on an isolationist basis as before. After this war. Mr. Whitenack believes education will have greater emphasis on cultural subjects, rather than such a strong emphasis on vocational ones as at present. lowered food standards, more standardized clothing, and less money for luxuries because of higher taxes arc post-war social changes which Miss Whiting believes may come. 5 6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I N S Irene A. Kirby B.E. Commercial (Acting) Department Head Mrs. Loretta Hcistand B.A. Commercial Myrtle I. Nelson B.A. Commercial Clarence K. Shumate B.S. Commercial Colonel Lee Sumner Military Science ★ T R U Eugenia C. Boyd B.E. Commercial Elizabeth M. Kieffer M.A. Commercial Mrs. Grace C. Shumate B.S. Commercial Harrison Trautmann B.A. Commercial Department Head Sergeant Isaac 1). Smith Military Science According to Miss Kirby, the essential qualities lor making up a good business man or woman are honesty, tact, loyalty, dependability, emotional poise, neatness, and charm, a wholesome quality which wears well. Qualities which Miss Boyd states are important for persons in the business world arc dependability, reliability, accuracy, initiative, and consideration for people with whom one works. To Mrs. Hies-tand. honesty, pleasing personality, ability to get along with others, and neat, clean and stylish dress arc important to a person in busincss. Miss KiefTcr believes that to be valuable in the held of business one must possess an attractive-personality, ability to get along with people, dependability, and emotional control. Efficiency, dependability, initiative, adaptability, tact, poise, orderliness, appearance, and health are among the necessary qualities for a person in business according to Miss Nelson. To make a good business man or woman, Mrs. Shumate believes it to be essential that one have a pleasing personality, dependability, initiative, reliability. accuracy, neatness, and poisc. Mr. Shumate has been absent from school since his induction into the army in November. A pleasant smile, a cordial greeting, anti a spirit of thoughtful and willing co-operation such traits possessed by Mr. Trautmann have left a lasting impression on the teachers and students in West High School. Coloncl Sumner and Sergeant Smith state that an enlarged enrollment and intensified training has been a change brought about by the war in the R.O.T.C. training. deccased. C T O R S ★ ★ ★★★•★★ ★ The history of the u orld is the record of man in quest of his daily bread.” —VanLoon Seen here (upper left) in Mr. Rose’s government class are several students acting out a court scene. Jack l:aith is presiding as judge, while Jerry Fuca takes the oath from Jim Peplos. Serving as witnesses are Lawrence McClellan, Lucille Thornbloom, Jack Bolander, Roger Parlee, Charles Crowley, Jill Vausc, and Werner Raap. In this way the students are enabled to understand better community affairs. A group of young children, who were preparing to go home, is shown at the Salvation Army with two of their West High School student instructors, Suzanne Shcllenbergcr, and Evelyn Van Steenburgh. These two girls volunteer several hours of their time during the week to suggest and instruct games and entertainment for children who come to the Salvation Army after school for recreation. During the dinner to which Miss Whiting's sociology classes were invited by the mothers of Montague House, the sextet from Court Street Methodist Church supplied part of the entertainment. Under the direction of Frances Shimmin, music instructor at Roosevelt Junior High School, it includes Janice Wolter, Joan Willoughby. Barbara Fry, Nancy Gallagher, Gwen Gallagher, and Barbara Conklin. During Pan-American Week, the students of Miss Brown s history class were shown these specimens from Mexico. Jancll Burdick (below) is examining a basket, while Frank A llano models a jacket and hat. Roxanna Monosmith, to whose mother these costumes belong, is outfitted in a truly Mexican dress, and Lorraine DcWitt, who brought the articles, is shown along with Josephine Ciaccio admiring the multicolored scrape. 58 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ A man who qualifies himself well for his calling never fails of employment. —Jefferson Each year Miss Whiting's sociology classes arc invited to Montague House for a spaghetti dinner. Harrietie Mihn, Ray Noble, Jack Lindstrom, Suzanne Kwass, Peggie Volk, Lorraine Gatz, Paul Johnson, and Ned Dum-mcr arc pictured (left to right) just finishing their meal, (upper right) The classes find that by actually visiting an institution, the project about which they arc studying is made very interesting to thcm. Studcnts from the Commercial Department from Mrs. Shumate's bookkeeping class were photographed as they were working over their machines. Shirley Dcppcn is shown operating an adding machine, as Prank I.adik, Lorraine Hobbs, and Dorothy Padon calculate their work on the Monroe Educators Robert Finley (right) checks his work on another adding machine. A group of Miss Boyd's students is shown operating the various types of machines with which they are learning to work in bookkeeping class. Doris Doyle, Virginia Monks, Darlene Coffin, and Gordon Bucher arc photographed as they check their calculations on the adding machine. Audrey Allen is shown receiving suggestions and instructions from Marion McEntcc (right) concerning the operations of the bookkeeping machine. Four students from Miss Kirby's Stenography IV class (below) arc shown here at work over the machines which they learn to operate in this class. Operating the ditto machine arc (left to right) Lorraine Hobbs. Virginia ( bridge, and Mary Jane Tracy. Nancy O'Brien is shown checking a stencil copy. In addition to this machine practice, students in this class study office procedure. 59 ★ ★ ★ I N S T R ★ ★ ★ ★ U C T O R S Fred (� . Weber M.A. Science Department Head H. Keith Cady M.A. Science Jean Campbell M.A. Science Thomas F. Crull B.A. Science Tom C. Horrall B.S. Science J. Ann Hughes M.S. Science Herbert J. Max M.S. Science Hloisc Shumway B.A. Science Louise Worley B.S. Science Helen R. Wray R.N. Nurse A recently read book by Mr. Weber is Animals Without Backbones” by Ralph Buchabaum which gives a very- clear and understandable story of the evolution of animal life. The recently discovered far reaching uses of sulfa drugs in the injuries and casualties of war has been an important scientific development, according to Mr. Cady This Green World” by Rutherford Pratt is a book which was enjoyed by Miss Campbell because of its style of presentation of material and excellent photography. Recent Electronics read by Mr. Crull, is a book which he enjoyed because it set forth what may happen after this war. The use of sulfa drugs, a recent development in medical science, is one of the advancements in science which Mr. Horrall believes to be of great importance. In October 1 M2, Miss Hughes left her position as a science instructor in West High School to serve in the WAVES Collateral Readings In Inorganic Chemistry” by L. A. Goldblatt, a collection of magazine articles dealing with recent developments in chemistry, is a book read recently and enjoyed by Mr. Max. ”One of the most valuable recent scientific developments,” Mrs. Shum-way agrees, is the sulfa drugs used to combat all types of infections.” 'I1te recent developments in vitamins and sulfa drugs by which both the civilian and soldier benefits are among the most important scientific health aids, adds Miss Worley. In order that a nurse may be successful. Miss Wray believes that she must like her work, like people, and be adaptable to different conditions and environments. 60 ★ ★ ★ ★ I N S T R U ★ ★ ★ ★ C T O R S Robert B. Shumway B.S. Industrial Department Head l.aVerne F. Barnes B.A. Industrial Arts Carl H. Klampc Industrial Arts Cloyd O. Robeson B.S. Industrial Arts Oliver Schade M.S. Industrial Arts Harry Maitland B.E. Industrial Department Head ( Assistant) George A. Berg B.E. Industrial Arts Charles M. Pratt Industrial Arts Alfred I). Sabin M.A. Industrial Arts Gabriel Wert sell B.E. Industrial Arts Because of the great demand for trained men to work in defense factories, Mr. Shumway lias directed his Industrial department on week nights on the national defense program. ’Pre-induction automotive work in the Auto I and II course has been added to the industrial course to meet the army requirements,” states Mr. Maitland. Because of the great number of boys who are preparing to become navigators, Mr. Barnes has found a working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry to be of increased importance. According to Mr. Berg, the teaching of the aesthetic has been replaced by the demand for trainees who can coordinate mind, eye, and hand in every emergency. Since our entrance into the war, Mr. Klampc has been teaching the l oys in wood shop to build model airplanes for the navy. In Mr. Pratt's shop classes, he has emphasized more skill in the student s work and also in the use of measuring instruments. An enormous demand for machine shop courses and more beginning students in trade classes has been noticed in Mr. Robeson's shop classes. Because many of the boys are going directly into industry or the armed forces, Mr. Sabin has stressed the most important information in the theory courses and in drafting. Mr. Schade predicts that as long as the war continues, and the labor shortage exists, the placement office will be a bee-hive of activity. Because each soldier must do his own thinking in this war, Mr. Wertsch has stressed self-reliance in his teaching more than ever before. ★ ★★★★★★★ A man diligent in his business will stand before kings, shall not stand before mean men. —Bible Mr. Bey s aeronautics class demonstrates one example of West's war effort. Shown here (upper left) displaying their plane models arc Kenneth Youngman, Allen Hcr-manson, Paul Dricsbach, Bernard Reese, Warren Brandcr, Francis Binger, Rolxrrt Beattie, and Willard Smith. 'I his class was formed to acquaint the hoys with the parts and the operations of the planes which they may be piloting or repairing in this war. Those girls who are interested in nursing find that by helping the nurse, Miss Wray, during their free hours, they learn many valuable points which will help them in their nurse training later. Shown here arranging the bedding are Dorothy Carlan and Katherine Sparicino, while Gwen Gallagher, and Eva Grenko administer aid to the patient , Ruth Clikeman. A few members of Mr. Crull’s Physics I class were photographed as they performed one of their experiments with weights. Marjorie Dcetz is shown taking down the results while John Garver, and John Schmaling apply the proper materials that are being designated by Lynn Carman, and Priscilla Hyzcr. Donald Dresser is also seen as he sets up another phase of the experiment. SevcraI students (below) from Mr. Robeson's Machine Shop II class are shown here as they are operating several types of machines. Vito Enno (left), is seen as he is operating the large hydrolytic shaper as Joe Ceriglia, and Loren Kendall are checking over instructions for the small hydrolytic shaper. A1 Maviskis is observed watching John McCrud-den operate the universal mill. 62 Truth is inclusive of all virtues, is older than sects or schools, and in ore ancient than mankind. —Alcott During each hour of the day, the librarian. Miss Davis, has student assistants who check books in and out, in addition to replacing the books on the shelves after the students have used them for their supplementary reading. Shown here (upper right) finding the proper places for the Isooks are Harriett Daniels, Lavonne Bolte, Jacquelin Frey, Marilyn Juhlin. Roseann Kastenbaum. and Dorothy Carlan. A few students from Miss Campbell’s .oology II class were photographed as they were studying the assemblage of the bones of animals. John Brearley and Shirley Cummings are seen as they take notes on the results of Harlan Lillie’s work. Irene Witte is looking on. and offering suggestions as Marilyn Metzger gives some advice and information which she is acquiring from her text book. As a result of the war, girls have been allowed to elect courses before given only to boys. This change is shown in Mr. Sc hade's mechanical drawing class. Looking over a few drawings which they will use in their later war work are Janet Gctts, Rodney Moon, and Phyllis Merrill, as George Morin goes over another drawing with Howard Lund. Shown below are boys from Mr. Maitland’s Auto Shop class demonstrating several phases of their shop work. Leo Keenan is operating the motor analyser as Joe Cicero receives some tools from James Stegall in the tool crib. Working on a Vs motor are Joe Cascio, using a dial cylinder gauge. Bill Gedko, taking out a valve spring, and Sam Xammuto. 6 3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ INSTRUCT Katherine Slade M.A. Mathematics Department Head Glen I.. Batcsole M.A. Mathematics Ethel Vincent M.A. Mathematics Milo E. Willson B.A. Mathematics Practical applications coining from such places as air and marine navigation and mathematics used in construction have appeared in Miss Slade’s mathematics teaching as a result of the war. A knowledge and ability to use logarithm ems, and the slide rule are several things young people need to know,” states Miss Barlass. Plain ordinary arithmetic and plane and solid geometry have become more important in Mr. Batesole's teaching since a great number of his students is interested in aviation. Although applications pertaining to navigation have been taken up. Miss Sheetz believes the most important job in the high school is to teach basic mathematics. The addition of aviation training in the mathematics courses is considered by Miss Vincent to be an important adjustment made since our entrance into the war. In Mr. Willett's mathematics classes, he is presenting mathematics as though it were a set of tools which is not only invaluable but fun to work with in wartime or in peacetime. ♦♦Because, many boys are planning to enter the air corps, Mr. Willson devoted several weeks during this past semester to teach his students solutions to problems in aviation. How to spend money, the principles of the budget, taxation, insurance, and interest are among the items which Miss Wones believes to have increased importance in her mathematics classes. ★ ★ O R S Helen F. Barbu B.A. Mathematics Christine Sheet M.A. Mathematics Edward A. Willett Mathematics Carolyn R. Wones M.A. Mathematics M ★ ★★★★★★★ INSTRUCTORS Camilla Johnson, M.A. Serena I). Ilolmin, B.S. Home Economics Haiti Home Economics Margaret Ralston, B.S. Home Economics June E. Bornor. B.C.S. Orchestra Director Allen T. Flmquist, M.M. Hilda Humphreys, M.M. Douglas S. Bey, M.A. Hand Director Music Mathematics John W. Wyeth. M.A. Social Studies An increased emphasis on health, nutrition, conservation of all things used in the home, and consumer buying problems have been results of war in Miss Johnson s teaching. The war has effected the Home Economics department not so much in subject as in emphasis and approach, according to Miss Holmin. In Miss Ralston s classes, the students are studying the problems created by the war in buying rationed foods and their substitutes. A loss of boys leaving for war service has been evident in Mr. Bornor's orchestra as well as program conflicts with war subjects. According to Mr. Elmquist, the interest and attitude in his band remain as good as before, but the time available for cultural subjects seems to be growing less and less. An increased interest in patriotic music and an eagerness in students to meet the now tremendous demands of the choral department have resulted from the war, states Miss Humphreys. Douglas Bey, after receiving a commission as ensign in the U. S. Navy, resigned his position last January. John Wyeth, varsity basketball coach and social science teacher, left on October Id to serve in the armed forces. Miss Ann Hughes is shown here at a farewell party given for her in the library before her leaving for training with the WAVES last October. She was presented with a gift, after a poem had been read hv Miss Putnam in her honor. 65 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There is no truer truth obtainable by man than comes of music. —Robert Browning During the halves of the football games, the West High School band, under the direction of Mr. Elmquist, presents a spectacular performance with its music and precision marching. The band, with Dan Curtis as drum major, was photographed here (upper left) as it was forming the W. R” for West Rockford. This demonstrates one phase of the band's activities which are performed during the year. In the Physical Education Department, a course in first aid is given to the 12A girls. Shown here applying their skills are Betsy Scone (left), wrapping a hand bandage on Nancy O’Brien, Virginia Claridge, who is receiving treatment from Dorothy Paden for a head injury, and Alice Brees who is being bandaged by Shirley Deppen for an arm and hand injury. In Miss Holmin's home nursing class, girls learn valuable and practical methods of treating common injuries or illnesses. Several students are shown here as they are taking care of a patient”. Miss Holmin (left), and Priscella Sea I i sc are preparing the hot water bottle as Miss Wray, the school nurse, and Eva Grenko (extreme right) prepare to make the “patient , Dollia Gazzinco, more comfortable. Because of the war, several changes have been made in the boys’ physical education classes in order to prepare them physically for service for their country. Among members of Mr. Beyer's class seen (below) as they were wrestling are Joe Marino, Walter Boyle, Harry Branca, Charles Cicero, Prank Alfano, Wayne Phillips, Robert Hough, I.eo Keenan, Dominic Triolo, Peter Triolo. and Richard Waisner. 66 ★ ★★★★★★★ Glory is the soldier’s prize, the soldier's wealth is honor.” —Burns Shown here on the West High School grounds as they were actually applying their knowledge arc members of Miss Vincent's class. They are Lindsay Towns (left), Steven Kerns, Robert Beattie, Joe Reolo, Bernard Reese, and Warren Brander who are using several instruments which they learn to operate in this class. These students find that a knowledge of trigonometry will help them greatly in the war effort. A group of students from Miss Slade's Algebra III class is shown here as it is solving one of its problems by a graph. Lynn Carman (left), is reading the problem from his book as Evelyn Messer, and Janet Cadwcll arc following along in their books and giving helpful information. An interesting course in the Music department is Miss Humphrey's Music Appreciation class. In this class, the students hear the outstanding compositions of the great and noted composers and are able to become familiar with the cultured types of music. Seen here as they are preparing to play some favorite symphonies are Joan Rasmussen, Mark Winget, Carol Lund, Mammel Cummings, and Jerry Ek-lund. Several of Miss Shcctz' Geometry I students (below) arc shown here as they prepared to solve some problems at the board. Harold Faith is drawing the proper lines as Laurel I a Fed low dictates to him from her textbook. James Nowland is just completing writing his directions as Jane Lyons, and Ann Scone analyse their problem to see what will be the correct way to prove that AC=EC. 67 if courage °es — dll goes'9 Herbert Jennings' Roy Gustafson Navy Army Charles Skinner Milton Young Army Army ☆ ☆ ☆ . Misting In Action ☆ ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ With two stages of Hying behind them and well on their way to wings, the cadets enter advanced school. This training stage consists of eight weeks of ground school and fourteen weeks of intermediate and advanced Hying training where cadets practice scouting and search, and both fixed and free gunnery. After they have practiced formation and division tactics, learning to join formation, to peel off, and to land singly or in formation, they are entitled to put in a request for the type of service the)' prefer. One of the air corps most highly prized possessions is its esprit dc corps . Air corps life is closely knit and very intimately associated. Because so many interests are alike there is a tendency to form groups to further the cadets’ knowledge in some particular branch of training. At West High Field this tendency to form clubs is very strong. These extra-curricular activities play an important part in the life of many at West High, because they enable the cadet to know his fellow cadets better and they enable those with like interests to get together. Everyone at West High benefits from the clubs, however, enjoying their dances, candy sales, and many interesting programs. kmy Kw Corp A qV — VM Hath year parents of Sophomores are invited to attend an open house at the school. Shown (above) watching Hetty Shcllcnbcrgcr, Mary KiclTer and Beverly Bennett perform on their harps arc some of the guests. Memhers newly elected to National Honor Society arc shown (above) in charge of Miss Knill awaiting induction. Included in the group are Charles Hendriksen, Janice Woltcr, Polly Stone. Margaret Sheldon and George I aylor.0 'I he Student Council honored the championship football team at a Pigskin Hop at the end of the season. Lois Bendcs (below) pins a guest ribbon on a team member, Joe Cuppini.0d°Annually the ABL Cluh presents a plaque to a senior girl outstanding in service, scholarship and character. Shown (below) admiring the plaque are Jacqueline Arnold, last sear's winner. Miss Beatty, ABL adviser, and Mrs. Arnold.° °At the annual ROTC Military Ball held December IV, Robert Hough, Margaret Stanton. Sally Armour and Harold Faith are (right, above) sitting out one of the dances. = $«Publications staffs sponsored a Horse and Buggy Party” last fall, the price of admission including a scrap donation. Shown (right, below) among those receiving prizes from Harry Richards for their donations are IXmald Noble. Thomas DiPuma, J. T. Garner and Donald McEIbcny. ★ ★★★★★★★ Literature is the fruit of thinking souls. —Carlyle The ABL Club derives it name from the French words. Admiratrices Dcs Belles Lcttrcs, meaning Admirers of Beautiful Literature. The group ABL CLUB meets every other Tuesday with their adviser, Miss Beatty, in Room 102. The club developed in 1921 from a group originally interested in both athletics and literature. The purpose of the newly formed group was to increase the knowledge of literature for its members and to provide them with a means of entertainment along literary lines. An average of at least a B in English is required of all members who arc-limited to juniors and seniors. A bronze ABL plaque is presented annually to an outstanding senior girl who meets the qualifications of character, leadership, and service. First semester officers were Margaret Shelden, president; Jeanette Caldwell, vice-president; Janet Hogan, secretary; Nancy O'Brien, treasurer. The ABL Club wa host to East High at a tea given last December. Grmmittce heads, (above) who planned the tea are (left to right) Nancy O'Brien, Margaret Shelden, Helen Durbrow, Dorothy Williamson. and Sallymay Wilson. First row. (front to rear) : Shcllcnbergcr, O'Brien, l.yddon. Anthony, Govt . Brown. Second row : Shelden. Tappe. l cpp«n. Ilogan, Phyllips. fckard. Conklin. Gridley. Third row : Crawford (standing). Stone. Kgglcston, Nielsen, Woltcr, Miss Beatty (standing). WcJtcrman, Caldwell. Williamson, Olson. Rcum. 72 ★ ★★★★★★★ All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. —Shakespeare CURTAIN The Curtain Club meets the first and third Thursday of ever)- month in the Little Theater with its advisers, Miss Marquardt and Miss Pearson. As a continuation of the Walter Hampden Club of Rockford High School, the club was founded at West High Sc hool. The purpose of the club is to acquaint the members by actual experience with the points and techniques of the presentation of plays. As the entertainment of the club is always of a dramatic nature, monologues and plays arc presented by members at each meeting. A one-act comedy, Comes Romance,” was presented as was Behind the Footlights the first semester. The first semester officers of the club were Val DeMarco, president; Angelina Fuca, vice-president; Jessica MacGafTey, secretary; and Margery Franklin, treasurer. The above members, Val DeMarco, James l-ckman. Bonnie Ilten, Sally Armour, Carolyn Nelson and Leon Warshawsky participated in the play Comes Romance. The cast is shown looking on in amazement at Bonnie, who has just fainted. Front row. (left to riy:ht : DeMarco, Franklin. MacGaffcy. Fuca. Fckman. Cooper, Castrce. Miss Pearson. Min Marquardt. Middle row: Carlton, I.yddon. Adkins. Porter. Ilten. Hokc. Hobson. Car ley, Hisliop. Co . Hack row : Ray, Nelson. Armour, Mottcr, Hlakcly, Bonajtura. Alimer. Slierbondy, Driesbach. Mulford. Mellberp, Dirksen, Cady. 73 ★ ★★★★★★★ Resolved: that a federal world court he established. was the subject debated by teams throughout the country this year. Mr. Douglas Bey coached the West High Debate teams until January 15 of this year when he was called to active duty in the navy. He was replaced by Miss Carolyn Woncs formerly of Lead, South Dakota. Transportation difficulties curtailed the debate schedule somewhat this year. A total of twenty students reported for debate this year. The first team consisted of Richard Roe. Jacqueline Major, Patricia Rosenburg, and Paul Berg. The second team was composed of Evelyn Ekard, David Leber, Ardis Wild and Jane-Link. Included among the others who turned out for debate was Bernard Reese, Paul Driesbach, Robert Hallock, Virginia Peacock, Mary Lou Cain, Kenneth Crandall, Fred Pitschke, and Florence Castrcc. East High affirmatives defeated the West High negatives at the second of two debates held. Miss Carolyn Woncs is shown (above) congratulating Mr. John Bur-lend. East High coach, as Patricia Rosenburg and Peggy McCall look on. An orators virtue is to speak the truth'' —Plato DEBATE Left to right: Joanne Lundholm, William Paulson. Paul Berg, (speaking) Jacqueline Major. 7-1 ★ ★★★★★★ Several hours arc spent each day by these debaters searching for data on the chosen subject in preparation for their arguments and then must present their speeches to the coach for corrections. A total of thirty-four debates was presented this year. Two practice debates were held at Beloit, the first being a one-round debate by four teams and the second was a three-round debate in which four There is no true orator uho is not a hero —Emerson DEBATE teams participated. Beloit visited here and entered three teams in another two-round practice meet. West High engaged East High in two meets, losing both to their opponents. Richard Roe and Patricia Rosen burg, affirmatives, participated in the first debate while Paul Berg and Jacqueline Major, negatives, debated at the return match. West High debaters entered four teams in the conference debate at Elgin and placed fourth. The first and second debate teams are shown (above) preparing to debate against each other. Pictured (left to right) are Florence Castrcc, Paul Berg, Kvclyn Fkard, David l.eber, Patricia Rosen burg, Jacqueline Major. Richard Roc, and Ardis Wild. Front, left to right: Reese. Roc. Dricsbach. Cain. First row: l.cbcr. Crandall, Pitschke. Berg. Watson. Second row: Major, Hallock. Rosenburg, Fkard. Link. Third row: Castrcc. Parlcc, Peacock. 75 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ When the press is free and every man able to read. all is safe.” —7 ho mas J efjerson Circulation, bookkeeping, and typing arc among the many daily tasks which were handled by the above students. Each write-up must be typed in preparation for the printer. Shirley Cain (standing) attended to the important task and also helped on circulation. Geraldine Nelson handled daily circulation and Allx-rt Valcntas acted in the capacity of cashier. Riley Franklin assisted in general office work. Paul Berg, associate editor, supervised the junior and sophomore sections but many helpers were required to do many tasks before any section could be completed. Sally Armour (above) is pictured as she identified sophomore pictures. Paul is shown checking home room lists with Marilyn Unmacht. Joan Liddell, junior section worker, is pictured verifying spelling of names with Edmund Porter, sophomore writer. ♦♦♦Shown (below, left to right) working on their sections of the Annual, arc Janice Wolter. faculty and department editor, Harry Richards, associate-editor, and Marion Olson, who acted as bookkeeper for the advertising accounts. Janice had charge also of the faculty anti department photography. Harry supervised the activities section which included clubs. ROTC, debate, honor societies, musical organizations, and Owl and Annual. Art work for the Annual was done by the membersof Miss Dentler's Art classes. Pictured (below left to right) are Maxine Roderick, Peter Triolo, Richard Cannova, Sam Miller, Joseph Mulac. and Anthony Arbisi as they prepared the art work for the opening pages of the Annual. Maxine worked on the senior section and helped with junior and sophomore pictures. PUBLICATIONS 76 ★ ★ ★★★★★ We live under a government of men and morning newspapers. —Wendell Phillips PUBLICATIONS The publications staffs sponsored a Horse and Buggy Party” last fall. The price of admission included a donation of scrap which was turned over to the war effort. Prizes were awarded to those bringing the largest, heaviest, and most unusual contribution. Shown (above) judging the donations are (left to right) Albert Valentas, Margaret Shclden, Shirley Cain, Edward Rodgers, and Helen Durbrow. Long hours of work are required of the Annual staff in preparing the copy and dummy pages for the printer. Annual activities begin early in the first semester and continue until the final deadline is reached some time in March. I.ois Tappc, editor, and Kendall Bates, who served both as publications business manager and sports editor, arc shown appraising page layouts. Before individual pictures can be sent to the engraver they must be checked for imperfections and must be identified. After the pictures have been alphabetized they are grouped together in panels and sent to the engraver. Suzanne Kwass is pictured (below) alphabetizing pictures as Ellen Mordt reads the names from the homeroom lists and Ruth Holm checks correct spelling. When pictures arrive from the photographer, they must be sorted anil placed in their proper classification in order to be found readily when needed. Julie Barber (below) helped in this capacity. Alan Lindstrom is shown as he writes part of the ROTC section which he supervised. Sallymay Wilson is pictured organizing facts for one of the club pages. 77 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ Three hostile newspapers are more to he feared them a thousand bayonets. —Napoleon I PUBLICATIONS The purpose of the Owl is to publish news concerning all school activities. Students who write for the Owl must possess a willingness to work and the ability and interest in journalism. Shown (above) looking over one of the issues of the Owl are (left to right) Helen Durbrow, associate-editor; Paul Traum, editor; and Lucy Goetz, associate-editor. News stories of minor importance are converted into feature stories. These may lx; humorous articles, human interest stories or interviews. Certain features require a great deal of research work. Margaret Sheldcn, feature editor, is shown (above) as she obtains an interview. William Knight (left) is pictured obtaining reference material from the Owl file as Jean Macdonald is checking her story for imperfections. Each reporter is assigned at least one beat which is covered weekly. It must be written promptly in order to meet the deadline which is arranged with the typesetter. Barbara Conklin (below left) as club editor has been assisted by several staff members. Jack Gennaro is pictured looking through the morgue for possible illustrations as Peggy Rathke looks over one of her club stories. Each Thursday evening the Owl arrives from the printer and must be folded in preparation for the Friday morning distribution. Shown (below) among those helping to fold the special Christmas edition are Rolscrt Wilcox, Charles Kopf, Jeanne I.arson. Marie Hanson, Mary Zahm. Katherine Tomenillie, Ellen Mordt, and Ruth Hohm. Other staff members can be seen assisting the circulation staff. 78 —- -- ★ ★★★★★★ Great is journalism. Is not every able editor a ruler of the world —Carlyle PUBLICATIONS A short skit, An Average Day In The Life of An Owl Reporter, written by Harry Richards and Margaret Shelden, and directed by Miss Marquardt, was presented in assemblies to promote subscriptions to the publications. Shown (above) performing their typical daily tasks are (left to right) Helen Durbrow, Kendall Bates, Harry Richards, Jerry Sinnett, Paul Traum, Margaret Shelden, and Lucy Goetz. Owls were sent to -15 servicemen throughout the United States. The cost of sending these Owls was financed by different home rooms. Val De Marco is shown (above left) as she prepared several Owls to lx- mailed. Lynn Carman acted as sports editor, and is shown above typing some material he has just received from one of his many sources of sports news. The Owl is financed by circulation and by advertising which must lx solicited by staff members. These solicitors visit business establishments throughout the city and make contracts with them to advertise for a specified number of weeks. Shown below (center) is Jerry Sinnett, advertising manager, pointing out good techniques of advertising to his assistants Harry Stephenson, Donald Harrison, Janet Hogan, and Geraldine Weinstein. Nearly four hundred people danced to the music of Howie Wright's orchestra at the Publications Horse and Buggy Party”. Students either danced or played games. A special floor show of school talent was presented during the course of the evening. Lucy Goetz, (below, right) is shown pinning a ribbon on Editha Dusher for bringing scrap while Oscar Schricker, Mary Jane Tracy, and Paul Traum look on. 79 ★★★★★★★ Left co Mr . Francis Warren; (Fa� c High School member ): Belly Norberjt. Harry Kroll, Pcicrson. Barbara Conklin. Harry Richard . Loi Tappe, Grace Mcencn, Paul Her , Paul Traum, Kendall Hate . Flisahcih Harkey. Mi Ohyc. Richard Shaituck. livelyn Schwankc. Helen Durhrow. 80 Quill and Scroll, the international honorary society for high school journalists, was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school supervisors for the purpose of encouraging and rewarding individual achievement in journalism fields. Members of Quill and Scroll are chosen from the students enrolled in high school who must be- at least juniors, in the upper third of their class scholastically at the time of their election. They must also have done superior work in some phase of journalism and must have been recommended by their adviser and approved by the Quill and Scroll Executive Secretary. Members of the society in school the past year include Lucy Goetz, Helen Durhrow, Harry Richards, Paul Traum, elected in 19-12. Initiates this year at the Publications Dinner were I.ois Tappe, Kendall Bates, Paul Berg and Barbara Conklin. New members initialed into Quill and Scroll are shown (above) receiving carnations from Helen l)ur-brow, (left) as a part of the initiation ceremony. Other are Barbara Conklin, Lois Tappe, Paul Berg and Kendall Bates. Honour is but an Ucb in youthful blood of dow ads extravagantly good. —Samuel Howard QUILL AND SCROLL ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Languages are the pedigrees of nations. —Samuel Johnson The Pan-American League meets on alternate Mondays in 220 with their adviser. Miss Fisher. Pan-American means All of the Americas. The club strives to promote and understand Pan-American relations and to acquaint members with South America. Members must have had at least one semester of Spanish. The club was founded at Rockford High School in 1936 by Miss Fisher, head of the foreign language department. Mrs. McElvain, wife of Major Alvin R. McElvain, an army air corps officer, was a great speaker of the club the first semester. Hie club prepared a Rockford notebook containing facts and pictures of Rockford which was exchanged with a school in a South American country. Club officers elected the first semester were William Jackson, president; Frank Ladik, vice-president; Jessica MacGaffey, secretary; and Margery Franklin, treasurer. During the week before Christmas vacation, observed by the school as Asiatic Week exhibits from Asia and the Pan-American countries were displayed in the Library cases. Harry Williamson and Peter Triola arc-shown studying the exhibit. PAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE Standing, left to right: Ladik. MacGafley. Jackson. Soules, Hendricks. Nolan. Ochring. Daniels. Alonzo. Mordt, Cript. Licbling, Pollard. Reese. Henderson. Jaggard. Fricls. Hailey, Weller. Liddell. Miss Fisher. Sealed, left to right. Small. Sally Carman. Cassen. MacAfee, Linmacht, Hultecn, Major. MacDonald. Broun. Carpenter. Wolfram. McFachran. (dark. Inholt. Brcarley, Koscnhurg, Fkard. 81 ★ ★★★★★★★ The French Club, which was first organized at Rockford High School, is under the advisership of Miss Scandroli this year. Its main purpose is to foster an interest in French culture anil to give the students a chance to converse in French. The requirement to be a member is to have had at least one semester of French. The entertainment for the club is provided by the members. French songs and games are very popular. The club also sponsors the annual trip to the University of Wisconsin at Madison to see a French play given by the French students there. Each Christmas a special program is presented emphasizing the French Christmas celebration. The first semester officers of the club were Editha Dushcr, president; Dorothy Anthony, vice-president; Dorothy Williamson, secretary; and Lois Tappe, treasurer. Among French students shown above ready to leave for Madison arc Alan I.indstrom, Dorothy Williamson, Harry Richards, Marilyn Day, Dorothy Anthony, Sally-may Wilson, Camilla Ingrassia, Suzanne Sanders, Miss Scandroli and Miss Sylvia Brewer of Fast High. The Trench language is like that: il says a lot it; a feu■ u-ords. —Moliere FRENCH Left to right, first row: Marilyn Day, Evelyn I Ward. Jacqueline Major, Suzanne Sander . Helen Howell. Marjorie Berry. Allyne Crabbe. Sallymay Wilson. Second row : Miss Scandroli. Alan Lindstrom. Norma John-sion. Janice Woller. Maryjane Wood, Dorothy Williamson, Harry Kichards, l.ois Tappe. Edilha Dusher. Martha Mosby, Jane Lace. Mary Horner, and Hill Shanhouse. 82 ★ ★ ★★★★★★ The Latin Club meets with Miss Driebusch, the adviser, on alternate Mondays in Room 221. The club was founded by Mrs. Julia Shafer Chrystle, then head of the foreign language department at Rockford High School. 'Hie membership of the club, whose purpose is to promote an interest in Latin and its literature, is open to anyone enrolled in Latin. An ice cream bar sale and a display in the Library show cases were among the club's activities during the year. Several outstanding speakers were obtained by the club for its programs. Among them were Or. Mary Braginton, Rockford College, Or. William Bryan, Municipal Sanitarium Superintendent, Miss Beatrice Hutt, Educational Adviser at Rockford Hospital, and Mr. Oscar Model, a pharmacist. The committee shown above consisting of, left to right, Su anne Swarts, Marcia Jennings, Barbara Conklin, Maureen Quandt and Suzanne l;ritz is planning an exhibit of Latin posters and notebooks which were to be displayed in the Library cases. Lmguage is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone.” —Emerson LATIN First row: Miss Braginton, Crandall, Garner. McFlheny. Carlstcdt, Stanton. Swarts. Second row: Westerman. Quandt, Thompson. Wolfe, Frit , Carlson. Mis Dricsbusch. 'third row: Cia i.ino, Komi, Crowley. Bishop. Jennings. Haul. Compton. Glcnny. Fourth row: Gagliano, Green, Jackson, llamcr. Conklin. Caldwell, Bryan. 83 ★ ★★★★★★★ 'History indeed is the witness of the times, the light of truth. —Cicero Hie 8-5-3 Club, deriving its name from history, economics, and civics, meet in the Little Theater on alternate Thursdays with Miss Oilman and Miss Whiting. Founded in 1922 to promote an interest in social science and a fellowship among the students, 8-5-3 was continued at West High. Enrollment in a history class is the requirement for membership. This year in place of the annual Christmas Party the club entertained at the Salvation Army the children of the Day Nursery. A Filipino girl, and a nurse, Mrs. F’arl F. Ettcl, who was a resident of Hawaii at the beginning of the war and witness of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, were among the speakers who appeared at club meetings during the year. First semester ofticers were J. T. Garner, president; Donald McKIheny. vice-president; Flora Stanbery, secretary; Marjorie Deetz. treasurer. Georgia Rctsinas, a member of ihe club, is shown presenting gifts to the small children at their Christmas party. 8-5-3 members furnished the gifts and provided the entertainment for over sixty of their oung guests. First row: Dorothy Williamson. William Knight, Marion Kilsberg, J. T. Garner. Donald McMIheny, Marjorie Deetz. Mr. Irving D. PcniKXk. speaker; Wolfe, Marly, Liddell. Second row: Breckinridge, Crandall, Rodgers. Sinnelt. I . McDonald. Finley. Flodcn. Mackic, Carmichael, Peacock. Third row: Smith, Hates, l.eary. Wilson. Hall. J. Brown. Roderick. Traum. Unmacht, Lawrence, D. Brown, M. McDonald. Hi ★ ★ ★★★★★★ He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself. —Phillip Massinger FORUM The Forum Club, which grew out of the Book Club at Rockford Senior High School, meets in room 316 every other Tuesday with their advisers Miss Carlson and Mr. Miller. The purpose of the club is to familiarize students with the principles and techniques of group discussion. Each member must be recommended by either an English or social science teacher. The club’s most important contribution to the school is to stimulate intelligent discussion of current problems of vital interest by those who wish to keep abreast of the times. All programs arc presented by the members. A candy sale was a feature of this year’s social activities. Outstanding members are Paul Traum, Barbara Conklin, Harry Richards, Milton Marovich, Paul Berg and Carol Lawrence. First semester officers were Marjorie Dcetz, president; Janet Hogan, vice-president; Lois Tappe, treasurer; Bill Shanhouse. secretary. Shown above participating in a typical symposium arc (left to right) Richard Jones. Janet Wcstcrman, Carol Lawrence, George Kobcrg, and Evelyn Van Steen burgh. The subject discussed was Should credit for graduation be given for outside work? I.eft to right, first row: Rosenberg. Bcndcs, Knight. Piccionc, Bryan. Compton, Decor. Second row: Douglas. Ross. Ekard, Marovich, Tappe. Van Stecnburgh. W ilson. Third row: Kilsbcrg. Messer. Fuca, Jones. McDonald, Wcstcrman. ilogan. fourth row: Traum, Quinlan, Olson, Allen. Mulford, Richards. Miss Carlson, Bates. 85 ★ ★★★★★★ ★ If I have done the public any service, is due to patient thought. —Isaac Newton STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, a school-wide group, consists of students elected to represent their home rooms. To promote the activities anti interests of the school in a democratic way is the motive of the Council which meets Friday mornings in the Little-Theater with Mr. Lundahl, their adviser. The president appoints each year three members to participate on the Athletic Board of Control to consult with Mr. Blue, Mr. Lundahl, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Batcsolc and the captains of the athletic team in season in consideration of the merits of each candidate eligible for letter awards. The service flags, hanging in the main lobby as tribute to former West High students now serving in the armed forces and to those who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country, were purchased through the efforts of the Student Council. Members of (he Athletic Board of Control shown conferring are school officials, Mr. Blue. Mr. Lundahl, Mr. Batesole, Coach Willson and Coach Beyer; Joe Cuppini and Bill Gedko, varsity football co-captains; Hditha Dusher, Kuih Carlson, Bill Jackson. First row; J. Brown, DeMarco. Pugh. M. Johnson. Hogan. Goetz. Dusher, Gennaro. DeCori, Carlson. Second row: Slick. Deppcn. Ciaccio. Traum. Owens, .'lesser. Pollard, Wendell. Lawson, Trcfz. trey, Brearlcy. Mr. Lundahl. Third row: Golden. Laakcr, Miller, Burns. France, Boss. Jackson, Bcndcs. Williamson. 86 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This has been another busy year for the Student Council. Promoting whatever they could toward furthering the war effort, the Student Council led the city in the collection of keys. The Council presented a prize to room 215 for collecting the most keys. Another successful and patriotic activity of these student body leaders was the Red Cross Drive-in which donations exceeded the quota by forty dollars. The drive was presented in the form of a horse race between all home rooms. Senior Room 311 won first place. Celebrating the end of a victorious football season, the Council sponsored a Pigskin Hop with the football players as guests. Members of standing committees of the Student Council shown above are John Ross. Sally Armour, Sam Miller, Dorothy Williamson, I.ois Bendcs, Shirley Dcp-pen, Clyde Carpenter, Janet Hogan, Edward Porter, Harriett Wendell, Paul Corbridge, Richard Prance. 'They sene God well who sene bis creatures.” —Caroline Norton STUDENT COUNCIL Front row: Wolfram, Armour. Edwards, Beauchamp, Taylor. Carlton. Mare. Bennett. Middle row: Spataro. Field, Jt.hnson. Palombi, Grans. Willoughby, Vaughn. Glenny. Back row: Corbridge, Marchionc, O'Meara, Koelkir. Shcrard, Lillie, Carpenter. Moon, Porter. S ★ ★★★★★★ ★ Whatever makes men good Christians makes them pood citizens.” —Daniel Webster Hl-Y The West Hi-Y Club, deriving its name from High School YMCA, was founded in 1923 at Rockford Senior High. Hi-Y meets on second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Little Theater. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain ami extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian living. Any hoy who has begun his second semester of tenth grade and who feels the purpose of the Hi-Y worthy of his sincere endeavor to support may become a member. Many prominent speakers have addressed the club including Principal James li. Blue, Mr. A. B. Brand, radio instructor; Mr. Francis Hickey, local attorney; Dr. Rudolph Mroz, and Mr. Irving Pennock, YMCA secretary. (Showing of movies and fellowship meetings arc planned which permit the members the use of the gym and pool. Movies also furnish entertainment occasionally for the boys.) bach semester two senior ami two junior boys arc elected to serve the Hi-Y Club as Councillors. Shown above receiving their oaths from Mr. Cady are Paul Traunt, Jerry Fklund, seniors: Bill Jackson, Alan Find-strom, juniors. itt Hrsc row : llartholomcc. Shanhouse. Franklin, Bailey, Pollard. Anderson. Garner. Rodgers, Fklund. Second row: Reese. Youngman. St. Pierre, Hough. McCallcn. Thomas. Swann, Raasch. Third row: Fairhead, Inholt, Bowers, Hrantingham. Ross. Layman. Bosi, Gianoli. Fourth row: Vause. Crowley, Schultz, Wade. Kawolick. I owns. Glenn, Taylor. Fifth row : Jackson, Roe. I.indsirom, Beattie. Lillie. Ilenriksen, Gayman. 88 ★ ★ ★ ★ ir Character gives splendor to youth.’’ —Emerson Mr. H. Keith Cady has advised the Hi-Y Club for (he past two years. Among the activities sponsored by the Hi-Y is the Annual Father-Son Banquet, a special assembly for the school, and an impressive induction ceremony. Members elect a council of two seniors and two juniors to direct the business and leadership of the club. The first semester councillors were Alan I.indstrom and William Jackson, juniors; Paul Traum and Jerry Ek-lund, seniors. The Hi-Y endeavors to help the boys practice and thus teach the four C‘s”: Clean Speech, Clean Scholarship. Clean Athletics, and Clean Living. The maximum number of members in the club for each semester is one hundred. The Hi-Y held two initiations the first semester. A special one in January increased the membership to one hundred and five active members. During the Christmas vacation a special Hi-Y fellowship meeting was held at which all alumni of the dub were guests. A committee consisting of George Taylor, Harris Anderson, Paul Traum ami Jerry Eklund sent the invitations. First row: Traum. Mc jer, Fatly. Ilcnrikscn, Knight. Perkins, McFlheny, Kobcrg, Berg. Second row : Toolcy, Hunt, DiMarxio, Keenan, Dricsbach. Keesc. Corbridgc, Miller, Third row: Horner. Sinnett. Faith, Weller. Welch. Westbrook, Benjamin. Bates. Fourth row : Ahmer, Swords, Tolmie, Slick. Stone. Shumway, Smith. Gcnnato. Fifth row : Fby, France. Dresser. Bonham, Miller. Pfieffcr, McDonald. Harrison. 89 ★ ★★★★★★★ Art well your pari: there all the honour ties.” —Pope CHEMISTRY The Chemistry Club was founded in October, 1942, by the present membership, with Mr. Max their adviser, to give those who arc interested in chemistry an opportunity to learn more about that subject. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, the only requisite for membership being a genuine desire to learn more about chemistry. Although the regular source of entertainment is the individual chemical experiments, the group visited the city water department and heard an address by Mr. Lyle Porter, city chemist. 'Hie chemistry club sponsored the taking of the Wcstinghousc Scholarship tests by science students of West High, the winner being eligible for national competition tests and scholarships in science. First semester officers included John Ross, president; Robert Perkins, vice-president; Irene Witte, secretary; and Charles Fillmore, treasurer. The members of the club arc shown (al)ove) operating an intricate set of measuring scales. Watching Robert Perkins operate the machine arc (left to right) Ruth Wolfe, Jacqueline Major, Evelyn Ekard, and Barbara Lee. bent row (left to right) : Mr. Lyle Potter, speaker. Mr. Max, Daniels. Lee. Kalciti . Witte. Wolfe. Second row : Alonzo, Rodgery, Hon, Caldwell. Curbtedt. Third row: Corbridge. Martin. Youngman, McCallcn. Garner, Perkins, McLIhcnv. Fourth row: Raavch, Smith, likard, Rosenberg. Pollard, l-'ifth row: I-by. DeWitt. Town . Fillmore. 90 ★ ★★★★★★★ “Truth is generally the best vindication against slander.” Abe Lincoln The Tri in Tri-Y represents the three purities of body, mind, and spirit, and the Y” signifies a branch of the YWCA. To find and give the best is the purpose of this club to which any high school girl believing in this purpose may belong. West Tri-Y holds business meetings at the YWCA Building twice a month, a social meeting with East Tri-Y once a month, and bowling, bridge, chorus and photography classes every week. Several dances were held after the football games last fall. Stina Eklund Hillman, Rockford High School alumna and nationally known consultant on personnel and family relationship, was guest speaker at one meeting. One of the club's service projects was a Share your clothes” campaign for relief of war refugees. Mrs. Jean Gibbs, Girl Reserve Secretary, and Mrs. Bertha Vincent are the club advisers. The above officers of the Tri-Y club arc shown conferring on plans for their annual Christmas party which was held at the YWCA Building. Jean Gridlcy, (left), Phyllis Coleman, Marion Olson and Mary llimcrt planned the party. Front row: Krcuter, Brown, llinwrt, Burrow . Robert . Multord. Middle row : Cate. I.cc. RaMtiuv cn. O'Meara, Pearsall, Pagcl. Schmau . Back row : Mr . Vincent, Trcf . Vil� on. Anderson. Ra mussen. Albert ; M. Cate. Toomcy. Garner. Sherbondy. Mundhcnkc, Eggleston, Sirton. Pickering, ). Brown. Mayberry, Mr . Gibbs, Coleman. , 91 ★ ★★★★★★★ And truth shall ever come uppermost mid justice sh.dl he done.” —Charles Mackay The Euclidian Circle is named after Euclid, a famous Greek mathematician of about 300 B. C. who was the first person to write down many of the facts known to geometry students of today. Meetings of the group held on alternate Mondays in EUCLIDIAN CIRCLE Room 304 are advised by Miss Slade. As the purpose of the club is to provide its members a better understanding of mathematics, students must have completed one year of Algebra with an average grade this year of C or better in order to belong. Among the club's social functions was an afternoon party. Although meetings are spent working mathematical games and puzzles, the club's initiation program is always a series of rigid antics for members. First semester officers included Rowland Smith, president; William Jackson, vice-president; Jeanette Caldwell, secretary; and Barbara Conklin, treasurer. Rowland Smith, Barbara Conklin and Jeanette Caldwell, officers of the Fudidian Circle, are shown operating a surveying instrument. Rowland is sighting through the instrument as Jeanette takes notes and Barbara furnishes the necessary instructions. Standing, left to right: Jones. V. Smith. Conklin. Caldwell. Pollard, Weller. Unmacht. Berg. Jackson, Ross. Spengler, .Mundhcnkc. Ilall, Corbridgc. I.ink. Cadwcll. Seated: McCallen. Hampshire. McConkie. Phelan. Garlstcdt, I.und. Bosi. Bishop. Knorr. Hayenga. Licbling. Westcott, Deane. Olsrm. Hennessey. Hendricks. Thorn-bloom. Mon. Messer. Carmichael. 92 ★ ★ ★★★★★★ The Social Arts Club meets second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Home Economics Apartment with their adviser. Miss Johnson. The club has a four fold purpose for girls of the group: to interest them further in home economics, to practice working together in good fellowship, to gain assurance and poise in a variety of social situations, to give service to the department, school, home and community. Pins arc awarded to those members who have participated in club programs. During the year the group sponsored sales of doughnuts, salad sandwiches, and popcorn balls. Although the club has aided the Junior Red Cross by making splints and collecting puzzles, the study of vocations has been stressed this year. First semester officers were Jacqueline Major, president; Helen Ritchie, vice-president ; Sylvia Slivc. secretary; Geraldine Nelson, treasurer. One of the pur|H SCS of the club is to acquaint members with correct social procedures. The above members. (left to right), Marilyn Seidicman, Darlene Law-son. Betty Shcnherger and Jacqueline Major are shown preparing to serve a luncheon. America means opportunity, freedom, and power.” —Emerson SOCIAL ARTS Front row. (left to right): Swansbro. Nell. Ashley, Loveland. Kay. Klickcr. Hack row: Slive. Cicero. Ouraardo, Arbisi. Piccirilli, Almond. Major. Nelson, Miss Johnson. Kitchic, Price. Lawson, Perry. Marriott. Campbell. Seventh row: llammet. Huhver, Coffen. Allen. Koc. 93 ★ ★★★★★★★ Every other Monday the Commercia Club meets in the I.ittle Theater with Miss Elizabeth Kieffer, the adviser of the club. As its name suggests, the club is for students who have taken one or more commercial courses while in West High School. Before a student may become a member of the club he must agree to attend every meeting and to participate in the activities of the club. The students accepted for membership this year were sent personal letters of miniature size, typed by club members and inserted in home made envelopes. The purpose of the club is to acquaint the members with business procedures in a manner both helpful and entertaining. The first semester officers of the club were Eugene Pontius, president; Donald Harrison, vice-president; Shirley Dcppcn, secretary;and Shirley Cain, treasurer. Alan Lee, Shirley Cain. Paul Traum, Elizabeth Suttie, and Mary Lou Sowlcs, (above) members of Commercia Club, arc shown presenting a symposium entitled, How the High School Student Can Participate in the War Effort . Drive thy business, or if will drive thee.” —Franklin COMMERCIA l Seated, left to right: Cain, Harrison, Pontius, Dcppcn. First row: Perry, Hates, Toomcy, Salvi. Second row : Viuw, Inman, Neff. Tarara. Third row: Gingcrich, Sowlcs. Pease, Canon. Fourth row: Harris. Fry, Swift. Kitchic. Fifth row: Maggio, Swantbro. Adi Icy, Gallagher. Sixth row: Iklurul. Klickcr, Fitzpatrick. DiPuma. 91 ★ ★★★★★★ The activities of the club were varied this year. All club members were given a chance to work on two issues of a dub newspaper which was printed each semester. Another activity of the club has been the preparation of a biliography of books and magazine articles of interest to clerical workers. As an additional feature, some of the books on the bibliography have been reviewed at the regular club meetings. Short business plays and symposiums concerning vital topics of interest to all are also a part of the entertainment of the club. Students arc-taught how to apply for a job and other business techniques. Social gatherings are held by the club, with the students singing songs and refreshments are served. An afternoon dance and a sale were sponsored by the club during the year. A skit entitled How to Lose Your Job was presented to members of Cbmmercia Club to illustrate personal habits that employers do not like. Marilyn Kopf, left, Donald Harrison and Mary Bartoli participated in the skit. Business is the salt of life. —Thomas Fuller COMMERCI A First row: Zantansky, I.awson, Himerc, Nelson, Miss Kiefler, (standing). Second row: Mortenson, Altenburg, Suttic, Frey. Third row : Arhisi. Guzzardo, Zipse. Hopkins. Fourth row: 1$. Anderson, Aase, Fleming, Babbitt. Filth row : O’Meara. C lancy, Pagcl, Alberts. Sixth row : Stevens, Slices, Bartoli, Kopf. Seventh row : l.ec, Staggs. Stauhlin. Vallcc. Fighth row: Tomrnellic. Krannish, Alonzo, Daniels. 9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you wish to know what a man is. place him in authority.” The Honorary Musical Society invited parents, music instructors, friends, and faculty to their annual semi-formal banquet last spring. The program in charge of Sylvia Nielsen, consisted entirely of musical numbers presented by the members. Richard Roe addressed the group following the banquet. Shown (above) among the diners arc Miss Obye, (left) Superintendent Berg, Miss Humphreys, and James and Nitza Retsinas. ♦♦♦Members of the Publications staffs presented a short skit in assembly depicting the average day in the life of an Owl or Annual Worker. Shown (above) as they posed for the photographer during the course of the skit are (left to right) Miss Obye, Kendall Bates, Alan Lee, Paul Traum, Lucy Goetz, Margaret Shclden, Harry Richards, Jerry Sin-nett, and Helen Durbrow. ♦♦♦One of the social high lights of the year was the Junior Prom which had as its theme, St. Valentine's Day. Students danced to the music of Jess Babbitt and his orchestra under a ceiling of red and white paper balls. Shown (above) sitting out one of the dances are Camille Ingrassia, (left) Edmund Porter, Marilyn Johnson, and Edward Rodgers. ♦♦♦Each fall semester open house is held for Sophomore parents. After attending a program in the auditorium, parents tour the building and visit with many of the teachers. The evening concludes with refreshments in the cafeteria. Entertainment this year was furnished by two members of the Honorary Musical Society. Shown (above) performing on their harps are two sophomores, Betty Shellenberger (left) and Mary Kiefer. 96 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority. Members of the 8-5 3 Club held their Annual Christmas party at the Salvation Army and entertained as their guests more than fifty children from the Rockford Day Nursery. Club members purchased gifts and refreshments for each of their youthful guests and provided entertainment for them. I.ois Mottcr (above) is shown passing out gifts to several of the children present. One ol the outstanding informal dances of the year was the “Pigskin Hop” sponsored by the Student Council. Guests danced to the music of Jess Babbitt’s orchestra. Shown (above) demonstrating a new dance-step are Lindsay Towns and Ruth Carlson. Mary KicfTer, Richard Stanton, Phyllis Pickering. Thomas Wojohn, Jane Lace, and Grant Johnson are watching them execute the step. Mrs. Nina Hextcr and Mr. John Nicholson, representatives of local business establishments, presented a style show in assembly to show the coming clothes. They also revealed how material shortages made it necessary to buy the best clothes and to take care of them. Shown (below) among those who modeled are LaVonnc Ray, Barbara Olson. Patricia Henderson, and Joanne Perry. Members of the Honorary Musical Society make many appearances in the course of a year at local banquets, teas, club meetings and assemblies. Active membership is limited to juniors and seniors who study privately. Shown (below) as they prepared to present an assembly for the student body arc (left to right) Richard Roe, Janice Woltcr, Patricia Patterson, and Phyllis Coretz. 97 Yes, music is the Prof)be! art among the gifts that Cod bath sent.” —Longfellow To present programs anti concerts to those in the school who enjoy and appreciate good music is the function of the Music Appreciation Club. A genuine interest in music is the only requisite for membership in this organization consisting of between thirty-five and forty members. Meetings once a month with Miss Humphreys, their adviser, the club usually presents concerts by outstanding musicians of the town. Performers this year included Miss Helen Wicke, pianist; Irving Corctz, pianist; Ralph Brigham, organist; Mrs. Nelle Welsh, vocalist ; Miss Murial Grab, vocalist; the Modern Madrigal Singers, and the Honorary Music Society. Especially faithful in attendance have been Clyde Carpenter, Nitza Retsinas, Flora Stanbery, Francis Anderson. and Betty Schmcling. Officers elected for the first semester were Jerry Eklund, president; Lem Bartholomew, vice-president; Georgia Retsinas, secretary; Barbara Lee, treasurer. Members enjoyed refreshments, names, and singing at their picnic last fall. Shown above are Wanda Ridgeway, Phyllis Coleman, Sally Hobart. Sally Fry, Marion Pcarsoll, Ruth Wolfe. Suzanne Sanders. Kay Coomber. Front row: Phyllis Coleman. Jean Brown, Marilyn Vallee. Jerry Iklund. Jrwephine Adrignota. Marie Gvrurdo. Middle row: Miss Humphreys. Carol Lind, Kay Coomber, Belly Schmeling, Marilyn Seidlcman, Carolyn Johnson. Joan Rasmussen. Back row: Jean Carley. Frances Anderson. Catherine Holmes. Robert llacgg, James Kckman. Lem Bartholomew Mary Arhisi. Georgia Retsinas. Gwen Gallagher. 98 ★ ★★★★★★★ The Modern Madrigal Singers derive their name from back in the days of Queen Elizabeth when a main form of recreation was the singing of popular songs called madrigals. A group of singers from West High have added a modern vein and are called the Modern Madrigal Singers. At the request and encouragement of Miss Astrid Gustafson, head of the music department, and Mr. Paul Conklin, county superintendent of schools. Miss Humphreys founded this organization that began its activities last year. Singing for their own enjoyment and for school and civic functions is the purpose of the organization, consisting of twelve singers and an accompanist. A pleasing voice, a high degree of music reading ability, poise, cheerful cooperation, and a pleasant appearance are the qualifications that the Madrigal Singers must meet. The Madrigal Singers, among other musical organizations had a picnic last fall at Sinnissippi. Members shown above include Joan Willoughby, Gene Knight, Paul Driesbach, Lem Bariholomee, William DeLany, James Eckman, Shirly Knight, Rogers Finley, Georgia Retsinas. ’Music, O sued and healing balm of I ton hies.” —Horace MADRIGAL left to right: I.cm Bartholomee. Shirley Knight. W illi,mi DcLany. Marjorie Deeiz. accompanist: Gene Knight. Rogers Finley. Georgia Retsinas. Joan Willoughby. Sally llobcrt. Barbara Fry. I'aul Driesbach, Janice W'olter, James I'ckm.in. 99 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Music hath charms to sooth a savage hr east.” —Corgrete GIRLS GLEE CLUB The Girls Glee Club, organized in 1915 at Rockford Senior High by Mrs. Edward Fierce, music instructor, furnishes an opportunity for girls to sing good music. The club meets Monday and Wednesday during the sixth hour in the choral room with Miss Humphreys, their director. Most of the members arc obtained from the girls' chorus, which is known as the feeder group of the choral organizations. Among the projects carried on by the club, along with the other musical organizations, are the Christmas assembly and the annual operetta. The girls of the club also take part in the baccalaureate services in June. 'ITie group is accompanied by Flora Stanbery at the piano. First semester officers were Janice Woltcr, president; Sallymay Wilson, vice-president; Nitza Rctsinas, secretary; Margaret Allen, treasurer. Members of the club are shown (above) looking over the music used by the group. The girls are (left to right) Virginia Christiansen, Suzanne Kwass, Sallymay Wilson, Flora Stanherv, Janice Wolter and Margaret Allen. First row: (left to right) Pclgon. Woltcr, Heilman, Johnson, Nichoff. Perkins. Christiansen. Second row: Jenkins, llohm, Pitird. Elli . Williams. Scott. Kopf, Earngcy. Flrick. Third row: Owens. Guazardo. Allen. Blackwell, Adrignola, llanchcttc. Broge. MacAfec. Carley. Fourth row : Stanbery, Lee. Rctsinas. Valet. Ninth-cliff, Kwass, Carlson. Williamson, Johns. Fifth row : Wilson. I.enius, Barber. 100 ★ ★★★★★★★ Music has charms alone for peaceful minds. —Pope Hie Boys Glee Club, founded in 1921 by Miss Florence Fly, was organized for boys who enjoy singing. The dub in West High was continued from the Glee Club of Rockford High School. The requirements of membership are an interest in and a love for music as well as vocal ability. 'Ilic club meets Tuesday and Thursday, the sixth hour, in the choral room with its director, Miss Humphreys. Along with the other musical organizations, it takes part in the annual operetta and the Christmas assembly. Some of its members also arc in the mixed Glee Club, which meets the sixth hour on Friday to work on American folksongs and dances. The first semester officers were Fred Hyer, president; Jerry Evans, vice-president; Stephen Kerns, secretary-treasurer; Richard Roc. accompanist. Officers of the club plan all activities and carry on the business of the group. Shown (above) in a conference with their accompanist Richard Roe, center, are Stephen Kerns, (left) secretary-treasurer, Fred Hyer, president, and Jerry Kvans, vice-president. I.cf lo ri)ch(: Carmichael, Cicio, Kearns. Roe tar piano). Moore, llyer. Ahmer. Arnold, Hampshire. Nelson, Evans. Kolkcr. I’arlce. McCallen. On, Washinjuon. 101 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Each morning the A Cappclla Choir meets with Miss Hilda Humphreys, director, in the choral room to sing the best unaccompanied music, of both sacred and secular nature. The requirements for membership arc a good voice and a desire to sing with a serious viewpoint. Hie A Cappclla Choir this year, has sung at the USO centers and at the Service Club at Camp Grant. Every year the choir sings in the National Honor Society Assembly. With the other musical organizations, the group also takes part in the Christmas assembly. An annual concert is another feature which helps produce money to pay for additional choir robes. The first semester officers were Gwen Gallagher, president; Suzanne Sanders, vice-president; Wilbur Cleveland, secretary; Lem Bartholomcc, treasurer. Other members especially active have been Georgia Retsinas, Gene Knight, and Joan Willoughby. New members were initiated into the- A Cappclla Choir last fall at an impressive candle light ceremony in Sinnissippi Park. Among members of the group present were (above) Marion Pearsall, James Hckman. Eugene Knight and William l)c l.any. The man who has music in his soul will he most in love with the loveliest.” —Plato A CAPPELLA CHOIR Fine row. (left to right): Russell. Rctsinas. Willoughby. Armour, Coleman. Pearsall, Rasmussen; Gallagher. Witte, Hobart. I.ee. Second row: Anthony, Coomber, Mundhcnkc; I). Seitcr: S. Fry; S. Knight. Gale. Wold. Carlson, Noll. Sanders. Third row : Oceta. Cady. Carmichael; W. Seiler; J. Fry. Ridgeway, Goldman, Milroy. Bowton. DiPuma. Pettigrew. Fourth row : Fckman. Hush, Bartholomcc. Del. any, Finley. Knight. Kane. Gould. Cleveland. Frain, Dricshath. Livingston. Ilallock. 102 ★ ★ ★★★★★ All members of the Honorary Musical Society, aspiring to become concert artists, gain experience-in that field under the guidance of Miss Hollem, who founded the club in 1929. Requirements for membership are of two types: active members, junior and senior artists, who study privately, as well as talented juniors and seniors who arc not under private instructors. The society meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the auditorium where each member performs during the meeting. In the course of a year the club ensembles give voluntary service at local teas, banquets, and club meetings. The musicians give annual assembly programs for the entire school. Officers elected for the first semester were Richard Roe, president; Sylvia Nielson, vice-president; Virginia Brightup, secretary; and Clyde Carpenter, treasurer. Members of the Honorary Musical Society have an annual banquet in the spring. Seen (above) among members who attended last year's banquet are, Virginia Brightup, Betty Shellcnberger, Clyde Carpenter. Dorothy Anthony, Marjorie Dcctz, Flora Stanbcry, ami Su anne Sanders. Music is well said to be she speech of an-gels.” —Carlyle HONORARY MUSICAL SOCIETY l.cft to right: Hcndctson, Roc, Mott, Sanders Bennett. Smith; N. Gallagher. DcLancy. Bendes. G. Gallagher. Nielsen, llalUxk. Bryan, Shcllenberger. Kambcrg. Allen. Rctsinas. Block. Carlson, Knight. Kopf. Stanbcry. Bartholomcc, Cortez. Anderson, Kicfler. Hemenway. 103 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our voluntary service He requires, not our necessitated. —Milton BAND The West High School li.mil meets daily in Room 307 with their director, Mr. Iilmt|uist. Founded in 1907 by Mr. John T. Haight, director emeritus, the Rockford High School Band was the first hand in the United States to lx- organized for high school students. In 19.36 through the efforts of Mr. Blue, the Band Dads, and Alumni Association the band was completely outfitted in new uniforms. Members of the organization must show capable musicianship and good solo ability. The purpose of the band is to serve the boy, the school, and the community musically. To carry out this purpose successfully requires many hours of practice on the part of the band. First semester officers of the band were Jerry Hklund. president; Gerald Raasch, vice-president; Jack Faith, secretary; Lemuel Bartholomew, treasurer; Alan Lindstrom. librarian; and Robert Perkins, manager. To add color to the ceremonies of the unit and to set a steady cadence for the cadets, each year the band participates in the ROTC Federal Inspection. The band (above) is shown passing in review. tiro row: tide to right) Bruncni. Detlof. Wilkcns. Fillmore. Khcingans. Faith. Second row: Pugh, Alexander, Moon. Johnson, Gagliano, Bowers. Allen. Anderson. Third row : Dickman. Heath. Hacsentc)cr. Schreiber. Lawson, Avery. Hacgg. Carpenter. Clark. Fourth row : Hunt. Priolctta. Lindstrom. Perrone. Thies. Stricb. Tooley. Schreiber. Standing: Mr. Elm«)uist. Shiglcy. Holmes. 101 ★ ★★★★★★★ 'Sen e and thou sbah he served. -Emerson BAND Among the outstanding events sponsored by the band are the annual concert given by the combined hast and West High School bands and the band dance. 'Hie band makes an average of forty appearances a year including Armistice Day, Navy Day and Memorial Day parades, school assemblies, pep rallies, and, most frequently, at the many football and basketball games. These appearances necessitate a great deal of practice and drill to perfect the formations and arrangements, livery year in June, the band boys take a trip to Lake Ripley for a week-end of boating, baseball, and other forms of camp recreation. The members, playing hosts to their fathers, spend nights in a camp. Second semester officers were Jack Faith, president; Tony Cas-telli, vice-president; Charles Fillmore, secretary; Lemuel Bartholomee, treasurer; Alan Lindstrom, librarian; and Robert Perkins, manager. Second semester band officers shown (alx vc. left to right) were Charles Fillmore, secretary; Tony Castclli, vice president; Jack Faith, president; Robert Perkins, manager: Jerry Fklund. retiring president; l.cmucl Bartholomee, treasurer; and Alan Lindstrom, librarian. First row: (left to right) Rheingans. Faith; J. Peterson. Elliott. Briggs. Second row: Allen. Anderson, Bailey. Roe. Reese. Perkin . Fklund. Third row: Carpenter. Clark. Clift. Bogcn. Mu timer; C. Peterson, Blombcrg. Swann, Raasch. Fourth row: Tooley, Foster, Perrett, Bartholomee. Standing: Pierceftetd. Curtis- 105 h ★★★★★★★ 'So man (an (limb beyond (be limilaliom of b„ own (barader. MmUy ORCHESTRA The Rockford High School orchestra established in September 191X by Mr. June Bornor, is one of the oldest school organizations, and has been directed by Mr. Bornor since that time. The ability to play a musical instrument for both solo and group is the main requirement for membership in the West High Orchestra. Section leadership is given to the most capable musicians. Upon graduation, members arc presented with gold medals in recognition of their years of service. The purpose of the orchestra is 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. Like the high school band, the orchestra is divided into two groups, the Concert Orchestra, and the junior orchestra. The first chair of the violin section acts as concert master for the orchestra. Virginia Brightup held this honor the past year. Pictured (above) among those rehearsing a selection are Betty Hartman, Gordon Early, and Virginia I-ifst row (left to right) : V. Brightup. Early. Ma zola, Tortorici. Wood. K. Smith, Hendricks. Second row : Carlson. Hartman, Quandt. W hitehead. Garner. Johnson, Patterson. Knight. Phelan. Third row : Nelson, Lcggc. Young, Crawford. Mikkclsen. Burns. Hcinzeroth. Swanbcrg. Boucher. Baldinger. Acardo. Gcnnaro. Fourth row; Anderson. Houseknccht, Brace, llcnncvsy. Blackwell, Haggin, Major. Standing: Whitson, Bryan, Olson. 106 ★ ★★★★★★★ am J£k Besides sponsoring an afternoon party, the orchestra has an annual banquet and dance, the affair being usually a costume party. This year's followed a hobo theme. The orchestra presents an annual spring concert combined with the Hast High Orchestra, as well as an assembly. The orchestra also accompanies the operetta, entertains during the intermission of the Senior and Junior plays and presents the music for the Baccalaureate. First semester officers of the orchestra were Gordon Early, president; Reg Whitson, vice-president; Mary Knight, secretary; J. T. Garner, treasurer; Roland Shumway, Paul Berg, and Stuart Weller, librarians. Second semester officers included J. T. Garner, president; Virginia Brightup, vice-president; Lois Bendcs, secretary; Barbara Olson, treasurer; Richard Lcggc, Gloria Haddad, and Joe Bryan, librarians. The brass section adds tone to the orchestra while the percussions provide the rhythm. Shown (above) during a rehearsal are (left to right) Gordon Kucher, Richard Baldinger, Joseph Arcardo, Jack Gennaro, Darlene Robertson, and Harry (dark. 'Honour, the spur that (nicks the princely wind!” - George Peele ORCHESTRA First row. (left to right): Smith, Mr. Bornor, Ramsey, Corctz, Hendrick . I.ee, Wcingartner. Bendcs. Woltcr, Berg, Railton. Second row : Knight. Phelan, Sechlcr. V. Smith. Shumway, Mulford, Metzger. Miners. Schwartz, Mott, J. Brightup. Third row: Acardo, Gennaro, Roberts. Clark, Godfrey, I.anc, Gable, Spooner, Falconer, Eby, Kiefer, L. Smith. Horner. Standing: Bennett. Schmeling, Weller, Hyzcr, Liddell. 107 During its short historv West High School has had its winning and losing teams. Coaches James Rose, Charles Beyer, Head of the Physical Education department; Milo Willson, and Ed Willett, are shown (left above) examining a few of the trophies already won. °Bob Clark and John Miccli of West (center above) are shown in a doubles match. Recipient of the American Legion award last year was Gordon Logan, who is pictured (upper right) with his mother and Post Commander Ralph Cotta.°®°Pictured (lower left) is a study in football squad facial exprcssions.° Transportation difficulties caused curtailment of sophomore conference title competition. The picture (lower center) shows some action in the East-West sophomore game.° °Mr. John StalTord, Business Manager of the Rockford Newspapers, (lower right) is shown presenting an ROTC award, offered by the Rockford Newspapers, to Paul Berg, sophomore (right center) as Vcrnie Lindstrom, senior (left). Jack Faith, junior (center), other recipients, and Mr. Blue look on. ATHLETICS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★ Nothing is more binding than the friendship of companions-in-arms'' —HU lord ROTC All Rockford public school principals and teachers interested in aviation convened at West High School to hear an address by Mr. W. Campbell, State Representative for Civil Aeronautics Administration and Assistant High School Visitor of the University of Illinois. Colonel Sumner is shown (left) greeting Mr. Campbell while Sergeant John Smith of hast High and Principal James E. Blue look on. The platoon at the left is shown standing at attention waiting to lx inspected by Colonel R. K. Whitson, ROTC. Commander at the University of Illinois. The inspecting officer passes through each rank noticing the general appearance of each cadet, often stopping to question him on his military knowledge. West High placed thirteenth in the Sixth Corps Area last year. Nearly five hundred people danced to the music of Jess Babbitt's orchestra at the ROI C Military Ball, December 19, 1942. Decorations were in the patriotic colors red, white, and blue. Shown (below, left) exchanging dances are (left to right) Lieutenant Richard Stanton and Mary KiefTer, Sally Hobart and Captain Adjutant. Frank Ladik. Part of the orchestra can be seen in the background. The American Legion presents annually a sabre to the best captain chosen during the spring competitive drill. Each captain is scored on clarity of speech and ability to give commands. Richard McGinnis is shown (below, right) receiving the sabre from Mr. Ralph Cotta, commander-elect of the American Legion, as his sponsor, Jane Curtis, Colonel Pell, former PMS T, Colonel Sumner and Sergeant Smith look on. 110 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The warrior who cultivates his niiuel polishes his arms.” —Bo u filer ROTC Among the outstanding social events of the year was the annual ROTC Military Ball which was held in the Boys Gym. Because of gas rationing, the dance was not a formal affair this year. Shown (upper right) conversing with several of the chaperones are Major William Knight and Virginia Burr, his sponsor, Lieutenant Charles Hendriksen and Marjorie Deet2. Each spring an army officer inspects the East and West ROTO Battalions. After the unit is graded by the inspecting officer, the twenty-one schools achieving the highest grades are designated as honor schools. The local unit has placed on this list for twenty of the last twenty-two years. Colonel R. K. Whitson is shown (right) inspecting Cadet Jack Swords. The officers (lower, right) appointed the first semester by Colonel Lee Sumner and Sergeant Isaac D. Smith, instructors were: (front row, left to right) Lieutenants Stanton and Faith, C aptains Westbrook and Early, Major Knight, Captain Adjutant I.adik. Captains Taylor and Whitson, Lieutenant Thomas. Back row: Lieutenants Bates, Perkins, Hendriksen, Bohlender, Horner. Mason, Anderson, Coffman, Jacobs, and Smith. Each of the officers of the battalion staff chooses a sponsor to represent him. The duties of these girls include marching in parades and being present at all inspections and competitive drills. Shown (lower, left) are Barbara Ann Olson, Company C; Sally Hobart. Captain Adjutant; Mary Mershon, Company A; Virginia Burr, Battalion Major; Jill 1‘loden, Company D; Virginia Quinlan, Company B. Ill ★ ★ ★★★★★★ Our business is in the field of fight. Is not to question, but to prove our might.” —Pope ROTC Outstanding cadets named for the first semester shown (left) are (front row, left to right) Lindstrom (third semester). Bright up (first), Richards (fourth), Reese, Berg (third), Jackson (fourth). Fairhcad (fourth). Back row: Lahman (first), Brantingham (third), Nicholas (second), Harrison (fourth). Eggers (first), Oliver (second), lid-wards (first), and Carman (second). Bernard Reese was selected the battalions best lieutenant and George Taylor, its best captain. For many years the rifle team has won honors in competition with other schools. Winning their first match of this season against Roosevelt Military Academy of Aledo, III., the team entered the Hearst Trophy Match. Shown (kneeling left) listening to their coach are Bohlender. Hermanson, Lindstrom, Blomberg. Faith, Jackson, Sgt. Smith. Standing arc Gardiner, Gennaro, Mason, St. Pierre, Kawalik, Gianoli, Severson, Wilkins. To increase the amount of war stamp purchases in the school during the month of January an army jeep was put on display in front of the library. This jeep was secured through the efforts of Col. Lee Sumner and Principal James Blue. Sgt. Edwin Tally is shown (below) explaining the various mechanisms of the jeep to several interested students. Many months are spent in preparation for the annual Federal Inspection. During favorable weather, the cadets receive training in extended order maneuvers and close order drills. Each cadet is expected to know as much as possible about military theory. The color guard may Ik seen in last year's inspection after having passed in review. M2 ★ ★★★★★★★ You may relish him more in the soldier than in the scholar —Shakes peare ROTC Academic and personal records of the girls nominated as Sponsors must he approved by Miss Putnam, dean of girls. Candidates must be of Junior level having at least a C average scholastically. Second semester sponsors shown (above, left to right) arc Janet Hogan, Company C; Marilyn Johnson, Company B; Virgina Brightup, Adjutant; Janice Wolter, Battalion; Suzanne Sanders, Company D; Jill Vause, Company A. When the weather permits, the ROTC spends class periods outside drilling and executing many maneuvers which arc-impossible to do inside. While the front ranks of the battalion are being inspected at the Federal Inspection, the rear ranks stack their arms until their time comes. Shown (above) stacking their arms are John Harris and William Smith as Lieutenant Warren Duclon observes. Second semester battalion officers include (front row, left to right) Lieutenants Smith, Moore, Horner, Captains Faith. B. Reese, Major Whitson, Captains Mason, Stanton, Lieutenants Jackson, Coffman, Adjutant Bates. Second row (left to right) Lieutenants Fairhead, I.indstrom, Crowley, Dougherty, McDonald. Berg, Parlc-e, R. Reese, Harrison. Halstead, and Piccionc. These appointments were made by Col. Lee Summer and approved by Principal James Blue. Since most of the boys enrolled in ROTC face early induction into the armed forces, the valuable alertness, tactical skill, and physical stamina gained in ROTC will help to prepare them to give America the finest future leadership in the world. Shown (lie-low) is the first platoon of Company D after having completed a period drilling in military tactics and maneuvers. 113 ★ ★★★★★★★ An honor won is surely for more. —Im Rockefo teaulJ NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society was founded at Rockford Senior High School in 1925 by Principal William W. Haggard. The number of members elected to the society each year depends on the size of the three classes. Fifteen percent of the 12 As, ten percent of the 12 U s, and five percent of the 11 A’s may lx- elected. The upper third of each class scholastically become candidates and are voted upon by the faculty and students. The emblem of the society is a burning torch. The letters C-S-L-S on the pin stand for qualifications of membership: Character, Scholarship. Leadership and Service. New members are inducted into the society at one of the outstanding assemblies of the year. Officers of the club for 1942-43, elected after the induction, were Paul Traum, president; Donald Dresser, vice-president; Lucy Goetz, secretary. At one of cite most impressive assemblies of the year, held in May, new members are inducted into the society. William Trefz, president, and Vernic Lindstrom, vice-president, are shown (above) leading the processional on to the sta c. Front row: (left to riftht) Major, Kctsinat, Floden, (iurtt. Traum. Miss Putnam. treasurer: Dresser. Barber. Lyddon. I appe. Scone. Middle row: Crandall, Stone. Dusher, llogan. Richards. Durhrow. Foht. Castrcc. I ay lor. Back row: Conklin, Shelden. Fklund. Early. Ilenriksen. Faith. Garner. Messer. Wcsterinan. Deppcn, Wot ter. 114 ★ ★ ★★★★★★ The National Athletic Scholarship Society was created to foster high scholarship among boy athletes, to stimulate a desire for balance training, to elevate the ideas of sportsmanship, and to develop more outstanding leaders. This society, a national organization, has an emblem which is identical throughout the United States. Any boy elected to membership in the society is chosen under the supervision of Mr. Blue, principal, and all final recommendations and decisions are made by him. To become a member of the organization, a boy must Be thou faithful unto death.” —New Testamen• NATIONAL ATHLETIC SOCIETY have earned at least one athletic letter and his aver age in his school work for three consecutive semes ters must beecjual to or higher than the general average of the school. Memberships to the society are announced soon after a season's letters are awarded. 'Hie society, which has no regular meetings, does not elect officers. The football trophy won by West High in a conference championship shared with LaSalle-Peru Township is shown bciny; admired by Reg Whitson, (left) Jack Eaith. Joe Cuppini, William Gcdko, William Messer, and Jerry Eklund, football player members. Left to right: Cuppini (football), Crowley (football). Fairhead (tennis). Faith (football). Jackson (basketball). Tooley (football), Whitson (football), Eklund (football). Ferraro (track). Messer (football). Dresser (basketball). Gcdko (football), llcnrikscn (football). Bohlcndcr (swimming), Welsh (swimming). Seated: Mr. Blue. 115 ★ ★★★★★ ★ Honour is purchased by the deeds tee do. (Honor is not n on until some honourable deed is done). Christo pher A lari.o u e The K Club was founded by Mr. Lundalil, Mr. Beyer, Mr. James Laudc and Mr. Clarence Muhl, Rockford Senior High School Coaches, in 1927. To become a member a boy must have been awarded an athletic letter in at least one of the following: football, basketball, tennis, swimming, golf, or track in the position of sophomore or varsity player, manager, or cheerleader. Awards are made by coaches during special assemblies at the close of the season for each sport. Candidates for letters must be voted upon by the Athletic Board of Control of the Student Council before becoming eligible to receive a letter. The purposes of the club include the promoting of better athletics and better school spirit at athletic contests, serving as ushers at games, helping and encouraging their fellow athletes as well as keeping former members in contact with high school athletics. Upon completing a victorious football season, team members are shown (above) reluctantly turning in their uniforms to Coach Willson. Among the group arc Jerry Eklund, Donald Hunt, John McCrudden, Cordon Johnson, William Gedko, and William Gustafson. Eront row, (left to right): Clift. Hcnrikscn. Vause. Gustafson. Pontius, Eklund. Hunt. Gedko, Tooley. Back row: Reese. Messer. Crowley. Fairhead. Jackson. Brearley. InholT, Cuppini, Bowers. nr ★ ★ ★★★★★★ The R Club is advised by Mr. Willson and Mr. Beyer, athletic coaches. There are no regularly scheduled meetings, the club meeting only when important business must be taken care of. Meetings are held in the Study Hall 102. The club sponsors annually a semi-formal dance in the Boys Gym. Toward the end of the school year, members sponsor a picnic. The R Club pins bear the school colors, red and black, a black R and the words, West High”. One of the honors that some R Club members receive is being elected to the National Athletic Honor Society. Athletes whose average scholastic is above that of the school arc-nominated by Mr. Blue, principal. First semester officers were Robert Toolcy, president; William Gustafson, vice-president; Donald Dresser, secretary; William Messer, treasurer. The It Club presented Grover Cleveland Alexander, noted baseball player, in a special assembly last fall. Shown (above) talking to Mr. Alexander arc Frank Bagdon (left), Kendall Bates, Owl representative; Donald Reilly and Gordon Johnson. 'Freedom exists only u here people take care of the government— —Woodrow Wilson From row. (left to right): Mr. Willson. Bohlender, Welch. Ross. Whitson. Ferraro, Boyle. Carpenter, Hough, Minnctt. B.ick row: Dresser, DiMarzio, Faith, Miller, Be-itty. Johnson. Dooley. Grcnko, Long, Schultz. 117 BATTLE BAPTISM Coach Milo Willson’s squad opened the football season away from home after Lamont postponed the first game. The game became a race against weather, but West was able to score twice before a driving rain practically stopped the game. Gordie Johnson made the first score when he took a pass from Dan Salvi on West’s 45-yard line. Later in the first half. John McCruddcn took the ball after a punt put West back to the 12-yard stripe. Breaking through the line and reversing his field to get away from tacklcrs. McCruddcn swept by the secondary on his way to score. Rain limited both teams in the second period, but when West tried to kick from the one yard line, a pass from center got away and Moline pounced on it to make the final score 12 to 6. ENEMY SIGHTED The Rabs opened the conference season out of town at LaSalle-Peru. Both teams battled back and forth to no avail on a snow covered field, the game ending a scoreless tie. Neither team was able to advance the ball to the other's twenty, for chilled hands and a slippery ball caused many fumbles. One fumble started West on a long drive which was stopped by a blocked kick. This started a Cavalier drive deep into West's territory. This attack failed when LaSalle-Pcru lost the ball on downs. As conditions grew worse, both teams relied on punting to keep their opponent back. The sophomore game also ended a scoreless tie, with West’s Heinemeycr making a 48-yard return on a pass interception. This was nullified when the captain became confused, accepting a penalty gain instead of the long pass interception. Jbr IMPACT STRENGTH West opened the home season with Freeport at the stadium, toppling them 19 to 0. Tarquini started the drive when he recovered a Pretzel fumble on Freeport’s 43-yard line. McCruddcn and Gedko tore the Freeport line to shreds, and before the Pretzels could recover McCruddcn skirted right end from the six-year line for a goal. Midway in the third quarter Tarquini snagged McCrudden’s pass and ran 34 yards to score. The final score came in the fourth period after Johnson intercepted a pass on Freeport’s 35 and returned it to the twelve. Conley picked up eight yards through center and McCruddcn scored from the two-yard line, where a penalty had placed the ball, to close the scoring. The sophomores tripped Freeport, 13 to 6, in the preliminary game. Bogdonas scored twice in the first half from the Pretzel’s six. 118 The sophomores opened the football season with a panic at Winnebago which they won, 19 to 0. Both teams found it hard to start in the first period, hut they began to roll when Beatson unleashed a pass to Jenkins in the end zone for the first score of the season. In the action shot at left, (diaries Crowley (67) and John Me-Crudden (64) of West Rockford arc shown running interference for Dan Salvi (60). Weber (51) and Marlines (53) of hast Aurora rush in to try to stop Salvi on this play. At this point West led 6 to 0. In the spirited action of the picture at left Rod Hcinemeycr (behind official) is shown making a gain which resulted in the second score of the Winnebago game. Later, Anderson tossed a 25-yard pass to Wilt, who ran the remaining 20 yards for a goal. 119 VICTORY PUNCH After waiting for two years, West's varsity gridmen whitewashed Joliet’s Steelmen, 31 to 0. Mid-way in the first period, Gcdko plunged through the line for a touchdown after Cuppini intercepted a short pass on Joliet’s 47-yard line. The second score of the game came when Salvi plunged the goal. Gcdko came hack to score in the third stanza, after the kickoff, when a drive took the hall from West’s 30-yard marker to the Steelmen's five. From there he plunged over the goal for his second tally. West's reserves took over from here and Hunt quick-kicked to Joliet's four-yard line where the safety man was downed. Johnson took the kick, good for only 12 yards, over the goal for a score. After Tooley recovered a Joliet fumble. Rumore sneaked through the line and on the next play Eklund scored. AERIAL ATTACK West high's slightly favored conference leaders won their second straight victory over East, 6-0, in the annual city classic. West undefeated in five starts and unscored upon in conference play held East easily enough, as the Pa I mermen were unable to penetrate West's 32-yard line. On the other hand East had its hands full stopping many West threats, the defensive gem of the game being East’s stand on their one-half yard line. Early in the first quarter, a double lateral went to Salvi, who tossed a long pass to Massetti on East's 28-yard marker. The Palmcrmcn. unable to recover sufficiently, lost ground on every play until McCruddcn plunged one yard to score. West threatened many other times, but was unable to score. East's sophomore crew maintained their supremacy for the second straight year by defeating West 6 to 0. BATTLE SCARRED West high's strong varsity eleven was finally knocked off the list of undefeated teams. Emerson of Gary accomplished the feat by scoring in the closing minutes of play. The 1 3 to 12 setback was the first loss in five starts for West while Emerson received its fifth win in six games. Emerson made the first goal, but West came back from the kickoff to Emerson’s fourteen-yard stripe where McCruddcn passed to Tarquini for the score. Before the first quarter ended West was again on Emerson's eight-yard line after a 43 yard drive. Starting the second quarter Gedko scored from the three where a penalty had placed the ball. With but five minutes to play, Emerson twice threatened to score. Starting another drive from midfield, The Tornadoes marched to Rockford's 26-yard line. Here the Statue of Liberty” play was used to score. 120 Among (hose pictured arc J. Hough, Branca. Bogdonas, C r o v Icy, H k I u n 1. Faith, Vausc, Hunt. Toolev, Whitson, I-HIi-ott, Johnson, McCrud-den, Massetti, Messer, Reilly, Cuppini, DiMa-rizo, l.ong, Tarquini, Salvi, Gustafson, Varsity Coach Willson, Stephenson, manager; Coach Rose. The left picture shows some very spirited action in the intracity conflict. The West varsity took this game in its stride for the conference championship from Fast Rockford, 6 to 0. The highly favored Willsonmen scored easily in the first quarter, hut ran into hard going later. Among those pictured at left are Przytul-ski, Henriksen, North. Bogen, Jenkins, Kramer, Beatson. Heincmey-er, 1). Johnson, Wilt. Coach Willett. Dooley, manager: Aldcn, Am-dur, Mutimer, Gridley. Yeager, Minett, Sher-ard, Fggers, Cancclosc, manager; M. Johnson, Anderson. 121 OFF TO THE ATTACK Smarting under the defeat at Emerson, the varsity eleven topped West Aurora. 26 to 7, to keep in conference title competition. Gedko returned the kickoff to West's 23-yard line, and on six first downs brought the ball to the two-yard stripe. Penalized five yards. West scored on a pass from McCrudden to Tarquini. Starting the second half. West took the kickoff and on a series of plays drove for another score by Gedko. In tlie third period the Hawks started a drive which was halted by Salvi's pass interception and following score. McCrudden made the second extra point. The Hawks going in the fourth stanza when most of the first varsity team was out and finished with the first score against West in conference competition. Racing against time. McCrudden scored again. The sophomores lost to West Aurora. 19 to 13. JSr’ FIGHTING CHALLENGE Trekking to Elgin for the last out of town game. West was nearly knocked out of the conference race. Elgin held West to a 7 to 0 score. With the fourth quarter almost gone, a 13-yard penalty on Elgin put the ball on the Maroon's 33-yard line. This set up a spectacular scoring play as Salvi faded back and unleashed a long aerial to Johnson. He grabbed the pass and scored with only two and one-half minutes left in the game. McCrudden added the extra point. Earlier, in the second quarter, McCrudden broke loose and seemed headed for the goal, but was hauled down from behind on the Maroon's 8-yard line. The Rabs got no farther, failing to click on four straight plays. West's soph team was nosed out by one point in the preliminary game, 13 to 12. -Sir- COMBAT CHAMPIONS Playing the last game of the season on Armistice Day, West's varsity aggregation defeated East Aurora 27-0, to clinch a share of the conference crown. In the first quarter, both teams reverted to kicking by which West gained enough yardage to get in scoring range. From there on a pass from Salvi, McCrudden went over to score. The second and third periods consisted of a punting duel between West's Salvi and Aurora's Patterson. The final period saw West open a drive to Aurora's 28-yard stripe, where Salvi passed to Tarquini for a goal. Johnson scored the extra point. Aurora had to punt when West stopped them deep in their own territory. On the next play, Johnson took Salvi's pass for a touchdown. Johnson came back to store again after the kickoff when he intercepted a pass. Gedko accounted for the two final extra points. Coach Ed Willett, who came from Hebron High School to coach football for the first time this year, is shown giving instructions to Dale Jenkins, an end on the sophomore team, before sending him into the fracas with Winnebago. behind them arc-other team members. During the East Aurora game. West was always on the alert; for if they lost, there was a great possibility of losing the title. Faith (68) trying to tackle Patterson of Aurora, as Tarquini (58) looks on and Crowley (in air) rushes in to help. Shown in the picture (left) are Kramer. Vaughn, Przvtulski, anti Amdur. watching the Winnebago game-while waiting to sec-action. Coach Ed Willett, of the sophomore crew, and Coach Milo Willson, varsity mentor, are at the right watching the game's progress. 123 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ Left photo shows Judson of Ilcbron and Volsch of West jumping for a rebound in the Hebron-West game. Bowers of West (right) prepares to take a shot during the East-West game. Jack joc . John Bcatson Cuppini DiMarzio Guard Guard Forward Jim Dale- Gordie Bogdonas Will Johnson Forward Center Guard TIMED ACCURACY The 1943 varsity cagers, coached by their new mentor, lid Willett, former coach of Hebron, opened the season by winning from Beloit, 46-22. On December 4, West beat Hebron, 27-21, and one week later travelled to Hast Aurora and won, 41-31, with Frank Bagdon leading as scorer. Out of town again. West, lead by John McCrudden, defeated Freeport, 30-20. West having defeated West Aurora, 41-28, January 8, was upset by Bel-videre. 50-33, the next night. Still in a rut. West lost at LaSalle-Peru, 64-55, after scoring thirty points in the final stanza. The scheduled East-West tilt was changed to one week later, because of sub zero weather. Meanwhile, West defeated Joliet. 35-24, as Dale Bowers led the scoring. In a thrilling last two minutes. Hast came from behind to beat West, 24-23, in the postponed game. 124 ★ ★★★★★★★ In the action shot (left) Dale Bowers goes in for a shot during the West-Hebron game. A swisher hy John DiMar io is pictured (left) in the first East-West game. East won 24-23. ROAR TO RUMBLE A few nights later the West High cagers defeated Freeport, 37-20. In a return meet West avenged itself over East High by winning, 28-18. Meeting the conference leaders at Elgin, West lost, 43-42. 'Hie next night saw West heat Dixon. 36-33, in the final minutes of play. Previously having been defeated hy LaSalle-Peru, West decisively defeated the visitors, 49-26. West won the final game of the regular season from Harlem. 56-28. The regionals at Hast saw West open up and defeat South Beloit. 61-42; Kirkland, 51-38; and Belvidere, 52-28. In the sectionals at West the team was just as fortunate winning from Sycamore. 42-31; and Rochelle, 64-42. These wins made West a member of the Sweet Sixteen . The first round at Urbana, however, saw West lose to Elgin, 60-56; for a record of sixteen wins and five losses throughout the season. ■I Walter Dale- Frank Boyle Bowers Bagdon Manager Center Guard I X� n John Jack Dresser McCrudden Bonavia Guard i:or ward forward 125 ★ ★★★★★★★ In action photo at left Wilt (49) prepares to make a rebound for West. Ward of Hast gets the jump from Pr ymlski of West (right) in one of Fast-West sophomore games. Tony Pr ytulski Center Dale Jenkins (i third Ward Moberg For ward (ius (iuagliardo Foruwd Jack llenriksen Center Clarence Anderson Gthird BOMBS AWAY Coach Milo Willson's sophomore cagcrs' season was not so fortunate as the varsity's for transportation problems caused a discontinuance of the Big bight title competition in the freshman-sophomore division. Nevertheless, the closer schools were able to continue competition in this division. The sophomores finished the season with a list of seven wins against seven losses. In the first contest, West defeated Cherry Valley, 26-18, with comparative ease. West topped a strong Winnebago quintet, 31-28, after a hard fought game. Trekking out of town for the Freeport game, the Rablets had little trouble winning, 33-14. This three-game win streak came to an end as West met the East sophomores on the local floor. East rang up a 43-26 win over West. The team lost again the following night at Belvidere, 26-30. 126 ★ ★★★★★★★ Ward Moberg is shown (left) about to take a shot in one of the East-West sophomore games. Winnebago and West High players (right) stand waiting for a rebound in the Winnebago-West game. ON SCHEDULE Playing the East sophomores for the second time. West continued to stay in a rut by losing, 26-30. Having suffered an earlier defeat at the hands of West, Freeport brought a determined squad to West. West led by a narrow margin throughout the game, but in the last few minutes the Freeport sophomores proved too much for West and won, 24-25. The East sophomores again proved their strength by trouncing West. 21-31. West, determined to end their losing streak, finally topped Winnebago, 39-34. Travelling to Elgin the next week West lost to the Maroon sophomores. 28-39. The following night the sophs played Dixon, but after a heartbreaking overtime period, lost to the visitors, 33 35. The sophomores improved in the last three games and defeated Byron, 40-30; Harlem. 37-28; and East, 36-30. Pat Jim Don North Brightup Vaughn Forward Guard Guard Eugene Cicrry Carl O'Meara Anderson Cancclose Forward Guard Manager 127 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ TASK FORCE During the 1942 season West Rockford's track team, lead by Co-Captains Tom Clift and John Picken, compiled a total of four victories and three seconds out of seven meets. Although teams coached by Mr. Charles Beyer had won the District Meet for fifteen consecutive years, West dropped this meet to East Rockford. Nevertheless, West qualified seven boys for the State Meet. West terminated the track season by finishing first in the Big I-ight Conference Track and Eield Meet. The East-West track meets provided several thrillers last year as evidenced by the number of records broken. Tom Clift, (upper left) shown pole vaulting, set a new record in that event and led the sciuad as well in the broad jump event. Benny Rinaldo (left center) finishes ahead of East's Gene Benton in the District Meet which East won and West placed second. The 220-yard low hurdles go into action in the conference meet (right center). Howard Gronlund (bottom left) of West places first in the -140-yard dash in the District Meet. 128 ★ ★★★★★★★ Ted Johnson (upper right) was a consistent point winner in the broad and high jumps for hast Rockford. One. who achieved a double victory in the District Meet, was Andy Carey (right center). He placed first in the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. John Picken (left center) is shown, in lane one, at the start of the 4‘10-yard dash. In this event he was a consistent point winner for West. Several boys, representing conference schools, (lower right) receive their lane assignments for the relay from Tom Johnson, the official timekeeper and judge. FLIGHT CHECK Among the most prized victories of the track team are the defeats of hast Rockford and Freeport. Although hast finished ahead of West in several close triangular meets earlier in the season. West came back later to win decisively, 60 to 53- The hlgin. hast-West meet was also placed on the victory list as West placed first, hast second, and hlgin third. The 1942 track championship was the first one for West since the new school had been established. 129 ★ ★★★★★★ FLYING START Swimming title competition in the Big Eight Conference was dropped because of transportation difficulties. West, like many other schools, had mail meets to overcome this difficulty. West's natators won six out of eleven meets, including mail meets. On three out of four occasions, West defeated East, but then only by a small margin. Another highlight of the season was the placing in the 100-yard breast stroke. 50-yard free style, and 150-yard medley relay, at the State Meet, at New Trier, where West came in seventh. (Top left) Clyde Carpenter demonstrates artificial respiration on John Boh lender, as Marshall Nelson, Bob Raney, A1 Lopin, and Walter Brantingham look on. (Left center) Coach Charles Beyer instructs Dave Bonham, diver. Art Mason, George Easton, and Dave Welsh in proper diving form. (Right center) Bob Raney is shown diving in a meet. (Lower left) Members of the tank squad who are shown with Coach Beyer arc (left to right) Walter Brantingham. Dave Welsh, Clyde Carpenter, John Bohlender, Harry Clark, George Easton, and Dave Bonham. John Brcarley also saw action. 150 ★ ★★★★★★★ POWER DIVE The season's scores were: West 37, Hast 38; West 25, Maine 50; West 40l 2, Joliet 25 2 ; West 441 ,, Stcin-metz (Chicago) 21! ; West 42, Hast 33; West 30, Clinton, Iowa, 36 ; West 29, Battle Creek, Michigan, 46 ; West 35, Dcs Moines, Iowa, 31 ; (triangular meet) West 30, Hast 40, Clinton, Iowa, 24; West 38, Hast 37-In the Interclass meet, the seniors received 38 points, juniors 24 points, and sophomores 26 points. John Ross was the Pentathlon winner. indicates mail meets. (Top right) Benny Abruzzo, Clyde Carpenter, and Dave Welsh get in starting position for the backstroke. (Right center) Coach Beyer prepares to fire the starting gun as George Easton, Dave Welsh, Clyde Carpenter, and Harry Clark assume the position of a racing start for a practice workout. (Left center) Several swimmers get olf to a fast start in the free style event during a swimming meet. (Lower right) Other members of the swimming squad arc Rolsert Gallagher, Boh Raney, Buddy Pcrrone, Art Mason, Marshall Nelson. Al I.opin, Benny Abruzzo, and Manager Clifford Peterson. 1 31 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MISSION DONE In response with the government’s plea to stiffen physical education courses to toughen the youth of America, West has answered by instituting features into the gym classes. West High has done its part in preparing its boys physically for service in the armed forces. An obstacle course has been erected which consists of hurdles, thin oalancc rails, and scaling walls. Calisthenics has also become a part of the training; this teaches the boys coordination anti also strengthens them. One of the important intramural activities is the Table-Tennis Tournament. (Top left) Don Dresser, 1942 table-tennis champion, is shown watching George Easton adjust the net before a match. (Left center) Hoys in the gym classes arc seen crawling under part of the obstacle-course. (Right center) Gordon Smith, member of the 1942 tennis team, makes a nice backhand stab at the ball. (Bottom left) Some of the members of the golf team who are back this year, shown with Coach Willson, arc Al I.indstrom, Dick France, Fred Pitschke, Bill Dresser, and Don Dresser. 132 ★ ★★★★★★ 1 WORK TO WIN 'Hie golf team amassed a record of eight wins and three losses during the 19-12 season, hut the conference golf meet saw West play second fiddle to Elgin, while East Rockford placed third. East, however, was master in the District Meet in which John Gregory of West won medalist honors. West High s net squad, by winning the District Meet, automatically became eligible for state title-competition. Elgin proved their strength by winning the Conference Tennis Meet, while West placed second. Another outstanding activity of the intramural league is the basketball tournament. Pictured (top left) are this year's champions captain l-'rank Bagdon, Bob White, Jack Morton. Lynn Carman, Les Holt, and Gerry Anderson. Ed Volsch, another member, went into the service early this year. (Right center) The boys in the gym classes arc-being given calisthenics for body building. Another part of the obstacle course is scaling the gym wall (left center) . Benny Bennett and Jim Hancock are shown discussing a match with Bob LaVoy and Don Miller of East Aurora. The Girls Athletic Association is for girls interested in competitive and cooperative play. One or luo nights, weekly, arc set aside for either swimming or other sports. Girls may he excused only with permission of Miss Putnam; otherwise, perfect attendance is required. The main requirements for each mcmlscr are to maintain an attitude of cooperation, to respect all teachers, and to show good sportsmanship in the club. To uphold scholastic standards in the club, each member must he passing in four subjects. Shirley Cobb, Polly Stone, (center helow) and Jean Perkins an about to score a basket over teammates. Efiie Dunlap (seated) and Hetty Carmichael arc seen selling colors to Marilyn Day, Rita Foht, and Laura Cuppini. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Joyce Gale, (below left) a senior with eight semesters and major letter was active on several teams. Julie Barber, credited with swimming awards and tournament play, earned a senior bracelet and captain's MC . With twelve semesters credit. Jill Flo den has a senior bracelet, major letter, and captain’s C . Barbara Fagcl. (lower left) a faithful interested participant in sports, earned her minor lcttcr. Outstanding in swimming, Mary Jane Tracy has eight semesters credit for her major Iellcr. Harryctfe Dannenberg earned senior bracelet for twelve semesters work and coopera tion in every way. 13 i ★ ★★★★★★★ Twice a year the girls sell colors on the days of important basketball and football games. Each mem Ik r takes part in making the colors, and the organization of the sales is done entirely by the students. GAA always tries to cooperate with the Athletic Association. This year at the annual football banquet GAA girls helped out by serving. As the members are always ready for anything they arc called upon to do, GAA membership is a good recommendation for girls in finding work after graduation. When the cameraman snapped this picture, Marion Crowley (center) (upper picture) and sophomore teammates were battling to win a point. GAA members, Shirley Small (left) Sally Fry, Suzanne Cutler, and Mary Collctti prepare for color day sales. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Because of her cooperative spirit and interest, Barbara Altcnbcrg won her major lcttcr. Cooper-ative attitude has caused Phyllis Pickering, senior bracelet winner, to be a valuable team player. ••Student assistant, Evelyn Foht, has done outstanding service for GAA to win senior bracelet. ••A faithful supporter of swimming teams, Martha Crawford has an eight-semester major letter. ••Polly Stone, winner of swimming medal in her junior year, received a senior bracelet and major lettcr. Scnior Sports captain, Marilyn Hudson supported basketball teams and won her major letter. 135 PI! ★ ★★★★★★ ★ Each Monday night the swimming section meets with Miss Fierce. She helps the girls develop their strokes and diving ability. Ibis year one had to swim crawlstrokc, backstroke, and sidcstroke to earn her swimming credits besides learning to do synchronized swimming to develop muscular coordination. Several principles of life-saving were also included for the 100 points credit. 'Ibis way the girl , were kept interested and busy. Each spring an inter-class swimming meet is held, and the seniors, juniors, and sophomores compete against each other. Eight senior swimmers (lower picture) rest after a swim. Among the girls ready to swim the width of the pool are Nancy Shellenberger, Marion Saunders, Sally Fry, and Juanita Simmons. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION With a g x d attitude toward her work, Darlin Hailey earned a major letter after seven semesters. ®®I oris Doyle had four semesters of sports to earn her minor letter.° Jean DcCori. student assistant, always doing more than her share was a captain with a major lettcr. A senior bracelet goes to Olive Cotta who has shown ability in swimming and diving. An active swimmer and senior captain, Pat Roscnburg was awarded a senior bracelet. Her cooperative attitude made Marion Olson a valuable support to the club. 136 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ In the June 19-12 meet the individual’s stroke scores were added up first. Then the diving and races were held at the meet. The juniors won the meet with a total score of 670 points. 'Ilicir star was Polly Stone who. alone, scored 137 points to win the medal for high scorer of the entire meet. Seniors placed second with 619 points, and the sophomores had the exceptional score of 534.5. For the seniors Eileen Elston had 116 points to place first with Julie Barber close behind her. The cameraman snapped some sophomore girls including Mary Cain (foreground) Joy Driesbach, Sally Hobson and Marilyn Cate practicing the back-stroke. (upper picture) Nora Carafotias is shown trying a back dive with Martha Crawford’s help as several girls watch. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Dollia (iazzinco, a helper in color sales, has eight semesters credit and a major lcttcr.00A strong supporter on sport teams is Joyce Abramson who received a senior bracelet.°°Betiy I.arson was an all-round participator and worked hard to earn her senior braceIet.°°Circtchcn Phillips, with nine semesters credit and major letter, helped her class in swimming meets.00 Helpful in color sales. Bernice l.cnious worked hart! to win her major lctter.00Coopcraiivc in volleyball and swimming, Nora Carafotias earned a senior bracelet for twelve semesters work. 137 ★ ★★★★★★★ Captains arc elected by popular vote by the members of each sport section. Because they lead the team in tournament play, they must be exceptional players. Keeping attendance records is another job for which each captain is responsible. A student assistant is chosen by Miss Currier, adviser, because of her leadership and ability to assume club responsibilities; such a., taking full charge of evening groups, keeping discipline, and taking care of equipment in the gym. Each girl must have one semester training assisting in a sport class. Joy Driesbach. jean Hall, and Mary Himert (right) served as sports captains of their sections this year, (upper picture) Janet Cadwell, a junior student assistant is shown (lower picture) with La Vonnc Hawn, Josephine Rosse, and Pat Rosenburg. swimming captains. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION An outstanding tournament player, Ruth Carlson, major letter winner, student assistant, captain, has a senior hraccIct. Nancy Ross, active in swimming meets was elected captain and has her major letter. ®Taking charge of color sales, Eleanor Mortenson, student assistant with major letter, ranked high in scrvicc.® Eleanor Behlcr, a hard worker, and active in swimming, has an eleven-semester major lctter.®®Junc Davis, a swimmer in meets has a ten-semester major letter.® Accomplishing six semesters in the sports section, Catharine Eggleston acquired her minor letter. 138 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ After five semesters credit including both sports and swimming, a major letter is earned. The minor letter is given for four semesters credit. These letters may be taken away from their owners temporarily or permanently for failure in academic subjects, or for disorderly conduct. Highest award presented in GAA is the senior bracelet. The five to ten seniors who earn these bracelets each year, must have been active in the club for twelve semesters and must have joined as a sophomore and participated in both sports and swimming. Joy Dricsbach is shown (upper right) ready to serve in a table tennis game with partner, Margaret Stanton, as Jane Lyons looks on. Matching for batting choice are Mary Callea (left), Joanne Hamer, Jean Neff, and Betty Munson. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION With six semesters credit of work, Phyllis Corctz earned a major lettcr.00Jcan Gridley in her quiet way cooperated to earn a nine-semester major letter.®0Active in basketball, baseball, and swimming, Georgia Rawc's determination won her a senior hracelet.°®Capahlc and active with color sales, Mary llimert has a major letter for seven semcstcrs.°®Camilla Youngs helpful attitude place her high in GAA to win her senior hraeclct.®°Participating in sports only, Roberta Trisch, a valuable player, earned a minor letter. 139 ’’Liberty is the one thing yon can't hare unless you give it to others.” James Corcoran Navy Erwin Hutchins Navy Norman Robinson Carle-ton Lindberg Navy Army ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ When cadets have completed the rigorous and exacting routine, when their instructors have tested and checked them and arc satisfied that they know flying in and out, when they have confronted and overcome every problem that a cadet can encounter in flight, they are graduated and receive their wings. At West High Field when cadets reach this stage they are known as seniors and have finished their Fie-mentary, Basic and Advanced training. Having passed every test, both physical and mental, in their three year study course that instructors could give them, they are now ready to receive their wings. They are ready to settle themselves in the cockpit, test their engines, nod O.K. to the plane captain and head out over the seas on the great adventure of life. As the cadets ride towards those new horizons, each cadet is perfectly confident that he can work with the rest of the crew like a precision machine. They have rehearsed together every maneuver that may come up in action and have complete confidence that every man is ready to do his share. So it's Wings Ahead” for the graduates of West High Field. Philip Sweeney Army Air Corps West High Graduate— 1941 ★ ★★★★★★★ LEADER OF LEADERS Each year the West High School principal names the ten boys who rank highest in scholarship among the boys of their class. The girls are ranked in the same manner. Shown above are seventeen of the seniors who were named in April. Standing, left to right, arc David R. Welsh, Marian Castrcc, John Faith, Janet Westcrman, Harr) Richards, Helen Durbrow, Richard France, Lucy Goetz, and Paul Traum. Seated, left to right, are Helen Howell, Donald Dresser, Editha Dusher, J. T. Garner, Jacqueline Major, Russell Bcllonc, Evelyn Foht, and Kenneth Crandall. Not pictured are Harris Anderson and Barbara I.yddon who are attending college and Betsy Scone who is employed. Out of this group John Faith and Lucy Goetz were elected student speakers for Commencement this June. ★ ★★★★★★★ SENIOR HONOR ROLL 1943 Anderson, Harris Renard Babbitt, Jeanne Kathryn Barber, Julie Ann Bartoli, Mary Catherine Bel lone, Russell J. Brown, Joyce Jeanette Caldwell, Jeanette Irene Carafotias, Nora Castree, Marian Conklin, Barbara Isabel Crandall, Kenneth Harold Crawford, Martha Jean Deppen, Shirley Vere Dresser, Donald Leon Durbrow, Helen Dusher, bditha Jane Early, Gordon W. Ekard, Evelyn Amy Eklund, Jerry Wayne Faith, John Carter Floden, Jill Christine Foht, Evelyn Cecelia France, Richard Edwin Gambino, Mary Frances Garner, J. T., Jr. Goetz, Lucy Pauline Grcnko, Clara Eva Harrison, Frederick Wendell Hogan, Janet Arlene Howell, Helen Marie Johnson, Florence Maxine Anderson Kasper. Marjorie Vaughan Kilsberg, Marian Lois Lyddon, Barbara Jean McEntee, Marian Ruth Major, Jacqueline Anne Mason, Arthur Allen Monks, Virginia Mac O’Brien, Nancy Patricia Olson, Marion Lucilc Pfeiffer, John Carl Phillips, Gretchen Pollard, Owen Wayne Retsinas, Nitza Antonette Richards, Harry Oliver Scone, Betsy Louise Sheldcn. Margaret Mary Shcllcnberger, Suzanne Davis Sites, Rae Ann Stanton, Richard Robert Stone, Polly Ann Tappe, Lois Arline Tauberg, Jean Virginia Taylor, George P. Toomey, Charlotte Mar)' Traum, Paul Elmer VanSteenburgh, Evelyn Doane Welsh, David Robie Wendell, Harriett B. Westerman, Janet Christine Witte, Irene Virginia Wolter, Janice Ruth 143 Seen (upper left) arc Marian Castrcc. Jane I.acc, Miss Knill, counselor, Marcia Norton. Virginia Monks, Lois Tappe, and Dorothy Williamson, graduating seniors, who as members of the junior class acted as ushers at the 1942 baccalaureate services.® An important event of the year is the Senior Prom. (Upper center) Some guests seen in a conversation between dances are last year’s seniors, Richard McGinnis, Jane Curtis, Mary Wolfram, and Kenneth Vaughn.° °Fa h year a group of boys from the junior class is asked to usher at Commencement. Shown (lower left) are Crandall, Knight. Corbridge, Severson. Mclilhcny, Traum, Hcnrikscn, Early. Beatty, Rodgers, Gustafson, Dresser. Ross. Gregory, and Anderson. The traditional senior luncheon was held in January for the midsemester graduates. Seen (lower center) are Gordon Early, Charles Henriksen, Julie Barber. Harriet Dannenberg, Dorothy Anthony, Gerald Raasch, and Jerry Eklund.°® Bcrnard Reese, president; Polly Stone, secretary; Jane Lace, treasurer, and Lawrence Dougherty, vice-president; senior class officers for the second semester arc shown (upper right) with Miss Vincent after final election results had been announced.s At the beginning of the first semester the senior class officers were elected. Shown (lower right) are Gordon Early, president; Jill Elodcn, secretary; Julie Barber, treasurer; Charles Henriksen, vice president; and Miss Vincent. SENIORS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - EENIDHE DARLEEN BERDELL AASE GAA. 2: Glee. 2 Dolly u oultl likt to vacation near tht lakes of _ Minnesota — her philosophy has bent '■Work, Uuil. Win —considers learning to cooperate tt ilh others a valuable achieve-men!. AUDREY AILEEN ALLEN Commcrcia. 3; Conservation, 2 Audrey btlitiei that the present war will be long and lilted with sacrifices — plant to be a stenographer — admires a leather who does not thou favoril-ism. ANTONIA AI.ONZO •5-3. 4: Pan-American, 4; Commcrcia, 4; Chemistry. 4 A career of nursing is Toni's plan — because she likes to swim. Lake Geneva is a favorite vacationing spot — ambition is to foist the W'AFs. JOYCE CARROLL AHRAMSON (iAA. 2. 3. I Joyce would like to visit the mountains of Montana — favorite motif. Mrs. Mini-ter — wants to join the W'AFs — motto, Do your best always. JEANETTE VERA ALLEN Mono, 3 To make new friends has been Jeannette's motto in high school — plans to become a nurse — lists Wisconsin as her favorite vacationing spot. BARBARA MAE AI.TENBERG GAA, 2. 3. 4; Com-mcrcia. 3. -I Barb has tried to gel as much out of high school as possible — proudest possession. (,AA letter — I earued to ma A friends in high school. BARNEY ALFANO Home Room President, 3 Barney believes a career and a girl will not mix — if he could change places with Hiller, he would end the war u ants to join an Air Corps. ROSEMARY ALLEN Commcrcia. 3. 4 Rosie enjoys the society page of a newspaper — she is sent into a rage if someone calls her Shorty — proudest possession, a sterling silver pencil. CONNIE ANDERSON llomc Room Treasurer. 2 Connie is vers fond of sports — she enjoyed her sewing classes in high school — plans to he a stenographer — red is her favorite color. FLORENCE MAXINE ANDERSON To join the WAACs is Maxie's ambition - — f aconite motif is ' ftacpie W ith the fa‘nrt jstcmxr -M Vds in high schonr-k-admires President Roosevelt. 53 ROBER ANDERSON Debate, 4 HARRIS REN’ARD ANDERSON Ili-Y, 3. 4: Latin. 2; Golf. 2. 3; ROTC Lieutenant, 4 Harris is planning a medical career — would like to join the Sava! Air Corps — zoology proved valuable to him in hif.h school — favorite song, Stage Door Canteen. RICHARD THEODORE ANDRINGA Andy would like Dick's” ambition to travel in northern to he an artist or Wisconsin and Michi- JVMetomU. — would gan — plans to attends 'Uf ufis 'Vacation in the Chicago Institute Of m 'Worth Seas - I. u Cos-Technology—wants to telio is l.-:s favorite join the Sigual Corps. radio personality. I VAR ANDERSON liar's motto, l.et your conscience be your guide — would like to take a trip •o Sweden — plans to become a machinist — — favorite orchestra Tiny Hill's. DOROTHY BERNICE ANTHONY French, 2. 3; President. 4; 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4; ABE, 3. 4; A Cap-pcila. 4; Home Ro: m Secretary. 2. 4; Treasurer. 4_ Smile and th world smiles with you has been Dorothy's motto — has enjoyed her French classes — rt ants to teach music — admires Henry Fore!. ANTHONY FRANK ANTINUCCI Playing tennis is a favorite sport of Anthony's—plans a business career — likes the song ''Intermezzo'' — enjoyed the motif The Sea llawk. KATHRYN BABBITT Conservation, 2; mcrcia. 3. 4 To vacation at Star l rke. Wisconsin is enjoyable to feauue — plans to be a stenographer — thinks school helped her to meet many interesting people. ALEXANDER ON SsCetball, 2, 3: Home . Jioont Treasurer, 2; President. 3 Frank believes you can do a uy thing if you hat e (jeAZji ill to w ise —waituSfot -foiu the � ...___ . . like T JJ IfXlW i kelball. M6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EENIOQE DAKI.IN MAF. BAILEY GAA. 2. 3. 4; Pan-American, 2 li.tr iu pi ant to be-tome a nutte — pet pet if, gum cheuing in public—believes President Roosevelt is the most successju! figure iu the world today — latorile book, tht Hi-hie. RICHARD WILLIAM BAILEY Dick believes II at first you don't sue-teed, try, try again —would like to join the Navy Air Porte — las orite movie was Wake Island. ANN MARY BALCITIS Chemistry. 4 Too mans cooks spoil tht broth is the motto of Ann — chooses nursing as a career — rales her high school ring as her proudest possession. JOE ANTHONY BALISTRIERE Learn all you can. has been foe's motto while iu high school— latorile vacationing spot is Wisconsin lakes — latorile food is Italian spaghetti. MARY KATHARINE BARTOLI Commercia, ), 4; ABL. 3. 4 Mary's philosophy is To thine own self be true —■ plans to attend business college— the Veronica Lake hair-do is her pet peeve. ROBERT MONROE BEATTIE Hi-Y. 3. 4; R , 3. 4; Home Room Treasurer. 3. 4; Basketball Manager, 3 Hob would enjoy bicycling on the Hril-ish Isles — would tike to enter college if the war is ended, if not, he prefers the Ala-lines. JULIE BARBER GAA, 2, 3; Captain. 4; Annual. 4; Home Room Vice - President. 4 ; Class Treasurer. 4; National Honor Society. 4 futie would like to change places with any Olympic diver — fat -orite i acallotting spots are St. Petersburg, Pta. and Hew York—plans to enter college. WAYNE BATCHELOR Wayne would like to meet General Douglas Mac Arthur — tikes to read as a pastime— has enjoyed his Fug-lish courses best in high school. LEMUEL EVERETT BARTHOLOMEW Hi-Y. 3. 4: A Cap-pella, 2. 3; Treasurer. 4; Band, 2. 3: Treasurer. 4; Home Room President. 2 Lem has fun vacationing in Canada because of its perfect climate and friendly people — wants to join armored division of the army — favorite orchestra. Freddy Alar-tin's. CARLTON RUSSELL BATES K-3-3. 3. 4; Commer-cia, 4; ROTC Lieutenant. 4 Carlton would like to live either in uoilh-ern Wisconsin or southern Canada — pel peeve is a fast driver — wauls to join the Cavalry. MARY ELEANOR BEIILER GAA. ’. 3. 4 Ellie's ' favorite expression is teepees —would like to go to Venice — she plans either to be a stenographer or to join the WAVF.s — favorite song. White Christmas. RUSSELL JOSEPH BE I. LONE Russell would like to travel in the United Stales and South MARY JANE BERG Music Appreciation. 4 Hergie wants to meet Dorothy Thompson — relaxes by listening to suing mu-sit' — enjoys reading editorials in the newspapers — plans to enter nurse's training. FRANCIS BINGER Football. 2. 3. 4; Track. 3: Basketbal 3, 4; Student Cuunc( Ring has enfoyidt! sports while in tffgr, school — plans to take a Naval Aeronautics course arid then join the Nat .si Rif Corps — JOHN FREDERICK BOHLENDER “R Club. 4; Swimming. 4; Track. 4; National Athletic cholarship Society, 4 fohn alloys most the sports section of the newspaper — favorite food is ice cream — plans to enter the Army or college after graduation. I AVONNE LEE BOLTI Social Arts IOSEPII ISADOKE OS! uclidian Circle. 4 dent. 3; Pan- hMHfcy T lt:y would like to . 3; Student can cil. 3. 4: R-3-3. 4 Louie would like to meet Maureen Daly, author of it SfUt tenth Summer —JpUn! to at-tend-(If Vttlcersily of Illinois Js-tTCfSwtt society pa. rape WrxJ;:. navy navigator — has sacrificed his Ford to the war effort —ad-tiles everyoue not to worry — wants to take a world tour. BIRNICE LOR LIT A BOUCHARD ABL. 4; Commerce. 4 Her nice enjoys bicycling as a sbare time activity — pfans to become a stenographer— would like to fiat el iu Mexico — admires President Roosei ell. M7 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIDHC I WARREN EARL BRAXDER To be a Nat p flier is Warren’s ambition — libel to vacation any platt where bunting and fishing ate good —_ believes in Hat. drink, and be merry. JOYCE JEANNETTE BROWN ABL. 3. 4; Cummer-cia. 2; French. 2; 8-5-3. -4; Home Room Treasurer. 2; Secretary. 3; Student Council. -4. The dense uoods of Michigan are Joyce's favorite vacationing spot — would like to join the Red Cross — has specimens of stone from the Wash Hills to the Alleghenies. PAULINE ALICE BURKHARDT Mono. 2. 3; Home Room Secretary. 2 Let tomorrow take care of itself; today is here is Murky's motto —the likes to spend spare time hunting — u ants to join the Army Ambulance Corps. ALICE M. BREES Breezy would like to meet Lily Rons — plans for a career in an office — prefers the society page to any other page of the newspaper. LUELLA MAE BROWN Tri-Y. 2. 3. 4; Social Arc. 2; 8-5-3. 3: Home Room President. 4 Louie spends her spare time skating — has an ambition to be an army nurse overseas — would like to travel to Hawaii — favorite song, Stardust. BARBARA ANN BURROWS Tri-Y. 2. 3. -4; Home Room Secretary. 2 Bab's motto has been Lis e not only for the present, but also for the future — the would like to be a Navy nurse — spends spare time knitting. VIRGINIA GAYLE BRIGHTUP Honorary Musical Society. 2. 3: Secretary. •4; Home Room Vice President. 3 Virginia's favorite vacationing spot is the North Woods of Minnesota — she belies es General Mac Arthur is the most successful figure today — Orchestra proved most valuable to her. WILLIAM JOE BRYAN Latin. 2. 3; Vice-President, 4; Euclidean Circle. 2, 3; Forum, -4; Orchestra. 2. 3. -I; Honorary Musical Society. 3. 4 foe plans to attend Northwestern — wishes to become a doctor in the Navy — helps the war effort by being a Radio Communications Officer in O.C.D. DONALD FRANK BUSH A Cappclla. -4; Chorus. -4 Don feels the most i alliable thing he got out of high school was ROTC training—likes to vacation near the Mississippi River — favorite food, fried chicken. HARLEY SAMUEL BUTTERS Home Room President, 2; Treasurer. 3: Sec-4 aus to join Corps— ing music of all kinds, especially that of Gene Krufia — likes to vacation in Chicago. ANTOINETTE MARIE CALTAGERONE Antoinette spends her spare lime playing the piano — would like t tour Europe after th war — plans to be a stenographer — enjoyed the mot ie King's Row. SHIRLEY VIRGINIA CAIN 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4; Com-mcrcia, 3; Treasurer. ■4; Publications. 3. -4; Tri-Y. 2 Shirley has an ambition to travel to Washington, D. C. — hobby is collecting perfume bottles from other cities and states — plant to he a stenographer. NORA CARAFOTIAS GAA. 2. 3. 4; Glee. 2; Sono, 2 what one fiMsof it” is Nora's virtto — plans to go into nurses training — would like to travel in Europe alter the war. JEANETTE IRENE CALDWELL Euclidean. 2. 3: Secretary. 4; Latin. 3. -4: Vice • president. 3: ABL, 3; Vice • president, -4; National Honor Society, 3. -4 Jeanette has enjoyed orchestra most in high school — admires a teacher with a sense of humor — would like to he an Army nurse. DOROTHY CARLEN Dot would tike to travel to Sweden — relaxes by going roller skating — enjoys reading society (rage of the newspaper—pet peeve, anklets with high heels. RUTH ALBERTA CARLSON GAA Captain. 2; Student Assistant, 4; Home Room Treasurer. 2; Student Council. 4 Ruth plans a career in nursing —■ would like to Join the W A VBt — considers the North II oods an ideal vacationing spot — motto, the Golden Rule. JOAN ELEANOR CARI.STEDT Latin, 3. -4: Treasured 4; 8-5-3. 3. 4; Eyi clidian. 3. -4; II Room Vice-President. 2; Secretary. 3 loan's philosophy is Cooperation brings success — would like to meet l-ddie Rickeri-hacker — considers lake Genes a a perfect vacationing spot — plans to be a nurse. MARION CASTREI Student Council, 3: K in Secretary. National Honor Society. 3. -4; Marion belies es there will be an Allied victory iu three years — the nWyv made her regapEJufi _ , Trs possession. National Honor Society pin. 148 r ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Flaying records is but one of the many activities of all Literature III classes whose personnel is made up of seniors. This course in English poetry and drama is a requisite for college entrance. Typical senior members of a third hour Literature III class, Evelyn Ekard, Barbara Conklin, Evelyn Foht, Paul Traum, and Helen Howell are shown above preparing to listen to Shakes pea re's M acbct h. ’ I SHIRLEY ARLINI JOE JOSEPH OH AI Ml KS CIOIO Net er put off until for u ould like to tomorrou what you join ibr Vjn — be- tun do today, ' but lirtri that President hrtn Shirley't motion� Rooset til it ibt rnott favorite pastime 7 p- successful figure in the reading soirety page uf; world today — fat or-the newspaper — sir orebetlra, Glenn to do stenographic Miller's, work. ROLAND REFEORD CLARK Band. 2. J. 4 Tuffy says. Don't Ma • dying, but die try- — predicts uar u will be over by Christmas, 194) — enjoys Sport section of a paper — plans to join the Marines. I.AVERNE CLAYTON Vernie’s ambition is to t rat el to California in bis Lord, Dinah Lee—pet petit, women drivers — greatly admires (itntral MaeArlhur — plans to ruler the Nat y . HELEN ELIZABETH CLEARY Helen enjoys reading it orld news in ntu s-Papers — her favorite food is spinach — proudest possession, her Grandmother's rosary from Ireland — would tike to meet President Roosevelt. THOMAS HARRISON CLIFT Band. 2. J. 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VM3A3, '0: VX'.WIIOl 3NI13CIV •q4Pi2ouot 4 ofppi p •tt0fitnio4 liipuoi4 — p io.n iqi pi, no ip i rp ai ot Ifi p no n—..if op 01 1 up'n noi uiq.it ot 1 up. n no( ipqn o( . t; (, J ■oio ft 4 ..f.uP ( .. y •{ TOJ3UIUIO ) N 33300 VA3 3N3IMVO 5HQIN33 ★ ★★★★★★★ GENIOHE JUNE ESTELLA Davis GAA. 2. 3. 4 June's motto has nrn to try to hr happy .lluUfS Ifil tils to hr illi air stewardess— would likf to go to Vienna, Amlria. SHIRLEY VERA DEPPEN Commcreia. 3: Secretary. -4; N.iImiiuI Honor Society, 3. 1; ABL. 3, -4; Student Council. 4 Shirley’s mono it homework first” — favorite motif, .'In. Miniver — likes to vacation in Northern .Minnesota — plans to wort in a Ian office aflei graduating. IOHN RALPH DIMARZIO Football. 2. 3. 4: Basketball. 2. 3. •� ; Track. 2. 3. I; ••« •. 2. 3. 4: Conservation, 2: Hi-Y. 4 John believes in always bring truthftd — enjoys the sports page of the newspaper most —has gained ability to mate his own decisions in high school. I.OIS LILLIAN DIRKSEN ABL. 3: Commcreia. 3. 4 Dirk wants to visit the state of Washington — practices her motto ’’Trytry again” — thinks we should put all our attention to defeating Japan first. RICHARD DOBRATZ Dick would like to join the Army Air Corps — favorite orchestra is Harry James — believes GeneraI Montgomery is most successful figure in the world today. JEAN ANN DECOR I GAA, 2. 3. I: Student Council. 2, 3. -I Jean’s proudest possession. her Ci A A sweater — wishes she could have met Florence Sighling.de — reatest ambition is to e a nurse — favorite food, broiled lobster. STUART ALLEN DICKERSON Slit’s motto is Do it non —would like to meet Veronica luike — wants to travel in South America— favorite food, plain roast beef. THOMAS. JR. DIPUMA Glee. 3.-4: A Cappcl-la, 3, -4; Euclidian. -I; Forum. 4 Tom has a desire to travel iu Alaska — helps Uncle Sam by working in a defense factory—proudest pot-sessions. two fox terrier puppies. ROSEMARY DITOMASSI Commcreia. 2 Rosemary’s fat orite food is ice cream — would like to i .nation in Florida — adi ises make hay while the sun shines” — plans to he a stenographer. MARJORIE ANN DIETZ Forum. 3: President, •4; ROTC Sponsor. 3; ABL. 4; Honorary-Musical Society. 2. 3. •4; Latin. 2. 3; S-5-3. 2. 3: Treasurer. -4 Marj believes one gets out of life what one puts into it” — would tike to meet Generalissimo Chiang-Kai-Shek — plans to major in music in college. GEORGE LAWRENCE DIDIER George's favorite foods are pie and ice Cream — considers Colorado a perfect vacationing spot — plans to be a florist — enjoys reading the sports section of the newspaper. LORETTA THERESA DIRAIMONDO Commcreia. 3. -4 Loretta’s ambition is to enter a large hospital as a surgical nurse after completing preliminary training — favorite movie, Sfir-favorite movie, Springtime in the Rockies.” WILLIAM ANTHONY DITOMASSI Scorch” wants to meet Hedy l.a.Mair — secret ambition isffosfic a great Joe Dij 10 be a LAWRENCE JOSEPH Doherty Lau rence has for his motto: ' ' Al it k • friends” — pJtvu ter.i a pattern ivortt%ji the Navy — favor orchestra is laureuce Welk's — pet peeve, unshined shoes. DOYLE GAA. 2. 3. 4 Dynamite” would like to exchange places with .Mrs. Roosevelt— orite vacation spot Davenport. Iowa — dislikes being called Shorty” — plans to enter business college. PAUL KILBURN DKIESBACH Basket S?jdriial� . i: A Cap-Debate. -4; ambition DONALD LEON DRESSER Golf. 2. 3. 4: ball. 2. 3. 4 Treasurer, tary. 4; National Honor Society. 3. I Don would like to be a scvy yl Einstein — cufefsJ fishing aStisactivs' spurts— pet peev7J1julLuGhM-kelhall phnilfg—plans to he a teacher. to be a fighter pilot is coming true, as he has joined the Army Air Corps — motto is Let’s do first things first. RAYMOND THEODORE DUFOE Ray” belie t es knowledge is the key to success — would like to iivw lire scenery of the South Pacific Ocean — favorite orchestra is Tommy Dorsey's. 151 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENionc NEI E. DUMMER Ned would I Ur to travel to the (hart Mountains — enjoyed bit science and shop classes the most — belie tes Mac Art bus the most successful figure of today. GORDON WHITE EARLY Class President. 4; 8-5-3. President. I; Orchestra Treasurer. 4; HiY. 4; National Honor Society. I Gordie's larorile expression it Take it easy —would like to travel to the wide open spaces of the West — dislikes leasing—plans a college education. HELEN DURBROW 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4; AHL. 3. • ; Owl. 2. 3: Associate Editor. 4; National Honor Society. 3. 4; Quill and Scroll. Durb” predicts that the u ar will be oi er in 194?—enjoys vacationing at Long latke— rates music by Andre Kostelonel: as tops— [dans to attend college. KENT RICHARD EBY Orchestra. 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y. 3. I; Music Appreciation, • ; Euclidean. 3: Chemistry. -J; Home Room President, 2 Kent admires jimmy Horsey — says Uncle Sam controls bis future plans—dislikes particularly being laughed at instead of laughed with — fat orite orchestra. Glenn Sutler's. KATHARINE ELIZABETH EGGLESTON Tri-Y. 2. 4; ABL. 3. 4; GAA, 2. 3, 4; Home Room Secretary, J Eggie's ambition is to meet .Mr . Koose-i eh — _ would like to IrateI in remote sections of South America —favorite food is boiled lobster—proudest possession. her charm bracelet. PATRICIA ANN EII.ER Tri-Y. 3. 4; Secretary, 2; Home Room Secretary. 3: Library Board, 2. 3 Pat would like to join a woman's air force when one is formed — lists moving out of town as her pet peeve — favorite subject is art. Counsellor. 4; Music Appreciation President. 4 2. 3. 4; Foot- bathsX 3. 4 ; National jggjus 3. 4 - , - f philosophy has beein To do my work but still have fun — would like to travel in Soul ca—has enjoy ing in the b.j BILL RL! ELMER Hill says Churchill is the most successful figure in the world today—enjoyed hit frhy sics classes in higL school — wants to join the Army Air Corps. YUMA JEAN ELKER Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today is Yuma's motto—lists jane Eyre as her fat orite book — admires President Roosevelt. RICHARD ESMOND Mono. 2. 3 Dick lists felting up the morning as his -is a great General _ las Mac Arthur — would like to travel in Mexico. EDITHA JANE DUSHER Student Council. 3. 4: Latin. 2. 3: French President. 4; ABL. 3. 4; National Honor Society. 3. 4 Eddy believes anything worth doing is w orth doing w ell — dislikes insincerity — enjoys the music of Kay Kvstr—plans to enter college after graduating. BETTY JEAN EDDY 8-5-3. 3: Commercia. 4 Hetty [dans to be a stenographer — tikes to spend spare time reading — believes Chicago is an interesting place to spend a feu days. EVELYN AMY EKARI) 8-5-3, 2, 3. 4; French. 2. 3. 4: ABL. 3. 4; Pan-American. 4; Forum. 4; Debate. 4; Home Room Treasurer. 4 Evely n would like to trai el in Mexico—lists debate as her most valuable activity — enjoyed the book II ar And Peace and the movie. Wuthe ring Heights . ELDON VIVIAN ELLIOTT Football. 2. 3. 4; R”. 2. 3. 4 Eldon would like to be a professional football player—thinks Miami Ifeach is a perfect vacationing spot—lists sportsmanship as the most worthwhile thing in high school. JACK CARTER FAITH Ili-Y. 3. 4; Euclidian, 3: Band. 2. 3: Secretary. 4; Basketball. 2; Football, 3. 4: National Honor Society, 3. 4 jack wants to join the Army Air Corps — has enjoyed being on the slap of a hoys’ camp—enjoys dancing to tong. Begin the Regain e . RICHARD PHILLIP FALCONER Orchestra. 2. 3. 4 Dick likes to vacation in the iSe rth Woods—plans to continue with music—favorite Orchestra is the Chicago Symphony — believes where there's a will, there’s a way. MARIE CAMILLE FALZONE LAWRENCE JOSEPH FERRARO Marie believes Yox learn something new every day —want travel in Cal if or nr. enjoyed movie King's Row —plans to he a Red Cross nurse. Football. 4: Basket-Track. 4; R , Eat. drink, and be merry is Larry’s philosophy—most embarrassing moment, obtaining his priL diile — enjoys liltenin'g'ab-Ka Jxyser -'ausr todpiu M.r- 152 ★ ★★★★★ ★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES I o lx- elected to National Honor Society is a worthy achievement for any student. Members are chosen in their Junior or Senior year on the basis of their school record in scholarship, character. leadership, and service. Three typical senior members of this society, J. T. Garner, Barbara Lyddon, and Kenneth Crandall are shown above busily engaged with their books in the school library. « ALICE LOUISE KERRI To become a lien-ographer h IHi i '• am-brlion — philotophy while iu high teho Inn been 'Lire team —wou i Intel to Set IIARI.IS I.UTIIER FILLMORE Band, I: Chctnitlry. I: Treacurer. -I; 8-5-3. J Chuck would like lo nut el Wen to tee the beautiful teener)— plant lo go lo college ‘ be a chemical engiu-—enjoyt mentioning iu W iicon tin. FINLEY Hand. 2. 3 mono it The f M|« who trim it the ■ fcw who workt — attend a com- U mercfal college — libel lo vacation on a farm. III.I. CHRISTINE FLODEN x-5-3. 3; Secretary. • G.A.A.. Cap lain. • : Cla� � Secre-iary. I; R. O. T. C. Sponsor. I; National Honor Society. 3. -I To make Iriendf, be one hat been ill'I mono in high tchool— hat a detire lo travel to llattaii — pet peeve, people eheuiug gum at daucet. EVELYN CECELIA KOI IT GAA. 2. 3; Student Av littant. -I; ABI. 3. -I; National Honor Society. 4 Erie plant to work and boPet to go to college—lit ft to ta-cation in Chicago — motto it Oet the ‘'ill out of tebool you can. DUANE EDWIN KOSTER 8-5-3. 2; Pan-American. 2; Band. 2. 3. -I Time it money to don't watte it it Dew-ey't motto—hat Uanud co-operation iu high tchool — u ould like to vacation iu the Black Hilh. 133 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ■ ★ EENIDRG RICHARD FRANCE Golf, 3. 4; Euclidean, 3: Student Council. � Dick has thr unusual a mb! lion to hat el to Tibet — plain to be aeronautical engineer after at lending Northwestern—hit golf clubt are bit proudest possession. JACQUELINE LEE ANN FREY Student Council. 2, 3. 4; Commcrcia, 4 fat tie's pet peeve is a teacher without a sense of humor—motto is Do four best — tikes to listen to Harry fames and Snycopa-lion. JEANNE M. EKICKE Student Council, 2 The scenery and climate of Hawaii attract Jeanne's eye— •� hare a good lime is her motto—high school has taught her how to make friends. CHARLOTTE MAY FRINK GAA, 2 Short y wants to go to San Diego, (ali-lor nia—belies es General Douglas MacArlbur is the most successful figure in the world today — would change places with Judy Garland. FRANK CARI. GAGLIANO Frank belies es President Roosevelt is the most successful figure in the srorld today — plans to he a pharmacist male in the Navy. BARBARA JEAN FRY Curtain. 4; Commcrcia. 4; A Cappclla. 2. 3; Modern Midrig.il, 4 llarb plans to enter nurse training—believes one gets out of life just what oue puts into it—svould like to Iras el around the svorlel. THEODORA RAF GALE Glee. 3: vice-president. 2: 8-5-3. 2; Euclidian, 2, 3: Music Appreciation. 4; A Cappclla. 4 To make the best better is Teddy's motto—plans to attend college and become a music teacher—favorite song is The Lost Chord.” JEANNETTE AILEFN FRY Jeanuetle svould like to live in Northern Wisconsin where it is peaceful and quiet — favorite long is White Christmas —as a hobby she collects Dutch snots. BETTY ANN GALLAGHER GAA. 2; Home Room Treasurer. 2. 3 liclly believes in the Golden Rule — ambition is to travel around the world to see hots the different people live — favorite movie, Gone With the Wind. GWENDOLYN LUCILLE GALLAGHER 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4: Music Appfifcfrtion. 2. 3. 4; A I’resi- 4; ufr motto is He friendly with everyone and make good, clean friends — plans to go !i Jiod k-ford College Vogue Schy sign. JANET GERALDINE GARNER Social Arts Treasurer, 2; Tri-Y. 3. f; I’an American. 4: 8-5-3, 4 fane! would tike to travel to India for authentic material on native life — plans nurse Irainiug in a Chicago hospital—believes always reach for the stars.” NANCY MAE GALLAGHER Commcrcia. 4; 8-5-3. 3; Cheer Leader, 3. 4; Honorary Musical Society. 4; Modern Madrigal. 3 Snoopy's pet expression is (rally Ju biter —does not tike idle gossip—enjoys the music of Fred Waring — favorite movie, ‘ Mrs. Miniver. J. T. GARNER Forum. 4; Vice Presi-� t. 3: Hi-Y. 3. • ; ,2, 3; Treat- 8-5-3. 3; _Fnt, 4; Home Rooffl President. 4 J. T.'s favorite ta-rationing spot is a lake — proudcsJ Mtoment was receiuitisSLROTC citizenship 5 rates HMtidp fiffi psand There Are Such MARY GAMBINO Mary believes Do unto others as you wish others to do unto you — says the war has made her take life more seriously—favorite song Uebeslra-urn. JOHN CORMANY CARVER Latin. 2; Science. 3 Inside Latin America is John's favorite book — he considers Winston Churchill most successful man in the world today—plans to attend college after graduation. LORRAINE FRANCES GATZ Social Arts. 2; Secretary. 3 Lorraine prefers to vacation at the lakes— pet peeve, insincere people — greatly admires Genera! Douglas Mac Arthur — plans to do office work. JOYCE DUDLEY GAYLE 8-5-3. 2. 3. 4: Curtain 2 ; GAA. 2. 3. 4; II. Wr1 Room Secretary. 2; President. 4 ,4� r argument orer a bridge game will enrage foyce mote quickly than anything else — is idesrtified with phrase. Hey Babe — teams to travel in Fur ope. ,I OLI.I A GAZZINIO . 3- Use Dollia is inerted in dancing, sire wants to change places with Yolanda, the turnout daucer—her philosogjiy build cat- foutuh 15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EENIOEG WILLIAM GEDKO Football, 2, 3. I; Track. 2. 3: R . 2. 3. I Rill wants to attend University of Wise on-tin—most embarrassing experience was tiring LaSalle-Peiu game 0 to 0 — would change daces with an) RAF pilot. JAMES GELLETT 8-5-3. 2 Jim's snot to is Always try to make a friend — pel perse ankle bracelets — received much pleasure from meeting new people in high school. JANET AKLEEN GETTS Janet is interested in the Nat y — her favorite song is Anchors Awrigh — has enjoyed her mechanical drawing classes the most in high school. ELIZABETH ELEANOR GHENT GAA. 2. 3. 1 Shorty’s motto is School work before play” — has had fun vacationing at Hayward. VP isconsin — likes the music of Guy Lombardo — plans to go to business college. Elizabeth GRIDI.EY GAA. 2. 3. -I: ABL. 3. •1; Home Room Vice President. 3. I; Tri-Y Treasurer. 3: Sec re tarv. 4 Jean's most embarrassing experience was going to a dressy party in a sloppy sweater — u ould like to trai el in Mexico — plans to be a nurse. SALI.Y ANN IIAGERTY Tri-Y. 2: Curtain. 3; 8-5-3. 2. 3; Pan-American. -I Sally would like to make a vocation of traveling — considers Cbiang Kai-Shek most successful figure today — plans to go to college after graduation. RICHARD LEO HEATH Basketball. 2. 3: Football. -1 Muscles belie i es F.ujoy life while you are young — plans to be a mechanical engineer — su imming is his favorite sport — enjoys the music of Tommy Dorsey. I.UCY PAULINE GOETZ Owl. 2. 3; Associate Editor. 4; Student Council. 2; Secretary. 3; President. 4: ABL. 3. 4: 8-5-3. 3; National Honor Society Secretary. 4; Quill and Scroll. 4 Lucy likes to vacation at Lake Vf'aubcsa — falling down the steps and losing both heels was her most embarrassing experience. WILLIAM ARTHUR GUSTAFSON Football. 2. 3. 4; Basketball. 2; Swimminp. 3; R”. Vice President. 2. 3. 4; Student Council. 4; Class Secretary1. 3. Little Swede advises everyone to do their best at all limes— dislikes conceited people — wants to meet the President of the United Stales. EVA CLARA GRENKO Commercia, 3 To hear people quarrel is Babe's” pet Sees e — would like to e an Army nurse — philosophy is True friends are i aluable possessions. MARIE THERESA GUZZARDO Commercia, 4; Social Arts. I; Music Appreciation. 4; Glee. 4 Marie knows we will have peace i cry soon— she prefers the WAASs —she would like to become a musician famous for playing the Hawaiian guitar. PHYLLIS IIANCHETTE 8 5-3. 3. 4; GAA. 4: Music Appreciation. I Phyl would like to become a good bridge player and a good whistler—proudest possession, a collection of pins — likes funny section of newspaper best. MARY LUCY HEAV1.IN Mary is t cry much_ interested in sports likes to spend time reading Walpole — _ befit Iowa is a nice mentioning spot. FREDERICK WENDELL HARRISON Hi-Y. 4; llomcfjfatpjn President. 4 )' T not at all _— wants to be an engineer on a her ship — is al-reai y attgnding Curtis W1 glft Technical RUTH EILEEN HEISLER Commercia. 3 '' Rut hie’' says ”Don’t put of) until morrow what you can do today —would like to travel in a trailer all oier the United States — admires the VTA ACs. GLORIA HENDERSON Honorary Musiu cicty. 2. 3. 4; Cu 2, 3. 4: Pan-American. 2. 3. 4: 8-5-3. 4 C.lo's philosophy is Smile and the world smilttfjeilL you” — hopes - ett make a carCctu. y. mnfir. and dramatics ftJ frttUtOte song. Serenade In Blue. CHARLES SFNDAI.I. ENRIKSEN 3. 4: R . 4; •all. 2,3.4; ROTC Lieutenant. 4; Home Room Treasurer. 3: Class Vice President. 4 Chuck enjoys vacationing in the Sort!) Woods—insincere people are his pet peeve— wants to fit' a Navy Ifier — favorite mo I it, Mrs. Miniter.” ALLEN EDWARD HER M ANSON Ritlc Team, 3. 4; Euclidean. 4; Chemistry. 4; Home Room Treasurer. 2 Hermit” learned in school that you must rely on yourself—most embarrassing experience. shooting at some decoys while hunting — plans to enter An Corps. 155 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIOHE BETTIE HERNDON Bruit it interested in flying — plant to be-come a stenographer — the North it her favorite vacationing spot — collecting records it her hobby. JANliT ARLENE IIOGAN Pan-American. 2; Secretary. 3: Publication , 3. • :: Forum, 3; Vice President, 4: Student Council, 3: Treasurer, -i: ABI.. 3 fan believes Do unto others at yon u outd have them do unto you — the prefers the Woman's Ambulance Corps—would like to travel to Mexico. ROBERT HII.I. HORNER Curtain. 4; Hi-V, 3. I; ROTC Lieutenant, 4 Bob helps Uncle Sam by working at the Civilian Defense corps control center and the War Emergency Radio Service ■— plans to go to radio school. MARY DONINI-. IIIMIRT H-S-3. 2; GAA. 2. 3 4; Tri-Y. 2. 3. Treasurer. 4; Commercij. 4; So-cial Arts. 4; llcmc Room Secretary, 4 Mary Seould like to change placet with the highest officer in the II 1ACs— she plans to enter office si ork or eitil sees ice — does not tike fault finders. EDITH HOLMES Edith's motto it F.n-ioy life and leans what you can — spends summers at Lake Genes a —- svauts to meet Lieutenant Clark (table and Wendell Will hie. ELIZABETH MARY HOUGH Curtain, 4 Hawaii's beautiful scenery appeals to Betty — received great inspiration from her literature classes—proudest possession, a diamond ring — plant to be a stenographer. LORRAINE VIRGINIA !l )BBS Commercia. 4; R-5-3, 2: Home Room Secretary. 2. 3 Lorraine, greatly interested in aeroplanes, would like to ioin the WAVs — dislikes conceited persons — enjoys Kay Kyser’s orchestra and the song White Christmas. MARILYN JEAN HOPKINS Instead of going to college. Iloppy intends to acquire practical knowledge by working in a local con-(era — the enjoys vacationing in Minnesota —favorite movie Iart I Horizon. AUDREY JEAN IIOUSEKNECHT Music Appreciation, 3: Commercia, 3 And” considers General Mac Arthur the most successful figure in the world te day — selects business training as the most valuable thing she receii ed in high school. MARILYN MAXINE HUDSON GAA. 2 3. 4; Captain. 4 r r ily n w outd (es with any friform be-is helping Unde Sam—pet peeve, girls ii earing stacks to school — plans college career. BETTY JANE IIUFE Tri-Y. 2; French, 3; Social Arts. 4 Betty advises Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today — would like to join the WAVF.s — plans to study at Beloit College. I AMES HENRY IM'GGARI) James plans to he a real estate broker — would like to join I St lb Field Artillery— has learned from high school how to ii ork cooperatively. DONALD JAMES HUNT Football, 2. 3. 4: Basketball. 2. 3. 4; Golf. 3. 4; R . 2. 3. 4; Band. 2. 3. 4; lit Room President, 2. Dou considers Henry Ford rue,si successful figure in the world today — Glenn Miller and Star Dust are musical fai Oritcs — would like to join Navy Air Corps. CAMILLA MARIE INGRASSIA Curtain. 2, 3. 4; m; Secretary. 3. . 2; Forum, 4; mc Room Secretary. 2; Treasurer, 3 Cam would like to join WAVF.s—thinks is tops JOHN TYI.ER JACOB Band. 3. 4: ROTC Lieutenant. 4; Home Room Secretary. 2 Jake's motto is lie prepared — thinks Devil's Like an ideal place to vacation — plans an Army career, preferably the infantry. VERNICE JACOBSON liny would like to lisit Carlsbad Caverns — enjoyed the hook Just David — — aided the United States by making bomb fuses in a defense factory. GLENN BERNARD JOHNSON Chemistry. 3 Glenn belies gets out of life what one puts into it—liar has made his plans for the future indefinite — ROTC training was valuable to him. GORDON PHILLIP IJNSON •all. 2. 3. 4: Bay-ictball. 2. 3. 4: Pan-American. 2 ; Commercia. 3: R . 2. 3. 4; Home Room President. i or,l)v'ii i ulft-ttk e to ipU meP-Mule Rock-ue — prondest possession. his trophies won in sports — ambition is to be a professional baseball player. 0 3 156 ★ ★★★★★ ★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Although the senior year is a busy one, almost all seniors find time for extra curricular activities. They are valuable members and very often officers in the many clubs organized in the school. Shown above arc typical senior club officers, Charles Fillmore, Irene Witte, Robert Perkins, and John Ross. They are participating in an interesting conference concerning affairs of the Chemistry Club. t GRANT GILMOKfc JOHNSON Euclidean, 2 Grant's philosophy it Do your uork kut hair lun too — arcUj •i, ' try and golf tre Jyij . favorite sports carritd a good coin for tix years. JANE MARIK JOHNSON Home Room Secretary, 2. 3. 1 Janie believes the bnl it all you tan do — thinks the Present war it to end all othert •ft petn. knee sox— onlt motif, Mrs. Miniver. KEITH JOHNSON Pan-American. 2; Hi- rf Paddle tool would • Jitr-jo change plattt Sl Jinh'r iy Marine Pilot — i acalions at Lake Genet a—belie set Harry James' Carnival of Venus it really in the groote. PAUL ROMKRT JOHNSON Paul aids the war effort by working on a farm during the sum-mrr — wants to join Sat y Air Force — has ambition to travel all over Sonh America. RICHARD CHARLES JONES Student Council. 2. 3; Forum, 3. 4; Euclidean. 4 Dick believes one should do his war-time work without boasting —plans to attend college unless Uncle Sam hat other plans—enjoys sports section of a newspaper. MARILYN AUDREY JUHLIN K-5-3. 2: Publication . •I; Library Board. 4; Home Room Secretary. 3 Judy believes. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, today is ours. —wants to be a nurse —would like to Iratel in Florida. 157 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One Pi cl nre is worth ten thousand words.” The climax to every student’s high school career is the day of graduation. The hand, representative student speakers of the graduating class, and guest speakers arc-shown here (above) on the Coronado stage listening to Rev. David Nelson Beach, D.D., from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Roger Reno (extreme right) was chosen by the class of 1942 to be their hoy speaker. Senior homeroom presidents and class officers are shown here receiving instructions for the scrap drive which they directed. I'irst row (left to right) Phyllis Russel, Charles Henricksen. Jill Flodcn, Julie Barber, anti Gordon Parly. Second row: Miss Vincent, Nitza Retsinas, Polly Cotta, Robert Perkins, and Prank Ladik. Third row: Joyce Gale, Gordon Early, Fred Harrison, and Frank Bagdon. Fourth row: Lawrence Dougherty, Dave Welsh, and Joe Cuppini. When last year’s Senior class play When Knighthood Was in Flower was staged, the audience witnessed a colorful drama of the court of King Henry VIII in which actual figures of the French and English courts of that time were presented. Elizabeth Barkey anti Stuart Rasmussen are seen here as the Queen and King Henry VIII, noted in English history for his many wives. A contest was held this year to promote the sale of defense-stamps. Two numbered tickets were given with every stamp purchased. A drawing was held on the auditorium stage, and John Czyzewski and Shirley StefTa, who held corresponding tickets won defense stamps. Senior class officers, Jill Fioden, Julie Barber, Gordon Early, anil Charles Henricksen shown below are assisting at the drawing. ns ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One Picture is worth ten thousand words.” During the fall of the school year West's football games arc events to which the student body looks forward. 13y the looks of the cheer leaders (above) West must have successfully made six more points. The cheer leaders who are leading the spectators in Praise Alah are (left to right) Lindsey Towns, Ruth C.arlson, Kenny Crandall, Nancy Gallagher and Warren Sutter. Virginia Morgan and Richard Shattuck arc seen here as the two romantic leads in the senior class play of 1942, When Knighthood Was in blower . Virginia portrayed the part of Mary Tudor, young sister of the tyrannical Henry VIII, and Richard was the dashing captain of the guards, Charles Brandon. The drama takes place in the court of Henry VIII in the sixteenth century. Since graduation time is such a busy one, measurements for caps and gowns arc taken several weeks before hand. Several seniors arc shown here as they participate in this activity. Philip McDonald (left) is trying on a gown as Dorothy Williamson is being measured by Julie Barber. Sylvia Nielsen is shown as she is taking the chest measurement of Bob Corbridge. A few of the senior homeroom treasurers are seen (below) in Miss Vincent's office with the senior class treasurer, Julie Barber. Reporting the dues which they have collected from the members of their homerooms are Lois Tappe (left), Stanley Linder, Flora Stanbery, and Barbara Conklin. The money which the seniors pay for dues is used for their various activities during the year. 159 � ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIOBE JEANNE MARI1 KAIII.IR Tri-Y. 3. 1: Commercia. 4 taunt’s philosophy is Stitt worry _ — faiorile vacationing spot, Sioux Lookout. Canada — pit 11 llrrr Hillrr as ibt famous persou ihr would most like lo mrtl. ROBERT WAYNE KAUFMAN Bovs (ihorut, ). 4 Hob's laiorilt vacationing spot has bttn California — wauls lo join Iht Army Air Corps —- proudest pot-stssiou it his molhtr— would Hkt to rnttl Madeline Carroll. YVONNE KERR GAA. 3. 4 Yrouut would like lo rnttl Adolph llillrr — proudtst posstssion. a pair of uflon holt— tnjoys (omit srcliou of iht ntwspaptr — plans lo bt a sltuographtr. CLAIRE BELLE KAPLAN Commercia. 4; Curtain, I; Junior Clio Flay, 3 Claire believes that iht winning of iht war is ts id mi — plans lo study iournalism al N orlhurilrru — would I iht lo rnttl President Kooststh — dislikts tONttiltd ptoph. LEO EDWARD KEENAN Ili-Y. 4 l.to ad lists Think before you speak _— has linttrt admiration for Utultnanl Eduard II. O'llart — believes high school shorts has t bttn valuable lo him. MARION MARIE KINDELL Curtain, 3. 4; Student Council, 3. 4 Marion has Iritd 10 iff list olbtr person's point of l itw whilt in high school — liktt pineapple upside-down take—pet petit, long finger-nails. ROSE ANN KASTENBAUM Tri-Y, 2, 3. 4; French. 3; Mono, 2; Publications, t Kostanu would likt lo rnttl Sergeanl York —dtsires lo journey lo Hawaii — dislikes anklets worn u-ilh pumps —plans lo attend University of loua. STEPHEN JEROME KERNS Glee. 2 4: Vice-President. 3: Home Room Vice-President. 3 Sieve u anls lo meet General Chenaull of the Flying Tigers —relaxes listening to classical music — likes the editorial pate of a newspaper — favorite food, apple pit. BETTY KING Curtain. 4 Hell?' lakes great pride in her tltelric guitar—belies ts school taught her to really think —plans an offsst career—relaxes by reading. BETTY LORRAINE KNEISS ABL. 3. -I: Mono. 3. -I; Commercia. 3: Home n rWtTrr—— 3 ' of SHOW -jr that . old like to Iras el in Switzerland— ptl peeve, complaining people—favorite food, chicken ansL mJsow mein. — IIELYN V KNODLE Tri-Y. 2. 3: GAA. 2; Social Arts. 3. 4 Helyu has always wanted to vacation in California — plans to enter the nursing profession — Tills Greer Gar sou as the famous person she tvould most like lo meet. EUGENE FRANCIS KNIGHT Modern Madrigals, (; Honorary Musical Society, 4 Gent hopes to become as great a singer as Nelson Eddy — admires honesty moil in any out—fas or it e mentioning spot. Fish lake, V’iiconiin. LOLA MARILYN KOPF rls Glee. 4; Curtain b. 4; Commercia _ plans lo be- a stenographer — her philosophy while in high school has been study now means success lalti tP juld like to travel ivorld., Will I AM D KNIGHT. JR. 8-3-3. 3. 4; Owl. 4: Hi-Y. I: ROTC Major. 4 Hill desires a trip lo Home, Berlin, and Tokyo—plans to be a lawyer after study a! Dartmouth College — tnjoys canoe trips in If isconsin. ROBERT JOHN KOSMAN Football. 2 Hob predicts allies uill u in the war in 1923 — w ould likt to Irani in Germany after the war — favorite book. Vanity Fair ; motif, Citizen Kaue. DONALD FRANCIS ROW AI It K Ili-Y. 4; Rillc Team. 4; Home Room Vice-President. 3 Don plans lo join the Sat � —belies es that his mother is the most successful person in the world — right now, wants to teat el in Japan. MARY JANE KRETSINGER Library. 3. 4 Alar) spends spare time either res skating or reading — enjoyed her eommecial classes in high school —plans to bt a stenographer after graduation. SHIRLEY MAE KREUTEK 4: CfMUner-4; Home Room esident. 2 Shirley’s motto is Yesterday is gom. tomorrow may net tr come. tgd tfiis ours — wants lev, ico -- .n orijA prt,d. sltJr fnir'rfSAiih fried potatoes. 160 EENIOHE CHARLOTTE KRONM EVER French. 3; Pan-Amcri-can. I; Orchestra, 3. 4 Chari plant to attend the University ol Ohio — she enjoyed playing in the orchtstra — foreign languages prosed very interesting to her. ANNA MAE LAAKER Commcrcia. 3. I; Student Council, 4 _ Annie” enjoys mu-fit as a spare time amusement — would like to travel around the world —- wants to become a ferry pilot— admires President Roosevelt. JANE ALLEN LACK Latin. 2; French. 3. 4: Publications, 4; Home Room Secretary. 2; KOTC Sponsor, 3 fane would like to go to New York City —relaxes by dancing —her proudest possession, a ring her grandmother left to her — plans to attend college. SARAH ANN LA ROSA Curtain, 3; Co miner-cia. 3 Sarah's greatest ambition is to travel to Jerusalem — believes one should lit e and be merry for_ tomorrow we may dir—plans to become a secretary. BETTY HIL1VIA LARSON GAA. 2. 3. 4; Circulation, 2 Hetty plans to go to Mr. .ton Hospital. San Francisco, for nurse liaining — motto is laugh and be happy —greatly admires General Douglas Mac Arthur. DARLENE JUNE LAWSON Social Arts. 4; Com-niercia. 3. I; Student Council, 4 Darlene's philosophy has been: ''the truth will out —plans to go to comptometer school and then enlist in the WAl'Ef—uants to vacation in Florida. STANLEY ARVID LINDER I Ionic Room Treasurer. 2. -1 Stan would like to join the Army Signal Corps — being unprepared when his teacher called on him was his most embarrassing experience. JEAN ANNETTE MACDONALD 8-5-3, 3. 4; Curia Tri-Y. I; Owl. 4i Home Room Secretary, fears has a desire to travel to Cai dislikes hat: call to join t Ambulance Irol alter she graduates. JACK LOGAN LINDS'! ROM Jack plans to join the Marines—lists a set o drums as his proude possession — joyed his KOTC I?, ing—favorite vacation ing spot. Smoky Mourn tarns. people wants alety MARGARET Y CDONALD , 2. I; French, 2. ary. 3 Joy predicts victory for the Allies in 1944 —thinks that the President it most successful figure in world today-helped in the war effort as a Nurse’s Aid. JEAr I.YDDON 8-5-3; 2. 3. 4; GAA. 2; ABL, 3: Treasurer. 4; Home Room Secretary. 2; Vicc-Presi- (art. 3. 4; National onor Society, 3. 4 Hath admires a teacher who accepts students as equals—considers Madame Chiang Kai-Shek a wonderful person — plans to attend Purdue after graduation. JESSICA SCOTT MACGAFFEY Student Council. _2: Pan-American, 3: Secretary. 4; Forum, 3, 4: Curtain. 3: Secretary. 4 Jessica's future ambition is to travel leisurely around the world — believes He who overcomes others is strong, he who overcomes himself is might-itr still. WALTER RALPH LAYMAN Pan-American. 2: Euclidian. 4; Hi-Y. -I Walter wants to be a gunner in the Army Air Corps—would like to vacation in the Hlue Ridge Mountains—eu-joyed hit government classes while in high school. DOROTHY MARGARET LEECH Dorothy would enjoy traveling all over the Western Hemisphere— believes that Chiang Kai-Shek is the most successful man in the world today — enjoys Abe Lyman's music. WILLIAM EARL LEARY 8-5-3. 3. 4; Latin. 3. 4 Bill would like to change places with President Roosevelt — believes war will keep him out of college at present—is planning a career at a teacher. CARL DONALD I.EOMBRUNI Carl would like to change places with the record player during lunch hour — plans to be a piano player in an orchestra—uants to vacation in Florida. BARBARA ANN LEE Music Appreciation. 3. I; Tri-Y. 4; Glee. 2. 3. 4; Publications, 3, 4: Home Room President. 2. 3 Barbara would change places u ith no one—typing errors send her into a rage fatter than anything else — would like to join Red Cross Or Nurses Aid. CAROLINE ANNA LINDEBERG Caroline believes the present war will last a long to bi ile i cons mov ■ time—would-like r a WAAC—fdvfK' .nation.place, H. i-in Deitsa ie King's (y ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIDHE SAM CHRISTOPHER MAGCIO Tennis. 2. 3. 4; Com-mcrcia. 4 Sam wishes lo meet President Roosevelt — roudest possession, is is tennis racquet — enjoys sports section of the newspaper —favorite food, roast beef. ANTHONY PHILLIP MAKSILI Anthony plans to enter the Coast Guard ■dikes vacationing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin— has enjoyed his typing classes — favorite orchestra is Kay Kyscr. ROBERT VICKERS MASON Hob's motto is laiugh and the world laughs with you” — would like to change places with a Natal Commander — favorite movie, Orchestra Wites.” JACQUELINE MAJOR Debate, 3. 4; Social Art . 3: President, 4; French. 3. 4; Chemistry. 4; ABL. 4; National Honor Society. 3. 4 facet” believes that eventually, u ilh the United Nations as victors, a just and lasting peace will be made— plans to study psychiatry in college—fat orile novel, ”Arrowsmilb.” MALCOLM LEE MARTIN Cheerleader. 2. 3. 4; Chemisry, 4; Hi-Y, 4 Malcolm would like to change places with liernie Hiermau because he is a great coach—Plans to study physical education and bacteriology in college. HELEN LUCILLE MAYBERRY Tri-Y.4 Helen believes that a person should uork white you work and ' white you play”— _ r� lo join the WAVF.s — plans to be a stenographer. AMI RICO ANTHONY MANC1NI President Roosevelt is the person America considers the most successful figure in the world today—hopes to join the Nat y — motto is Work hard. ARTHUR ALLEN MASON Hi-Y. 4; Pan-American. 4; Home Room President, 2 Art enjoys the editorial page of a newspaper — spends spare lime in scout activities that help in the war effort—Uncle Sam will direct his future plans. VIRGIL CLARENCE McCALLEN Glee. 2. 3. 4; Chemistry. 4; Euclidian. 3. 4; Curtain. 4; Hi-Y. 4 Virgil collects records as a hobby—wants to visit the far North and Alaska — says his hifh school diploma will be his proudest possession. LAWRENCE FRANK McCLELLEN Mono, 2. 4 Mac’s” Prediction aj+-ebe world's silua-wOyt ii_jJyat tve bate well in «•- toNjU ffn orite phrase, Well, now, I wouldn't say that” — pet peeve, talkative girls. WALTER McDonald BETTY ANN McDonald Euclidian, 3: Latin. 2, 3: Student Council. 3: Home Room President, 2 Mickey would like to vacation in Miami Reach. Florida — plans lo study nursing at the University of Illinois—dikes lo relax by listening to records. DONALD JOE McELIIENY 8-5-3. 2. 3; President. 4; Hi-Y, 4; Home Room Treasurer. 3 Phil's philoso_____ is Hitch your wagon to a star, apply yourself and you'll go far —high school gat e him a more frrofound understanding of literature and life. 5-3. 3: Vice-Presi-rnt. 4; Latin, 3. 4; 4; Home ice-President. 4 Tubby” wants to travel in Arabia after the uar—would like to he an ASmjc, ’Air Corps aerial phof ad mis eg C• las MacAr EVELYN MARIE McDonald F.vey would like to change places with Mrs. Roosevelt — likes to vacation in the Otar k Mountains—helped Unde Sam by working in a defense factory. MARIAN RUTH McENTEE Commercia, 3 Marian would enjoy going to California — favorite song it, In-ter mezzo —the ability to cooperate with other iieople was gained from sigh school experiences. LLOYD P AI I McFADDEN 8-5-3. 4 Uoyd believes that learning how to plan his work has been the most valuable thing he has received _ from school—would like to join the Nai y. ( AROI.YN ESTHER MERRICK Carol’s prou possession is .� � Jrouing collect. ooks — would like to meet General MacAr-tluir—plans general office work in the future. PHYLLIS IAN 4ERRILL in. 3: 8-5-3. 4; lal Arts. 3_ Phyllis believes that learning to get along with other people has been the most valuable thin learned in school — pil°l her 162 ★ ★★★★★ ★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Deck the halls with boughs of holly” may well be the motto of West High students at Christmas time. Shown above arc five typical members of the senior class, George Taylor, Charles licnricksen, Joyce Gayle, Gordon Early, and Shirley Rcum, doing their part to add to the festive appearance of the halls. They are decorating one of the large Christmas trees in front of the library. I ANN MERRITT 8-5-3, 4; Pan-American, 4; Curtain, 4 fane's greatest ilrsirt is to travel around the whole world to itt bow the olhtr lull lilts — tstltn ipeed) to any other subyed iht bat studied. WILLIAM DENNIS MESSER Football. 2. 3. 4; Track. 2: R . 2. 3: Treasurer, -I; Ili-Y, 3. 4 ; National Honor Society. 4: National Athletic Scholarship. 3. 4 Willowy William” flails to study rhtutility .it tbr University of Illinois — htlitves President Koostt til is tbr most luttttiful nun iu tbr world today. HARRIETT ANN MIIIM GAA. 2. 3. 4; Glee. 2. 3. 4 llartitll’i ui'fU . Js (limb tbo’ tbtrinks bt ruKK d£ —,bln)B a mining f.rri}AyT JI ec, peeve is people who air not till ling to to-operate — appredates i h fdfit f ndi. SAM FIGELEY MILLER Euclidean, 3. 4: R”. 3. 4; Cheerleader. 3; Ili-Y. 3. 4; Student Council. 3. 4 Sam thinks Itaming to (ooperate with oil)-trs wai tbr most ral-liabilt thing hr got out of s(bool — plain to bttomt an ardiiltd — favorite noitl. Without At mmn. .OKI JON NICHOLAS MILROY A Cappella, G KO'TC training ablt — plant to tnttr Army Air Corfu — fav-orilt so lk. .4 String of rtJiifFf-Qouid litt • lively. VIRGINIA MAE MONKS Council, 2; Treasur- lotvlli L I Student Cou , or.Ion i onuTuyhn t.i K«Mim TC training ini Mu- er. 2. 3. 4 Ginny Iasi earned to follow dirtdions a hilt in high n bool — btt motto bai bttn Lift and Irani —sbt would like to join tht WAACt. IOIIN Robert MOORE Chemistry, 4: an. 4 John would like to join tbr Saty—Mithi- Sju and Wkyuui’i art is favojiuf! pKation- z W ss:. (,raud (.Jnyon Suite. LEANOR ARIE IORTENSON _____ 2. 3. 4: Com- mercia. 4; Conservation Secretary. 2 ritauor thinks tbr war will bt over in 1941 — would like to vacation at a ranch in Texas—plans to hr a private ttertiary. MARTHA PAULINE MOSBY GAA. 2 : French. 4 Al� r would like to join the Air Transport Command Division—she plans to attend Wtlltsley -would likr to travel in Cuba and tbr ttahamas. (A ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIOBE CAROL ELOISK MUND 8-5-3. 3. 4 Carol would litr to oum •' ranch in Call-fornia — pel peeve h ibrrt ib.niff of red on a person — wants to join tht WAACt. NAT GUNNARD NELSON Glee. 3. 4 jVa would litt lo change placet with any airplane pilot — be-lift ft war will latt at leatl file yean—wantt to travel to the Rocky Mountain!. MARGIE ADELINE MURRAY Tri-Y President. 1 To travel to Miami Heacb and i itil bn brother it Mar gif't ambition — .norite food it a thick, juicy fir-loin tleak —- PrnudeH pottfttiou it her Jog. SYLVIA MARIE NIELSON Honorary Musical Society. 2. Vice-President. 4; ABE. 3. 4 Sit plant lo go to Ml. Holyoke Colltge— would like lo Irarel in Tngland — believes her proutlet! pottfttiou it brr American heritage — I at or it e no tel. Ifuthering Heights.” GERALDINE JEANNETTE NELSON Social Arts. 2.3:Treasurer. 4; Orchcst-a. 2. 3. 4; Commcrcja. 3: Publications Circulation. 3: Manager, 4 (retry't motto bat been Never put off till tomorrow what ton can Jo today” — favorite expiation it Ob fishhookt! — wants lo join WAACt. DONALD ROBERT NOBLE Band. 3 Dirtily would enjoy trai tiling lo the Hate of Washington— plant to join the Navy — high tcbool bat taught him to rely on no one hut himtelf. MARION MAE PEARSALL A Cappella. 3. 4 ; Com-mcrcia. 3. 4; Tri-Y, 2. 3. 4; I lomc Room Treasurer. 2 ; Secretary. 4 Lite and let live” it Marion's motto — would like lo travel in South America— uanlt to join the IV'AVF.t — hat enjoyed A Cappella choir. BETTY JEAN-PEASE Commcrcia. 3. 4 Hetty plant to tlenographer — lievet in looking on bright tide of life — u anlt to travel iu California—proudest pot-tettion, her watch. GEORGE PEPLOS urly's philoto-high tcbool bat err Learn all you ’can — would like to join Quarter matter Corps of the Army — dislikes ae ttrulhfulnett NANCY PATRICIA O'BRIEN 8-5-3. 2, 3: Commcrcia, 2; Secretary, 3; ABL. 3; Treasurer. 4 Nan plant to enter Rockford College after graduation — her pet peet e it a per ton who it habitually late — favorite comPotition it SbuherT t Unfinished Symphony. MARY GERALDINE O’MEARA Tri-Y. 4; Commcrcia. 4 Gerry plant to be a te ere lory after graduation — Harry famet and the tong Star-dull are her fat Orilet along mutical linet — likes to vacation in If itcontin. BARBARA ANN PAGEL Commcrcia, 3. 4; Tri-Y. 3. 4; GAA. 2. 3. 4 Harb's plant for the future include busi-nett college — would like to tee the beautiful scenery in Canada — ditliket a per ton who argue t. MILDRED NOLL Orchestra. 3: A Cap-pcila. 4 Milly” would like to change placet with Dinah Shore—want! to he a tervice club hot!-ett for the Army or Marinet—plant a mutical career. MARCIA CLAIRE NORTON ROTC Sponsor. 3; Home Room Treasurer. 4 Trotlr' contidert 3lrr. Miniter her favorite movie — admiret honetly and a good tente of humor in either Undent or teacher—motto it live and learn. IAMES EDWARD OHARE Jim plant lo join the Navy — liket to vaca-liuuhrQ upper Michigan T it apple te. a per-flgebra left. PATRICIA FRANCES PACKARD French. 3; Tri-Y. 3. 4 Rat plant to enter Purdue V uitertity -d enjoyed movie Wake III and —hobby it collecting dance programf —motto it nothing it at bad at it teernt. i'lAKlUiN LUCILLE OLSON GAA. 2. 3. 4; Forum. 3. 4; ABL. 3. 4; Tri-Y. 2j 3; President, 4; Publications. 3. 4; Library Board. 2. 3: Home Rom Secretary, 2 Marion’s proudest pottettion it her GAA twealer—belietet General Mac Arthur it the motl successful figure today — would like to travel to Hawaii. DOROTHY ANN 3 DON Commcrcia. frothy wants to tTet Jimmy Doolittle —pet pee te, noity gum chewert—contidert her dog her kimiJcH possession—fett lion in_.nl gan. CA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EENIOBE ROBERT IOHN PERKINS Hi-Y. 3. •i; Bund Man-after. 2. 3. ■i: Chcmis-icy Vice-President. 4; Home Room President. 2. 3. 4; Tennis. 2. 3 Perkieplant to study engineering at Purdue I 'nit ersit)—hat enjoyed being in the band in high school— wants to travel in Sew York. ROBERT PETERS Band. 2. 3. 4 Pete lists l tke Kenosha as his favorite vacationing spot — enjoys a person with a sense of humor — proudest possession it his speed boat. WALLACE ARTHUR PERRETT French. 3. 4; Chemistry. 4 Polly's aim hat been to get the most out of school — enjoys the Sorlh woods for a i acation — belies es school helped him become a belter musician. LANE ALLEN PETERSON Pete trantt to joist the Navy — ambition is to Iras el around the Visited Stales — would like to change places with General M.icArthur — motto, Stick it out. RICHARD PESAVENTO To do my best has been Dick’s motto — enjoys s .stationing on tatke Michigan — considers as his greatest achievement in high school the ability to understand others. JACK CARL PFEIFFER Euclidian. 3: Hi-Y. 3. 4; Home Room Vice-President. 2. 4 Live for today has been lack’s motto in school — wants to join the Army Air Corps — lists chemistry as the most valuable subject in high school. GRETCHEN PHILLIPS GAA. 2. 3. 4: ABL. 3. 4; Home Room Secretary'. 2, 3; Treasurer 4 ; ROTC Sponsor. 3 Dutch likes to vacation in Canada ■— plans to attend Smith College—favorite food is devil's food cake — lists reading as most enjoyable way to relax. EUGENE ALBERT PONTIUS Commercia, 3; President. 4; Track. 4: • R Club. 4 Gene” plans to join the Army Air Corfu— believes that Doolittle is the greatest pilot in this war — has enjoyed commercial subjects in high school. RAYMOND CARTER PUGH Ray wants to join the Army Air Corps — lists movies as his favorite way of relaxing —bat' enjoyed R()T(. training in high school. PHYLLIS MARY PICKERING GAA. 2. 3. 4; Pan-American. 2. 3.: 8-5-3. •I; Tri-Y. 4; Home Room Secretary. 3 South America and Mexico appeal to Phyl as mentioning spots — an unfair person if her pet peeve — Speak for yourself is her motto. OWEN WAYNE POLLARD Pan-American. 2. 4; President. 3: Commercia. 3: Euclidian. 2. 3. 4; Chemistry. 4; Hi-Y. 3. 4; Student Council. 2. 3 Owen wants_ to change places with . P. Morgan — plans to take an engineering course at Purdue — most embarrassing experience, missing a cue in the Junior class play. BETSY JANE PRICE Commercia 3 Rets enjoys eating hamburgers and l-rcncb fries — would like to travel to the Hf Coast and liana Hast Islands — considers friends her most valuable possession. RUBY LOUISE QUIS7 8-5-3. 4; Tri-Y. 4 Ruby plant to be come a nurse — enjoy listening t values — wont. _ to go to liurope after the war — hobby is operating ouija board. VIRGINIA PROVENZANO Virginia received much enjoyment fre,m her literature classes — would like to trdPeLtfr the Last—-favorite f Tod is Pineapffd Pradd-est pofsesfionth9wicf K3t el. EUGENE RAASCH Band. 2. 3; Vice-President. 4; Hi-Y. 3. 4: Euclidian. 3. 4; Chemistry. 4: Student Coun-il. 2. 3; Home Room esident, 2. 4; ;Class President. 3 ”You get out of school whatever you put into it is Gerry's philosophy — will join the Army to help Uncle Sam win the war. PARTHENA WADE RAMSEY Commercia, Home Room Tl er. 3 One of Pat's greatest ambitions is to meet President Roosevelt — appreciates the celt — appreciates the (o-operajiou evp her spends her mof) t!,-reutltyg fai or in books. tear, spare her fa GEORGIA RAWES .AA. 2. 3. 4 Don't leave for to• grow what yon ears .. MPoday hat been Georgia's motto—plans to become a beauty operator — fat Orite book if Good Larth . BERNARD PETER REESE Band 2. 3. 4; Chemistry 4; R.O.T.C. Lieutenant ■(; Basketball 4; Pete's ambition ts to see lierliu and To-Ho through a bomb sight — motto has been (ret as much education as possible —considers his ROTC training very i aluahle. 165 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIQBG Ml' A antonetti: RETSINAS Glee 2, Treasurer J, Secretary 4; Student Council 2. 3: National Honor Society 3. I; Home Room President 4; Live it ml Itt ire has been Nina's motto in high school — Hauls to go into nunc training at St. Anthony's hospital — en-joyed commercial subjects. IIARRY ALAN RICHARDS Forum, 2. 3. -I; Circulation Manager Owl. 2. Annual, 3, Associate Editor, 4; Quill and Scroll. 3. -I; National Honor Society, 3. 4; Ili-Y. 4 Harry likes to vacation in northern Wisconsin — has enjoyed his work on the publications in high school — it a great admirer of President Roosevelt. RUTH ELIZABETH RIELLY Tri-Y. 4; Girls Rifle Team. 3; 8-5-3. I: Commcrcia. 3 Ruth tcould like to live in Texas — her pet peeve it iusiucere people — belies es General Mac Art hut to he the most successful figure in the world today. SIIIRI.IY MAI RKUM AHL. 4; Tri-Y. 2; Glee. 2. 3: Home Room Secretary. 2, 3. I Look before you leap has been Lee's philosophy in high school — would like to join the WAI 'El — enjoyd being in the Junior class play. VIRGINIA RICHARDS A Cappclla, 2. 3. 4; 8-5-3. 2. 3 Giuny hopes to go to Rockford College or enter nurse training — has receit ed more from her English courses than from others—likes to listen to popular music. HELEN JEANETTE RITCHIE Social Arts. 2. 3; Vice-President. I; Commer-cia. 3. 4 Helen lists Canada as her favorite vacationing spot — wants to become a member of the WAACt — has enjoyed her commercial subjects in high school. ROBERT DWIGHT REYNOLDS Hob enjoys vacationing iu northern Minnesota — fat or it e food is ice cream — would like to he a gunner on a Navy bomber — proudest possession, hit radio. PHYLLIS ELLEN RIEDESEI. Home Room Secretary. I Phyllis hopes to spend a vacation at a ranch in Wyoming — plant to enter college —enjoys knitting u bile listening to the radio. HELEN I l ROBERTSON Mono. 2. 3: 8-5-3. 3 Helen wants to travel to California — plans to enter the University of Illinois—has learned to figure things for herself in high school. VIRGIL LEE ROOD Virgil considers lla-)r perfect vaca-L— admires Irr t — FdntNWJoin the Navy — has enjoyed his ROTC training iu high school. RICIIAKI EUGENE ROE Debate. 4; 8-5-3. 3. 4; Ili-Y. 4; Forum. -4: Band. 2. 3: Glee. -1: Honorary Musical Society, 3; President. 4 Home Room Vic President. 3 Dick bat enjoyed being the school organist _— plans to enter University of Illinois to study lau — admires Thomas E. Dewey because of hit successes as an attorney, JOHN OVINGTON ROSS Golf. 2; SwimmitiK. 2. 4: Forum. 3; R” Club. 2. 3. -I; Chemistry. 4: Euclidian. 2, (: iii-Y. i J. O. would like to have met Pasteur — plant to study engineering at Purdue — rages when an injustice is done to someone — proudest possession, a camping outfit. MAXINE ANN RODERICK 8-5-3. 4 ; Publication, 4 To attend Rockford College, then inlet nurse training it Matty's ambition — for relaxation, she chooses horseback riding and tennis—motto is Live and let live . PATRICIA ANN ROSENBURG ABL. 4; GAA, 2. 3. 4; -bate. 3. 4; 8-5-3. 2: American, 3. 4; urtain, 2; at” withes to go where most tourists do not. such at Morocco. Egypt. Arabia and China —tefb'olert the WAV, of NANCY VIRGINIA ROSS GAA. 2; Captain. Hume Room Vice- President. 2: Pan- American, 3. 4 Nancy wants to travel in California or Mexico — plans to attend an school — is an admirer of General Mac Arthur — fatorite song. Stardust . EDWARD IAMES RODGERS 8-5-3. 3. 4; Ili-Y. 3. 4; Latin 2, 3: Chemistry. 4; Publications, 4; Football. 2. 3; A friend iu need is a friend indeed” is Eddie’s motto — admires courage and tenacity of General MacArthur — favorite orchestra is Tommy Dorsey's. RAMONA ROSER Mono. 2. 4; Commcrcia. 3: Curtain 3 Ramona believes that one should follow the Golden Rule — plans to attend comptometer school — pet peeve, people who are late for appointments. PHYLLIS LL JPti-Y, 3. -I; Home Room President. 4 ‘The motto of Pee Wee is Make the best 'd-CWty V thing — pet prTi% jicupI(__ who uou'S'adtvil'ih+aJare uebdg CfWpiest possession, heidiaiy. 166 ★ ★★★★★ ★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Each year every senior home room nominates three girls as their representatives in the D.A.R. contest. A student committee then selects the three girls most often nominated, anti the seniors vote on these three. Lucy Cioetz. Jill I'loden, the runners up this year, arc shown as they congratulated Polly Stone, the winner. Polly was given a chance for a trip to Washington under the auspices of the D.A.R HETTY JOSEPHINE Sartino Commerda. 3. 4 Belly would like lo lake i trip to California or Nru■ York — favorite book it Gout With ibt Wind '—am-bilion it to join iht WAVEt. JOSEPHINE A. SARTINO Commercia. 3 Josephine's mollo if Do the but you tan in everything you do” — bring interrupted while s[’taking irkt htr — fatorile mutical (ompotition. Manhattan Srrtnadr . PRISCILI A ANN SCAI.ISE Jommercia. 3. 4 Prit u ould likr to nrrl Hiller — i‘'«V rat et around thetumeld o ire rail li,es=Z , 7ji e and ltarr, DONNAGENE JANICE SCHREINER Commercia. 4 Donna'i motto it Always play square — ambition is to he another Florence Sight-rugate — enjoyt the music of Wayne King and the long While Chriilmat”. ALICE JUANITA SCHWARTZ 8-5-3. 2 To do my bell bat__ been uanita't molY in high sebot' to join the uould enjoy travel iu South America. SCONE French, 2. 4i President, 3; 8-5-3. 2; Pan-American. 3. 41 AHL. 3. -I: Home Room Trcamrer. Hetty uould like to travel to Spain. France and Russia lo observe their facial conditions — plans to attend Chicago Unis mils — enjoyed the movie ' Pyf matron . ROBERT SEVERSON Hit home made short 71 rrate receiver it Haj£t proudest pottettion sf plans lo enter Army' Signal Corpt — would like lo travel to Yellowstone Park. MARGARET MARY IIEI.DEN VJIL. 3; President. -I; � . 3; Trcacurcr. 4 fTJwl, 2. 3 : Feature Editor. 4; National Honor Society. 4 Afarjt will attend the University oj Michigan — writes a teller a day and adI in U.S.O. plays to help uin war — considers her Owl training saluable. SUZANNE DAVID SHEI.LENBERGER ABE. 4; Secretary, 3: Pan-American. 3 ; Home Room Secretary. 2. 4: Vice-President, 3 I ndie has an ambition lo take a canoe trip through Alaska — plans to attend Uniter-lily of lllinoit—would like lo join the WAVEt. 167 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIOnC ODISSA SIIKPAKI) Odessa wants to mitt Mrs. Fleanor Roosevelt — enjoys reading mys-lit) stories — motto has btrn Always pad-tilt your oun canoe — pet at triiort, ton-(tiltil people. ROWLAND ELMER SMITH •$•3. •!; Euclidean, 2. 3: President. 4; Hi-Y, •1; Orchestra, 2, 3, ■(; R.O.T.C. First Lieutenant. 4 Ron land u drill to bt d pilot in iht Army Air Corpi—Ihli ibt north-trn part of Wisconsin til hit favorite vacation-inf ipot — hdi enjoyed ROIC. PEARL CATHERINE SPII.LARH flitf believes in making everyone htr frit nil — pi an i to tnltr buiintn school — pit peeve ii ftdlbtr bobs left straight — ha i made nrw friends in high school. (.1 KALI) KENT SIN NETT 8-5-3. 4; Commercia. 2: Hi-Y. 3. I: Owl, 2. 3; Advertising Manager. 4; Home Room President. 2 Jtrry posstssts a jacktt worn by a friend in tht F.dglt Si uadron of tht RAF— would hit to enlist in Air Corps — admirei Jimmy Doolittle. JOSEPH Michael sola for would like to meet Captain F.ddie Ricktnbacktr — plans to tntrr tht Army Air Corps upon graduation — lists pineapple as his favorite food. 1. ENORA JUNE SPOONER Monitor, 4; Orchestra, 2. 3. 4; Glee, 4: Music Appreciation. 4 l.tt _ thinks thr many frit uds tht has made is the most t a!tidbit thing shr rectir ed from high sthool—dislikes tone tiled ptoplt — dotes on graham tracker tarts. RAE ANN SITES 8-5-3. 4; Commercia. 4; Honorary Musical Society. 3. 4 Do your best has been Rat's motto in school — likes to trai el in California — lists htr typewriter as her proudest possession — collects post cards. KATHERINE ELIZABETH SPAKACINO Butch prefers the lake as a vacationing place — for the future Idans office work — dots not like to set two plaids worn together. FLORA CUTLER STAN HI KY French. 2. 3: Treasurer, 4 ; 8-5-3, 2; Treasurer. 3: Secretary. 4; ROTC Sponsor. 3 Flora's favorite foims of relaxing are reading or playing golf—proudest possessions art htr family, health, and friends — favorite vacation spot, a golf course. RICHARD ROBERT STANTON Latin, 2 ; Student Council. .3; Home Room 'President, 2, 4; aant, 4 _ fits his Gaining has given him a sense of responsibility and leader-shop — fatorilt foods art (hop sue, berry pie — travel in POLLY ANN- STONE GAA. 2. 3. 4: Swim min Captain. 4; AHL, 3. 4; Home Rooi President. 2. 3: Secre“ wry. 4; National Honor Society, 3. 4 Folly thinks high school helped her Darn to co-operate with people — relaxes by knitting—believes. ‘‘If you smile the world smiles with you. JOHN Benjamin SWANN 8-5-3. 3; Commer- cia. 2; Hand, 2. 3. 4; Ili-Y. 4 Jack advises Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today — plans to enter the Signal Corps—considers � inston Churchill most successful figure today. SHIRLEY MAE STEFFA 8-5-3. 2; Commercia, 3. . Shirley’s desire is to Havel in Scandinavian countries after the tear —_ admires a teacher with a sense of humor — favorite song is While Christmas . ELIZABETH EDITH UTTIE 2; Curtain, 3; _ 3- 4 fzabeth believes hylbiug n orth doing is worth doing well — has an ambition to trait! to NpM York — favorite fooiifiare steak and ice c� 4 MARGIE MARIE SWIFT Margie would HI meet Alrj. Roosevelt — her ambition is to he a success in the business world — favorite food is steak supreme. MARSHALL STONE 8-5-3. 4: Hi-Y. 4 Bud says, Don't ever lake anything for grauted — would like to join the Air Corps — considers Wendell Will kit most successful person in the world today. DUANE ELMER SWANBERG Orchestra. 2. 3. 4 Dewey likes to hunt and fish in Colorado and Canada — a person who never has a pencil is his pet peeve — proudest possession. fir e tires. LOIS ARLENE TAPPE French. 2. 3. 4; President, 3; Treasurer. 4 ; . 4; Forum. 3; Vasurer. 4: Publications. 3: Annual Editor. 4; National Honor Society. 3. 4 Lois is an admirer of Iteanifu D ) bin—Hants to go tcX LWi vJXtij — liif fikb rmend of Wit. cousin — favorite orchestra is 1 ommy Dorsey's. 168 ★ ★★★★★★★ EENIOHE II AN VIRGINIA TAUBERT Girls Glee. 3 lean's philosophy is Why worry? —plans lo be a private secretary — favorite song is Alexander’s Ragtime Hand — ambition is to travel to Hawaii. LAWRENCE CHARLES THOMAS Commcrcia. 2; Hi-Y, 3. I: Band. 2. 3. I: R.O.T.C., 2. 3: Lieutenant. 4 Imii rente u ants to be a captain on a P.T. boat — likes to vacation in Canada or Northern Wisconsin — proudest possession is his car, JACK TOLM1E Football manager. 3; Ili-Y. I fact would like to meet Glenn Miller — wants to vacation in Canada — relaxes by sleeping — pel peeve, two-faced women — considers II his lucky number. WILLIAM LINDSAY TOWNS Euclidean Circle. 3: Football, 3: Cheerleader. •(; Chemistry, -1; Ili-Y. 4 Lindsay believes that in cheating you cheat yourself — would like to change places with any naval flyer — favor ile vacation trip is through the West. ROBERTA JANE TRISCH GAA. •!; French. ■(; Forum, 4; Publications. -I Bobbie believes in studying while you can — would like to travel all over the United States — proudest possession, her Ili-Y sweetheart pin. GEORGE PETER TAYLOR Hi-Y, 4; Student Council. 3: Secretary. 4; R.O.T.C. Captain. 4; National Honor Society. 4 Pete plans to enter the University of Illinois — ambition is to be a successful businessman — would change places with any air force pilot. MARGARET ROSEMARY THOMAS Curtain Club, 3; 8-5-3. 4 Tommy would like lo meet Jascha Heifetz— plans to attend a teacher's college to study music — her proudest possession is her violin. RUTH MAE HUES Mono. 3 Ruth's favorite way of relaxing is reading in bed — plans to be a comptometer operator—enjoyed her bookkeeping classes—uauls to meet Glenn Miller. LUCILLE IRENE THOMPSON Lucy’s motto it. Always do the best you can — lists lemon pie and chicken at favorite foods — proudest possession, a picture of her mother. ROBERT THEODORE TOOI.EY Football. 2. 3. -I; R-Club. 3: President. 4; Ili-Y. 4; Band. 2. 3: Treasurer. 4; Junior Class Vice President, 3 Do not take loo much for granted has been Bob's motto — would like to own a pineapple plantation in Hawaii — is an admirer of General Mac-Art bur. MARY JANE TRACY GAA. 2. 3. 41 X-5-3. 2. 4: Tri-Y. 2; Mono. 2 Tracy enjoys vacationing in Dayton, Ohio — plans to enter nurse training at St. Luke’s hospital,' Chicago — swimming is favorite way of relaxing. CHARLOTTE MARY TOOMEY Commcrcia Club. 3. 4; Iri-Y. 4 Charlotte’s philosophy is, Iat ugh and the world laughs with you — likes Ip spend her vacations in_ Wit-cousin — ambition is to become a private secretary. PAUL ELMER TRAUM National Honor Society. 3: President. 4: Hi-Y. 3. 4; QuiJk jnd Scroll. 3 4; FoxWf?3. of relaxation is listening to the radio — enjoys whipped cream on any Asiusl, — believes on pubfica-inn him a ration. EVELYN DEAN VAN STEI NBERG Mono, 2; Debate. Forum. 3. E American. 3. 4: Al High school has _ tn Sleeny a broader outlook on life—plans to maior htlanguages in eollcfckf knits or _ _.... ulio dur- ing ‘ “ MAURICE lOIIN VAUSE 8-5-3. 4; Football. 2. 3. 4; Euclidian Circle. 4; i-Y. 4; R Club. 4; omc Room Vice President. 2. In the future. Jack plans to join the Army — wants to meet Rita Hayworth — t hiloso-phy is Think things over before going head-long into them. VIRGINIA MAE -y-— VESTAL , Social Arts. 4 Ginny hopes to become a secretary — enjoys lying in bed anil listeni rad i CL._ .uufim in high ETTY ATHKRINI! JEN I Arts. 2. 3: Commcrcia. 3 Betty advises never put off until tomorrow what you can do today — plans a nursing career — r yoys vacationing in Honda — favorite food it oysters. ROSS JAY Wagner Pan-American, 3. 4 Ross is one of the many admirers of General Douglas MacAr-tlsur — plans to join the Army Air Corps — fai oritc book is Voice of Bugle Ann. 169 ★ ★★★★★★★ GENIOHE RENEE WALDO Renee plans to ruler uunt raining anil her ambition is to hr an Army Nurse — wants to vacation in Hawaii —enjoys music of Hick Jurgens. DAVID KOBIE WELSCII Swimming Team, 2. J, A; R 2. 3. A; Home Room President, 2. 3. A: National Honor Athletic Scholarship. 3. Dave plans to enter medical school — his favorite vacationing spot is in the Canadian uoods — prefers the Naval Air Corps — has enjoyed his chemistry classes. LORETTA RUBY WHITE Wbitey's motto is laugh and be happy —; believes music of 0::ie Nelson is tops — enjoyed her physical education classes — plans to be a stenographer. RONALD JOY WEBSTER Ronald enjoyed his physical science classes the most in high school — spends spare lime playing baseball or football — u ants to join the Army Air Corps. EDWARD WARREN WESTBROOK ROTC Captain. I; Hi-Y. A To be in the Army Air Corps is Teds ambition — has helped Vndt Sam by being a messenger at the control center — favorite food is French fries. STELLA MARCELLA WHITE Commcrcia, 2; Home Room Treasurer. I Litre and learn is Stella's philosophy — would like to meet George Montgomery— considers Florida an ideal vacationing spot — plans to do office work. WANDA WEI DA WINIFRED Mono. 2; Pan-American. 2; Curtain, A; Commcrcia. 3 Wanda spends het spare time reading — plans to be a stenographer after graduation — likes the song White Christmas — proudest possession is her watch. JANET CHRISTINE WESTERMAN ABE. 3: Treasurer. •(; National Honor Sts-cicty, 3. -I; Euclidian. 3. -1; Vice President. 2; Forum. ■(; Home Room Secretary, 3. A Jan admires John Kieran and would like to hat e his remarkable knowledge and sense of humor _— spends her spare time sewing and knitting. MILTON LE ROY WHITNEY Track. 2 He prepared is Milton’s philosophy — would tike to travel to Argentina to see how it compares with the United Slates — proudest possession is an electric guitar. REGINALD WHITSON Football. 3. • : Ili-Y. 3. I; 8-5-3. 2. 3: Music Appreciation. 2: RO TCjlfl}; Captain. I; OrfiStfuLi. 3; Vice Ians to go to college and study chemical engineering— proudest possession is ROTC Merit would tike places trilby pilot. ARDIS ANITA WILD Ardis wishes to become a nurse — wauls to travel in Hawaii and Alaska — relaxes by reading—considers her naturally curly hair her proudest possession. STUART GORDON WILLIAMS Anything worth doing is worth doing well believes Stuart— would like to change [daces with some officer in the Army Air Corps — admires General Mae Arthur. DOROTHY LOUISE WILLIAMSON French. 3; Secretary, •I; ABL. 3. I; Curtain, 2; Music Appreciation. 3; Student Council, 2. 3. A : 8 3-3. 3. A. late and learn is Dode's philosophy — rates golf as favorite spare lime activity — plans to attend the I University of Illinois — enjoyed French in high school. SALI.YMAY WILSON Fotum Vice President. -I; ABL. (; Publications, ■(; Home Room Treasurer. 3 Willy admires Maureen Daly, author of Seventeenth Summer -—plans to attend the University of Wisconsin in Madison — would like to travel in F.urope. HARRY WILLIAMSON 2. 3. A rould like to mna—thinks leanor Roosevelt Tost successful figure in nor Id today — u anls to attend the Art Institute iivijlrifago. aJlp53 JOAN Willoughby Music Appreciation. 3. -I; Modern Madrigals. 3. • : A Cappella. 2. 3. A: Glee. 2. 3. A: Honorary Musical So-cicty. 2. 3. -I ' Life is what you make it is Joan’s philosophy — [dans to attend a music conservatory — doesn't want to change places with anyone—favorite song, The Rosary. BETTY ELAINE WINCHESTER Commcrcia, 3: Home ' '■ Room Secretary. -I Hetty uanls to travel to Canada. Mexico, and South America — favorite way to relaxing is to read a good book — proudest possession, her golf set. Cappella, 4; Pan-American. 3. A; ABL. i; ( heminry Secretary. IreneCpfi ld like to travel side is friends her most valuable possession — [dans to attend college. 170 ★ ★★★★★★★ TYPICAL ACTIVITIES A favorite course with the students and one of the most often-elated in the senior year is chemistry. In the picture above, four typical seniors are shown conducting an experiment in their third hour chemistry class. Ilditha Dushcr, Russell Bcllonc, are carefully weighing the chemicals while Marion Olson is setting up the experiment and Dick Jones reads the directions from the chemistry manual. RUTH MYRTLE WOLF Commercia, 3; 8-5-3. i; Music Appreciation, 1; Tri-Y, I; Chemistry. I Knth hai enjoyed her chemistry motI of 11 — believes Do unto othert at you would bait tbtm do unto you”—faiotile orchet-K.i. MtrUllb Wilton's. MARYJANE WOOl) Orchestra. 2. 3. -I: Tri-S'. 3: French, 3. I; ommercia, •(; GAA. 2, ), � : Home Room Vice President. i U oodie litlt btr fritudt at bn moil vat-uahlt (lOtittiioH — would hit 10 I’attl in I ngl.ind—beliii et that faimrit it aluays important. JANICE RUTH WOLTER Glee Treasurer. 2; President, 3. I; Music Appreciation, I; Vice President. 2; Treasurer. 3; Honorary Mu-■leal Society, 2. ■: Secretary. 3; National Honor SoCICtjr, t fan plant to go to lake For til Colltgt to tludy to bt a lau ytr's secretary — would IHt to Ira 1 tl in F.ugland — hat enjoyed btr malhr-mat id (latt. ROSETTA ALICE worn R Orchestra. 2. 3. ii Glee. 1; Mono. 3. I Do your bt 11 at all limit it Ro fUf Arthur for bit wonder-ful ability at a Itadtr. HOWARD WESLEY WYSONCJ llowie” ttrtdiufj war will bt ot tr‘{_. (h’ittmai. 194) — want! to join the Mari urt — litlt bit Vat Sard jrnA i tl 1 a!uablt fd tJjftsioN. IANE YAHRMARKT I11Y. 2. 3 I ant would Hit _ to a World Federation formed—uautt to vacation in Sun Valley— hat htlptd Uncle Sam by working in a dt-fruit plant. CAMILLA I Mil Y YOUNG GAA. 2. 3. 4 llate your ,— u bill you're young it C.am't motto — names btr rifle at bh‘ fjoud-ttt postettipii ■J-ipeudt uiotf ni 4 s ittarC time in tporti. ii NNETII EVE JNGMAN an. -I; Chemistry. I; Ili-Y.-I Kenny litlt aviation at hit favorable tub-feel — plant to join Army Air Corpt — enjoy t the mutic of l:red U aring's orchettra — proudett pottettion, an at ration trophy. BETTY JEAN IPSE Commcrcia. 3. 4 l)o your belt” hat been lielly't motto in high school — litlt modes at her favorite t pare time activity — would like to join the WAVFs. 171 APPRECIATION At (he end of the school year, a dream comes true for (lie stall of the Annual. They see the fruits of their many hours of labor, the new yearbook, become a reality. No one person or groups of persons can be belt! responsible for this dream come true, for a host of people have contributed to the success of the yearbook. Of course, no Annual could be produced without the support of their printer, photographers, and engraver. The staff of the 1943 West High Annual was very fortunate to have the skilled help of Thrift Printing and Publishing Company, Rockford Illustrating Company, Waldsmith Commercial Studios, Charles V. Weise photography department, and David J. Molloy Cover Company. Miss Floy E. Dentlcr and her art students, Sam Miller. Peter Triola, Anthony Arbisi, Dale Arne-son, Charles Walmsley, Joe Mulaie, and Richard Canova worked long and hard to make the Annual's aviation motif attractive. 'Hie sophomore, junior, and senior classes, the athletic and military departments and all the clubs and other school organizations which helped finance the yearbook gave unstinted cooperation. The active interest and encouragement given by the student subscribers was very encouraging to the staff. Last but not least, the 1 IK business men and business firms so generously subscribed to the advertising section were invaluable in financing the Annual. To all of these persons, and to both the editorial and advertising staffs who gave untiringly of their time and efforts, the editor, the business manager, and the adviser wish to express their sincere gratitude and thanks. All these groups have done their utmost to maintain the high degree of excellence which has been synonymous with former Rockford High School Annuals which from 1922-1940 won All American Ratings from the National Scholastic Press Association and from 1955-1940, six Medalist ratings from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The West High Annuals have upheld this high standard by receiving First Class Honor Ratings from both the National Scholastic and the Columbia Scholastic Associations. (Left lo right) Loona Youngquiit. Clara Lou Stiles. Marejean Podlow. Margarot O'Connell, Marilyn Poacock, Marilyn Anderson. Jacqueline Arnold. Elisabeth Barkey; (standing) Corinnc Johnson. REMEMBER US? We were high school seniors last year! Come and join us at Rockford College We think Rockford College is tops it's one of the oldest colleges for girls in the country. Founded in 1847, its reputation in education is like Rogers Bros. 1847 in silver! We are preparing to v ork in some of these interesting fields: art. dramatics, home economics, laboratory technique, music, nursing, physical education, science, secretarial studies, social work, speech, or teaching. We like the idea of two summer sessions in the accelerated program. We like the work-study plan of earning while learning. We like being with 300 girls in campus life. And naturally we fee! that the college is helping win the war by opening its classrooms to men students of Rockford, who are enrolled in pre-engineering courses. We're sure you'd like it too. Summer Session Opens June 14, 1943 Fall Term Opens September 23 17} I Vo r k i n g fo r Viet o r y AMERICAN CABINET HARDWARE CORP. ROCKFORD ILLINOIS Buy War Bonds and Stainps The Record Shop 318 North Main Street QUALITY ■ ■ ■ SOFT WATER LAUNDRY 120 N. Madison St. Guy Deeti House of Music” Phone the Q — Main 562 108 West State Street It Costs Less, to Cel The Best BILL PETERSON Inc. CLOTHIERS OWENS INC. Rockford’s Finest Store” 408 East State Rockford, Illinois Dependable Clothes APPAREL OF QUALITY for Junior Miss, Misses, Women, Men, Girls, and Boys For Aten and Young Aten In the Heart of Downtown” PLACEMENT BUREAU W. H. Hahn Students, come in and register with us for positions of all types. We hare many real opportunities at excellent salaries. 203-204 News Tower Main 4300-4301 174 NflTIOnflL LOCK CO. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Everything . . . 'lc; Lunches of distinction ■!:’ Service that pleases Superior rating West High School Cafeteria ROCKFORD TYPESETTING CO. INCORPORATED 1920 C. P. WOLFENSPERGER, President James I;. Watson, Sec’) Treat. 130 North First Street Telephone Main 2363 Maurice A. Eggan f l o r i s T 3031 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois Phone Parkside 9 Flowers front Greenhouse to You Ask those ti e Serve Rockford Lumber Fuel Company Telephone Main 67 201 East State Street CANDY IS DELICIOUS FOOD Enjoy Some Every Day Emil Kellner and Company DISTRIBUTORS OF FINE CONFECTIONS ROCKFORD 175 CARNEY'S CONFECTIONERY JANE CARNEY ★ 2501 Auburn Street ★ Rockford, Illinois SOPER’S W. B. DORAN Flowers MEN’S STORE XX • 109 N. Main Street Main 339 221 N. Main St. McALLISTER-JULIAN S. H. Kress Co. • 5-10-25 Cent Store 166 N. MAIN STREET 176 I: U N ; K A L H O M : BIG VALUES — little prices ROCKFORD STAI1DARD FURIUTURG COmPAnY MOO ELEVENTH STREET Furnishers of Beautiful HOMES Main 93 Open Evenings Until 9 Harry C. West, President Walter Franklin, Secretary TIC-TOC 2501 W. State St. Rockford, Illinois Sandwiches Short Orders Root Beer Sunday Dinners Ice Cream GREENLEE MACHINERY AND TOOLS Woodworking Machinory Mortising and Boring Tools •k Hand Tools (or Working Wood Tools for Electrical Construction ★ Automatic Scrow Machines Spocial Metal-Working Machinery GREENLEE BROS. S CO. GREENLEE TOOL CO. ROCKFORD • ILLINOIS YOUR BOY IS WORTH IT Give Him 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 S. L L-FOND. Mgr. 816 Gas-Electric Bldg. Main 1147 The . . . nEUJ STflTG THGflTGR 105 West State Street Always a Good Show SKANDIA HARDWARE COMPANY 325-329 Seventh Street MAIN 576 Over 50 Years of Quality Merchandise SINCE 1892 177 Your Photograph is a permanent record of you — today A photograph of you today will be in years to come a priceless possession of your family and friends. Just as your graduation picture makes one important milestone for your loved ones, so will other pictures record other important events in your career. Get the habit of having your picture taken often. FRIEND'S AUTOGRAPHS TEACHERS' AUTOGRAPHS Photograph Official Studio Photographer Second Floor to the class of '43 CHAS. V. WEISE CO. 178 Cooper's Cleaning Works 926-28 W. State Street Telephone Forest 61 DOES YOUR CHILD Hare Trouble with His Studies? NIHAN MARTIN DEFECTIVE VISION PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS MAY BE THE CAUSE 1423 North Main Street DR. C. W. DUNCAN AND OPTOMETRIST Fifth Floor Gas-Electric Building DR. S. ARNOLD SWENSON ASSOCIATE 305 Mulberry St. Main 714 Stationery amt Supply House We have shod you McFarland from your beginning And hope to do the same OFFICE EQUIPMENT until the ending COMPANY Shoes for the Whole Family MAIN 3907 II1ASTGRS SHOGS 223 N. Church St. Rockford. 111. 114 S. Main St. Rockford PRESCRIPTIONS SICK ROOM SUNDRIES Whitman's Chocolates Johnson's Fresh Salted Nuts Gift Wrappings Sheaffer Pen Pencil Sets SUJARTZ PHARfllACY R. E. Cotta, R. Ph. 2429 WEST STATE STREET 17V ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” Every year, 5 per cent of the 11 A. 10 per cent of the 12 13, and 15 per cent of the 12 A students may be elected to the National Honor Society. Shown above are Dr. William Fulton, speaker at the 1942 ceremony, and William Trefz, president of the society. In the background is the society’s banner, whose letters Cl.SC symbolize Character, Scholarship, Leadership; and Service. Onc of the unique assemblies presented during the past year was Fedor, the Vedor,” a human voice machine that is operated by a girl at a switchboard. Dr. J. O. Perrinc presented the program under the auspices of Rockford College. Seen in the picture above are (left to right) Bill Dc-I.any, Bill Shanhouse, Dr. Perrine, Vivian Moehle. Rev. H. Stanley Jones, famous missionary in the Orient, spoke here last fall during Fidelity Week held from September 16 to 23. The subject of his talk was What May A Person Believe”. Margaret Sheldon, Owl representative, is shown interviewing him while Sally Haggerty, Lorraine Hobbs, and Charles Henriksen (left to right) listen to the interview. GirIs who helped give out Navy Day tags last fall arc-shown here. At the far left, Antonia Alonzo and Helen Maybcry arc-holding the emblem, and others grouped near them all holding Navy Day tags in their hands, are (from left to right) Barbara Alberts, Jean Perkins, Harriet Mihm, Joyce Brown, Harriet Daniels, and Shirley Tcderrick. L 180 ★ ★ ★★★★★ ★ If yon nnnt to kill any idea in the u orld today, get a committee to working on it ” Each Christmas the musical organizations present the Annual Christmas assembly. Hie band, orchestra, and choral groups spend many weeks preparing for this program, one of the outstanding programs of the year. Two assemblies are presented, half of the school attending the first and the remainder attending the last. Polly Stone, who posed as the Virgin Mother Mary during the carol singing period, is shown (upper right) The week of December 14 to 18 was devoted to special programs about Asiatic countries. 'Hie program featured show case exhibits, special menus in the cafeteria, and an assembly by Mr. James Henry White who gave an illustrated travelogue-lecture— With the Camera in an Enchanted Empire.” Shown (above) with Mr. White is Joan Willoughby who modeled a Chinese costume. To promote the Red Cross membership campaign, the Student Council sponsored a horse race. At a given signal over the public address system, money was collected and membership cards were passed out. The first room to complete the work and to notify the office won. Shown (right) studying the results of the race are Jane Link, I.ois Bendes, Jacqueline Beauchamp, Lucy Goetz, and Phyllis Russell. Students who volunteer to help Miss Davis in the library during their vacant periods and also before and after school receive credits for this work. Shown (below) performing their tasks are (left to right) Mary Acquilonc, Lawrence Cicio, Jean Carley, and Angie Euca. 181 CONGRATULATIONS! to the CLASS OF 1943 comflYS Home of Perfect Diamonds STATE AT WYMAN BURPEE-WOOD ' U N ■ R A L HO M E 420 North Main Street Since 18% ECON O-COL STOKER DIVISION OF COTTA TRANSMISSION CORP. N. R. NELSON. Distributor EOSSCOB Phone Main tcoAL'iu� Mi3 1810 __ for Free Heat Survey Over 2100 Econ-O-Cols dre now slashing fuel costs in Rockford homes, schools, apartments, office and commercial buildings. For Service Call Main 4092 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIES INC. 1509-19 Railroad Ave. Rockford Contractors • Industrial Supplies Heating Plumbing Air Conditioning Automatic Sprinklers Shcot Motal Work Electric Wiring Motor Rewinding Powor Equipment NIGHT CALLS Forest 2016 Forest 6194 Forest 1223 FARM MACHINERY J. I. CASE COMPANY South Independence Ave. Main 770 182 NELSON KNITTING COMPANY For More Than 60 Years Cotton Work Socks and Sweat Socks Same name, same address, same family for ■ longer than any establishment in Rockford lohn R. Porter Co. ■ DRUGGISTS State and Main Sts. Prescription Specialists for S3 Years k ALLEN S CROCKERY STORE ■ Flowers For All Occasions ■ FRED C. OLSON 1 mortuary Swan Peterson Son INCORPORATED In the Shadoic of the Church FLORISTS 109 S. Long wood St. 1001-03 Second Ave. Phone Main 912 183 service consistent with fine workmanship and quality. The engravings in this year-book bespeak our ability. C y'tsf re'iJ IIFIII ILLUST1ATIN0 COMPANY fvytsyt te' j Waldsmith Commercial Studio Commercial and Aerial PHOTOGRAPHERS Multilith Plate Makers Multi-Copy Service ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Hickey's Sweet and Gift Shop 1406 N. Main St. Main 7708 FOREST CITY KIlITTinG compAnY • North Side BURD PISTON Barber Shop Corner N. Main and Auburn RING CO. Forest 1 3 1 MR. EARL BENJAMIN, prop. • Good Service for 17 Years 185 ★ ★★★★★★★ Ideas are funny little things, they won't work unless yon do.” Richard Dick McGinnis, senior president of the 1942 class, is shown here receiving his graduation certificate from Mr. Loren Whitehead, president of the school board. Class speakers were Dick , Jacqueline Arnold, and Roger Reno. Aside from his talk, Dick also presented the class banner to the Junior president, Gerald Raasch. The commencement exercises were held in the Coronado on June 12. The finals of the 1912 senior oratorical contest was presented before the regular assembly group. The three finalists were chosen from a field of eight candidates. Roger Reno, who won first place in the contest, is shown above receiving his cup from Miss Scan-droli, debate coach, as Elizabeth Barkey (left) and Joyce Plummer, the other two finalists, look on. Professor William R. Slaughter, (left) speaker at the Publications Banquet held on March 6, is shown here as he greets Paul Traum, OWL editor, and Harry Richards, an assistant editor of the 19-13 Annual. The speaker talked on The Interview . As he teaches journalism at Northwestern University, he took most of his illustrations from actual experience. Part of the very beautiful annual Christmas assembly may be seen here. All the choral groups, under the direction of Miss Humphreys, together with the band and orchestra, present this annual program the last day of school. Before the start of the program Christmas carols were thrown upon the screen shown in the middle of the auditorium stage. 186 ★ ★★★★★★★ It takes till the fun out of d brdcelet if yon have to buy it yourself Shown with his collection of auto license plates is school engineer, Mr. Bradley Wolfe who donated his entire collection of twenty-nine license plates, to the school during the Student Council drive for old auto plates. Mr. Wolfe who has been saving his plates since 1915 has had the same number since 1921, even on the vehicle tax plates. Helping Miss Vincent, senior counselor, plan the 12A luncheon last February are shown Margaret Shclden, Gerald Raasch, George Taylor, and Dorothy Anthony. Each year, the graduating 12A's have held a luncheon in which representatives from each homeroom give both humorous and serious talks. This was the last social gathering of the winter graduating class. Making the V for victory sign are the members of home room 215. winners of the key campaign sponsored by the student council last semester. Beginning at the front of the line are: Richard Legge, Gerald Harvey, Louise Staggs, Marilyn Unmacht, Marilyn Ross, Shirley Stevens, Virginia Smith, Muriel Sorby, Eleanor I.eom-bruni, Kathryn Stevens, Marilyn Steites, Eileen Steffa, De-lores Bubser, Rose Marie Mammes, Clarence Trefz, and Joe Spera. Several students are seen here modeling various outfits from the down-town stores. Nina Hexter and Arnold R. Nicholson from Mason's gave short explanations on the clothes worn by the models. Among those shown in the picture are Alan Lindstrom, Charles Crowley, Bill Jackson, Phyllis Pickering, Barbara Olson, Suzanne Sanders, Pat Hcnderscn, and Harris Anderson. s S' s Why I tike a Chance? Use Grade A PASTEURIZED MILK Whipping Cream Coffee Cream COME AND GET IT Why pay 25% to 50% more Ice Cream, Malted Milks, Sodas, and Sundaes McSWEENY FARMS 1116 Auburn Street Use ROCKCOTG PflinT On Your Next Paint I oh Rockford Paint Mfg. Co. 201 N. Madison Street Phone Forest 5307 An ideal graduation gift West Side Headquarters — 301 South Main St. Main 3795 Rockford's Oldest Furniture Store WuCdcA'l In Class A' ECHO Coffee Olives Tea Preserves Rockford Wholesale Grocery Co. GOERLITZ-BECKNELL COMPANY Business Aids Art Meta Offico Equipment Mimoogreph Duplicators Postindex Visible Systems Horring-Hall-Marvin Safes Woodstock-Corona Typewriters Victor Adding Machines ROCKFORD NEWS TOWER BLDG. Main 571 188 Gilbert A. Johnson ARCHITECT for the West and East Senior High Schools and Washington Junior High School Swedish American Bank Building Best Wishes of... CLEANERS INC. 'Where Quality and Service Is a Habit' CLEANERS • DYERS • HATTERY Main Offic© and Plant 1109-1115 N. Second St. Phone Main 1274 STUCKEY'S 119-121 N. MAIN ST. Style Store for Men and Boys” D. J. STEWART COMPANY Ladies’ Wearing Apparel CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN AND GIRLS ACCESSORIES AND NOTIONS LINENS AND YARD GOODS FURNITURE. RUGS. DRAPERIES ANGER'S JEWELRY AND GIFT SHOP MEN’S FURNISHINGS Quality Merchandise at Reasonable Prices 118 West Stati-: Street w O ►—« « w Ifi H « W Smith, oils t- m w H in m w ►—4 o n Rockford, Illinois Your jeweler for 1)43 Rings and Pins 189 Beloit College is located in the city of Beloit, Wisconsin, 100 miles northwest of Chicago, 50 miles southeast of Madison and 18 miles from Rockford. Beloit is a liberal arts, coeducational college of 575 students and 50 faculty members. It offers a four-year course leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Masters' degrees also are offered. Beloit is on the accelerated program for the duration. The Summer term begins June 7 and the Fall term opens September 14. Those who graduate in June of this year could enter June 7. By the end of January, 1944 they would be sophomores. With the accelerated program, it would be possible to graduate in 1946. The Bus commuting service will be available as usual. Many Rockford students are living on the campus. The liberal arts program will not be upset by the war. For further information, write John B. Laing, Secretary for New Students, Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin. Telephone 2980. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Rockford 401 Gas-Electric Building _____Rockford, Illinois_ Insured up to $5,000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation of Washington, D. C. J. H. Patterson Co. 721 Pearl Ave. Loves Park COAL - COKE Lumber, Building Material PARKSIDE 500 Lester Sohmer Stein way E. H. JACKSON 330 N. Main St. Telephone Main 884 Rockford, Illinois Richards Storage Van Co. ARCHIE S. RICHARDS. 0� ntr Local and Long Distance Movers Packing and Skipping Fireproof Warehouse for Household Goods Storage I 12 Court Place Phones: Main 815-16 Rockford, III. 190 9 ICECREAM 'li's a food, Nof a fad CARL E. LINDQUIST Jeweler Where Genu atul Gold are l:airly Sold” 1137 Broadway Forest 1041 Williams-Manny-Stevens Engs+rom, Inc. General Insurance 605-61 I Wm. Brown Building Phones: Main 988-999 Schrom's Restaurant 110 South Main Street Rockford, Illinois See L. J. WOOD 304 Rockford Trust Bldg. for REAL ESTATE INSURANCE LOANS 191 Sundstrand Machine Tool Co. THRIFT PRINTING and PUBLISHING CO. 1230-1234 Broadway ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 192 Mr. Smith has spent many years both in the practice and leaching of Accounting Before assuming his duties as Manager and Principal of the Rockford School of Business, he was Auditor and Chief Accountant at the University of North Carolina. By virtue of his practical experience. Mr. Smith is unusually well qualified to combine the fine points of business with the art of teaching. The discriminating student who contemplates a business career will find a dofinite appeal at tho Rockford School of Business. Ralph C. Smith, C.P.A. Manager Best Wishes .... for a successful future 7 o 7 be Seniors of 1943 Plan Your War Time Training for a Lifetime of Peace Career Courses in Secretarial Science, Accountancy and Business Administration Intensive Courses in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typing, and Office Machines ROCKFORD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 319 W. Jefferson Street Main 3044 ROCKFORD'S MOST MODERN BUSINESS SCHOOL Rockford Enterprises INCORPORATED CORONADO PALACE MIDWAY TIMES AUBURN Dobbs Hats Arrow Shirts MASON'S Home of HART-SCHAFFNER and MARX CLOTHES 124 North Main St. ■ It pays to .. . PLA-MOR 411-413 SEVENTH STREET It will be a pleasure to equip you with Quality Sportin' Goods at Prices You Will Find Most Reasonable ROCKFORD Dry Goods Co. • NEW FASHIONS ALWAYS FIRST 193 CARMICHAEL'S Ice Cream 1026 S. Main St. Phone Main 442 Wholesale ami Retail Ekstrom-Carlson Co. Machine Tool Builders Since 1904 1439 Railroad Ave. Rockford, 111. We Are ‘Wardens’ of Your Wardrobe Let us help you make your clothes last longer and maintain their gtx d appearance, with our expert dry cleaning service. It's a wartime necessity to make what you have do! Please return bangers — no metal to spare! COLE'S CLEANERS 1422 N. Main St. Main 7667 223 No. Main St. • 506 E. State St. • A L E X A N D E R S HAMBURGERS DIDIER Florist Flowers For All Occasions 532 West State Street FOREST 7395 Forward Today - Tomorrow and Always H. I. Collins' Agency Real Estate Sales - Mortgages Insurance and Properly Management 194 Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Silverware The Bolender Jewelry Store 313 West State Street Good Merchandise Since IH% Repair ’Em and Wear ’Em Bean Shoe Service 114 South Wyman ■ Shoes and Rubbers Repaired BURR SPORTING GOODS CO. 204 South Main St. Rockford's Oldest and Most Reliable Sporting Goods Store' Established 1894 Phone Forest 1753 507 W. State St. M. F. AMBROSIUS CLOTHING - MEN'S FURNISHINGS Shoes for the Entire Enmity Save Hero — Buy Bonds and Stamps Open Evenings Joseph Behr Sons, Inc. Machinery and Industrial Equipment 1100 Seminary St. Main 2010 For News of WEST HIGH of Rockford and the World MAKE A HABIT OF READING YOUR ROCKFORD MORNING STAR itarkfarft iRpijistrr-IRcpuliUr Only newspapers in this area giving you all three of the world's major news services . . . Associated Press, United Press and International News Service. 195 Best Wishes to the Graduates of West High from Condon Bros. Seedsmen 642 Cedar Street HICKGY'S inC. 116 W. State Main 1433 116 S. Church St. Blackhawk 2200 Reitsch Brothers Co. Lumber and Fuel 1015 W. State St. Main 390 ARMELKORN Times Theatre Bldg. POPCORN - HOME MADE CANDY KnAPP BARnes co. ROCKFORD 601-602 Trust Bldg. Main 800 The Corer for the 1943 WHS Annual is i MOLLOY MADE COVER S. K. Smith Company 2857 North Western Ave. Chicago ...........■■■■■■■■■■ 196 Uy--dfuuilU ROCKFORD MACHINE TOOL CO. ROCKFORD , ILLINOIS , U. S. A. Outstanding for Schools and Industry My-Vuudic 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' final exam lor the group of standard Ily-Draulic Shaper shown at right . . . check and double-check to certify their distinctive Ily-Draulic speed, power and precision. 12 High Speed Hy-Draulic Shaper. The fastest shaper built. 36 Opcnsidc Hy-Draulic Shaper. Best for the hig shaper jobs. Also used in schools to teach the principles of planer operation. Other My-Duudic Machine Tools Ily-Draulic Shaper-Planers 66 to 144 stroke lengths. Hy-Draulic Slottcr 20 rating; 36 stroke. Hy-Draulic Planers; IXsuhlc-Housing and Opcnside Types in several sires. The heavier Hy-Draulic Machine Tools, shown below, also arc leaders in iheir respective fields. Larger size emphasizes performance values inherent in hydraulic drives and hydraulic feeds — tremendous power, finer work, long life, easy operation, all-around economics. 197 WILSON-HALL COMPANY PRINTERS and LITHOGRAPHERS £) 327 West Jefferson Street Phone Main 2380 KOCKFOKI), ILLINOIS Skating Daily lixcebt Mondays The Year Round Ing Skating Palace Phone Main 1397 for Party Reservations 115 North Second St. Complete Stock.... SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS Mid-City Stationers, Inc. 415 East State St. MEADE DURBROW A Booster for HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES and Rockford Real Estate Suite 419 Gas-Electric Bldg. PHONE FOREST 9600 Mid-States Industrial Corporation Distributors of hut us trial and Contractors Supplies and Equipment Wholesalers of Plumbing and Heating Supplies 2401 Eleventh St. Main 7280 BOUJL FOR YOUR HEALTH Rockford Bowling Proprietors Association 198 CURRICULUm It is our earnest desire to prepare competent office workers as rapidly as possible. This we regard as a real contribution to the war effort. There is a serious shortage of office workers, and we have set up our courses and the outlines of study to be followed to provide our students with the best possible training in the shortest possible time consistent with thoroughness. Hamilton School of Commerce 121 Seventh St. - Rockford, Illinois Philgas - Philco - Crosley ■ Mitchell Radio Appliance Complete Line of Home Appliances Let Us Take Care of Your Service 2427 West State St. Main 3 128 Most Everybody Can Now BUY TIRES Sears New War Tire priced at $11.95 for a 6:00 x 16 size will give you thousands of miles of service. Como in and see u — Wo will admit you to apply for a ration certificate. SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO. F. A. CULHAne Real Estate Exchange ▼ 312 W. Jefferson Main 1460 HUSMANN CLEANERS Cash and Carry Stores No. 1—North 3rd and Market No. 2—Rockton and Cherry No. 3—North 2nd and Poarl. Lovos Park No. 4—3204 Kishwaukee No. 5—Auburn and Rockton No. 8—Auburn and Toner Plant—2415 Latham Telephone Forest 959 Everything in Music The Buchanan Music Shop 103 West State St. Dickinson Secretarial School Individual Ius ruc ion” THE PATHFINDER COURSE In Erecutive Accounting DICKINSON AND GREGS SHORTHAND Dey end Evening School — Free Placement Service — 305 S. Main St. Main 1676 Dickinson Training Does Sot Cost —It Pays” 199 I This message is sponsored by . . . Fq VICTORY Lobdell Realty Co. The Book Shop Ralph M. Picken. Realtor BUY UMITKD Howard H. Hicks. Realtor Hunter G. Cutting Co. Swedish Building Loan TlwTiONDS M S™MPS Cities Service Oil Co. Perkins Oil Co. Ass'n. 200 1